Job Description

Director of Finance

Vertus Group | Markham, ON | Hybrid

Vertus Group is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy, operations and forecasting across a portfolio of independently operated software businesses. This senior leadership role requires a seasoned finance executive who brings sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to drive operational results in a high‑growth, acquisition‑driven environment.

The successful candidate is a decisive leader who can build and develop a high‑performance team, lead systems implementations, execute integration plans, and partner with executives to support operational and strategic objectives. This role demands a balance of strategic insight and hands‑on execution.

This hybrid position requires one to two days a week in our Markham office and may include occasional travel.

About Vertus Group

Vertus Group acquires and grows vertical market software companies led by entrepreneurial owner‑operators. We operate more than 30 software brands, providing strategic guidance, financial governance, and the platform required for long‑term success. Vertus Group is part of Jonas Software and Constellation Software Inc., a global leader in acquiring and scaling vertical market software companies.

This role offers deep exposure to M&A, portfolio leadership, and operational transformation across diverse industries and geographies.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Financial Leadership

• Drive delivery of operational financial objectives, aligning teams and processes to portfolio goals.
• Drive financial reporting objectives across acquisition integration, designing and implementing standard processes and creating an environment of continuous improvement.
• Exercise clear decision‑making and ownership over financial outcomes across multiple businesses.

Financial Planning & Strategic Analysis

• Lead the financial planning cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly strategic reviews with business leaders.
• Evaluate performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide strategic insights to support capital allocation and growth initiatives.
• Lead the development of robust financial models to support decision‑making across the portfolio.

Business Partnering & Executive Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to portfolio leaders, providing transparent insights into performance and strategic direction.
• Support pricing, margin optimization, working capital enhancements, and business case development.
• Coordinate with Legal, Tax, HR, and Corporate Development to ensure alignment with corporate policies and portfolio objectives.

M&A Integration & Portfolio Expansion

• Lead integration of newly acquired businesses, including reporting, systems, processes, controls, and organizational alignment.
• Establish and execute integration plans that ensure operational readiness, systems adoption, and delivery of acquisition objectives.
• Partner on setting finance and administration infrastructure in new geographies that supports international expansion.

Financial Systems Leadership

• Lead the configuration, implementation, and optimization of a new reporting, consolidation and planning system across the portfolio.
• Partner with finance team to incorporate existing forecasting models into new planning system.
• Document and redesign processes to support scalable, efficient financial operations.
• Drive automation and modernization to eliminate manual processes and enhance reporting capabilities.

Team Leadership, Coaching & Culture

• Build, develop, and mentor a high‑performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear expectations, provide regular coaching and feedback, and support career development across the finance function.
• Oversee local and international finance teams to ensure alignment with portfolio standards and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA designation required.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in leadership, accounting, financial reporting, and/or FP&A.
• Experience in public accounting and/or the software industry strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, influencing senior leadership, and owning financial outcomes.
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, including significant experience applying IFRS 15 to complex transactions.
• Strong leadership presence with proven decision‑making capability and operational execution.
• Experience leading international finance teams or multi‑jurisdiction operations is an asset.
• Proficiency in additional languages (French, German, Spanish) is an advantage for global coordination.

Why Join Us?

• Significant influence over strategy, operations, and value creation across a diverse and expanding software portfolio.
• Direct leadership of acquisitions, integrations, financial systems, and international expansion.
• Clear leadership progression within the broader Jonas/Constellation ecosystem.
• A dynamic environment committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support.

Business Unit:

Corporate - Club

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Number of Openings Available:

1

Worker Type:

Regular

More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.

Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.

Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.