Finance Manager: Strategic Accounting & Growth (Hybrid)

Cerio; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Opportunity for growth

Bonus plan

Job summary

Cerio, a Canadian technology company based in Ottawa, is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee accounting operations, close processes, and financial reporting for a high-growth organization. The role emphasizes US GAAP knowledge, budgeting, cash-flow planning, and strategic financial analysis.

The successful candidate will be analytical, proactive, and commercially minded, with strong Excel skills and experience with QuickBooks or ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• CPA designation is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (AP/AR, GL, cash management, reconciliations).
• Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end close and reporting processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports per US GAAP and local standards.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning.
• Provide variance analysis and strategic financial insights to senior management.
• Develop financial models to support business decisions.
• Coordinate tax filings, audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare SR&ED claim calculations and project costing analyses.
• Improve financial processes, controls and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with Sales/Operations on pricing, contracts, expenditures and hiring.
• Manage relationships with external accounting, tax, audit and banking advisors.

Skills

US GAAP

Canadian accounting standards

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash-flow management

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or related

CPA designation desirable

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Cerio, a Canadian technology company based in Ottawa, is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee accounting operations, close processes, and financial reporting for a high-growth organization. The role emphasizes US GAAP knowledge, budgeting, cash-flow planning, and strategic financial analysis.

The successful candidate will be analytical, proactive, and commercially minded, with strong Excel skills and experience with QuickBooks or ERP systems.