Deputy VP Finance

The Company :

Lumine Group is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV : LMN) with a market cap of over $9B. Lumine Group acquires, strengthens, and grows communications & media software businesses.

Lumine Group’s focus is always long-term we buy and hold forever, and we believe in the long-term success of our businesses.

We use best practices to empower teams with the knowledge and expertise to make the best decisions for their business. We operate with an entrepreneurial spirit, embracing critical thinking, innovation, and constant learning.

The Position :

We’re seeking a Deputy VP Finance to join our growing finance team, responsible for managing the Controllership, FP&A, Integrations, and Financial Systems functions.

The Deputy VP Finance will report to the VP of Finance and will manage a team of 5 managers and directors. The position is in a diverse and fast-paced environment with a wide global reach.

This position is right for you if you are driven to perform, are results-oriented, have high attention for details, can recommend solutions to complex problems, and are willing to work variable hours within a dynamic M&A environment.

You are a collaborative individual, who can work easily with a team, and are also comfortable driving work to completion independently when required.

The Deputy VP Finance serves as a key liaison to the finance team and will contribute to the development and achievement of Lumine Group’s financial and strategic goals.

Responsibilities :

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following :

Financial Reporting :

• Oversee completion of all consolidated financial reporting, including publicly listed financial statements and MD&A, as well as internal financial reporting to parent company.
• Work with portfolio companies’ finance teams to improve efficiencies related to the financial close process, including identifying opportunities for automation.
• Own risk management framework and internal controls environment, including performing periodic internal audits to enforce adherence to financial policies.
• Manage external auditors and ensure timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual external audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations, including oversight of payroll processing and reporting.

Financial Planning and Analysis :

• Ensure completion of monthly and quarterly deliverables such as quarterly budgets, forecast to actual variance analyses, IRR, attrition analysis, organic growth, cash flow forecasting, and more.
• Review quarterly results presentations and present to VP Finance and CEO. Provide transparent and meaningful observations on results and outliers.
• Recommend and lead efforts to improve ROIC, working capital, organic growth, and other key performance indicators, including performing new and ad-hoc analyses to investigate results.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and ensure cash is efficiently utilized across all businesses.
• Manage Lumine head office budget and work with various teams to develop accurate forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with debt covenants and accurate and timely reporting to lenders.
• Other ad hoc requests and projects as required.

Acquisition Integration and Monitoring :

• Oversee financial integration of new acquisitions, including purchase price allocations, accounting policy review and alignment, rollout of reporting requirements and governance standards, creation of new bottoms-up forecasts, and more.
• Responsible for ensuring opening balance sheet accounting is complete and accurate.
• Ensure all post-acquisition timelines and submissions to sellers are monitored and adhered to.

Financial Systems :

• Oversee and manage the implementation of NetSuite across all businesses, including participating in the steering committee and ensuring the deployment is effective and efficient.
• Keep current with the latest finance systems industry developments and innovations that impact the organization such as automation of processes, available integrations, etc.
• Ensure that data integrity, internal controls, and audit trails are maintained within all systems.
• Conduct situational assessments, identify gaps, make recommendations, and direct the implementations of such changes as required to improve finance systems and related processes.

Team Leadership and Development :

• Provide leadership and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Train and coach global finance teams to ensure they have the knowledge and resources they require to adhere to international financial reporting standards (IFRS).

Qualifications :

• Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) required.
• 15 years of experience with a track record of progressive executive leadership.
• Experience working in a global business with multiple currencies and time zones an asset.
• Public Company experience is a must, either within public accounting or in-house.
• Software industry experience an asset.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, Systems, regulations, and best practices.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence decision-making.
• Ability to manage a demanding work schedule and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Can work well independently with limited supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• A true problem solver, who thrives on using curiosity and pragmatism to propose solutions.
• Self-driven and motivated with a passion for learning.
Il y a plus de 30 jours