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Via Podium

We build the road. You take the podium.

Our mission is to connect accounting, technology and strategy so you can run your business with a clearer view.

Consulting Accounting Systems Training

Our approach

A clear path. From the first conversation to autonomy.

We build a way of working with you that lasts. And we give you what you need to make it your own.

Consulting to choose the route. Accounting to see the real position. Odoo systems to carry the load. Training to hand you the keys.

One expertise. Three paths: businesses aligning Odoo with their processes, Odoo partners adding a CPA perspective, and a demonstration based on your numbers.

Mihaela Olariu

Mihaela Olariu, CPA

Founder & General Manager

Mihaela Olariu, CPA

Finance and systems. One connected perspective.

Over more than 13 years at ABB, Mihaela held roles in financial analysis, internal controls and digital project management. Her experience includes SAP integrations, Salesforce implementation and adoption, and Power BI project leadership.

Based in Montréal, with an accounting background in Canada and Romania and international project experience, she now supports businesses and Odoo partners with accounting integrations.

Finance Systems Adoption

The team

The people behind Via Podium.

Accounting, Odoo projects and technology, in Montréal.

The Via Podium team
Mihaela Olariu

Mihaela Olariu, CPA

Founder

A CPA in Canada and Romania. She connects financial requirements, processes and the Odoo setup, for businesses and for partners.

Paul Livanu

Paul Livanu

Odoo project lead

He leads implementation work, from scoping to configuration, through to the team taking ownership.

Taha Zahri

Taha Zahri

Full-stack developer and IT specialist

He designs the digital tools, automation and system architecture that support the projects.

Mihaela’s professional experience · ABB, 2010–2023

13 years and 7 months at ABB.

Mihaela’s personal employment experience at ABB. ABB is not presented as a Via Podium client. The roles below overlap.

2010–2013

Financial analysis

Planning, forecasting, variance analysis and financial information integrity.

2010–2017

SOX internal controls

Test management, evidence quality reviews and follow-up on findings.

2013–2019

Project management & SAP integrations

Finance and controlling, projects, internal orders and cost centres.

2017–2022

Salesforce implementation & adoption

Local and global requirements, training and functional user support.

2019–2022

Digital development

Led implementation of two new product lines in SAP.

2022–2023

Power BI project leadership

Planning, deliverables, change management and post-launch support.

“We build the road. You take the podium.”

Via Podium

Let’s work together

Discuss your project

Business or Odoo partner: the first conversation clarifies the need.