POWERTECH LABS, INC., Surrey 2001 – 2010Powertech is a wholly owned subsidiary of BC Hydro & Power Authority that provides research, testing, product development, software and consulting services to BC Hydro and other international clients with annual revenue of $28 million and 130 employees.CONTROLLERSenior manager responsible for financial affairs of the organization.• Managed and staffed accounting department including A/R, A/P, Payroll, and Project Administrators. Built a positive and supportive team environment. 86% satisfaction rating on internal customer survey.• Developed, issued, and presented financial reports to board of directors.• Prepared financial statements and working papers for external audit. All audits have been successful and without adjustments.• Developed and issued internal financial performance reports for multiple business units. Works with business unit directors to understand their business needs.• Provided guidance and direction to business unit decision makers. • Developed, maintained, and reinforced internal controls and financial policies.• Prepared forecasts, budgets and financial models.• Conducted evaluation of capital projects. Introduced NPV model of evaluation.• Optimized cash flow by managing working capital balances.• Responsible for credit management. Excellent record with no significant bad debt write-offs.• Ensured appropriate insurance policies were in place working with BC Hydro Treasury and external insurance agents. Achieved significant premium savings while maintaining levels of coverage.• Reviewed and approved client proposals. Provided support and guidance regarding pricing and terms.• Reviewed and administered contracts working closely with BC Hydro’s legal department.• Developed positive and productive working relationships with senior management.

CROWN PACKAGING - A DIVISION OF PTPC CORRUGATED COMPANY, Richmond 1990 – 2001Crown Packaging is a manufacturing company in the forest products industry with annual revenue of $100 million and 500 employees. It was formerly known as Crown Packaging Ltd. and was owned by Fletcher Challenge Canada.ASSISTANT CONTROLLER/CREDIT MANAGERHeld progressive positions and was promoted to Assistant Controller in 1994 reporting to Division Controller.• Managed accounting department with responsibility for staffing and supervision.• Responsible for credit and collections – credit granting, collections and legal actions when necessary.• Managed cash flow by forecasting incoming and outgoing cash and controlling disbursements.• Responsible for all accounting functions including A/R, A/P payroll, financial accounting, inventory valuation, cost accounting, overhead allocations, capital asset accounting.• Issued financial statements for two divisions both separately and consolidated.• Issued internal performance reports for multiple product lines.• Contributed to annual budget preparation and forecasting.• Went through two ownership changes for which we set up completely new financial records.• Experienced migration to new accounting software.• Worked with internal clients to understand and address their needs.

MERRILL LYNCH CANADA, INC., Vancouver 1986 – 1988Merrill Lynch Canada was a full service financial and brokerage firm.Started as a messenger and worked through various functions of the clearing department. Starting in 1997, worked as a support clerk on the trading floor of the Vancouver Stock Exchange.