I am a responsible leader with a comprehensive toolkit of skills and expertise who embraces challenge and wears many “hats” to get important jobs done. This is backed by extensive career experience, a passion for technology and novel engineering, sound professional training, and demonstrated ability to learn and understand.I have performed as Turnaround Manager, Corporate Controller, Vice-President Finance, and for the last 10+ years, CFO in Canadian high-technology, development (hardware and software), and tech-manufacturing companies. Prior thereto I have served corporate clients with public reporting, business planning, corporate finance, tax and securities compliance needs in Calgary-based Chartered Accountants practices. Responsibilities: Department leadership, strategic and financial planning, corporate finance, controllership, governance, stewardship, financial reporting/MD&A, securities compliance, banking, legal, treasury, taxation, government assistance, information systems, administrative support, and facilities.Competencies: - Creative negotiation - Problem solving - Strategic thinking and tactical action - Governance - Team leadership - Financial planning, analysis, forecasting and budgeting - Engaging with the financial, investment and regulatory communities on corporate finance initiatives - Accounting and reporting policy and procedures - Internal and external financial reporting (MD&A, oral presentation, financial statements, and regulatory filings) - Treasury, banking and cash flow - Government assistance, taxation and SR&ED claims - IT resources - IP managementI am looking to continue contributing to the Canadian business community by applying my knowledge and abilities to the needs of today’s enterprises in a senior management, leadership or advisory role.(Oui, je parle Francais!)