Manager, Finance & Accounting

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

We are seeking a hands-on , business mind ed Finance Manager to manag e Ceri o’s f inance a nd account ing act ivi ties at ou r growing Canadian technology company. T his role will oversee financ ial operation s, produce reports to interpr et financ ial re sults , pr ov ide meaningfu l insights , a nd support business decisions. The succes sful candida te will be analyt ical, proactive and commercial ly minde d , with the ability to naviga te a mb iguity and build practical fi nancia l pro ces ses that supp ort C erio ’s g rowth . 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 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 , audit s 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 e xperience 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 t echnology, 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 a bility 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 - $ 1 45 ,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 protected].