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Alexandre Lalonde

CONTROLLER · SYSTEMS & AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

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Ottawa, ON, CanadaMember since July 15, 2026
XeroSage 50DextPlootoFathomFutrliFull-Cycle Accounting
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About

Bilingual finance and operations leader with 15+ years spanning controller roles, process transformation, and entrepreneurship. Founded and scaled a bookkeeping firm from zero to 150+ clients. Known for implementing modern financial systems, leveraging AI and automation, and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.

Experience

Manager & Consultant - Roth Mosey & Partners

(2025-01 - 2026-06)

  • Lead cloud accounting transformations for professional services clients moving from desktop to cloud environments
  • Implement AI-powered solutions automating document processing, data extraction, and financial analysis
  • Develop and deliver business cases and client presentations to drive process improvement adoption

Controller - Produktions K

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

(Marketing Agency)

  • Transformed a paper-based agency into fully integrated cloud operations (QBO, Dext, Plooto, Float), with AI tools for expense categorization and invoice processing
  • Manage full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, collections, and weekly bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, budgets, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards for management
  • Process bi-weekly payroll, remittances, ROEs, and T4s; manage HR administration and onboarding

Controller - Angel Host Inc.

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

(Hospitality Technology)

  • Built scalable financial infrastructure supporting rapid company growth
  • Integrated multiple OTA platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com) into accounting and control procedures
  • Ran full-cycle accounting with daily reconciliations and cash flow monitoring across multiple accounts
  • Developed budgeting and KPI frameworks; managed payroll and year-end compliance

Controller - Rossmann Architecture Inc.

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

  • Led complete digital transformation from paper to cloud (QBO, Receipt Bank, Hubdoc)
  • Designed financial processes that supported 100% growth — the firm doubled in size within 7 months
  • Managed AP, project invoicing, WIP tracking, payroll, and monthly reporting packages for partners

Analyst, Technology & Integrations - Le Chiffre

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

  • Assessed client accounting needs and designed tailored platform implementations
  • Resolved operational bottlenecks through technology solutions; managed international client budgets and KPI tracking with Futrli and Fathom

Contract & Senior Bookkeeping Roles - Cargo Ottawa, Zenbooks, Jacques Lamont, LCLD

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

  • Created a bookkeeping service line and onboarded clients to QBO, Xero, and Plooto (Cargo Ottawa)
  • Specialized work across property management accounting, CCQ construction payroll, and project accounting
  • Led an Acomba-to-QBO/Dext cloud transition (LCLD); built remote onboarding procedures (Zenbooks)

Senior Bookkeeper - McCay Duff LLP & Welch LLP - Ottawa

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

  • Led QBO and Xero implementation initiatives at professional accounting firms
  • Managed multi-currency accounting for international clients including publicly traded companies
  • Supported audit and review engagements; firm-wide Excel and technology resource

Founder & Principal - Solutions Modestes

(2009-01 - 2016-12)

  • Founded and grew a bookkeeping practice from startup to 150+ clients across legal, restaurant, real estate, and events industries
  • Built and led an administrative team; managed all aspects of business operations
  • Implemented platforms matched to each client's needs: QBO, Sage 50, QB Desktop, Kashoo, Wave, FreshBooks

Education

BBA - Accounting - UQAM (2005-01 - 2009-12)

International Commerce - HEC Montréal

East Asian & Italian Studies - Université de Montréal

Skills

CONTROLLERSYSTEMS & AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

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