PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYEntrepreneurially minded, people-oriented professional accountant with over 20 years of broad finance experience, operating with a sense of urgency and a high level of professional integrity, in the achievement of operational and financial objectives. Results achieved by focusing on cash management, preservation of shareholder wealth and aligning finance activities and operating plan to business strategies.• Completed annual operating budgets in the range of $450M CAD based on first principles. Prepared life-of-mine budget totaling $2.6B CAD with due diligence subsequently completed by financiers. Completed annual operating budgets and forecasts for $125M USD – with more than 2,500 FTE for a technology firm. • Monitored financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, provide interpretation and advice through an understanding of key drivers of the business, ensured benchmark and best practice information is incorporated into the advice provided to stakeholders, initiated corrective actions, minimizing the impact of variances. Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills. A "quick study."• Managed treasury functions including monthly BA purchases. Developed weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting models for banking covenant compliance. Maintained relationships with creditor community.• Accountable for creation of consolidated audited financial statements (CDN GAAP - ASPE, US GAAP, IFRS).• Directed, managed and controlled – all aspects of transactional accounting (AP, AR, Payroll, expenses accruals, revenue accruals, COGS, inventory, balance sheet account reconciliation, government remittances) across North and South America. Experienced in high-volume transactional environments.• Proven ability to manage a diverse group of professionals including transactional accounting staff, Financial Analysts, Purchasing Manager, Site Controller, Reporting Manager, Office Administrator, and Payroll Manager.