Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Over 20 years experience in Full Cycle Accounting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis and in various multi-million industries such as business process outsourcing, manufacturing, health care, government and mining industries. Equipped with considerable training and working experience in ERP Migration, Business Process Review, Project Management , Entity Wind Down, Capital Management, computer based budget and knowledge in various ERP systems such as SAP, Sage and Infor.
Actively involved in the development, implementation and monitoring of cost center’s budgets, ensure proper cost allocation systems and procedures, budgets and approval of operating and capital budgets. Conducts variance analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, reducing expenditures, reducing exp Generated detailed reports for stakeholders ensuring transparency and informed decision making as well as collaborated with project managers to prepare detailed forecasts and monitor financial progress Provide leadership, mentorship and direction to the finance team and oversee the full cycle accounting and payroll process. Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial statements necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results adhering to US GAAP and IFRS. Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including month and end-year process, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll administration, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets reconciliations, fixed asset activity and debt activity. Maximizing cashflow, working capital and ensuring liquidity. Actively involved in the development, implementation and monitoring of cost center’s budgets, ensure proper cost allocation systems and procedures, budgets and approval of operating and capital budgets. Manage corporate income tax and sales tax compliance to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all tax returns. Working with internal and external stakeholders in evaluating and enhancing financial controls and assessing and evaluating financial policies. Perform internal audits and financial risk assessments, as well as facilitating intervention strategies to optimize efficiency. Ensure that technology systems utilized for financial reporting are appropriate and leverage new technology to streamline internal processes. Lead, coordinate and complete annual audits, liaising with banks, brokers, etc
Oversees the full cycle accounting of 4 entities covering finance, budget management and foreign transaction reconciliation. Reviews financial reports, monitoring accounts, and preparing activity reports and financial forecasts. Investigate ways to improve profitability. Overseeing the flow of cash and financial instruments. Assist CFO and Senior leadership team in implementing strategic business plans and new initiatives based on client trends, regulatory changes and cost reduction analysis. Preparing reports as required by law, regulations or company.
Responsible for developing the data and reporting necessary to preserve the integrity of the monthly financial reporting package. Ensures accurate financial reporting and analysis in accordance key support mechanism to the Controller through the facilitation of business processes providing the foundation for effective financial stewardship. Conducts reviews with manager providing the appropriate analysis on month end results to support effective discussions with senior management. Performs complex financial and consolidation transactions across all entities. Responsible for generating and co-ordinating the month end and year end scheduling in relation to the production of financial statements. Responsible for the reconciliation process ensuring completeness and thorough investigation of outstanding items. Supports the interim and year-end audits by collecting and validating audit and tax schedules. Responsible for supporting and facilitating business process re-engineering initiatives
Monitor the financial activity of several grants and handle reporting this activity to various funding sources. Responsible for taking ownership of certain grants. This position is also responsible for observing and recording the reporting procedures to ensure proper controls are in place for cross training purposes.
Responsible for overseeing and participating in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Company's multi-year Operating and Capital budgets averaging at $225 CAD million per annum. Prepared and reviewed business cases of major capital projects/programs/initiatives by developing financial models and sensitivity scenarios with a clear understanding of program need and resource constraints. Led in the review of financial reports, preparation of Variance Reports and other financial information to aid in management decision making. Conducted account analysis and business process reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance to regulations and recommend improvements
Set up internal control and financial policies to ensure compliance to accounting standards, good corporate givernance and other regulatory requirements. Evaluated and provided reasonable assurance that risk management, controls and governance systems are functioning as intended.