Financial Controller

About Fluent Software Group

Fluent Software Group is part of Valsoft Corporation’s family of operating groups, a global leader in acquiring and growing vertical market software companies. We focus on specialized industries where deep expertise truly makes the difference.

At Fluent, we give founders and their teams a forever home, preserving their culture and momentum while unlocking new resources, technology, and proven operational playbooks that fuel sustainable, long-term growth.

The Opportunity: Portfolio Controller

Fluent Software Group is looking for a high-performing, hands-on Portfolio Controller to join our finance team.

Reporting to the Portfolio Head of Finance, you will oversee financial performance across a portfolio of acquired software businesses. You’ll act as both strategic partner and operational leader — driving reporting excellence, strengthening controls, leading integrations, and building scalable finance functions in a decentralized environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in acquisition-driven environments and wants direct exposure to M&A, performance improvement, and international operations.

What You’ll Own

Portfolio Financial Performance

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across portfolio companies

• Monitor KPIs and financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities

• Deliver monthly and quarterly business reviews with actionable insights

• Drive cash flow optimization and profitability improvement initiatives

• Partner with operational leaders to execute performance enhancement strategies

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Own the monthly close process across portfolio entities

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting

• Maintain compliance with corporate policies and local statutory requirements

• Strengthen internal controls while maintaining operational agility

• Lead statutory audits and support corporate audit processes

M&A & Integration

• Lead financial onboarding and integration of newly acquired businesses

• Execute ERP implementations, account mapping, and reporting alignment

• Prepare purchase price allocations and opening balance sheet accounting

• Identify and remediate accounting policy discrepancies

• Build first bottom-up forecasts with acquired leadership teams

• Roll out Fluent and Valsoft KPI frameworks and finance best practices

Systems & Process Optimization

• Support and drive NetSuite rollout initiatives

• Identify automation opportunities and improve financial systems

• Enhance reporting processes for scalability and efficiency

Team Leadership

• Develop and mentor decentralized finance teams (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)

• Set clear performance expectations and drive accountability

• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Who You Are

Qualifications

• CPA designation required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience

• 1-2+ years of experience managing teams

• Strong experience in multi-entity financial reporting and internal controls

• Advanced Excel skills

• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in M&A or post-acquisition integrations

• Experience in vertical software or decentralized operating environments

• Working knowledge of NetSuite or similar ERP systems

• Experience supporting international entities

Why Fluent?

• High Autonomy, High Impact: Own your portfolio from Day 1

• Serious Career Growth: Exposure to M&A, integration, and scaling global software businesses

• Learning-Driven Culture: We invest heavily in talent development

• Entrepreneurial Energy: No two days look the same

• Competitive Offer: Compensation, health, dental, vision, PTO, and more

• Team-First Mindset: Regular events, collaboration, and global connections

Join Us!

Help us scale incredible software companies — without losing their entrepreneurial edge. At Fluent and Valsoft, you’ll make a real impact from Day 1.

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