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Canada

· Responsible for short and long term cash forecasts for GM Canada, including strategic review of liquidity levels, variance analysis in monitoring cashflows, and forecasting legal entity profitability· Oversight of treasury reporting needs, including Net Monetary position, FX exposure, currency sales and share of wallet· Ownership of transfer price true-up calculation model and forecast· Finance owner of grant claims for projects in Canada, including forecasting, project claims… Show more · Responsible for short and long term cash forecasts for GM Canada, including strategic review of liquidity levels, variance analysis in monitoring cashflows, and forecasting legal entity profitability· Oversight of treasury reporting needs, including Net Monetary position, FX exposure, currency sales and share of wallet· Ownership of transfer price true-up calculation model and forecast· Finance owner of grant claims for projects in Canada, including forecasting, project claims and applications, reporting and required audit support· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide strategic and creative support to achieve business objectives· Support various functional areas in their banking needs and problem resolution · Manage daily cash operations and banking relationships Show less

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

· Full oversight of all finance functions relating to CCA line of business in Canada, including presentations to local and global senior leadership on results, risks, and opportunities· Responsible for financial planning and analysis for multi-channel lines of business, including development of mid-term and long-term budgets and monthly forecasts· Review and approve pricing strategies and incentive programs while serving as a strategic partner with channel and product development… Show more · Full oversight of all finance functions relating to CCA line of business in Canada, including presentations to local and global senior leadership on results, risks, and opportunities· Responsible for financial planning and analysis for multi-channel lines of business, including development of mid-term and long-term budgets and monthly forecasts· Review and approve pricing strategies and incentive programs while serving as a strategic partner with channel and product development managers· Lead efficiency initiatives in finance to improve processes and employee workload· Drive the implementation of multiple new finance forecasting and reporting systems· Build the team’s brand and foster development for staff of 9 finance professionals, and provide opportunities for International assignments and rotations for team members to expand career opportunities Show less

• Provide proactive and timely consultation on complex global financial reporting and accounting issues impacting key results and initiatives including complex contracts, revenue recognition matters, liquidity initiatives, investment transactions, and off balance sheet arrangements • Project Lead for Operational Excellence initiative to improve the efficiency and consistency of accounting reviews for Global Technical Accounting• Responsible for presenting accounting conclusions to… Show more • Provide proactive and timely consultation on complex global financial reporting and accounting issues impacting key results and initiatives including complex contracts, revenue recognition matters, liquidity initiatives, investment transactions, and off balance sheet arrangements • Project Lead for Operational Excellence initiative to improve the efficiency and consistency of accounting reviews for Global Technical Accounting• Responsible for presenting accounting conclusions to senior leaders, effectively interacting with line of business finance managers, and liaising with external auditors• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects Show less

Oshawa, On

• Technical accounting owner of GM Canada's multi-billion dollar sales incentive programs• Accounting lead for implementation of new US GAAP revenue recognition standard in Canada, including detailed analysis of impact and coordination amongst various business units• Examine, develop and streamline the close process through improvements to processes, procedures, and system implementations• Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis in development of forecast to actual variance… Show more • Technical accounting owner of GM Canada's multi-billion dollar sales incentive programs• Accounting lead for implementation of new US GAAP revenue recognition standard in Canada, including detailed analysis of impact and coordination amongst various business units• Examine, develop and streamline the close process through improvements to processes, procedures, and system implementations• Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis in development of forecast to actual variance explanations• Manage a team of three individuals including hiring, training, career development and performance evaluations Show less

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

• Technical accounting owner of all GM Canada's pension, post-employment, and post-retirement benefit plans, including preparation and review of SEC note disclosures• Accounting lead for multiple collective bargaining agreements and negotiations• Provided accounting concurrence on various business transactions, including transfer pricing and tax planning arrangements• Responsible for the preparation and review of GM Canada’s audited non-consolidated financial statements• Lead… Show more • Technical accounting owner of all GM Canada's pension, post-employment, and post-retirement benefit plans, including preparation and review of SEC note disclosures• Accounting lead for multiple collective bargaining agreements and negotiations• Provided accounting concurrence on various business transactions, including transfer pricing and tax planning arrangements• Responsible for the preparation and review of GM Canada’s audited non-consolidated financial statements• Lead technical accounting contact for the implementation of SAP relating to foreign exchange translation and inter-company trade flow settlement processes• Member of GM Canada’s pension governance committee• Led a team of up to five chartered accountants, responsible for performance assessments, career development, training, and workload planning Show less

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

• Reviewed and approved high risk journal entries, account reconciliations, desk procedures, SEC disclosure templates, complex contracts, and high risk complex spreadsheets for corporate accounting and treasury groups• Facilitated internal SOX testing for corporate accounting and treasury groups• Served as primary contact for general ledger issues, foreign exchange translation, and inter-company trade flow settlements • Advised the treasury, legal, tax, and consolidation teams on… Show more • Reviewed and approved high risk journal entries, account reconciliations, desk procedures, SEC disclosure templates, complex contracts, and high risk complex spreadsheets for corporate accounting and treasury groups• Facilitated internal SOX testing for corporate accounting and treasury groups• Served as primary contact for general ledger issues, foreign exchange translation, and inter-company trade flow settlements • Advised the treasury, legal, tax, and consolidation teams on complex accounting issues• Created a new accounting model to generate quarterly transfer pricing adjustments under a contract manufacturing arrangement and reviewed the in-depth model for tax purposes Show less

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

• Authored whitepapers on complex accounting issues including debt restructuring, investment sales, liquidations, and recapitalizations• Co-ordinated with U.S. counterparts in various finance and accounting departments to ensure consistent treatment of accounting transactions • Responsible for end-to-end accounting process including journal vouchers and account reconciliations for revenue accruals, debt restructuring, foreign exchange remeasurement, restricted cash, and investment… Show more • Authored whitepapers on complex accounting issues including debt restructuring, investment sales, liquidations, and recapitalizations• Co-ordinated with U.S. counterparts in various finance and accounting departments to ensure consistent treatment of accounting transactions • Responsible for end-to-end accounting process including journal vouchers and account reconciliations for revenue accruals, debt restructuring, foreign exchange remeasurement, restricted cash, and investment recapitalizations• Responsible for the review of environmental liabilities and asset retirement obligation accounting for GM Canada • Created and presented the quarterly balance sheet review to the Chief Financial Officer and all GM Canada business unit accounting managers Show less

Kitchener, Canada Area

• Completed year-end and interim audits for public and mid-sized privately-held clients in retail, manufacturing, auto parts, distribution and communication industries• Planned and completed audit of pension plans and pension trusts• Supervised audit teams of three to seven individuals • Planned and completed review and compilation engagements• Prepared corporate tax returns

Canadian Institute Of Chartered Accountants

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting