Director of Finance at Cellula Robotics Ltd – Burnaby, British Columbia

Cellula is looking to add a Director of Finance to its Finance team to support its growing list of projects.

Cellula Robotics Ltd. is a world-leading marine technology company focused on changing the paradigm of subsea survey, science and security through modular, long range, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems. Our company is growing and is transitioning from building mostly one-of-a-kind prototypes to completing the development of our four core products and will be delivering multiples of those products to our customers. Our products are configured for each client to deliver required capabilities to the end-user. We are committed to producing sustainable solutions for the defense, mineral exploration, and energy sectors driven by innovation and industry knowledge. We’re looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join us in this growth and transition.

At Cellula we believe in collaboration, innovation, adaptability and reliability. These values are woven through all our products and how we do business. Our products are designed to be solutions to the challenges and capability needs of our clients, which often requires developing new capabilities and subsystems unique to a particular application. These systems are designed, built, and tested in-house by a skilled team of engineers, technicians, and support staff. People are at the heart of our business, and we pride ourselves in having a team-based workplace and building partnerships to solve the most difficult challenges in ocean technology. We believe in learning and innovating by doing. We send staff along with our products into the field to learn from our clients, which informs our innovation.

As the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial strategy, planning, and operations. This role ensures financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and supports executive leadership with data-driven insights to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

As a company, we offer team members a chance to grow professionally. Our office is a casual, collaborative environment where you will be able to learn about our state-of-the-art systems from technical experts. We’re excited for you to contribute your experience and make a positive impact on how we grow. In addition, we offer flexible work hours, benefits, and competitive compensation. This position is primarily an on-site position with flexibility for remote work outside of meeting and in person team meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute financial strategy
• Provide strategic guidance on growth initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and capital allocation.
• Build and manage a formidable finance team located at our subsidiaries office locations that will report to the group level.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Oversee annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning
• Deliver variance analysis, financial modeling, and performance metrics
• Support operational leaders with actionable financial insights

Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local tax regulations
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators
• Intercompany transactional processes and compliance between operating companies within the Cellula group.

Treasury, Cash & Risk Management

• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, and credit facilities
• Manage working capital, debt, and investment strategies.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks

Systems & Process Improvement

• Oversee financial systems (ERP, reporting tools) and drive automation and efficiency
• Implement best practices in financial controls, policies, and procedures
• Support data integrity and financial transparency across the organization

Required Skills & Experience

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional designation
• MBA or Master’s degree is an asset.

Experience

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting
• Prior experience in a senior finance leadership role including leading teams
• Strong background in FP&A, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance
• Experience working in North American regulatory environments
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• High ethical standards and attention to detail
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite ERP Preferred) and Microsoft Excel (advanced level)

Please include a cover letter as part of your application.

Reports to: CEO

Position type: Full time