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St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada

• Manage Finance (4 employees) and Human Resource Departments (2 employees). • Produce and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts and then present them to Management Committee.• Manage accounts receivable and payable.• Obtain financing and subsidies through government programs.• Manage files for audits, CNESST, group insurance, etc.• Member of Management Committee responsible for continuous improvement projects and the development and implementation of strategic plans.Accomplishments:• Piloted the due diligence file for the sale of the company and ensured the transition with the new owners.• Took charge of the finance portion for a complaint filed against China for dumping and testified at the trial. The company won the case allowing Canada to impose tariffs on Chinese products eliminating their presence in the Canadian market.• Participated in the implementation of the Genius MRP/ERP system.• Developed, implemented, and ensured the follow-up of new analytical tools and key performance indicators.• Ensured the training of Finance Department employees on proper business practices and ways to maximize efficiency in operations.• Obtained credit margin with the bank which decreased financing costs by over $200K per year.• Obtained financing of $1.5M interest free payable over 10 years with Investment Quebec to modernize the factory.• Managed the project to install LED lighting throughout the building which reduced electricity by $5K per month and obtained a Hydro Quebec subsidy of $70K.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements including margin and variance analysis for all company products.• Take charge of the department in the absence of Finance Director. Accomplishments:• Implemented SAP system and transferred the data from old GEAC system.• Created and implemented new analytical tools using power pivot to target errors, identify non-profitable items, and view sales projections by country.• Participated in the creation of a new reservation system with a team including members from each department of the company.

Longueuil, Quebec, Canada

• Ensure the management of operations and supervised a team of 40 employees (administration, accounting, logistics, production and purchasing).• Coordinate the operations of the factory in China and the operations with the partner in Estonia.Accomplishments:• Negotiated with raw materials suppliers which lead to a 30% decrease in the cost of skateboard production.• Performed R&D to find new skateboard glue and lacquer to improve the quality of skateboards and reduce production costs.• Implemented new accounting system (Simply Accounting).• Created and implemented new commissions system for sales representatives.• Programmed movements of robotics (6 axle CNC) for the finishing of skateboards in production.

Longueuil, Quebec, Canada

• Produce and analyzed monthly and year end financial statements for four affiliated companies.• Prepare year end audit file for audited financial statements.• Supervise accounts payable.Accomplishments:• Implented Accpac Dos accounting system to replace Newviews system.• Implented Accpac Windows accounting system to replace Accpac Dos.• Negotiated new contracts with logistics suppliers which lead to a 35% reduction in logistics costs.

Cma, Accounting

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) • Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) • Permit number 125784

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Diploma Of College Education, Business Administration/Finance