Michael Chan, Cpa, Mba Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Lead strategic governance of Wireless Networks and Chief Development Office (CDO) capital investments to maximize ROI, business outcomes and benefits for our customers• Provide data insights / KPIs, variance analysis, updates on program execution, and risk management (quarterly shifts to support corporate cashflow, inflation mitigation plan, stretch mgmt., Capex to Opex conversion) • Targeted investment reviews that accelerate speed to market by embracing 5G technologies and cloudification • Evolve capital framework to optimize team member experience with automation and self-serve capabilities• Unlock value through capital efficiencies, developing funnel opportunities for new technologies to drive growth, innovation and improve the resiliency of our systems

Vancouver, Canada Area

Managed budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting analysis to support the Wireline Broadband Build (BBB) and tracked all aspects of the build cycle including planning, design, and construction• Assisted with preparing and analyzing $152M of capital and operating expense budget by working in conjunction with Tech Strategy, Finance, and the Project Management Office (PMO) for the wireline broadband build (BBB) business unit• Prepared and analyzed capital and operating expense budget by liaising with Tech Strategy, Marketing, Regulatory, Engineering, PMO and Construction teams • Collaborated with Directors and VP to track monthly actual vs. planned expenditures in SAP / SAP BW to understand the underlying root cause of variances and determine corrective actions• Built forecast model to support strategic analysis, opportunity evaluation, and ensure compliance with CRTC regulation requirements• Assisted Wireline BBB business unit with accruing operating expenditures, asset transfers and writedowns in accordance with IFRS • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and all aspects of the build cycle-time including planning, design, and construction• Enhanced operational efficiency by developing and implementing SAP simplification processes through reduction of network activities • Prioritized portfolio of projects and evaluated business cases as part of capital allocation and rationing

• Assisted in preparing strategic options presentation for tech and clean tech companies including IPO, recapitalization, spin-off IP, sell stake in company, and growth through acquisitions• Performed vendor due diligence for $3.7B oil and gas transaction • Managed virtual data room (VDR) for sell-side mandate using Merrill Corporation online software• Developed financial model for valuation purposes• Researched on trading comparables and precedent transactions for companies in various industries using Mergerstat, Mergermarket, Factiva, and Capital IQ• Assisted with preparing confidential information memorandum (CIM), pitchbook presentations, request for proposals, and engagement letters

• Prepared monthly, quarterly, annual, and 3-year department capital and operating expense budget by liaising between the financial, planning and analysis (FP&A) team and senior management of various cross-functional teams using SAP and advanced MS Excel (i.e. vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)• Collaborated with managers to develop financial models using sensitivity analysis and imputed data into Hyperion as required for corporate reporting • Generated monthly Hyperion reports for analytical and benchmarking purposes• Implemented cost synergies initiates including annual IT cost savings of $800K and inventory reduction• Evaluated the feasibility of certain capital projects based on ROI, NPV, and various scenario analysis• Performed ad-hoc analysis including segregating discretionary vs. non-discretionary costs, capitalizing vs. expensing certain costs, foreign exchange translations, synergy analysis, and trend analysis• Implemented new processes and procedures to align Creo Inc.’s accounting policies with parent company post acquisition (i.e. changes to internally developed software capitalization policy, R&D policy, assessments & allocations, and capitalization policy)• Assisted in developing consistent costing methodologies, streamlining forecasting models, and evaluating performance metrics based on best practices from corporate office• Facilitated in SOX remediation efforts for fixed asset processes and financial reporting requirements• Prepared Powerpoint presentations to senior management on status of projects and potential risk factors

Responsible for researching on cancellation of debt and excess loss accounts, calculating net operating losses for approximately three hundred subsidiaries, and preparing various US corporate tax returns•Assisted with reviewing future income tax liability and valuation allowance in accordance with FASB 109•Reviewed auditor’s NPV analysis calculation•Prepared and reviewed US federal income tax returns, amended tax returns, various state tax returns, business personal property tax returns, and tax extension payments for corporations•Assisted other accountants with prior period adjustments by using AS 400• Exported financial figures from Lawson Insight to Microsoft Excel for strategy and analytical purposes

Responsible for preparation of US federal income tax returns, amended tax returns, tax extension payments, and various state tax returns for corporations and partnerships in the real estate, mining, and high-tech industries. Left firm to pursue UBC MBA.• Assisted with reviewing future income tax liability and valuation allowance in accordance with FASB 109• Researched and analyzed tax consequences/benefits of various tax planning initiatives involving mergers and acquisitions• Performed presentations on tax case laws and current tax legislations in US tax compliance technical sessions• Assisted with training new staff members on US tax principles and tax software• Prepared engagement letters and handled various tax correspondences• Consistently exceeded expectations on 360 degree performance appraisals

Mba, Finance

Activities and Societies: Finance club

Mba, Finance

Cpa, Accounting

Bcom, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Accounting club