Marcus Mclaren, Cpa, Ca Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada

• Lead controller team with 3 direct reports through month-end close and consolidation process for 3 companies• Conducted GST/HST place of supply analysis and restructure that identified over $400K of tax opportunities• Consult with tax authorities and prepared commodity and corporate tax returns for 3 companies• Prepare monthly budget tracking tools for business unit owners and discuss irregularities• Maintained $2.7M leasehold improvement capex budget for multiple facility renovations and acquisition integrations• Finance aid in rollout of Oracle Fusion ERP transition from Microsoft AX• Redesigned financial processes to fit new ERP system and SOX documentation• Managed a $70K annual charity budget and designed infield financial processes for fundraising events • Ad hoc project management and analysis for the business

Toronto

•Provide audit opinion for private, public, and not-for-profit organizations complying with ASPE, IFRS, and NFPO accounting framework•Managed, reviewed, and approved working papers prepared by junior staff during audit, review, and tax engagements•Researched CPA Standards Handbook and Income Tax Act to prepare file memos on complex accounting and tax concepts•Applied tax planning techniques when preparing corporate, personal, and trust returns •Networked with existing and potential clients during social events and work engagements

Halifax, Nova Scotia

•Conducted compliance tests on various financial processes including payroll, procurement, disclosure, capital, revenue•Documented and evaluate results of control assessments using gap analysis and comprehensive evidence referencing •Presented finished processes to internal audit department highlighting gaps and concerns•Compiled recommendations report to increase the efficiency of compliance testing•Gained auditing and financial acumen through researching and testing processes•Developed an analytical thinking approach to efficiency issues through use of internal controls to maintain standard of quality

Waterloo, Ontario

•Conducted research by gathering and analyzing external feedback•Worked with R&D to collect and direct information regarding pre-released products•Facilitated internal working and learning sessions for RIM employees•Increased client service skills by directing external inquiries•Gained strong understanding for confidentiality working in a “pre-release” department

Toronto, Ontario

•Produced financial client reports and audited tax packages•Worked with Operations Department to reconcile client accounts •Gained business acumen in the accounting and finance fields •Increased communication skills through business meetings and presentations•Increased knowledge of business ethics and confidentiality by dealing with large investment accounts

Commerce, Accounting

Graduate Accounting Program, Accounting