Maria Orsina

Performance-driven who consistently achieves and exceeds expectations. A wealth of experience in accounting & financial principles and procedures, budget planning, operations, internal controls, and management

Controller, Finance - Groupe Sante Physimed

(2024-05)

• Managing and analyzing financial data and reporting
• Preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Contributing to strategic and decision-making processes
• Leading budgeting and forecasting initiatives
• Developing and implementing financial strategies
• Cost analysis, cash management, and payroll management
• Implementing and monitoring internal controls
• Work with auditing firm for yearend reporting requirements
• Managing accounting, finance staff, and operations

Financial Analyst (Contract) - KEYWORDS STUDIOS

(2023-05 - 2024-05)

• Assist with various financial analysis and reporting requirements
• Record journal entries and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accounting records are appropriately maintained and in compliance with IFRS
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy, analyze the General Ledger transactions to ensure accurate posting to proper accounts
• Prepare monthly and annual variance analysis for balance sheet and Profit & Loss accounts
• Participate in month-end and year-end financial reporting activities
• Prepare and analyze performance indicators and KPIs between the different service lines
• Participating in the budget process
• Provide audit support as requested, including accumulating supporting documentation
• Participate in the development and implementation of continuous improvement projects (data entry, reports, etc.)
• Responsible for ad-hoc financial reports
• Other related tasks requested by the immediate supervisor

TNRM Program (Trap-Neuter-Release-Maintain) Team Member; Feline Enrichment and Training Program (PEEF) Team Member - SPCA VOLUNTEER

(2025-04)

• Assist the customer service team in ensuring the smooth operation of the TNRM service by performing a variety of logistical and support
• Contribute to the physical well-being and mental health of cats through training, socialization, periods of petting and exercise as well as the evaluation of their behavior in preparation for their adoption.

Financial and Statistical Information Team Member - AMERICAN RED CROSS VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER

(2020-10 - 2022-10)

• Perform Financial and Statistical Information readiness and capacity building activities needed to enable effective service delivery in disaster response
• Identified issues, analyze information, and provide solutions to problems
• Prove successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere

Production & Capital Expenditure Financial Analyst (Contract) - CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

(2022-08 - 2023-05)

• Support Productions, Events and Experiences projects in terms of accounting, planning and analysis
• Collaborate with other financial services to ensure the progress of production
• Support the head of department in the presentation and consolidation of the team's results
• Collaborate with department managers to plan and monitor capital needs
• Develop and maintain financial models (production budget, monthly results)
• Develop and prepare various value-added financial analysis

Controller - CROSSRIDGE PRECISION INC. – CPA WORK VISA, TENNESSEE, USA - TENNESSEE, USA

(2019-04 - 2022-04)

• Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel
• Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports, collaborating with finance, and accounting departments
• Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results
• Analyze financial risks and benefits of business initiative and due diligence
• Collaborated closely with customers, internal staff, and other stakeholders to determine planning, implementation, and integration of new software system

Finance Business Partner - WOLSELEY CANADA INC

(2018-05 - 2018-12)

• Generated annual budget forecasting information for executive and corporate reports
• Analyzed financial position, investigated, and reported budgetary variances and identified adjustments to facilitate month and year-end processes
• Support complex decisions by appropriate modeling, quantify risk and opportunity costs
• Work with business leaders to define, plan, and execute on strategies, initiatives, and due diligence

Senior Audit Director - PRGX CANADA CORP

(2002-06 - 2018-05)

• Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions
• Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans
• Cultivated mutually beneficial relationships with clients and company financial officers to facilitate improved business operations
• Hired and developed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals

Assistant Controller - TARGRAY TECNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL

(2000-12 - 2002-06)

• Managed budgets, assets, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures
• Analyze accounts for significant fluctuations/trends and determines their causes
• Maintained daily reports and advised executive leaders in decision-making processes
• Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results

Fund Account Manager - MCGILL UNIVERSITY

(1998-08 - 2000-12)

• Performed daily accounting of assigned funds and performed fund analysis for critical decision-making purposes
• Help Grantees and Research Fund's staff with problems such as reconciliations, interpretations of Agency and University rules and regulations
• Maintained close watch on financial and operational performance of different funds and made initiative-taking adjustments to keep portfolios in conformance with plans
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
• Evaluated transactions and reporting for adherence to applicable regulatory guidelines and data integrity for the new system
• Participated in implementing new Banner 2000 system software

Certificate - Animal Communication - HoliAnimal (2026-09)

Certificate - Digital Marketing; Professional Development Certificate Digital Content & Community Management - McGill University (2019-05)

Professional Designation - Accounting/Finance - ORDER CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS (CPA) (2012-05)

Professional Designation - Accounting/Finance - ORDER CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS (CGA) (2000-06)

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting/Finance - McGill University (1995-06)