Manager, Finance & Accounting

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 is helping build the infrastructure foundation for the next generation of AI-driven computing.

We are seeking a hands-on, business minded Finance Manager to manage Cerio’s finance and accounting activities at our growing Canadian technology company. This role will oversee financial operations, produce reports to interpret financial results, provide meaningful insights, and support business decisions. The successful candidate will be analytical, proactive and commercially minded, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and build practical financial processes that support Cerio’s growth. This is an active position for an existing role based out of our Ottawa office (hybrid).

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 reportingprocesses
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reportsin 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 environmentis 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, [e-mail].