Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
Member of the order of Certified Professional Accountants of Quebec with in depth experience with small to medium size firms in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. A “hands on”, success oriented professional with experience in accounting, financial management and general administration. Team player with excellent knowledge in planning, budgeting, reporting, finance; cash management, information technology and human resources. Excellent interpersonal and innovative skills; is able to manage complex situations and to communicate in both English and French.
The Chief Financial Officer participates with the president and other staff Directors in determining and implementing the strategy, objectives and plans of the organization. He makes recommendations on policy, process and control issues related to finance, administration, human resources, and contracts. Functionally the position is responsible for company’s financial operations including financial statement preparation, treasury administration, budgeting, Information technology, inventory control, receipting for income tax purposes, and payroll functions. Responsibilities include: Manage the accounting system to track designated funds and projects as required. Prepare the annual budget and updates / projections as needed, in consultation with other Directors and the President. Present financials in Board of Directors meetings. Present monthly financial statements and quarterly reports to the President and the Board. Interface with external auditors, coordinate the audit and confirmations, and review the final Auditors report and its recommendations, effecting required changes if any. Responsible for annual Government filings such as T3010, the annual report for non profits. Oversee the establishment and administration of controls and systems, including time reporting for funded projects such as those with the Canadian International development Agency (CIDA), send reports within specified Contribution Agreement deadlines Maintain separate accounts and accounting for foreign country offices and consolidation of foreign office results into Canadian profit & loss statements
Controller at IKEA direct. The Home Shopping and service center for IKEA stores across Canada Responsibilities include: Coach and support Steering group and management team on call center/home shopping annual P&L, financial goals and objectives as well as annual forecasts; Identify opportunities in the Call Center’s/ Home Shopping P&L where in the unit can improve efficiencies, minimize cost, and maximize profitability. Train and coach team to maximize quality and efficiency, increase revenues, develop professionally co-workers to increase competencies and knowledge. In partnership with IKEA Direct Steering Group, participate and contribute to development of Voice, customer Satisfaction Index, Market Capital, Commercial Review and P&L.
Responsible for company’s financial operations including financial statement preparation, treasury administration, budgeting and payroll functions.
Responsible for company’s financial operations including treasury, budgeting, materials management and distribution, information systems and human resources functions. Member of: The Executive Committees and the Strategic Planning Committee. • Successfully met target deadlines for accurate accounting and reporting for 9 straight years; • Negotiated and implemented several different financial arrangements with business partners including in-licensing, joint ventures, and distribution and co-promotion deals. • Negotiated warehousing, distribution and contract manufacturing arrangements. • Co-coordinated the Canadian phase of the due diligence process during the worldwide purchase of the company by Warner Lambert.