As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.

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 Implementation of an ERP system including replacement of old cash register based system to a more efficient and integrated POS system across multiple departments Completely overhauled corporate budgeting process and establishment of standardized processes which led to increased accountability and visibility into the company’s financials Re-negotiated banking agreements and reduced debt servicing costs by 15%  Implementation of a corporate credit card program, resulting in dramatic travel cost savings through the utilization of a travel points program Internalized management of ATM services resulting in material increase in revenues from fees Designed and implemented revitalized monthly reporting procedures enabling departments to more accurately manage monthly performance against budgets Responsible for all significant contract negotiations including acquisition of major assets across the company, long-term leases, etc. Oversee all financial aspects of operational activity related to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games that took place on the PNE grounds Implementation and facilitation of cash management and control procedures for the temporary stadium at Empire Field which hosted the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps for a period of 2 years Directly responsible for all aspects of Insurance, Risk Management and legal activities Management of foreign exchange transactions/strategies Develop and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders at the City of Vancouver

 Preparation of audit working papers for both the corporate year-end and individual entity year end Liaise with external auditors to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of periodic audits Liaise and establish effective working relationships with the development team, and construction managers to ensure reliable job costing and address project accounting issues Perform cash-flow forecasting and cash management Manage and facilitate all resort financing requirements Ensure adherence to US GAAP and SOX including the maintenance/implementation of internal controls

 Implement and support internal controls for the commercial team (general, visa card, vehicles, expenses, signing approval authority, auditing expense statements) Provide budget analysis to the Western Commercial Group and National Commercial Controller on spending activity and potential budget opportunities and risks Develop business relationships with the Commercial Management team  Month-end & quarter-end reporting and analysis which includes reviewing & monitoring the Western Canada Balance Sheet and P&L Involvement in the implementation of ZBB (zero-based budgeting) Responsible for the financial training of all new sales reps and other commercial employees Direct supervision of an accounting clerk

 Analyze the impact of significant investment decisions on short and long-term profitability, identify issues, suggest implications and recommend solutions to Management. Monitor, report and analyze Franchisee’s financial position and profitability and provide recommendations to meet cash-flow and equity goals. Assist in preparation of the annual regional budget and complete monthly variance analysis of regional P&L Financial training for newly promoted Restaurant Operations ConsultantsAccomplishments include: Creation and presentation of a Financial workshop for Operational Departments and Franchisees Creation of an analytical modeling tool to measure the financial success of various investment strategies