Reporting to President, directly responsibility General and Cost Accounting - for parent, operating and investment companies (Sales: $20 MM+; Employees: 200+, 450+ peak), Management Reporting, Financial and Cost Analysis, Budgeting, Cash & Asset Management, Benefit Plan Administrator. Payroll manager and administration for both Union & Non Union staff. Supervision of accounting staff. Responsible for implementation, development & training of staff on the new Accounting Information System… Show more Reporting to President, directly responsibility General and Cost Accounting - for parent, operating and investment companies (Sales: $20 MM+; Employees: 200+, 450+ peak), Management Reporting, Financial and Cost Analysis, Budgeting, Cash & Asset Management, Benefit Plan Administrator. Payroll manager and administration for both Union & Non Union staff. Supervision of accounting staff. Responsible for implementation, development & training of staff on the new Accounting Information System (Jonas). Network Administrator for Unix & Windows networks. Show less

Reporting to President, directly responsibility General and Cost Accounting - for parent, operating and investment companies (Sales: $10-20 MM+; Employees: 50+), Management Reporting, Financial and Cost Analysis, Budgeting, Cash & Asset Management, Benefit Plan Administrator. Payroll manager and administration for staff. Supervision of accounting staff in Accounting Information System (QuickBooks).

During the time that Garth was the Sponsoring Committee Chair the squadron went through various noticeable changes including a facility change, key staffing changes, changes in league policies and tight financial times in which Garth in his role as chair adapted exceptionally well to. A key item of note during his time in leading the committee was the $120,000 capital building purchase which was a breaking new ground endeavour for a cadet squadron in Ontario. He and his team have shown superior… Show more During the time that Garth was the Sponsoring Committee Chair the squadron went through various noticeable changes including a facility change, key staffing changes, changes in league policies and tight financial times in which Garth in his role as chair adapted exceptionally well to. A key item of note during his time in leading the committee was the $120,000 capital building purchase which was a breaking new ground endeavour for a cadet squadron in Ontario. He and his team have shown superior analytical, budget & cost control stewardship at a time when the squadron needed it most. Show less

Administer and manager 4 satellite offices in Southwestern Ontario ($400,000+/year project) including all revenue, operations, capital purchases, reporting and staffing of seven person staff.

Responsible for stewardship reporting and financial accounting for the Sarnia Refinery Fuels Division (60+ cost centres/operating units). Assisted in the implementation of SAP and several other source document modules at the conversion stage. Maintained cost tracking system for the refinery. Fuel additive requisitioner using computerized tank monitoring system.

Assignments with Siemens included feasibility analysis of restructuring Canadian operations including relocating plant operations, product line changes, etc. Involved in co-ordination of planning and budgeting of all aspects of operations. Provided stewardship authorization with regards to all purchase orders, tracking and reporting of sales in SAP for strategic marketing purposes. Initiated documentation procedures of Planning & Analysis functions to ensure greater control and consistency of… Show more Assignments with Siemens included feasibility analysis of restructuring Canadian operations including relocating plant operations, product line changes, etc. Involved in co-ordination of planning and budgeting of all aspects of operations. Provided stewardship authorization with regards to all purchase orders, tracking and reporting of sales in SAP for strategic marketing purposes. Initiated documentation procedures of Planning & Analysis functions to ensure greater control and consistency of financial analysis. Show less

Performed entire costing cycle for primary production unit from raw material acquisition to finished good processing. Responsible for all inventories accounting at various sites. Provided budget and forecast projections for Canadian operations in conjunction with various sales managers.• planned and developed new conversion of a computerized inventory costing system for five warehouses across Canada, which resulted in cost savings of over $200,000/year.• developed staffing… Show more Performed entire costing cycle for primary production unit from raw material acquisition to finished good processing. Responsible for all inventories accounting at various sites. Provided budget and forecast projections for Canadian operations in conjunction with various sales managers.• planned and developed new conversion of a computerized inventory costing system for five warehouses across Canada, which resulted in cost savings of over $200,000/year.• developed staffing scheduling system to provide information on employee productivity and to assist in de-bottle necking of key accounting functions. Show less

Staff Accountant - team member, responsible for planning and executing efficient compilation, bookkeeping and review engagements, and advising and assisting clients in a variety of industries with their accounting, reporting and taxation needs. Key position responsibilities will include; preparing working paper files and complete all reporting requirements for clients for review and compilation files, preparing, and be responsible for, the entire client file to include contacting clients… Show more Staff Accountant - team member, responsible for planning and executing efficient compilation, bookkeeping and review engagements, and advising and assisting clients in a variety of industries with their accounting, reporting and taxation needs. Key position responsibilities will include; preparing working paper files and complete all reporting requirements for clients for review and compilation files, preparing, and be responsible for, the entire client file to include contacting clients directly for the purpose of answering questions, identifying requirements, and anticipating and resolving problems. Make recommendations with respect to a client’s internal controls, tax planning, bonus versus dividends, etc. for partner/manager review. Prepare corporate and personal taxes; and work on special projects as needed. Show less