Alice Mayer

Accounting leader with 25+ years driving financial operations, reporting, payroll, and HR in residential construction. Proven at leading high-performing teams, strengthening internal controls, and partnering with executives on strategic initiatives.

Accounting Manager - Morrison Homes

(2022-05)

Lead the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, overseeing the Accounting team, Cost of Sales (COS), Job Costing, Soft Costs, Land Administration, Accounts Payable, Human Resources, and full-cycle payroll.

• Lead accounting team ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and robust internal controls across all functions
• Partner with Controller and VP of Finance on month-end/year-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Spearheaded full UKG implementation (HR & Recruiting) and manage payroll for 100–120 employees via UKG Ready and ADP Workforce Now

Finance Manager - In n Out Cleaning Services - Okotoks, Alberta

(2016-04)

Manage full cycle accounting for medium sized residential and commercial cleaning company. Direct financial and accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of financial statements, insurance administration, and payroll management. Ensure full compliance with prevailing regulations and standards and support project management operations.

• Manage full-cycle payroll with accurate withholdings in compliance with CDN federal and provincial regulations
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual CDN government provincial and federal filings
• Oversee electronic banking operations, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing

Controller - LIFTECK INTERNATIONAL INC. - Calgary, Alberta

(2011-04 - 2018-06)

Manage full cycle accounting for start-up organization developing and manufacturing new gas-driven pump in conjunction with AITF. Direct financial and accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of financial statements, inventory management, insurance administration, and payroll management of CND and US currencies. Serve as corporate secretary, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of filings as well as on-time completion of projects.

Ensure full compliance with prevailing regulations and standards and support project management operations.

• Directed full-cycle accounting, CDN/US payroll, and government filings including multi-currency foreign exchange operations
• Collaborated with AITF to secure and commercialize innovative technology rights, supporting product-to-market strategy
• Managed electronic banking for CDN and US currencies, ensuring compliance with cross-border regulatory requirements

Accounting Manager - ILI TECHNOLOGIES (2002) CORP. (NOW Divergent Energy Services) - Calgary, Alberta

(2003-06 - 2011-01)

Oversaw full cycle financial processes for international subsidiary of global corporation (CBM Pumps and Services), directing accounting activities and ensuring compliance for operations within Canada and the US, including CDN/US consolidation. Oversaw accounts payable/receivable. Reconciled banking and balance sheet statements. Administered general liability, auto, and benefits insurance. Served as electronic banking manager, directing CDN and US foreign exchange translation.

• Managed $1.5–2M inventory, CDN/US payroll, HR, and multi-state/federal government filings for a growing energy services firm

Payroll/Safety Compliance Administrator - WESTCAN BULK TRANSPORT - Calgary, Alberta

(1998-03 - 2003-06)

Managed payroll, workers' compensation, and human resources, including employee benefits. Prepared sales invoices and administered logbooks.

• Administered payroll processing and safety compliance programs supporting operations at a major bulk transport company

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Major - Athabasca University

Accounting & Computer Accounting Diploma - SASKATOON BUSINESS COLLEGE