- Provide operational and managerial financial services to early stage technology companies and start-ups- Manage a current roster of SaaS clients in all industries- Preparation and management of month end close including financial statements and support schedules, analysis against forecast and taxation- Create forecasts, cash flows, growth models and dashboard KPI's to evaluate business trends- Work directly with C-Suite executives and investors to provide financial reporting and financial information as required- Manage implementation of accounting policies, process improvements and software system integrations- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Xero, Quickbooks, Wagepoint and Knit Payroll

- Coordinate provincially funded Network with the Ontario Ministry of Education and more than 100 university and community partners- Oversight of financial budgeting, reporting, and forecasting- Project management, grant development, and strategic planning- Oversight of web and social media profiles

- Led the month-end review and consolidation process, as well as oversaw the implementation of a new corporate entity in the US- Conducted accounting policy research on IFRS, including an in-depth revenue recognition analysis on the Centah acquisition- Supervised and mentored three Financial Accountants

- Preparation and management of Canada Film month end financials and support schedules to Group Finance, including financial statement analysis against budget and forecast- Manage Seville International Film reporting team with direct oversight on the General Accountant and Accounts Receivable Coordinator- Direct support in implementation of accounting changes, process improvements and system integration- Analysis and presentation of meaningful financial information to senior and executive management as required

- Work on audit, review, compilation and tax engagements for private companies and not-for-profit organizations using Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises and Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations- Lead engagement teams and supervise junior staff on large audits for multi-million dollar companies in engineering, advertising, consulting and manufacturing sectors- Work directly with accounting and assurance partners, as well as banks and lending institutions, company owners, investors and chief officers throughout engagements to meet deadlines- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, creating forecasts and budgets to evaluate year-ends, business trends, financial position and perform variance analyses- Successfully manage multiple engagements and special projects from start to finish; including planning, fieldwork, review, finalization and client meetings

- Effective January 1, 2015, Cunningham LLP will operate under the BDO name to bring an expanded range of services to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

- Worked on audit, review, accounting and tax engagements for public companies; involved testing liabilities, revenues, payables, receivables, GST reasonability, consulting/legal, cash, expenses, long/short term investments, etc.- Assisted in audit planning, creating and setting up working papers, sample selection, objectives and procedures; used Caseware and Microsoft Excel programs daily

- Aimed to launch the Halifax Microbrew Fest & Conference at Halifax’s World Trade & Convention Centre; the event would provide networking opportunities between exhibitors and buyers to develop profitable business relationships, and promote affordable brewing education to improve beer quality and performance- Branded ECEM, prepared financial statements, created a website and exhibitor prospectus, formed an executive committee, established venue and media partnerships, created database of over 500 contacts

- Successfully managed over 60 accounts for three of the partners by preparing Excel spreadsheets, and statements summarizing client bank transactions, invoices, and trial balances- Prepared T4’s, T5’s, T3’s, and T1’s for individual clients, companies, and trust funds

Compiled, analyzed, and formatted research, interviewed participants in a research study focusing on different options available for young women after high school.