Gerald Bernstein Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Siyata Mobile develops and sells advanced cellular communication and mobile coverage systems for mobile businesses and consumers. Siyata Mobile has substantial expertise in developing cellular connected-vehicle devices for global customers with subsidiaries in North America and EMEA.We have raised capital through public markets as well as through banking institutions and government agencies.Responsible for all quarterly reporting including MD&A and financial statement reporting to the public markets and AGM. Accomplishments include streamlining personnel in conjunction with the sales teams,monitoring optimal inventory levels based on sales forecasts and compiling due diligence materials for capital raises in excess of $10MM.

Senior Executive involved in all aspects of the business including business development, IT, compensation packages resulting in a reduction in sales' related costs of $200K annually and increase in annual sales by 11% year over year. Spearhead ERP integration process; to reduce overall staffing and allow for accurate costing for job costing.

Senior financial consulting mandates as interim CFO/VP Finance.Mandates include:-Due diligence acquisition and integration of an Independent Contract Pharma Lab testing facility resulting in year over year growth in excess of 35%. Determine senior compensation and bonus program to align the team to common objectives based on both gross revenues, profitability and customer retention.-Senior Financial consultant to a National retail chain to define roles and responsibilities throughout the organization so that private equity firm could divest of its investment for a $40MM profit.-Professional Litigation support and expert witness in a real estate dispute resulting in successful client settlement in excess of $4MM.-CPA assisting a software start-up to raise over $5MM in Private equity financing.-Accounting software conversion/assessment and integration to streamline manual and spreadsheet processes.-Sarbanes Oaxley consultant to ensure Public Company internal control compliance with SEC and standard operating procedures to ensure timely public filings.

Chief Financial Officer of a condo development and Commercial Real estate Asset Management firm.Intricately involved in the acquisition, partnership structure, tax reporting, financial and operational reporting, management and financing of a 600,000 square foot commercial property resulting in a return to investors of more than 20% year over year.Coordinate with construction loan financing to ensure the timely and reliable release of funds for the completion of the building of a 200,000 SF condo development and the subsequent sale of the condo units.

Cash flowsBankruptcy and insolvency consultationInventory monitoringDue diligence templates for real estateOperational work of a retail chain during C-36 proceedingsReport writing for legal proceedings

Implementation of retail accounting and wholesale systemsSupervise staff of 8 employeesAnnual budgetingweekly cash flow monitoringMonthly financial statement presentationSystems review of warehouse and buying departments

Asset Management of real estate portfolioMortgage financingAcquisition due diligenceProperty ManagementTreasury including foreign exchangeInvest excess cash with money managers building a diversified portfolioGovernment auditsSet up a charitable foundationUS Canada income tax matters

London, Gb

Audit working paper files for clients in diverse businessesReview tax shelters Prepare tax presentations to the audit staffReview corporate tax returnsPrepare and review personal tax returns

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Accounting And Finance

Secondary School Diploma, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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