• CharliAI is an early-stage tech start-up located in Vancouver, BC. My role has been to build up all the company’s financial practice and to maintain the practices going forward, including (but not limited to): Payroll, Accounting, Cash Flow Management, Budgeting, Capital Management, Cost Control, Capital Structure, Financial Reporting. • Led financial planning and analysis, focusing on strategic budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision support. Developed robust financial models… Show more • CharliAI is an early-stage tech start-up located in Vancouver, BC. My role has been to build up all the company’s financial practice and to maintain the practices going forward, including (but not limited to): Payroll, Accounting, Cash Flow Management, Budgeting, Capital Management, Cost Control, Capital Structure, Financial Reporting. • Led financial planning and analysis, focusing on strategic budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision support. Developed robust financial models, conducting variance analysis, and translating complex data and metrics into actionable insights for executive leadership. Proven track record of optimizing financial performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and driving process improvements. Strong communicator able to collaborate cross-functionally and present financial recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. • Developed and monitored KPIs across all departments to drive performance improvements• Led engagements with third party specialists on completion of annual CRA tax return, IRS tax return and SRED returns.• Acted as Corporate Secretary responsible for preparation of Investor materials, including the preparation of quarterly Board Meeting materials. Show less

• Finance lead for all accounting and reporting functions, ensuring timely close and reporting of financial information to all stakeholders.• A successful implementation of SAGE INTACCT Accounting System, which allowed for an increase in efficiency and reporting capabilities• Completed a conversion from ASPE Accounting Standards to US GAAP, which required an intermediary transition from ASPE to IFRS and then IFRS to US GAAP • Development of policies and processes for cost control… Show more • Finance lead for all accounting and reporting functions, ensuring timely close and reporting of financial information to all stakeholders.• A successful implementation of SAGE INTACCT Accounting System, which allowed for an increase in efficiency and reporting capabilities• Completed a conversion from ASPE Accounting Standards to US GAAP, which required an intermediary transition from ASPE to IFRS and then IFRS to US GAAP • Development of policies and processes for cost control, including travel and procurement• Overseeing of payroll and benefits policy development and administration • Led engagements with third party specialists on completion of annual audit, CRA/IRS/HRMC tax returns, Nexus study, SRED returns, company valuation• Company completed an acquisition of Moltin; during which I lead the due diligence and accounting integration Show less

Bit Stew Systems was acquired by GE Digital in November 2016. As the Finance lead, I was responsible for due-diligence preparation and the post-acquisition integration process. GE Digital had acquired several companies over the previous few years, and noted the integration of Bit Stew Systems was rated as the most efficient and successful.• Daily financial management of the Application Platform Group (engineering team of >150 employees). Each team works on unique software products and… Show more Bit Stew Systems was acquired by GE Digital in November 2016. As the Finance lead, I was responsible for due-diligence preparation and the post-acquisition integration process. GE Digital had acquired several companies over the previous few years, and noted the integration of Bit Stew Systems was rated as the most efficient and successful.• Daily financial management of the Application Platform Group (engineering team of >150 employees). Each team works on unique software products and requires separate cost management models.• Financial lead for international deployment of Predix Private Cloud in both China and Russia. Duties included; budgeting, financial stewardship, and project oversight.• Participated in the GE Digital due diligence and integration of an acquired company, IQP.• Led the development of the Application Platform Group Growth Playbook, a 5-year outlook and business plan. Growth Playbooks were then used by upper management for capital allocation and other decision-making needs.• Helped develop models for the Profitability Review Team for current and upcoming products to insure maximum profits through cost analysis and competitive pricing.• Worked directly with Product Management to develop product business plans to ensure the products provided a reasonable ROI. Show less

