Independent consultant for CPA Ontario. Providing in-class lecturing and facilitation of various modules for CPA PEP program. Speaking on topics ranging from Financial Reporting and case writing to Performance Management and Business Strategy.

Recruited to rebuild, manage, and guide accounting and finance department for fast growing private business (18% Growth YoY). Independently and autonomously developed corporate action plan to address accounting inefficiencies across AP, AR, Payroll, billing, and Treasury functions. Developed and implemented a regular inter-accounting departmental communication structure to inform, empower and provide clarity to mid and senior level management around financial results. Achieved success through methodical implementation of team support practices, proper staffing, and adequate role boundaries.
● Other key activities include: «Point person for managing all tax, audit, and intercompany items. Managed and fostered banking relationship — including all covenant and debt negotiations. Lead the organization throughout their first acquisition. Owned entire financial reporting process, from preparation of financials to MD&A of monthly results. «Responsible for all governmental remittances and cor

Promoted from Controller to Vice President of Finance in recognition of strong business presence and attention to detail. During my time as Controller, successfully implemented a new ERP system, completed an amalgamation of three entities, established comprehensive system controls and processes over IT, AR, AP and financial reporting. In addition to continuing to manage my Controller duties, now have complete responsibility over all banking interactions and am the primary liaison between management and the board.
● «Create, leverage, and foster strong supplier and vendor relationships to reduce expenses and redundancies. © Utilized banking relationships in the industry to reduce banking fees by 20% through adjusting the structure of our accounts. © Developed, executed, and maintained comprehensive foreign exchange and derivative hedging strategy to minimize risk. © Collaborated with network peers and partners to develop and delivery various RFPs to customers, resulting in over 25 mi

Promoted from Financial Analyst to Assistant Manager of Financial Reporting in recognition of strong people management skills and attention to detail. oversaw the successful selection and implementation of a new ERP system at two subsidiaries ($200 Million Sales level) where was interim acting Controller. These new ERP systems increased corporate visibility and timeliness of information from a 10-day month end close to a 5-day close. Upon being promoted, was given complete oversight over the Corporate AP function ($3 Billion Dollars in annual payables).
● «Provided M&A due diligence procedures for two 200mill+ acquisitions (inventory counts, financial reconciliations review and on-site interviews/walkthroughs)
+ Worked with the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to provide accurate and timely reporting of financial results to senior management and shareholders «Executed various special projects (forensic reviews, ERP system implementation, acquisitions) Full cycle accounti

• Oversaw client internal audit staff, directing and driving the completion of internal audit programs.
• Assessed client business processes to identify, manage, and mitigate current and possible risks through providing recommendations to senior management.
• SOX/Bill 198 compliance and certification readiness.
• Performed enterprise risk management (ERM) sessions with management to determine weaknesses and high-risk areas, to design and build out a unique internal audit plan
• Conducted forensic accounting at various clients; working with Deloitte and Client management to develop and implement fraud deterrence controls and countermeasures.
• Supported the audit department as needed, acting as audit senior on jobs.

Staff accountant responsible for:
- Audits, Reviews, Notice to Readers
- Corporate and personal tax returns
- Bookkeeping