Head of FinanceOversee Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Purchasing departments, providing strategic and operational leadership. Responsible for monthly closings, internal management reporting, headquarters communication, forecasts, budget management, and annual financial close. Hands-on with operational accounting and the implementation of production and operational expense (OPEX) processes.• Developed and enhanced management reporting, forecasting, and budgeting models for improved accuracy and strategic planning.• Implemented ERP software and procedures to streamline control, materials management, transitioning from a manual to an automated system.• Assisted in expanding operations by establishing new branches in Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

Maintain company budget and forecasting model and coordinate budget & forecast process. Work with Division managers to analyze sales, costs and develop metrics to monitor performance and develop ad-hoc reports. Work closely with project manager on the company’s largest project to implement reports for invoicing, costing and project status. Designed cash management report showing current and projected cash position. Prepare financial reports for board of director meetings and work with CFO to provide analysis to outside investors.

I oversaw budget process from co-ordinating department inputs to senior staff presentations. Maintained 5-year rolling forecast for group of 6 companies. Modelled business opportunities, such as core growth, potential joint ventures, and acquisitions; allowing for what-if analysis. Drafted corporate tax return and co-ordinated filing with outside tax firm.• Received VP Finance recognition for developing Excel model that consolidated annual budget and created 5-year rolling forecast that improved strategic planning and reporting reliability.• Enabled company to secure $5M in addition financing through development of 5-year forecast.• Developed and maintained corporate pricing model that enabled company for first time to bid on over $750M in new business in the U.S. and Australia.• Achieved $200K improvement in monthly cash flow by establishing KPIs and financial dashboard that identified and eliminated excessive advance payments to vendors.• Worked closely with Maintenance to improve control over $9M budget and reduce costs 3% to 5% annually by enabling line supervisors to take greater ownership of expenditures.

Supervised accounting department of 6 and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and management reports. Oversaw annual audit and preparation of bank reports, cash flow projections and corporate tax returns.• Reduced monthly reporting to less than 10 days through improvements to Excel financial consolidation model.• Automated processing of payroll, AP, and working papers, and reduced total preparation time by 1 day.

Supervised accounting department of 8 ensuring timely financial reporting and quarterly and annual TSX filings. Prepared financial analysis for MD&A and investor meetings. Led multi-currency consolidation of financial statement, and co-ordinated annual financial audit. Worked with management in developing annual budget, forecast, metrics, M&A due diligence, and filing of Business Acquisition Report (BAR).• Revised project pricing model that reduced financial close times by 2 days, improved accuracy of rolling forecast, and minimized audit issues with revenue recognition estimate.• Received corporate award from board of directors for achieving smooth financial transition of 2 acquired companies within a 12-month period with minimal disruption to organization.• Established process for gathering and filing of SR&ED claims that passed all CRA audits and secured up to $3M in tax incentives.• Worked closely with CFO and other parties to achieve successful IPO on TSX during period of increased government scrutiny of security reporting.• Exceeded expectations on 8 annual reviews for teamwork, creativity, initiative and trust.• Established electronic invoicing and collection for new business line of New York taxis owners.