24 Oct
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Valsoft
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Quebec City
24 Oct
Valsoft
Quebec City
AboutFluent Software Group Fluent Software Groupacquiresand grows vertical market software companies. Our portfolio businesses deliver mission-critical software to the industries they serve, and our Finance team provides the controllership, reporting, and M&A; support that keeps the group scaling. As we continue toacquire, we are building a finance function that is technically excellent, systems-driven, and ahead of the curve on AI-enabled automation. The Opportunity:Controller The Portfolio Controller reports directly to the Portfolio Director of Finance and works as part of the broader Finance team. This is a technical role combining controllership, treasury, and compliance ownership. You will be the portfolio’s technical accounting specialist — owning the cash management process, ensuring robust internal controls and clean audit outcomes — while actively partnering with other department teams to raise reporting quality without becoming a bottleneck in day-to-day operations. You will own the controllership and treasury function end-to-end: from intercompany reconciliation to IFRS 15 and 16, tax compliance, and cash management across your responsible businesses.
Location:
Quebec,Ontarioor Alberta (Remote) International travel may berequiredfor business process reviews and acquisition integration. The salary range for this role is$100,000–$120,000 CADper year, plus 10% annual bonus. Final compensation will bedeterminedbased on experience, skills, and location. WhatYou’llOwn
- Own the preparation and review of all assigned business month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close deliverables, including the statement of cash flows and dividend declarations.
- Own the treasury function, including monthly cash requirements reporting, banking administration,
debt management,working capitalplanning,coordinating dividendpaymentandmaintainingaccuratecash visibility at all times.
- Coordinate tax compliance obligations whererequired, specifically transfer pricing arrangements,corporate tax support, and compliance deadlines,consulting with external advisors as needed.
- Serve as the technical accounting lead for assigned businesses, providing guidance on IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IFRS 3, consolidations, and other complex accounting matters.
- Lead the intercompany reconciliation and recharges process across assigned businesses,including resolving complex discrepancies and improving consistency between entities.
- Own and strengthen the internal control environment across the portfolio,identifyingfinancial risks, addressing control gaps, and supporting clean audit outcomes.
- Support acquisition integration from a technical accounting perspective, including step plan adherence, revenue recognition checklists, and PPA model review,as well as aligning newlyacquiredbusinesses with Fluent’s accounting policies and controls.
- Manage a team of 2–3, ensuring tasks are appropriatelydelegatedand team members are coached and developed,whilemaintainingaccountability for the accuracy and quality of their work.
- Partner with cross-functional leadersat the businesses and alignpriorities, financial risk, process improvements, and broader finance initiatives. WhatWe’reLooking For
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including experienceoperatingat a manager or controller level.
- CPA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Previousexperienceoperatingat the manager level, with responsibility for overseeing key accounting processes and deliverables,including independently managing complex financial matters across multiple businesses or legal entities.
- Provenpeoplemanagement or team leadership experience, including coaching, supporting, developing,and reviewing the work ofteam members.
- Strong IFRS technical knowledge, specifically IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IFRS 3, with essentialconsolidationaccounting experienceand exposure to complex intercompany transactions and internal controls.
- Advanced Excel skills;demonstratedexperience using AI tools (Claude, Copilot, or equivalent) to automate finance workflows; Python or Power Query experience is a robust advantage. Strongly Preferred
- Experience in both public practice accounting and a private industry accounting environment
- Previousexperience within the software industry, particularly in a recurring revenue or SaaS environment.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Power BI WhyFluent Software Group?
- Entrepreneurial Energy:No two days look the same —you’llwork on meaningful problems withreal businessimpact
- High Autonomy, High Impact:Own your work from Day 1 in a team that trusts you to deliver
- Serious Career Growth:Build your path within a growing global software portfolio
- Learning-Driven Culture:Continuous improvement mindset across product, process, and people Join Us Help us scale incredible software companies — without losing their entrepreneurial edge. At Fluent, andValsoft,you’llmake
📌 Portfolio Controller (Quebec City)
🏢 Valsoft
📍 Quebec City