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La Salle, Mb, Ca

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ca

Winnipeg, Mb, Ca

Direct all financial operations of Nygard’s largest global division with sales of $200 million per annum, including monthly reporting and analysis, financial modeling (budgeting, forecasting, growth & business development), KPI development and analysis, strategic planning with the executive team, maintaining/implementing financial controls, product costing, coaching / developing and mentoring the finance team, and liaising with external auditors.Collaborated with the President and executive team in opening a U.S. sales channel with projections of creating $10 million of reoccurring annual revenues.Reduced production and distribution costs by $600,000 per annum with the senior operations team. Increased accuracy and efficiency of factory loading - decreasing customer charge backs and elevating revenues.Spearheaded process and internal control improvements that reduced excess inventory and other costs by $750,000. Worked with VP Sales and Operations team to establish just-in-time and procurement models to optimize cash flow and improved distribution centre operations.Instituted all financial modeling, forecasts, and controls for a new revenue centre.Created a positive team culture that improved employee engagement, retention, and productivity.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

Oversaw entire AR function with annual billings of $7.5 billion and pioneered process improvements. Directed collections, disputes, invoicing adjustments, cash applications, and credit policy. Led five direct reports and a team of 50 associates. Introduced KPIs and significantly enhanced, streamlined and automated AR processes; rectified unapplied cash situations; and developing policy that improved working capital by $60 million.Developed and implemented a forecasting model within a 3% variance to actual results which enabled Treasury precise utilization of working capital and short-term investments.Pivotal role with internal and external audit committees in the development of process documentation and flowcharts for regulatory compliance (SOX and ICOFR). Introduced cross-training and other development programs to ensure steady production and optimal cash flow.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Led all financial functions of Western Canada overseeing the operations and maintenance of commercial property assets in a publicly traded company. Ensured contract adherence and interpretation of a $54 million budget in Western Canada contracted by Public Works Government Services Canada and the RCMP. Enhanced the collection and AR policy/procedures - recovered $1M in bad debts and reduced DSO from 95 to 45. Piloted AP improvements that cut processing time by 30% (surpassing national benchmark) while reducing annual interest and labour costs by $225,000.Improved communication and monthly reporting to senior directors, regulatory bodies and the operations team resulted in achieving KPI objectives (maximizing government incentive revenues by $450,000 per annum).Through leadership and coaching, created a productive and engaged finance team resulting in higher output and increased skill level while lowering annual salaries.

Education record

Commerce, Economics, Psychology