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Moe Syed

Moe Syed

Strategic Finance and Operations Professional

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Kitchener, ONMember since June 23, 2026
BudgetingForecastingVariance analysisInternal auditAffordable housing
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About

Strategic finance and operations professional with 7+ years of experience spanning financial management, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement across construction, energy infrastructure, and affordable housing sectors. Proven ability to develop funding strategies, manage complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, and produce high-level reporting that drives organizational decision-making. Adept at identifying government, utility, and private-sector funding opportunities and translating them into actionable business cases.

Recognized community leader with a track record of building partnerships and delivering results in mission-driven environments.

Experience

Finance Controller - Elements Hardscaping INC

(2026-01)

  • Oversee full financial health of the organization including budgeting, forecasting, internal audits, and multi-project cost tracking across a premium hardscaping and masonry contracting firm.
  • Produce high-level financial reports and strategic briefings for ownership and senior leadership, supporting organizational restructuring and capital planning decisions.
  • Lead procurement and acquisition analysis for equipment and project resources, including evaluation of major capital investments and vendor negotiations.
  • Identify and pursue strategic financial opportunities including private sector partnerships, investor relations, and government funding programs relevant to infrastructure and operations.
  • Develop reusable financial reporting systems and templates that have improved organizational capacity and reduced reporting cycle time.
  • Collaborate across operations, project management, and ownership to align financial strategy with field execution and long-term growth objectives.

Project Manager / AR AP - Landmark Homes

(2024-11 - 2026-01)

  • Oversaw financial operations across multiple residential construction projects, managing invoicing, budgeting, and cost tracking to ensure project profitability.
  • Prepared and issued client invoices, monitored receivables, and coordinated collections to maintain positive cash flow.
  • Reconciled project accounts and verified supplier invoices, maintaining accuracy across all ledgers.
  • Supported management with monthly financial summaries, expense forecasting, and variance analysis aligned to project milestones.
  • Improved financial workflow efficiency by 25% through better coordination between accounting and operations teams.

Financial Analyst - Next Hydrogen

(2023-06 - 2024-11)

  • Managed $1M+ in monthly accounts payable and receivable with 99% accuracy.
  • Supported financial planning and budgeting for ongoing energy and infrastructure projects.
  • Led reconciliation efforts, identifying and correcting discrepancies that improved audit readiness.
  • Collaborated with operations and engineering teams to align project spending with forecasts.
  • Assisted in month-end/year-end processes and external audits.

Project Manager - Saturn Sales & Service INC

(2018-10 - 2023-06)

  • Oversaw custom cabinetry installation projects from design through final delivery, averaging 20+ projects per month.
  • Prepared quotes, schedules, and budgets; consistently delivered projects on time and within scope.
  • Coordinated production and delivery teams, improving workflow efficiency by 25%.
  • Conducted regular progress reports and status meetings with clients and senior management.
  • Assisted in vendor procurement and monitored material inventory and logistics.

Education

Finance and Accounting - University of Guelph (2016 - 2020)

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Conestoga College (2020 - 2022)

Skills

Strategic Finance and Operations Professional

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