• Developed the Bit Stew accounting system, building in controls, month-end close procedures, and auditing of accounting entries previously entered. Success of the system develop was noted in the decrease in issues of the audit file from prior years.• Successfully managed daily financial operations, including overseeing the activities of 3 full-time finance team members.• Completed weekly cash flow management to ensure that the company had available liquid assets. Worked with upper… Show more • Developed the Bit Stew accounting system, building in controls, month-end close procedures, and auditing of accounting entries previously entered. Success of the system develop was noted in the decrease in issues of the audit file from prior years.• Successfully managed daily financial operations, including overseeing the activities of 3 full-time finance team members.• Completed weekly cash flow management to ensure that the company had available liquid assets. Worked with upper management when issues arose around the ability to meet cash requirements.• Participated in Series C funding activities including working with upper management on financial presentations and working directly with Investment Bankers. • Successfully implemented Netsuite ERP, both on time and on budget.• Played a role in the overall management team, contributing to overall corporate strategy, especially where financial inputs were required.• Worked with third party accountants on completion of Corporate Tax and SRED returns. Show less

• Successfully managed the daily financial operations.• Completed the assessment and implementation of various accounting treatments, including; revenue recognition and software development capitalization.• Successfully implemented GP2013 ERP (GP 2013) and Management Reporting systems, on time and on budget.• Acted as financial coordinator and implementation co-lead of a new CRM system (TechExcel), currently being used by most departments within the company.• Streamlined the… Show more • Successfully managed the daily financial operations.• Completed the assessment and implementation of various accounting treatments, including; revenue recognition and software development capitalization.• Successfully implemented GP2013 ERP (GP 2013) and Management Reporting systems, on time and on budget.• Acted as financial coordinator and implementation co-lead of a new CRM system (TechExcel), currently being used by most departments within the company.• Streamlined the month-end close procedure through the design of a more efficient month-end close procedures, producing a 50% decrease in time required for a complete close.• Prepared and reviewed parent company monthly reporting package.• Developed management budgetary analysis, forecasting, and KPIs, for all departments within the company, where previously no system was in place.• Developed internal control procedures and SOX testing protocols to obtained SOX compliance, as required for a US Public Company.• Worked with corporate parent to adopt and implement corporate policies.• Trained accounting staff during the adoption of the new ERP system, CRM system, SOX testing, and other newly implemented internal controls.• Took part in monthly strategy sessions, assisting in the development of all departmental road maps and creation of revenue generating opportunities.• Lead management group to create annual budget and monthly forecasts.• Completed monthly and quarter end tax accounting (both US and CDN).• Successfully coordinated and managed external and internal audits. Show less

•Responsible for the management of daily financial operations, including:o the supervision of a four member accounting staffo review and approval of all vendor paymentso monitoring of current and forecasted cash flows, ensuring sufficient funding for ongoing operations•Prepared and reviewed of consolidated corporate general journal entries, including quarter end accruals and cost deferrals •Developed and completed month end audit procedures for the reconciliation of general… Show more •Responsible for the management of daily financial operations, including:o the supervision of a four member accounting staffo review and approval of all vendor paymentso monitoring of current and forecasted cash flows, ensuring sufficient funding for ongoing operations•Prepared and reviewed of consolidated corporate general journal entries, including quarter end accruals and cost deferrals •Developed and completed month end audit procedures for the reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including complex revenue and inventory reconciliations•Implemented new and more efficient internal control procedures•Prepared monthly management reports, which included detailed analysis of P&L variances for management review•Developed processes to streamline the preparation of quarterly and annual Financial Statements and MD&A, with an emphasis on building in checks to ensure accurate reporting•Acted as the point of contact for external auditors, which included:o completion of accurate audit working paperso successful transition for Canadian GAAP to IFRS reportingo working with auditors on a daily basis to ensure efficiency in work flow and minimal chargeable hourso discussion of key issues with external auditors •Responsible for payroll processing and tracking using Ceridian web based system, including:o reconciliation of bi-weekly payrollo monitoring and tracking of vacation and sick timeo preparation of payroll related reports for taxation and other government entities•Assisted in the completion and review of fiscal year 2013 annual budget, which involved:o coordination with departmental managemento integration of geographical region, each with unique business models and revenue/cost driverso reconciliation of uploaded budget numbers to ensure accuracy •Preparation of multi-currency corporate consolidations Show less