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Oakville, On, Ca

Deliver strategic business and financial leadership to drive long-term growth in the West Region. Direct a team of 27 people to manage finance and administration operations, including financial reporting, tax compliance, accounting standards, and financial systems optimization. Ensure accurate recording and reporting of all transactions across finance business processes, including G/L, A/R, A/P, fixed assets, Liberty billings, and taxes. Identify and resolve accounting/disclosure issues by conducting detailed analysis and implementing corrective action plans. Serve as a liaison for West Region Vice President and directors in technical services, operations, engineering, customer care, safety, and leadership.Streamlined accounting month and quarter-end processes and SOX key controls for 28 entities across Arizona, California, and Texas. Standardized FP&A reporting for West Region to board members and corporate for publicly traded companies.Implemented billing, financial, and asset management systems, including Cogsdale billing systems, Great Plains accounting software with fixed asset accounting, and SAP (2023) in close collaboration with IT/Project management.Transformed Finance team from 2017 to 2020 by consolidating state-based accounting teams into a unified, high-functioning regional team.Improved regional financial reporting accuracy by leading the preparation of quarterly reporting packages and delivering timely/accurate updates to the regional board.

Oakville, On, Ca

Oversaw regional activities by providing exemplary leadership to staff across California, Arizona, and Texas offices. Created regional capital and P&L monthly forecasting, ensuring accurate financial projections and effective resource allocation. Prepared yearly budgets by coordinating planning and strategy across all departments to achieve financial goals. Performed daily ad hoc analysis to support regional and state presidents, delivering timely insights and data-driven recommendations. Managed capital and operations projects, encompassing weekly meetings and approvals of business cases and related documents. Developed board materials and conducted monthly FP&A forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting for business units, corporate offices, and board members.Established West Region FP&A Group as a new division in 2016. Pioneered the reorganization of the finance group as the first member, successfully building a new team from scratch.Improved SOX compliance and accuracy by producing regional monthly and quarterly management reports and presentations.Enhanced cross-team collaboration by voluntarily assisting another team as a part-time regulatory analyst while maintaining leadership responsibilities, earning an award for exceptional service in 2018.

Oakville, On, Ca

Monitored and reviewed monthly bank reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by junior and senior accountants to maintain financial integrity. Provided comprehensive data required during rate cases, supporting accurate and informed regulatory evaluations. Organized and managed all new acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with company operations. Delivered exceptional assistance to customer service, operations, home office, and business managers to ensure smooth running of operations. Administered and signed checks for all cash accounts, credit cards, and PayPal transactions. Implemented procedures in operations and billing to enhance EBITDA, maximizing revenues and exceeding targets.Enhanced cross-team collaboration by voluntarily assisting another team as a part-time regulatory analyst while maintaining leadership responsibilities, earning an award for exceptional service in 2018.Led acquisition efforts by managing and integrating Arkansas Water in the Central Region, driving operational growth.Directed finance and accounting public utility commission reporting for General Rate Cases, ensuring compliance and accuracy across 8 utilities in Arizona and Texas.

Oakville, On, Ca

Ensured timely and accurate financial reporting by providing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for multiple entities. Assisted various departments efficiently by assisting with customer service, operations, home office, and business managers. Managed financial transactions securely by acting as the administrator/check signer for all cash accounts, credit cards, and PayPal. Organized all new acquisitions to streamline acquisition processes. Ensured audit compliance by coordinating and handling all audit requests from internal and external auditors.Supervised and motivated accounting staff effectively by giving daily leadership and guidance to all accounting personnel.Improved cross-functional support by assisting another team as a part-time regulatory analyst while leading in the construction industry, earning an award for exceptional service in 2018.Expanded operational growth by managing the acquisition and integration of Arkansas Water in the Central Region for the manufacturing sector.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting And Finance