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Guelph, On, Ca

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Manage financial and accounting processes across all branches of the Guelph Public Library. Responsibilities:• Perform financial planning, optimizing financial controls and management procedures. • Reconcile transaction records and assist with payroll administration.• Oversee financial activities, analyzing, and interpreting financial data and implementing best practices. • Manage accounts payable, keeping records of invoices and tax payments, as well as reviewing and processing reimbursements.• Prepare financial reports and budgets, ensuring compliance with city and charitable status regulations.• Identify financial liabilities and perform risk analysis on liquidity and cash flow.• Keep abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in financial administration.• Recruitment and selection of frontline workers.• Update time cards, and payroll processing.

Guelph, On

Develop scalable Tableau analytics, providing visual engagement with data relevant to growth, risk management, operations, and compliance, to identify new opportunities.Create tools to support ongoing team calibration, improvement of KPIs related to all aspects of food auditing, and supporting the needs of our Integrity Standard. Engage colleagues in collaborative continuous improvement activities, driving forward innovative solutions that yield the best of all frames of reference.Develop job aids and securely disseminate to global resources through intuitive sharepoint design. Utilize new tools and technology to improve the auditing experience.Special projects & achievements:- Design and implementation of corporate Learning Experience Platform- Development & management of 50+ automated, interactive analytical reports- Virtual auditing technical lead- Community SharePoint coordinator

Guelph, On

Conduct market research to determine areas of opportunity, as well as develop and implement marketing initiatives to meet departmental and corporate objectives. Design print and web-based promotional materials and assist with special event coordination. Negotiate contracts with clients and partners, and coordinate learning event logistics. Oversee day-to-day operations in areas of sales, customer service, and personnel. Manage client invoicing, and track revenues and profit margins. Design training presentations and materials in accordance with adult learning principles. Special projects and achievements include:- Construct and maintain client relations and project management systems for tracking and analysis (2010-2014)- Develop standard operating procedures for recognition by International Association for Continuing Education & Training (2013)- Achieved twenty percent annual growth in all key business areas (2010-2012)

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Conduct market research to determine areas of opportunity, as well as develop and implement marketing initiatives to meet departmental and corporate objectives. Negotiate contracts with clients and partners, and coordinate learning event logistics. Oversee day-to-day operations in areas of sales, customer service, and personnel. Manage client invoicing, and track revenues and profit margins.Special projects and achievements include:- Construct sales management tool & automated contract process- Achieved >10% revenue growth

Guelph, On

Financial reporting, account reconciliation, and tax preparation. Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, collections, and payroll processing. Human Resource coordination, employee enrollment, and record maintenance. Support special projects to improve operational efficiencies, and strategic evolution.Special project & achievements:- Conversion from Sage 50 accounting to Quickbooks online- Management of grant funding and community donations for accessibility renovations- Implementation of EFT payment system for personnel and vendors- Development of Human Resource policy manual

Guelph, On

Answer and direct phone call and walk-in inquiries related to animal adoptions, surrenders, lost and found reporting and wildlife concerns.Special projects & achievements: - Development of a searchable electronic database for tracking lost & found animals by identifiable features

Guelph, On

Maintain thorough records of accounts payable activities, and resolve inconsistencies in files. Prepare regular financial reports for senior management review. Coordinate projects/contracts with staff and outside vendors. Special projects and achievements include: - Audited accounts from the previous four quarters for mathematical and coding accuracy, resolving discrepancies (2009)

Guelph, On

Special projects and achievements:- Created a data management system to streamline auditor certification and renewal process (2008-2009)

Prince George, Bc

Recruit participants and administer behavioural interviews to collect qualitative data on adaptive skills and job complexity, in order to assess the correlation of adaptive skill sets inherent in reaching different levels of professional success.

Guelph, On

Supervise a team of graduate students by administering performance appraisals, supporting development activities and recruiting new consultants. Foster a supportive team-oriented culture by instilling a focus on communication. Procure new client engagements, and coordinate the resources to complete the work. Direct daily business operations, and maintain accounts and budgetary controls. Special projects and achievements include:- Conducted functional job analysis to redefine job descriptions and establish development and compensation plans (2007)- Developed personnel policies and procedures as they related to summer interns and independent contractors (2006)- Revision of the organization By-Laws, for approval by the Board of Directors (2006)

Guelph, On

Maintain the electronic property database and applications for geared-to-income housing. Assist special needs candidates in acquiring emergency support services and update clients on their waitlist status.