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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Canada Area

• Coordinated the financial reporting cycle and ensured a timely execution of the month-end close.• Researched complex accounting issues and demonstrated an extensive knowledge of SOX, IFRS, and GAAP.• Initiated and supported the budgeting and forecasting process.• Improved business processes, established internal controls, and ensured compliance with corporate policies and procedures.• Interpreted the requirements of multiple financial information users, took advantage of Business Intelligence technology, and utilized its full potential when presenting specialized reports.• Analyzed payroll transactions for a labour pool of field operators, dealt with sensitive and confidential information, and allocated wages among multiple projects and business units. • Reviewed monthly operating expenses, analyzed variances when compared to budget and forecast, and supported senior management with cost control initiatives.• Communicated effectively with area managers and field staff, provided timely and effective operating reports, and built solid relationships throughout the organization.• Maintained financial models, presented multiple scenarios based on different economic conditions, and decided whether to invest additional capital or discontinue facility operations.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Reported year to year, and quarter to quarter financial variances, and provided corporate accounting with note disclosure and MD&A.• Reconciled balance sheet accounts and prepared all routine and non-recurring adjusting journal entries.• Interacted with project managers, provided answers to queries, and was responsible for keeping an annual average of $200 million in project spending on time and on budget.• Analyzed project cost reports, booked accruals, ensured correct joint venture billings, and confirmed that incurred to date spending was correctly reported.• Monitored project estimates at completion, entered forecasted spending, and reported relevant and reliable project economics.• Mentored junior staff members and field clerks, increased the flow of financial information, and became the point of contact for problem solving.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Supervised a team of 7 accounting professionals in a full cycle accounting department.• Improved the banking and bank reconciliation process, ensured the correct application of receipts towards accounts receivable balances, reconciled propane inventory, monitored capital expenditures, generated timely payments of accounts payable balances, and designed a sales tax reasonability process for GST and PST.• Responsible for the recruitment and performance management process within the business unit including conducting interviews, selecting candidates, delegating tasks based on strength identification, mentoring team members, and providing feedback through performance appraisals.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Supervised a team of 6 accounting professionals for Western Canada’s largest hauler of oilfield products.• Designed, created, and analyzed consolidated operating reports, presented profit margins, and provided management with hauling rates when bidding on contracts. • Presented key performance indicators, interpreted the results, and made maintenance and disposal decisions for a fleet of 1,200 trailers.• Ensured a monthly average of $10 million in payments were made to over 500 contract haulers after deducting their required operating expenses. • Set up and balanced short and long-term financing as a benefit to contract haulers, improved their cash management practices, and decreased driver turnover.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Performed municipality audits in accordance with Canadian Public-Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and ensured compliance with the Municipal Government Act.• Performed small business compilations and reviews, prepared working papers, and created year-end financial statements with note disclosure. • Prepared complete and accurate personal and corporate tax returns, researched tax situations, offered tax-saving suggestions, and provided support to individuals and corporations when managing their wealth.• Maintained confidential payroll files, calculated payroll deductions, adhered to strict government deadlines, and generated T4/T5 summaries.

Hanna, Alberta, Canada

Hanna, Alberta, Canada

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting

Diploma Of College Studies, Health Sciences

Activities and Societies: Member of the Dawson College Blues Hockey Team - Quebec College AA

Diploma Of College Studies, Medical Laboratory Technology