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London, On, Ca

Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

London, Ontario, Canada

Providing contract/full-time support on projects or day-to-day operations in the areas of:- Financial Management: Ensuring day-to-day accounting/financial needs are addressed. Assist with internal/external reporting, budgeting, year end external reviews.- Operations Management: Provide advice in areas of internal controls, process improvements, goal setting/monitoring and strategic planning.- People and Relationship Management: Excel in the development of engaged teams, mentoring and performance management.- Corporate Governance and Risk Management: Assist with ERM, corporate by-Laws, policies and procedures.

London, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for all aspects of finance including day-to-day, budgeting and business planning for a privately held manufacturing company.Financial and Operational Management• Collaborated with the CEO to drive organizational vision and operational strategy• Revised monthly financial reporting package provided to the Board of Directors• Implemented tracking tools to assist with cash flow management• Reviewed and renewed employee benefit insurance at a reduced cost• Implemented changes in processes to improve efficiencies• Accountable for day-to-day finance operations inclusive of general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable processing, procurement approvals, foreign currency and cash flow management• Accountable for monthly and year end financial close and reporting and coordination of year end external review of financial statementsCorporate Governance and Risk Management• Liaison and support to the Board of Directors. People Leadership and Relationship Management• Oversight for human resources and health & safety• Accountable for weekly payroll processing, new hires and terminations• Developed strong relationships with management team and staff to ensure engaged and successful team

London, Ontario, Canada

Oversight of finance and operations for one of Canada’s top ten hospital-based research institutes representing 2,400+ researchers and staff.Finance and Operational Management- Accountable for $105M budget and $100M investment portfolio- Accountable for all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, including: • Monthly financial results • Quarterly reporting to Finance Committee(s) and Board of Directors • Preparation and monitoring of annual budgets • Approval for day-to-day expenditures • Management of 3,000+ research study accounts • Cash flow management (vital during initial phase and ongoing pandemic) • Coordination of annual external financial audit- Significant improvements to policies, processes and approval authorizations for finance, HR, contracts and agreements, research studies, and other areas of the business- Implemented and led Lawson’s Operations Pandemic Team and co-led the Research Pandemic TeamCorporate Governance and Risk Management - Direct support for Board and Finance Committee - Developed governance processes and documents - Accountable for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)People Leadership and Relationship Management - Led 50-person Admin team - Developed engaged, diverse and inclusive culture - Daily interaction with senior citywide leaders

London, Ontario, Canada

Over 22 years in public accounting with a focus on manufacturing, distribution and public sector enterprisesFinancial and Operational Management - Analyzed financial results and identified financial risks - High client ratings for leadership of complex, high risk engagementsLeadership and People Management - Development of personnel and performance / career management - Oversight of compensation and total rewards program - Establishment of a culture of trust, transparency, and respect

Ba, Administration & Commercial Studies, Accounting And Finance

Diploma, Accounting