Kathryn Tian

Accounting and finance professional with more than 25 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial management, audit, financial reporting, and leadership. CPA, CGA designation holder with CPA In-Depth Tax Certificate and academic background in both Accounting and Computer Science. Expertise in full-cycle accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audit coordination, internal controls, tax compliance, and financial analysis.

Experience with both Canadian and US accounting, multi-currency accounting, and transfer pricing. Strong background in ERP systems, data, automation, and technology-driven process improvement. Experienced working with executives, boards, operational managers, auditors, and non-financial stakeholders.

Finance Professional at University of Saskatchewan (Present)

Support financial planning, budget modelling, forecasting, reconciliations, and management reporting for academic and administrative units.

Director of Finance at Saskatoon SPCA

Led broad finance functions encompassing financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, audits, compliance, grants, internal controls, and process improvement.

Finance Manager at Cosmopolitan Industries

Led broad finance functions encompassing financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, audits, compliance, grants, internal controls, and process improvement.

Controller at Targeted Strategies

Led corporate accounting operations, financial forecasting, audit coordination, and management reporting while supporting the company's US-related operations. Managed and supported full-cycle accounting functions for both Canadian and US operations.

Accountant at Private Practice

Gained additional US and cross-border accounting experience including work involving multi-currency accounting and transfer pricing.

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Accounting