Bill Stephenson, Cpa,Cma, C. Dir. Email and Phone Number

Senior finance leader with a passion for assisting organizations that are undergoing change to: solve problems, improve processes, implement internal controls, execute and transfer knowledge. A collaborative leader who has a natural ability to build trust and listen to others which has enabled him to serve as a coach and mentor to his colleagues. He is dedicated to growth and learning for both himself and others and is an experienced instructor and trainer of business and accounting courses. A unique career path comprised of broad financial management experience gained over different industries and working with different types of organization such as: private, not for profit, crown corporations and large public companies. Recently completed the Chartered Directors designation (2022) from the Directors College (The gold standard in Director's education) Clients and employers have included: Yee Hong Geriatric Centre, Kodak Canada Inc., Cott Beverages, LCB0, Alliance Atlantis Communications and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto .Specialties: *Board Governance*Strategic planning, financial planning and forecasting*Financial reporting, regulatory reporting and analysis*Process analysis, and process improvement*Change management*System implementation*Internal controls*Policies and procedures*Teaching, training, mentoring, and coaching Industry Experience:* Not- For- Profit and Charities* Health Care Services* Arts and Culture* Education and Training* ConsultingKey Accomplishments:*Led a project team that achieved a one-day close in a Fortune 500 company*Led and facilitated transformational change in the financial operations of many clients and employers *Successfully managed an IFRS project for a major Crown corporation