Senior Accountant / Associate Controller

About Us

We believe AI will fundamentally transform how people live and work. CentML's mission is to massively reduce the cost of developing and deploying ML models so we can enable anyone to harness the power of AI and everyone to benefit from its potential.

Our founding team is made up of experts in AI, compilers, and ML hardware and has led efforts at companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft Research, Nvidia, Intel, Qualcomm, and IBM. Our co-founder and CEO, Gennady Pekhimenko, is a world-renowned expert in ML systems who holds multiple academic and industry research awards from Google, Amazon, Facebook, and VMware.

About the Position

We’re seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant / Associate Controller to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you’ll help shape the foundation of our Finance function — building scalable accounting processes, managing day-to-day financial operations, and delivering accurate, timely, and actionable reporting as we grow.

This is a high-impact opportunity with clear potential to evolve into a Controller-level role as CentML continues to scale.

This hybrid opportunity is based in CentML’s Downtown Toronto office, with a minimum of 3 days in the office. Business requirements may require office attendance for 5 days/week in the office for extended periods.

• Own month-end close processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and expense reimbursements
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and support the implementation of new accounting policies
• Collaborate with external tax advisors, auditors, and bookkeepers as needed
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual tax and regulatory audits & filings (e.g., Soc II, GDPR)
• Implement and improve corporate internal controls, accounting systems, and financial workflows
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, working closely with FP&A
• Support equity accounting, revenue recognition, and other technical areas as needed
• Help scale the finance function — from tools to processes to people

• CPA designation (or successful completion of the Common Final Examination) strongly preferred
• 4–7 years of experience in accounting or financial operations, ideally including a mix of public accounting and in-house roles at startups or high-growth companies
• Experience reporting under US GAAP
• Solid understanding of GAAP and experience with financial reporting
• Familiarity with SaaS business models and accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks)
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills; experience with financial modeling a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment and excited to build from 0 to 1

Benefits & Perks

• An open and inclusive work environment
• Employee stock options
• Best-in-class medical and dental benefits
• Parental Leave top-up
• Professional development budget
• Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation.

CentML strives to respect the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same opportunity to succeed as all other employees.

Inclusiveness is core to our culture at CentML, and we strive to ensure you get the most from your interview experience. CentML makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to the Talent team.