Debbie Steer Email & Phone Number

Ajax, On, Ca

• Responsible for budgeting and variance analysis for all capital and start-up projects that aided management to request appropriate funding• Managed internal working papers for external auditors• Performed an internal audit of an organization, detailing internal control deficiencies resulting in a $5 million a year savings• Developed a training program for SAP that assisted area managers to be efficient with budgeting and staffing issues • Reconciliation and preparation of Ministry of Health quarterly reports• Supervised a staff of 20 including collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll• Preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements• Managed all human resource functions, including payroll and benefit packages • Produced internal financial statements and variance analysis of budget to actual• Prepared internal audit reports and schedules• Preparation of charity returns

Toronto, Ontario

• Initiated a project to re-structure the General Ledger to a more practical management presentation that resulted in significant time savings and provided relevant reporting to management• Supervised a staff of five accounting administrative assistants and trained them in appropriate procedures for accounts payable, receivable, payroll and benefits• Produced monthly margin reports that guided senior management to make effective decisions regarding profit by client• Provided various cost analysis that eliminated additional spending and resulted in higher gross margins and net income• Prepared and organized due diligence for the business purchase that maximized the purchase price• Provided direction to staff in order to meet tight deadlines and ensure efficient running of the finance department • Developed and implemented a financial forecasting system to provide more timely and accurate information to the board • Liaised between department vice presidents ensuring appropriate financial information is available to effectively run the units• Managed preparation of audit working papers and month-end closing• Maximized cash flows by implementing a timely vendor payments program• Revamped all the financial information packages and prepared operating budgets and financial statements • Responsible for processes and controls that maintain employee privacy• Reviewed corporate policies and initiated improvements to internal controls and procedures that resulted in reduced audit fees• Maintained bank relations and ensured compliance with all bank covenants• Liaised with external counsel on share transfer matters• Performed variance analyses of gross margin and year to year margins that allowed management to make informed decisions as to what units of business to pursue• Researched and advised on employer obligations for purposes of layoffs and maternity leave

Toronto

• Prepared financial statements and working papers for audits, reviews and compilation engagements• Researched and interpreted the Income Tax Acts (Canada, Ontario and U.S.)• Provided on-site financial assistance to several different industry clients• Coordinated and prepared for financial and government audits• Supervised and trained staff in yearend file preparation

B. Comm, Accounting

B. Math, Computer Science

Arct, Piano - Performance And Teaching