Key member of the executive team who was responsible for issuance of private debt, taking the Company public on the TSX Exchange and increasing earnings by close to 100% in one year's time.Led and strategically re-organized finance team. Improved management of working capital thereby reducing line of credit. Directed and evaluated strategic business plans and bugdets which included implementation of new capital asset model and development of KPI's facilitating improved business decisions.

Provide effective financial management of businesses in Canada, the United States and Internationally. Member of executive team responsible for optimizing day to day operations and development of future growth strategies of seven business units taking business from $200 million to $850 million in revenue.Led finance and accounting groups providing direction and initiating policy. Mentor and coach corporate and operational accounting staff. Responsible for all facets of financial… Show more Provide effective financial management of businesses in Canada, the United States and Internationally. Member of executive team responsible for optimizing day to day operations and development of future growth strategies of seven business units taking business from $200 million to $850 million in revenue.Led finance and accounting groups providing direction and initiating policy. Mentor and coach corporate and operational accounting staff. Responsible for all facets of financial reporting improving timeliness, efficiency and quality of reporting. Managed quarterly forecasting and annual budgets revising processes by increasing operational participation. Responsible for treasury functions and management of foreign currency risks. Implemented contract review process establishing acceptable and consistent commercial terms and conditions. Show less

Review of acquisition and disposal opportunities. Responsible for transition of new acquisitions into existing operations thereby realizing synergies of combined operations.Development of strategic plan and responsible for implementation within organization. Revised and co-ordinate budgeting activity with overall strategic plan leading to improved performance through reduced capital requirements and enhanced coordination between departments. Develop project management office and… Show more Review of acquisition and disposal opportunities. Responsible for transition of new acquisitions into existing operations thereby realizing synergies of combined operations.Development of strategic plan and responsible for implementation within organization. Revised and co-ordinate budgeting activity with overall strategic plan leading to improved performance through reduced capital requirements and enhanced coordination between departments. Develop project management office and facilitate development and implementation of specific initiatives such as SAP implementation. Project office monitored projects ensuring on time and on budget delivery. Show less

Leading role in placing a $200 million debenture issue and negotiating a $180 million syndicated banking facility reducing overall cost of capital.Participated in listing the company on the New York Stock Exchange and in preparing various prospectuses raising capital for growth and acquisition opportunities.Developed and re-organized business activities in South America and other international operations improving visibility of financial performance.Standardized reporting format… Show more Leading role in placing a $200 million debenture issue and negotiating a $180 million syndicated banking facility reducing overall cost of capital.Participated in listing the company on the New York Stock Exchange and in preparing various prospectuses raising capital for growth and acquisition opportunities.Developed and re-organized business activities in South America and other international operations improving visibility of financial performance.Standardized reporting format improving content qualtiy providing basis for business decisions using relevant KPI's.Annual tax planning and preparation of tax returns for all legal entities.Developed compatible and efficient financial systems at a corporate and divisional level improving efficiency in reporting. Show less