• Developing and executing comprehensive financial plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with organizational goals and objectives.• Analyzing financial data and market trends to provide insights for strategic decision-making and resource allocation.• Ensuring compliance with both IFRS and GAAP in the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.• Overseeing all aspects of the accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.• Implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company fixed assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.• Leading the annual financial audit process and collaborating with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.• Utilizing advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and SQL skills to perform in-depth data analysis and generate actionable insights.• Developing and maintaining interactive dashboards and reports to visualize key financial metrics and trends, facilitating informed decision-making.• Staying updated on changes in Canadian tax laws and regulations and ensuring compliance with all tax requirements.• Optimizing tax strategies to minimize the company's tax liabilities while maximizing cash flow and profitability.• Managing cash flow, liquidity, and investment strategies to optimize financial performance and mitigate risk.• Maintaining banking relationships and negotiating financing agreements to support strategic initiatives.• Participating in the development of long-term strategic plans and initiatives to drive growth and profitability.• Providing strategic financial advice and recommendations to the CEO and senior management team, supporting business planning and execution.• Preparing and delivering comprehensive financial presentations to the Board of Directors, including financial performance, key initiatives, and strategic plans.

o Offer advice to CEO and Board regarding spending and budget questions.o Develop and maintain a strong relationship with CBN.o Hire and oversee leaders in Treasury and Financial Control Departments, including giving directions and delivering periodical evaluations.o Exercising appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitabilityo Driving strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencieso Working closely with organizational leadership and the board of directors to guide operational strategyo Fostering a work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnovero Building relationships with donors, government officials, and other organizations to secure funding and support for the companyo Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect the organization from legal liabilities and penalties.o Managing financial, operational, and human resources to optimize business performanceo Cultivating a company-wide culture of innovation and collaborationo Initiating strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.o Monitoring key business risks and establishing risk management procedures.o Communicating business performance, forecasts, and strategies to investors and shareholders.o Collaborating with legal, accounting, and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.o Analyzing industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision-making.o Creating succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.

 Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems, and investment management. Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw the preparation of related reports Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits Improved cash flow, retired debt, and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury, and corporate finance functions Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets, and ownership of cash management Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force, and timing planned business investments Analyzed inventory strategy, reduced expenses, and renegotiated contracts with vendors to increase profit margin

o Met accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budgets, and scheduling expenditureso Achieved accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and preparing and completing action planso Confirmed financial status by monitoring revenue and expenseso Established financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial informationo Enforced and established proper accounting methods, policies, and principleso Monitored and analyzed accounting data and produced financial reports or statements with Symbolso Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracyo Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancieso Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policieso Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisionso Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review

 Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs Liaised with financial institutions to secure project funding and optimize financial resources Led financial planning and forecasting process to allocate resources in line with business demands Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance Coordinated with external auditors to enforce compliance with financial regulations and standards Prepared and presented financial reports to inform senior management and the board of directors Worked with over 10 executives to create an annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses