Consultant - LIBERTY TAX CORPORATION - London, Canada
(2021-02 - 2022-11)
- Executed preparation and filing of corporate tax returns with the Canada Revenue Agency
- Facilitated the preparation and filing of T1 returns for individuals to the Canada Revenue Agency
- Delivered comprehensive bookkeeping services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses
- Formulated cash flow positions to enhance financial management for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Drafted annual budgets that supported strategic planning for small and medium-sized businesses
- Administered payroll processing for small and medium-sized enterprises
Controller - SODECIA INC - London, Canada
(2020-05 - 2020-10)
- Oversaw daily cash flow management and ensured compliance with bank covenants
- Developed and delivered comprehensive budgets alongside monthly departmental variance analyses
- Collaborated with banking partners to align working capital requirements with operational needs
- Conducted strategic financial analyses to facilitate enhanced decision-making processes
- Synthesized financial information for quarterly and annual reporting in compliance with GAAP
- Directed costing processes based on Bill of Materials to streamline production efficiencies
- Joined forces with audit teams to guarantee full compliance with regulatory standards and mitigate risks
- Led recruitment, training, and mentoring initiatives for Accounting and Finance personnel
Controller - SODECIA INC - London, Canada
(2017-08 - 2020-04)
- Generated and presented budgets alongside monthly departmental variance reviews to stakeholders
- Synthesized financial information for quarterly and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
- Championed the preparation of costing for components within Aircraft Assembly processes
- Coordinated external auditors to ensure thorough annual audit execution
- Managed the review and oversight of journal entries, payroll, accounts receivable, and statutory reporting
- Diligently tracked operational statistics and maintained detailed records to support Human Resources functions
- Produced financial statements and facilitated monthly closing procedures
- Investigated and analyzed reporting discrepancies to enhance accounting operating procedures
Controller - ARKAL PLASTIC NORTH AMERICA INC - London, Canada
(2013-01 - 2017-07)
- Orchestrated strategic planning and working capital management, achieving a $5M growth in asset base
- Oversaw margin reporting to ensure effective product costing and pricing strategies
- Aggregated and reported financial information for quarterly and annual reports in compliance with GAAP
- Instituted month-end close reporting functions to regulate costs, resulting in a 12.5% increase in profit margins
- Managed Finance and Planning teams to facilitate accurate financial and operational reporting
- Provided leadership in the costing processes of automotive parts to optimize efficiency
- Realized $3M in annual savings through effective reduction of storage costs
- Supported Accounts Payable processes to enhance workflow efficiencies
Product Cost Accountant & Reporting Analyst - E.I. DUPONT COMPANY CANADA - Mississauga, Canada
(2010-01 - 2012-12)
- Managed product costing endeavors while supporting new product development initiatives
- Executed product price variance analyses to enhance pricing strategies
- Planned and submitted journal vouchers for month-end reconciliation activities
- Reconciled profitability reports for global financial reporting needs
- Conducted research and made recommendations for adjustments regarding unrealized transfer profits on legal entity reports
- Supported Accounts Payable functions to streamline financial operations
- Prepared comprehensive Balance Sheet reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy
Financial Analyst (Contract) - Suncor Energy Services Inc. - Sarnia, Canada
(2003-10 - 2007-09)
- Leveraged SAP for conducting financial analysis and reporting on major projects
- Cross-functionally monitored project costs to maintain budgetary compliance
- Compiled monthly budget versus actual reports to provide financial clarity
- Devised procedures for tracking and managing subcontractor invoices
- Successfully transitioned financial data from SAP 4.6 to version 4.7
- Engineered systems for foreign currency purchasing and tracking to enhance operational performance
Project Financial Administrator - Transtec SA - Brussels, Belgium
(2002-01 - 2003-04)
- Instituted an accounting system to meticulously track project costs
- Managed monthly project financial report preparations to ensure accurate communication of financial status
- Provided monthly progress billing based on completion percentages to enhance cash flow management
- Collaborated across departments in strategic project planning to achieve objectives
- Executed cash flow projections to guide financial decision-making
- Drafted procurement bidding and tendering documents to streamline acquisition processes
