Constellation Software/Geotrain Work Values

Daily Duties at Constellation Software/Geotrain:

At Constellation, I led the due financial due diligence process on target acquisitions, and was responsible for managing the closing process. Post-acquisition, I led the implementation of necessary financial upgrades, and implementation of reporting and control systems, in these companies, which were typically technology focused organizations with little admin or accounting discipline. On a monthly basis, I assembled and reviewed the financial results, and prepared the forecast of future activities and cash flows for the Board of Directors. At Geotrain, an acquisition of Constellation that was experiencing financial difficulty, I acted as Controller during the turn around, and sale, of the company to our biggest competitor. Geotrain had offices in the US, Canada, UK and Australia, each of which had a Controller, hired by me and reporting financial results to me for consolidation. I was responsible for consolidated financial reporting, financial controls, cash flow management, and HR and IT functions in the U.S.

What they like about Constellation Software/Geotrain:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

Controller, Start up experience, ERP implementation, Advanced Excel, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Accounts receivable management, Accounts Payable Management, Inventory costing, General Ledger analysis, Banking relationship, Internal Controls, Mergers and acquisitions, Manage external CPA relationship, International Operations

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Constellation Software/Geotrain: