Jen Boutland

I was laid off returning from a maternity leave and am eager to get back into the work force. I am passionate about children, animals and agriculture. I grew up with agriculture surrounding me and it has become a passion of mine. My grandparents were an important part of my life and being involved with children and seniors makes my life more fulfilled.

Chartered Professional Accountant - Baker Tilly WCR - Red Deer, Alberta

(2023-12 - 2024-05)

Manager - Olsen Joly LLP - Red Deer, Alberta

(2022-11 - 2023-02)

• Review financial statements as a standalone product for compliance with standards
• Review and prepare compilation, review and audit engagements; for-profit, not-for-profit and partnerships
• Review and prepare corporate tax returns and personal tax returns (including agriculture, charity, partnership)
• Review and prepare AgriStability and AgriInvest applications and supplementary schedules and responses to AFSC questions
• Review and prepare T4's and T5's tax information summary slips and GST returns
• Manage client relationships and advise them on their personal and corporate matters
• Present financial statements and tax returns to clients and address their concerns
• Present financial statements at client's Annual General Meetings
• Co-create presentations for lenders, bookkeepers and other external parties for their agriculture clients
• Create and organize training on agriculture topics and required filings and standards for personal and corporate tax, AgriStability/Invest presentations
• Present and arrange discussions on agriculture topics and current market trends
• Mentor staff in CPA and their career
• Assist staff in managing their schedules
• Working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, IFRS, PSAB, and limited experience in US GAAP

Manager - RSM Alberta LLP - Red Deer, Alberta

(2018-11 - 2022-10)

• Review financial statements as a standalone product for compliance with standards
• Review and prepare compilation, review and audit engagements; for-profit, not-for-profit and partnerships
• Review and prepare corporate tax returns and personal tax returns (including agriculture, charity, partnership)
• Review and prepare AgriStability and AgriInvest applications and supplementary schedules and responses to AFSC questions
• Review and prepare T4's and T5's tax information summary slips and GST returns
• Manage client relationships and advise them on their personal and corporate matters
• Present financial statements and tax returns to clients and address their concerns
• Present financial statements at client's Annual General Meetings
• Co-create presentations for lenders, bookkeepers and other external parties for their agriculture clients
• Create and organize training on agriculture topics and required filings and standards for personal and corporate tax, AgriStability/Invest presentations
• Present and arrange discussions on agriculture topics and current market trends
• Mentor staff in CPA and their career
• Assist staff in managing their schedules
• Working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, IFRS, PSAB, and limited experience in US GAAP

Senior Staff Accountant - Collins Barrow LLP - Red Deer, Alberta

(2017-03 - 2018-10)

Joined RSM Alberta LLP (above firm).

• Similar experience to an Assistant Manager/Vice-Controller position, duties included preparation and review of month and quarter-end information for the financial statements, as a contractor at a Financial Institution
• Specific procedures audits including law society trusts, real estate trusts, and property management
• Supervise and train junior staff and students
• Assist in managing staffing levels and assigning jobs to other staff members
• Review compilation engagements; for-profit, not-for-profit, partnerships
• Review corporate tax returns and personal tax returns (including agriculture, charity, partnership)
• Review AgriStability and AgriInvest applications and supplementary schedules and responses to AFSC questions
• Prepare compilation, review and audit engagements; for-profit, not-for-profit, partnerships and municipalities
• Manage client relationships and advise them on their personal and corporate matters
• Present financial statements and tax returns to clients and address their concerns
• Present financial statements at client's Annual General Meetings
• Create and organize training, present and arrange discussions on agriculture topics and required filings and standards
• Research and distribute current market trends for agriculture
• Municipal Financial Information reporting preparation
• Evaluate and improve internal controls for entities
• Mentor CASB and UFE students
• Working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, IFRS, PSAB

Senior Staff Accountant - BDO Canada LLP - Red Deer, Alberta

(2009-05 - 2017-03)

• Similar experience to an Assistant Manager/Vice-Controller position, duties included preparation and review of month and quarter-end information for the financial statements, as a contractor at a Financial Institution
• Specific procedures audits including law society trusts, real estate trusts, and property management
• Supervise and train junior staff and students
• Assist in managing staffing levels and assigning jobs to other staff members
• Review compilation engagements; for-profit, not-for-profit, partnerships
• Review corporate tax returns and personal tax returns (including agriculture, charity, partnership)
• Review AgriStability and AgriInvest applications and supplementary schedules and responses to AFSC questions
• Prepare compilation, review and audit engagements; for-profit, not-for-profit, partnerships and municipalities
• Manage client relationships and advise them on their personal and corporate matters
• Present financial statements and tax returns to clients and address their concerns
• Present financial statements at client's Annual General Meetings
• Create and organize training, present and arrange discussions on agriculture topics and required filings and standards
• Research and distribute current market trends for agriculture
• Municipal Financial Information reporting preparation
• Evaluate and improve internal controls for entities
• Mentor CASB and UFE students
• Working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, IFRS, PSAB

Office Administration Manager - Sobeys - High River, Alberta

(2005-05 - 2009-04)

• Full-cycle accounting while going to University
• Cross-trained as the receiver for vacation

Chartered Accountant and Chartered Professional Accountant Designation - Accounting - CA School of Business Alberta (2009-05 - 2015-10)

Bachelor of Management - Accounting - University of Lethbridge (2007-09 - 2009-04)

Business Administration Diploma - Business Administration - Lethbridge College (2006-09 - 2007-04)

Office Administration Diploma - Office Administration - Lethbridge College (2004-09 - 2006-04)