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Accounting & finance professional with over 20 years of combined Canadian public practice and global industry experience in the roles of financial controller and financial analyst. Core Competencies and Skills:Financial Reporting: Successfully managed all aspects of day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions. Periodically prepared and presented financial statements for both external and internal use. Reviewed and performed m/e, q/e, and y/e closing activities for multi - entity organizations. Facilitated FS audits and reviews, including working paper preparation and account reconciliations. Regulatory compliance: Ensured regulatory compliance with ASPE, ASNPO, US GAAP and SOX standards for publicly listed companies on the NYSE and the TSE as well as privately held Canadian companies. Coordinated financial aspect of company's listing on the TVSE.SOX compliance: Performed the first ICFR audit of a Canadian accelerated filer with the SEC. Managed a project of assessment of the company’s ICFR according to C-SOX Section 404 and entity-level controls within the COSO framework. Coordinated implementation of internal controls and process improvements at corporate level. Cash flow management: Improved liquidity and secured financial stability of number of technology development companies I worked for. Financial Analysis: Created, automated, and maintained cash flow forecasts, revenue forecasts, corporate budget, variance analyses, investment analysis, feasibility studies, KPI dashboards, and more. Assurance: Managed and performed external audit and review engagements for a high number of clients active in diverse industries. Supervisory management: Recruited, on-boarded, supervised, trained, and coordinated teams of one to six members.