Perry Simpson Email & Phone Number

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

19464 94 Ave, Surrey Bc V4N 4E5

• Responsible for day-to-day management of a 50+ year old company in the transportation, logistics and warehousing industry mainly servicing the cable and wire industry throughout North America.• Provide visionary leadership working alongside other senior executives for $50 million revenue company by executing detailed business development strategies highlighting market opportunities and emerging trends.• Develop a culture that understands the importance of safety through awareness, root cause analysis, implementing improvements and accountability knowing such an approach leads to long-term success. • Lead through challenging times with effective change management while looking for continuous improvement opportunities and recognizing the need for digital transformation in today’s environment.• Oversee projects that introduce technological advancements which improve efficiencies and tighten integration with customers.• Foster a strong corporate culture among 200 workers through empowering staff, coaching, providing development opportunities, and leading succession planning for critical roles.• Creation of new services through utilization of our competitive advantages and/or strong business relationships with core customers to provide solutions to their evolving needs resulting in diversification of business.• Constantly reviewing operations to evaluate opportunities, identify trends and implement Best in Class procedures to become more effective as well as become an Employer of Choice for future hires.• Successful response to pandemic at all levels of our organization across multiple facilities in Canada and while doing business in the United States.• Successful onboarding of major customers with effective presentations, detailed contract negotiations, establishing priorities, team building, addressing challenges on a timely basis, monitoring performance, fostering collaborative relationships, identifying new business opportunities and customer satisfaction.

Delta Bc/Richmond Bc

• Stepped into position for a sister company on short notice due to departure of General Manager while maintaining VP Finance responsibilities with Tenold Transportation.• Built senior management team to oversee company with intent for self-sufficiency and effective operations utilizing existing employees.• Developed and implemented strategic planning, management reporting, internal controls, safety policies, HR standards and IT strategies along with sound procedures/practices regarding credit and business risk.• Advanced my skills in all aspects of warehousing industry and inventory management as well as ecommerce business.

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

• Responsible for financial and administrative operations of company including budgeting, audit, banking, human resources, information technology, insurance, legal, taxation and union negotiations.• Developed annual strategic business plan through SWOT analysis, market research, and business data analytics to create unique value propositions for our customers and drive business profitability and increase shareholder value. • Built up value-added business to 15% of revenue over several years with direct dealings with customers throughout North America involving contract negotiations, asset allocation and building effective teams.• Improved operational efficiencies through implementing policies and procedures, designing reporting processes and establishing controls to minimize risk and improve safety.• Played a significant role in the sale of the company to public company through evaluating offers, negotiations and agreement reviews, working with external legal, accounting and tax advisors.• Mentored and trained staff to enhance their development, foster morale and improve team effectiveness.

Surrey Bc/Langley Bc

Successfully managed and administered medium-sized professional accounting firms through strategic decision making, open communication and high organizational standardsProvided professional advice and services regarding accounting, auditing, tax and other related business services to small- and medium-sized companies in industries including non-profit, entertainment, lumber re-manufacturing, transportation, airlines, trade associations and constructionDeveloped and made presentations to various Boards on audit, tax and financial mattersPlanning and preparation of personal income tax returns for Canada and USA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Provided professional tax advice for companies in various industries including pharmaceutical, manufacturing and autoProvided tax advice regarding cross-border transactions, SR&D, trusts, US taxes, overseas employment, income tax compliance, resolving issues with tax authorities and income tax planningDeveloped and implemented corporate reorganization for clients

Edmonton Ab/Calgary Ab/Toronto On

Provided accounting and audit services to domestic and multi-national companies in industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, pension fund management, import and distribution, financial services, mining and government agencies

Ongoing Professional Development

In-Depth Tax Course

Chartered Accountant Designation

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Accounting And Business/Management