Senior Manager of Finance & Operations

We're seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Senior Manager of Finance & Operations to lead our Finance and Operations team and serve as a key partner to our leadership team. As the Senior Manager of Finance & Operations, you'll be the architect of our operational excellence: translating raw data into actionable insights, building scalable processes, and ensuring we allocate resources strategically as we balance burn rate against growth ambitions.

Requirements

• Strong experience in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow management, and SaaS metrics (ARR, MRR, churn, CAC, LTV)
• Strong knowledge of accounting operations, including month-end close, payroll, audit readiness, and tax and government programs (e.g., SR&ED, grants)
• Experience managing external partners, including financial institutions, accounting firms, and vendors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and translate financial and operational data into actionable insights
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, with experience using accounting, HRIS/payroll, and financial planning systems
• Highly organized and operationally focused, with a strong process orientation and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to automate workflows and improve productivity
• Experience in a SaaS, high-growth technology company, or startup is an asset but not required

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Three weeks vacation
• Unlimited sick days
• Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
• One-time remote office set-up stipend
• Career development and learning support
• Opportunity to participate in DNAstack's Employee Stock Option Program
• Opportunity to contribute to open science and global data-sharing efforts