Manager, Finance & Accounting

What you will do

* Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, cash management and account reconciliations

* Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close and reporting processes

* Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including US GAAP

* Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning to support business performance

* Provide variance analysis and financial insights to senior management

* Develop financial models and analysis to support business and strategic decisions

* Coordinate tax filings, audits and other regulatory reporting requirements

* Prepare SR&ED claim calculations, project costing analyses, and supporting documentation, and assist with financial information required for government funding applications and reporting requirements

* Establish and continually improve financial processes, controls and reporting systems

* Work closely with Sales, Operations and leadership on pricing, contracts, expenditures, hiring and other business decisions

* Manage relationships with external accounting, tax, audit and banking advisors

What you bring

* 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline

* A CPA designation is highly desired

* Strong knowledge of US GAAP and its practical application in financial reporting

* Strong understanding of Canadian accounting standards and financial reporting requirements

* Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and financial analysis

* Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience using QuickBooks and other accounting or ERP systems

* Experience in a technology, high-growth or entrepreneurial environment is an asset

* Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights

* Self-directed and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and navigate a fast-paced, evolving business environment

Total Rewards

Cerio offers a comprehensive total rewards package including base salary ($115,000 - $145,000), incentive bonus plan, health benefits, generous paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth. The salary range provided represents the expected base salary for this position. The final offer amount may be adjusted slightly higher or lower depending on the selected candidate's relevant skills, qualifications, experience, as well as the full total compensation package offered. Our People & Culture team welcomes discussions about total rewards.

About Cerio
Cerio is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with offices and projects spanning international markets. Cerio is creating new scale economics for the AI and cloud era through an open systems platform designed to enable a more sustainable and efficient data center. Our innovation has no boundaries. We have built a culture that embraces flexibility, collaboration, and high performance, supporting both remote and hybrid work environments. Learn more about us at www.cerio.ai

Cerio is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of your candidate experience so we can better support you, [email removed].