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    Director of Finance - Markham, Canada - Jonas Software UK

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    Director of Finance

    Jonas Software

    Markham, ON

    Jonas Software

    Jonas Software is a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (trading as "CSU" on the Toronto Stock Exchange) and boasts a workforce of over 5,000 professionals operating across 160 software companies worldwide. As fervent acquirers of vertical market software providers, we are renowned for our buy-and-hold-forever strategy. The Jonas group comprises 6 operational Portfolios, each led by a CEO and supported by a centralized financial team connecting up to Jonas Corporate.

    Position:

    Reporting directly to the Portfolio CEO with a dotted line to the CFO of the Jonas Software head office in Markham, this multifaceted role demands hands-on management and strategic direction in the day-to-day finance operations coupled with strong business acumen to support the Portfolio's business units. The incumbent will ensure that all financial practices align with statutory regulations and legislation, ensuring the integrity of financial information and reporting while collaborating closely with Heads of Business and Portfolio Managers.

    Job Responsibilities:

    Financial planning and reporting:

  • Oversee end-to-end financial transactions, including billing, accounts payable, cash allocation, and credit control.
  • Analyze and communicate financial results, ensuring the integrity of financial transactions for accurate monthly management accounting and balance sheet reporting.
  • Support and challenge business leaders' plans and forecasts as part of the quarterly forecasting process.
  • Manage Financial Analysts to produce timely and reliable management information.
  • Certify quarterly financial statements and internal control compliance checklists with the Portfolio CEO for submission to Jonas Head Office.
  • Liaise with Jonas Head Office to meet routine and ad-hoc reporting requirements.
  • Business requirements, trends and variances:

  • Identify and investigate variances against plans and benchmarks, providing analysis and exploring potential solutions with department heads.
  • Direct revenue analysis, P&L monitoring, planning, and forecasting, reviewing business performance against forecasts and assisting senior management with analysis and future action plans.
  • Operational finance improvement:

  • Drive improvement of working capital management throughout the business.
  • Create and implement processes for sustainable improvements in business process efficiency through automation.
  • Evaluate operational systems and staffing levels, address inefficiencies, and recommend policies and procedures for organizational effectiveness.
  • Support Acquisition Activity:

  • Assist in the preparation of Purchase Price Accounting for new acquisitions.
  • Lead the financial integration process and support the delivery of investment objectives.
  • Assist in valuation, planning, and deal negotiation as required.
  • Tax compliance and planning:

  • Prepare and/or review quarterly tax computations and provisions.
  • Oversee tax compliance and reporting function for the Portfolio.
  • Staff management:

  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members through regular feedback, reviews, and development plans.
  • Uphold and enforce an environment of ethical practices.
  • Job Qualifications:

  • CPA qualification.
  • Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills.
  • People management, leadership, and mentoring skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Strong Excel modeling, data interrogation, and reconciliation skills.
  • Knowledge of IFRS in a complex multi-deliverable environment is an asset.
  • Experience in the software or high-tech industry is an asset.
  • Proven experience at a Senior Manager/Director level in a business or finance environment.
  • Proven ability to direct a diverse group of professionals in accomplishing complex tasks.
  • Exposure to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) is desirable.
  • Sound understanding of contracting terms and conditions and the assessment of commercial risk and implications on accounting treatment.
  • Highly computer literate, with expertise in accounting and management software (ideally Great Plains) and their application in a project-based, software engineering environment.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Personal characteristics:

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
  • Ability to influence senior business leaders through effective communication, logical reasoning, and presentation of alternatives.
  • Solid business judgment capable of driving the organization to the right results with a focused, pragmatic approach.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
  • Self-motivated with high energy levels, able to instigate and manage change and growth.
  • High degree of personal initiative and the ability to interact with non-financial managers and employees at all levels.
  • Flexibility in to accommodate various time zones and travel occasionally as required in a global Company setting.
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    Business Unit:

    Corporate - Fitness

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:

    37.5

    Number of Openings Available:

    1

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    More About Jonas Software:

    Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

    Jonas' vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of 'Software for Life' and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

    Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.


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