Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.
Role: Director of Finance
Location:
Toronto
Banyan Software is seeking a strategic, hands-on finance leader to elevate a growing portfolio of enterprise software companies through operational excellence, scalable reporting, and post-acquisition integration. Reporting to the Operating Partner for the Financial Services Vertical and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer for Banyan, this role blends controllership, FP&A, systems improvement, and people leadership and serves as a launchpad to VP Finance or CFO.
What You’ll Own
Strategic Finance & Portfolio Support
- Lead financial strategy, planning, and analysis for a group of acquired OpCos
- Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, reforecasts, and performance analyses
- Act as finance business partner to OpCo leaders, translating results into decisions
Accounting, Close & Reporting
- Own month-end close and reporting (US GAAP) with high accuracy and speed
- Deliver consistent OpCo-level financials aligned with Banyan’s consolidated reporting
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of audit and statutory filings
M&A Integration & Playbook Execution
- Support M&A diligence, financial modeling, and integration planning
- Own post-close financial integration including accounting clean-up and reporting setup
- Deploy standard finance playbooks across acquired entities
Controls, Tools & Continuous Improvement
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls across all OpCos
- Collaborate with shared service teams (Pakistan, India) to automate reporting and optimize working capital
- Champion systems upgrades and data-driven improvements (e.g., NetSuite, Power BI)
Talent Development & Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor a high-performing international finance team
- Guide career development, cross-training, and succession planning
- Promote a culture of execution, accountability, and growth
What We’re Looking For
Credentials & Experience
- CPA/CA required; MBA or advanced credentials are an asset
- 15+ years in progressively senior finance roles, ideally in software or PE-backed environments
- Track record of building and leading finance teams across multiple entities
Technical + Strategic Fluency
- Deep expertise in US GAAP close, audit readiness, and financial reporting
- Strong financial modeling and variance analysis skills
- Proficiency in NetSuite or similar ERP; comfort with systems/process design
Leadership + Influence
- Proven ability to influence across functions and geographies
- Hands-on leader who balances detail with strategy
- Committed to elevating team performance and operational maturity
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability.
We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
