Responsible for all financial, accounting, tax, capital markets, investor relations, treasury, legal, IT, HR and risk-management portfolios.Restructured business operating model resulting in run-rate savings of over $2M per year.Streamlined weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reporting insights into key financial, operational and commercial performance indicators allowing executive and board to easily monitor key metrics and react in a timely and thoughtful manner to changing business dynamics and operating conditions.Lead key debt and equity finance offerings for business expansion including private debt, leasing and non-brokered equity financings.

Led a team of finance, accounting, IT and operations personnel in financial and operational reporting and planning, tax planning and compliance, business application system upgrades and enhancements, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and integration activities for 10+ operating divisions across Canada and the United States.Contributed to key business acquisitions and divestitures, including significant and complex reverse-takeover resulting in $150M capital raised for new public company as well as debt refinancing for existing business operations.Reduced month-end close timelines by over 50% and presented new streamlined management reporting packages for the monthly financial and operational executive meetings leading to improved financial performance through clear action-based financial and operational metrics.Designed and oversaw new M&A models for acquisition and divestiture opportunities; created new internal operational and financial targets and valuations, aligning divisional and consolidated performance with capital markets metrics.Led the quarterly and annual financial reporting and tax planning and compliance activities; streamlined audit and tax compliance deliverables resulting in reduced audit and tax fees.Responsible for the ongoing implementation of a new cloud-based ERP system and integrated field operations application, consolidating multiple ERPs into one and increasing the speed and accuracy of reporting and analyzing financial operational field data through a digital platform.

Led and developed team of finance, accounting and enterprise reporting and planning system professionals in the preparation and presentation of consolidated multi-national and multi-segment operational, financial and strategic plans.Standardized and streamlined financial forecasts and reporting for executive management and the board of directors; improved insight and decision-making related to key operational and commercial business drivers and key consolidated financial metrics for profitability, returns, liquidity and leverage. Researched, developed and presented a target operating model, detailed project plan and key requirements analysis for the selection and implementation of a new enterprise reporting and planning system impacting up to 500 users across the organization. Successfully obtained budget approval and key stakeholder buy-in.Designed new forecasted consolidated and subsidiary financial liquidity models, enabling new insight into debt and equity financing needs and resulting in reduced borrowing costs and lower corporate taxes through revised borrowing and tax planning strategies.

Led team of designated accounting and finance professionals responsible for planning, analysis and reporting activities on a consolidated and service / product line of business, including the analysis of new commercial and operational contracts and transactions and the analysis and presentation of key business drivers tied to revenues, costs and profitability. Prepared and presented financial analysis for new and existing service and product lines, capital investments, and compensation plans, allowing senior management to make changes that enhanced profitability and reduced risk.Managed continuous improvement to enterprise reporting and planning financial systems; increased transparency and insight into leading and lagging business drivers and reduced time and effort to produce standardized, value-added reporting to senior management.

Led and developed department of 25 professionals in the execution of full-cycle accounting, tax and internal control activities. Managed a full-scope treasury function, including liquidity forecasts, investments, debt facilities and lease financing. Set overall direction and objectives of the finance department including hiring, mentoring and performance evaluation.Implemented numerous business process improvements that improved accuracy and shortened time to produce key management reports and financial results. Negotiated new strategic bank and lease financing transactions offering greater financial and operational flexibility while lowering overall borrowing costs and reducing credit risk. Managed working capital requirements leading to lower borrowing costs and increased profitability.Analyzed and redesigned the US sales and use tax process and integrated outsourced technology, eliminating penalties and generating long-term savings.

Researched and advised senior management on liquidity, capital structure, risk management, capital markets and aircraft valuations for the consolidated enterprise during a period of rapid growth and change. Developed and implemented a new multimillion-dollar foreign exchange hedging program that enabled increased margins through better line of sight into costs. Advised senior management on valuation of aircraft sub-fleet to optimize aircraft fleet mix and increase profitability. Streamlined consolidated liquidity, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts and key metrics, including aircraft debt and lease financing models, providing enhanced visibility and insight to senior management for capital structure decisions related to debt, equity, dividends and share-buy-back programs. Mitigated financial exposures by enhancing financial risk management and hedging policies for commodity, foreign exchange and investment and credit risk exposures; analyzed new derivative instruments to mitigate financial exposures.

Led and managed the quarterly and annual financial statements and disclosures, including all external audits and reviews. Lead subject matter expert for all complex technical accounting and financial disclosure topics. Accountable for key analysis in Management’s Discussion and Analysis, investor relations and corporate social responsibility disclosures and reports.Enhanced the efficiency and transparency of the multibillion-dollar consolidated cash flow model allowing senior management better insight into the key drivers of operating, investing and financing cash flows. Researched and presented the financial impacts of complex technical accounting topics to senior management on new commercial and operational contracts and transactions, leading to enhanced disclosures and improved understanding of financial results.Implemented numerous process improvements. Reduced time, cost and risk by building efficient financial models and eliminating non-value-added activities for maintenance costs, hedging activities, aircraft leasing, debt financing, airport operations, air traffic reporting and vacation package costs.

Led audit and internal controls engagements and due diligence procedures for small, medium and large public and private entities reporting under IFRS and US GAAP.Advised clients on complex accounting and internal controls, enhancing measurement and disclosure in financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Managed, developed and mentored junior staff resulting in staff promotions and the successful completion of professional exams.