Associate, Finance & Business Operations
Toronto, ON
Finance /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
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
The position provides valuable learning opportunities, engagement in key decision-making processes, exposure to CentML’s leadership team, and the opportunity to lead strategic projects. Your contributions will directly influence Box’s profitability and scalability. There will be a direct connection between your activities and the company’s success.
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.
Financial Analysis and Reporting:
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, maintaining up-to-date financial records in our general ledger and other data platforms.
- Conduct ongoing financial analysis to support business decisions.
- Prepare and present detailed financial and operational reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual performance summaries.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends and variances.
Business Partnership and Relationship Management:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, providing financial insights and guidance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and provide financial and operational support.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including department heads and external partners.
Operational Efficiency and Process Execution:
- Assist in the efficient execution of operational processes, including assisting with People Operations and Office Operations processes
- Identify opportunities for improving financial processes and operational efficiency.
- Implement best practices and streamline processes to enhance productivity and accuracy.
- Lead initiatives to automate financial and business operations processes
Strategic Planning and Decision Support:
- Assist in the preparation of business cases, financial models, and forecasts to inform strategic decisions.
- Conduct scenario analysis and risk assessments to evaluate potential outcomes and impacts.
- Provide actionable recommendations to senior management based on financial data and market trends.
What you’ll need to be successful
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (CPA, FMVA, and other financial modeling certs.) preferred.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or operations; some experience in public accounting (audit, financial advisory) is strongly preferred
- Experience with the typical start-up operating tech stack: accounting (QBO), payroll, accounts payable, spend management, Hubspot, etc.
- Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting (US GAAP), and modeling
- Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and align financial and operational goals with overall business strategy.
Benefits & Perks
- An open and inclusive work environment
- Employee stock options
- Best-in-class medical and dental benefits
- Parental Leave top-up for 6 months
- 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.
