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.
