Head of Finance North America

About Valiantys

Valiantys is a leading international consulting and services firm specializing in helping businesses optimize their workflows through collaborative solutions, with deep expertise in Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence. With a passionate and dynamic team, Valiantys works to digitally transform organizations by promoting collaboration, agility, and efficiency within teams.

Valiantys Group is headquartered in France and operates in three main regions: North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific (Australia). The company has undergone strategic acquisitions in 2024 in Australia and North America, which is now the largest region in the Valiantys group. The company is undergoing a transformation of its operating model, evolving from a systems integrator to a consulting and transformation-led model, with strong expectations of profitable growth.

Job Summary

As the Head of Finance for North America, you will be responsible for the financial integrity, reporting, compliance and performance monitoring of Valiantys’ operations across the region. Working closely with the regional General Manager, the Group CFO and their direct reports, you will provide insightful, actionable financial analysis that supports strategic decision-making, plans execution and sustainable growth in line with the company and regional vision and strategy.

This position plays a central role in maintaining sound financial governance in a fast-paced, multi-entity and international environment, including a U.S. Federal entity with stringent information-sharing restrictions.

You will set the strategic direction and vision for the regional finance team, while upholding high standards of reporting, cash management and financial control under a Private Equity ownership structure.

Purpose and Responsibilities

Financial Performance & Reporting

-Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) for North America including Federal scope, ensuring alignment with group consolidation standards.

-Lead budget, forecast, and multi-year planning processes, analyzing performance against targets in collaboration with FP&A to support GM NA and Group CFO.

-Oversee Federal reporting and ensure compliance with internal information control policies.

Accounting & Compliance Oversight

-Supervise all accounting operations to ensure GAAP compliance, timely closings, reconciliations, cut-offs, and accurate financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).

-Manage tax compliance in the US and in Canada (federal, state, provincial, VAT/sales tax) and lead external audits in collaboration with CPAs and tax advisors.

-Ensure robust internal controls, enforce group accounting policies, and provide guidance to local accounting teams.

Cash Management & Treasury

-Monitor daily cash positions, ensure liquidity, and manage regional banking relationships in coordination with Group Treasury.

-Develop and maintain reliable short- and mid-term cash flow forecasts, aligned with Group Finance requirements.

-Optimize working capital management to anticipate and cover funding needs.

Business Partnering & Operational Support

-Act as a strategic finance partner to the North America General Manager, Federal and North American operations leaders, translating financials into actionable insights and supporting performance management.

-Align financial data with operational KPIs to drive decision-making and regional execution.

-Lead monthly business reviews and represent the region in group performance discussions.

Project Support & Financial Transformation

-Drive post-acquisition integration efforts across systems, reporting, and governance; support legal structure optimization with key stakeholders.

-Lead or contribute to ERP and PSA system rollouts (e.g., federal NetSuite migration), ensuring process consistency with other regions.

-Identify and implement financial process improvements and support ad hoc strategic initiatives such as M&A or due diligence.

Your Team and Partners

-Be the key finance contact point for the North America General Manager and their direct reports.

-Lead and manage the North American accounting team (3 FTEs), treasury (2 FTEs), integration lead (1FTEs), and oversight Valiantys Federal finance (3FTEs).

-Collaborate with the Group FP&A team, other regional Directors (Europe & Asia), Group Treasury and Revenue Management teams.

-Shape the Finance team’s vision to reflect and support the broader strategic objectives of the company and region.

Key Questions You Will Help Us Answer

-How can we ensure reliable and forward-looking financial performance in a fast-evolving, multi-entity environment?

-How can we successfully integrate new entities and drive financial transformation while maintaining strong compliance and control?

-How can finance effectively support strategic decision-making and operational performance in a context of consulting-led growth?

Do you have what it takes to be our future Head of Finance North America ?

Education & Background

You have a proven track record in financial control or senior finance roles in the US and in Canada. You’ve demonstrated proven leadership in successfully leading international finance teams, often operating remotely across multiple entities and time zones. Your background includes exposure to private equity or LBO settings, and experience with U.S. government clients or organizations handling restricted information is a strong plus. You are highly proficient in Excel, comfortable with ERP systems such as NetSuite, and ideally familiar with Kyriba. You hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, and preferably a CPA, CA, CMA or equivalent professional designation.

Skills & Competencies

-Strong leadership presence, with the ability to inspire and drive outcomes and accountability.

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to navigate cross-functional teams and time zones.

-Proactive relationship-builder who fosters collaborative working aligned with Valiantys’ values.

-Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in a fast-paced Group.

-Highly analytical with ability to synthesize financial data and communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders.

-Rigorous, structured, and process-oriented.

-Fluent English (mandatory), French is a plus.

Why Join Valiantys?

Our team members are our greatest asset and we work hard to ensure that Valiantys is not only a great place to work, but also a platform for you to grow.

Sense. We're committed to giving you the level of information you need to make sense of your assignments. You will witness the impact of your actions.

Training. We will provide you with the necessary time and budget to help you develop your skills and continue to build your career.

Flexibility. We understand that life is all about balance and we offer you the flexibility and support to help you maintain balance across the different pillars of your life.

As our Head of Finance for North America, you will play a key role in a fast-growing global tech services group, with direct exposure to the CFO, investors, and leadership team. This high-impact position offers a unique opportunity to drive transformation and operational excellence.

What We Offer — Employee Perks & Benefits

-Competitive compensation with an annual performance-based bonus

-Comprehensive Health Insurance

-Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

-Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 4 weeks per year, plus public holidays.

-Flexible hybrid working policy

-Dynamic and international team culture

-Ability to grow your career through learning and development opportunities

This role can be located in Canada or in the United States, preferably East Coast. We offer flexible remote/office hybrid working policy.

Valiantys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to personal background, identity, or beliefs.