Georgina Maxfield
Director of Finance/Controller/Finance Manager
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About
Accomplished CPA with over 25 years’ progressive experience in financial leadership across nonprofit, Indigenous, healthcare, corporate, and government sectors. Proven track record in full-cycle accounting, financial systems implementation, enterprise audits ranging from $50M to $100M, and strategic financial planning. Extensive expertise in budgeting, audit preparation, risk management, and regulatory compliance, including work with CRA, CCAA proceedings, and First Nations governance.
Recognized for integrity, strong analytical skills, and clear communication. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, mentoring finance staff, and building efficient, accountable financial operations. Highly proficient in financial software systems including Sage ACCPAC, QuickBooks, SAP Concur, Payworks, Pivot Payables, and RBC Express. Consistently meets critical deadlines while delivering high-quality financial oversight in complex, high-stakes environments
Experience
Financial Management & Oversight
- Provided accurate financial insights and strategic advice to executive leadership, including the CEO, Finance Committee, and Board.
- Prepared financial statements and reports to support decision-making.
- Maintained financial systems, internal controls, policies, and cash flow oversight.
- Managed financial assets to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Directed full-cycle accounting: accounts payable / receivable, payroll for 70+ staff, general ledger entries, and reconciliations.
- Oversaw administration of group benefits, insurance, and lease agreements.
- Managed corporate credit card program using RBC Express, SAP Concur, Pivot Payables, and Pivot EQ.
- Led annual budgeting process, including scenario planning and trend analysis.
- Advised Directors on budget management and variance resolution.
- Oversaw treasury functions and financial forecasting.
- Led annual external audit and addressed all auditor inquiries.
- Ensured compliance with CRA requirements, including GST returns and remittances.
- Managed financial and grant reporting; maintained government funding relationships and submitted timely claims.
- Oversaw finances for Special Events Tourism Fund (SETF).
- Identified and implemented improvements to financial processes.
- Developed KPIs to monitor and enhance financial performance.
- Successfully led financial system conversion from Sage ACCPAC to QuickBooks.
- Completed general ledger setup in Pivot, Cloud, and EQ.
- Designed and implemented budget programming in QuickBooks, enhancing planning accuracy and efficiency.
Education
CPA, CMA
Chartered Professional Accountants
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
University of Manitoba
Budget & Finance Management, Audit & Board Training
Indigenous Leadership Development Institute
Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM)
Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA)
Aboriginal Financial Officers Association