Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CA-CPA) with director level experience in Shared Services and Finance & Administration departments in multinational companies with operations in Canada, USA and Latin America. Experienced in leading large teams for major projects and operations with large budgets and high transaction volumes. Experienced in working with IFRS and US GAAP reporting and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements. Expert in business process management and SAP functionality in Accounting, Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense Management, Treasury, Purchasing and Warehouse. Experienced in developing new business processes and working with stakeholders and staff to facilitate the change process. Has lead SAP implementations for multiple business units and the creation, rollout and operation of Shared Services Centres. Experienced in the definition and implementation of performance management processes through KPIs and other metrics. Recognized for strong skills and abilities in: leadership, analysis & problem solving, driving change, focusing on results, implementing continuous improvements, project management, flexibility and creativity. In addition to proposing creative and effective solutions to improve the effectiveness of operations and lower costs, has consistently demonstrated leadership abilities through building effective multifunctional, multicultural, productive and motivated teams focused on achieving objectives.