Saleem U.

Controller | CPA Candidate | Financial Reporting | FP&A | Business Partner | KPI Reporting

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Controller and CPA Candidate with 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, and business partnering across insurance and construction industries. Throughout my career, I've helped organizations improve financial performance by delivering accurate reporting, streamlining month-end close processes, building executive KPI dashboards, and supporting strategic decision-making through budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. In my current role as Controller at Cavell Risk, I oversee full-cycle accounting and financial reporting while partnering with leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen internal controls, and support business growth. Previously at Arthur J. Gallagher, I supported over $100M in Ontario operations through budgeting, forecasting, P&L analysis, SQL reporting, and executive financial insights. My technical expertise includes: • Financial Reporting (ASPE & IFRS) • Budgeting & Forecasting • FP&A & Business Partnering • KPI & Management Reporting • Variance Analysis • Month-End Close & Internal Controls I'm passionate about using financial data to solve business problems, improve processes, and help leadership make informed decisions.

Experience

  • Controller at Cavell Risk, Inc.
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Financial Analyst at Gallagher
    Feb 2023 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Financial Analyst at CRH Canada
    May 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos