Ron Brooks, Cpa, Ca, Icd.D Email and Phone Number
I am a capable Finance Executive with significant experience as CFO and Financial Consultant for many well known companies in a wide variety of industries. From software to energy and from service industry to manufacturing, I have worked with business leaders across North America and Europe. I am a hands-on leader with very strong technical and problem solving skills. I "step-in" to assist companies in need of interim leadership and make an immediate impact, often as CFO, or for a specific project be it for critical process improvements, financial statement preparation, IPO readiness, M&A activities or restructurings. I believe strong leadership is based on straight-forward communications and leading by example. This sets the tone of an efficient workplace, creating an atmosphere of respect and a team that is inspired. I take great pride in my ability in dealing with change - identifying issues by getting to the core, recommending solutions and carrying out thoughtful implementation.I am constantly learning. There are many comprehensive courses available to me through the professional institutions governing my professional designations - I take full advantage of these.I have significant past experience as a Board Member of TSX and NASDAQ listed companies. To keep up-to-date with Governance best practices, I enrolled in the Directors Education Program at Rotman School of Management in the fall of 2016. I now proudly have the designation of ICD.D beside my name. This led to my appointment in January of 2018 to the Board of the Global Financial Group of companies with assets under administration of $1 billion. I am also Chair of the Audit Committee.I am currently looking for new opportunities for Board Membership at small to medium size companies in need of financial leadership. I am also open to new opportunities as an Interim CFO. I would be happy to start a conversation. You can reach me at ronbrooks2014@gmail.com.
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Interim Finance Executive ► Strategic Financial Solutions ♦ Business ConsultantBrooks Financial 2003 - PresentGtaI started this business to provide executive services to client companies. I primarily serve as Interim CFO but am regularly brought on for specific purposes such as IFRS implementation, process improvements, financial statement preparation and others where my accounting knowledge and experience are required.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬I have successfully completed more than 20 assignments in a variety of industries including SaaS, construction, energy, mining, real estate, manufacturing, travel, consumer goods, financial and other services, pharmaceuticals and retail.Sample assignments:- Kognitiv Corporation, IFRS Consultant, 3 months 2018- Therapure Biopharma Inc., Year end Consultant, 5 months 2017- Rx Drug Mart Inc., Interim CFO, 8 months 2016- Gavel & Gown Software Inc., Interim CFO, 9 months 2015 - Direct Energy Business Services Ltd., Head of Finance, 30 months ended 2015 - Turnaround- First Capital Realty Inc., Financial Consultant, 2005-2011 - IFRS conversion, Valuations- Wind Mobile, Director of Finance,18 months, 2009-2010 - Start-up, Financial Reporting- Globalive Communications Inc., Financial Consultant, annually for 3 months, 2006-2008, Financial Statement preparation- Sun Life Financial, Financial Consultant, 3 months, 2005 - Year end work- Hollinger Inc., Financial Consultant, short term contract, 2005 - Valuations- Kinross Gold Corporation, Financial Consultant, 6 months, 2003-2004 - Year end, MD&A- Fundy Cable, Financial Consultant, 3 years 1989-1992 - Acquisitions and Financings
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Initially Board Member & Chair Of Audit Committee, Laterly Cfo ► Revenue Growth ♦ Change AgentMagnifoam Technology International Inc 1995 - 2003Toronto, Canada AreaMagnifoam Technology, Inc. designs, develops and manufactures custom engineered products using silicone and other cellular materials. The Company has three main product lines: Silicone, Aerospace and Fabricated Products.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬As the CFO and charter Board of Directors member of Magnifoam, I directed a comprehensive corporate finance platform for a start-up manufacturer specializing in silicone, thermal and acoustical products for use in mass transit. The company was also the innovator of memory foam. With customers such as Boeing, Bombardier, and Embraer, I was directly responsible for all finance, accounting and HR activities. This included raising equity, building the finance team, acquisitions, establishing infrastructure and controls, corporate governance, and executing internal and external reporting. In addition, I also set accounting and administrative policies and provided cash management, as well as budgeting and forecasting direction.In the pursuit of international business development, I led acquisitions in the U.S. and Europe, providing complete process management from the valuation of target companies to negotiations and transaction closures. Responsible for the successful integration of the acquired companies including processes, systems, reporting and, importantly, the people.Key Achievements: ♦ Oversaw Growth ⇨ from zero to $60M in three years♦ Raised Capital and Acquisition Financing ⇨ totaling $75M♦ Arranged Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) listingConnect with me for more information on my accomplishments with Magnifoam.
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Vice President ►Cfo ♦ Start-Up Financial Operations ♦ Turnaround StrategiesBrooks Investments Limited 1989 - 2003TorontoIn 1989, I launched Brooks Investments, Ltd., specializing in the corporate finance management of early stage companies. As a senior leader in accounting and profit building, I identified, structured, completed due diligence, and negotiated and closed investments/acquisitions. Providing financial stability for long-term corporate goals, my primary duty was to serve as a Chief Financial Officer.I developed and directed financial plans and profit building activities across industries including computer security, hydrogen fuel cells, air conditioning, wood pellet manufacturing, and glass protection.From 1989 to 1992, I had the pleasure of serving as a Financial Adviser to Fundy Cable, the largest Cable company in Eastern Canada and to its Shareholder's personal and family Holding Companies. I refinanced the company's $40 million in debt saving it $500,000 per year; arranged financing for the company’s acquisition of various radio stations in Eastern Canada and arranged the project financing for the build of a new cable system in Leicester, England. In addition, I served as a Board Member for a number of companies including Magnifoam Technology and American Sensors, Inc. **As Co-founder, Seed Investor, and Founding Director at American Sensors Inc. between 1991-1995, I built the team that introduced carbon monoxide detectors to the global marketplace. During my tenure in this position, I raised $70M in debt and equity to fuel explosive growth to $80M in new revenue within 18 months.**Core Proficiencies include M&A activities, IFRS/GAAP/SOX, Pre / Post IPO, TSX and NASDAQ listings, Due Diligence, Corporate Governance, International Business, and Risk Management.Connect with me for more information.
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Vp Corporate Finance ► Sr. Banking Leader ♦ Accounting ProfessionalMidland Bank/Hsbc 1986 - 1989TorontoThe Midland Bank of Canada, part of the United Kingdom’s leading deposit banks, is now part of HSBC, one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Recruited in 1986 to join the senior management team at Midland Bank of Canada, I was responsible for the establishment of the bank’s Corporate Finance division. Starting from the ground up, I utilized my comprehensive understanding of various loan facilities and equity instruments to design products and develop new business. I also built and managed a high-level corporate finance team. Within the scope of my duties, I sourced, structured, negotiated and executed project financings, off-balance sheet financings, interest and currency swaps, mezzanine financings, LBOs and MBOs. As a mentor and senior banking team leader, I provided instruction in the education of corporate bankers on deal structuring techniques. I also served as a member of the Credit Committee.
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Assistant Vice President / Head Of Corporate Banking ► Strategic Team LeaderChemical Bank Of Canada 1983 - 1986TorontoChemical Bank was a bank with headquarters in New York City until 1996. It is now a foundational component JPMorgan Chase.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬In 1983, I joined the management team at Chemical Bank as Assistant Vice President, providing financial leadership in the pursuit of company revenue goals. After contributing positively to the bank’s asset base, I was promoted to head the corporate bank in Ontario as an integral part of an 8-member team. During my tenure at Chemical Bank, I secured, negotiated and completed the closure of approximately $1B creative and traditional financing transactions across Canada and the United States. On the forefront of new banking practices, I orchestrated a number of interest and currency swap transactions. I was also a member of the company’s Credit Committee.
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Ron Brooks, Cpa, Ca, Icd.D Education Details
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University Of Western OntarioEconomics
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Ron Brooks, Cpa, Ca, Icd.D works for Brooks Financial
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Ron Brooks, Cpa, Ca, Icd.D's current role is Interim Finance Executive ♦ Significant CFO and Consulting Experience ♦ Board Experience ♦ CPA | CA | ICD.D.
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Ron Brooks, Cpa, Ca, Icd.D attended University Of Toronto - Rotman School Of Management, York University, University Of Western Ontario.
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