Division Finance Manager

Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential. We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy. Finance Manager – Industrials Division We are a private equity-backed portfolio of software and technology businesses focused on long-term operational excellence, strategic growth, and value creation through acquisition and integration. Our organization operates across four divisions and supports multiple SaaS and software-enabled businesses with diverse operating models, customer bases, and reporting needs. We are seeking a high-performing Finance Manager to support our Industrials Division. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with constant change, enjoys solving operational and financial complexity, and wants meaningful exposure to SaaS metrics, M&A integration, forecasting, and executive-level reporting. This is not a maintenance FP&A role. The environment is dynamic, highly analytical, and execution-focused, with significant visibility across business leadership, finance leadership, and operating teams. Position Overview The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving financial reporting, ARR analysis, forecasting, operational analytics, and business performance management across the Industrials Division. This individual will partner closely with divisional leadership, accounting, operations, and portfolio company teams to improve visibility into performance and support strategic decision-making. The role requires someone comfortable operating across multiple business units simultaneously while balancing recurring reporting requirements, ad hoc analysis, acquisition integration support, and process improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities · Own recurring ARR, revenue, and operational reporting across the Industrials Division · Lead monthly and quarterly forecasting processes, including variance analysis and executive reporting packages · Analyze SaaS performance metrics including ARR, retention, bookings, churn, margins, and operating leverage · Support multi-business unit financial consolidation and performance analysis · Build and maintain financial models used for planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making · Partner with divisional leadership to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives · Assist with acquisition onboarding and post-acquisition financial integration efforts · Improve reporting processes, data quality, and financial visibility across acquired businesses · Support budgeting, strategic planning, and board/investor-related financial analysis · Work cross-functionally with accounting, operations, data, and executive leadership teams · Help drive process standardization and change management initiatives across portfolio companies Qualifications · 5+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or strategic finance experience · Prior experience supporting SaaS or software businesses required · Experience working within multi-entity or multi-business unit environments · Strong understanding of SaaS metrics including ARR, retention, margin analysis, and forecasting · Experience supporting acquisition integration, M&A environments, or private equity-backed organizations strongly preferred · Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills · Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning / Adaptive Insights required · Strong Excel and financial systems experience · Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment with competing priorities · Strong communication and executive presentation skills · Self-starter mentality with a willingness to dive into details while maintaining strategic perspective What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine appetite for ownership and growth. The right candidate will be energized by complexity, comfortable with ambiguity, and motivated by building structure within a rapidly evolving environment. This role offers significant exposure to divisional leadership, operational strategy, acquisition activity, and executive finance initiatives within a growing software portfolio. Benefits · Annual Bonus: 10% · Fully Remote · Comprehensive benefits package · High-growth, acquisition-driven environment with significant career development opportunities Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes, work on a Corp-to-Corp basis, or engage with non-vetted external agencies. Why Join Us? At Cordance, we believe in taking care of our team members. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance: Health and Wellness: Comprehensive Health Coverage: Coverage begins on your first day of employment. Retirement Savings: 401K Plan (US): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested. RRSP (CAN): We match 1:1 for the first 3% of contributions and 0.5:1 for the next 2%. Contribute 5% of your salary and get a 4% match. Choose from pre-tax and Roth options. You’re eligible the first of the month after 90 days and immediately vested. Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO: Enjoy uncapped paid time off to balance your work and personal life. Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid leave for all employees. Remote Work Support: Monthly Stipend: Receive $75 USD / $140 CAD per month for phone and internet if you work remotely. Holidays: Generous Holiday Schedule: Benefit from an extensive list of holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones. 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