My passion is to bridge my strengths in Corporate Controllership and Accounting to help small-to-medium-sized business owners make better decisions through enhancing the effectiveness of their information systems.I am known as a consensus builder ► someone who is able to engage cross-functional teams to introduce effective internal controls and ensure organizational compliance and efficiency.✔ I have a reputation for replacing stagnant operations, uncovering hidden solutions, and providing accurate data to stakeholders.✔ I have successfully completed five cradle to grave ERP implementations at medium sized companies, including the evaluation and selection of alternative solutions.✔ I have spearheaded several QuickBooks implementations for smaller organizations.✔ I have orchestrated and championed the creation of new controller positions for two medium size companies, and trained and mentored staff for these positions.Let me help deliver similar results for your organization.

Bitfury is the leading full service Blockchain technology company and one of the largest private infrastructure providers in the Blockchain ecosystem. Bitfury develops and delivers both the software and the hardware solutions necessary for businesses, governments, organizations and individuals to securely move an asset across the Blockchain. The expertise of Bitfury ensures successful, easy, fast, secure and cost-effective connectivity to the Blockchain. Bitfury employs a global team of experts in technology, business, communications, security and civil society. Bitfury believes the Blockchain can and will open new doors for global economic opportunity and prosperity, and its mission is to create and advance Blockchain applications that will further promote innovation and the advancement of the peer-to peer economy and the Economy of Things.

Ownest Financial (nee Visdom) Inc & Syml Systems Inc work together to connect borrowers with hundreds of Canadian lenders, getting the best terms and rates for their clients. Syml Systems has developed industry disrupting technology to become the "Expedia" of the Canadian mortgage industry, streamlining the search and qualification process to benefit both borrowers and lenders.

Oversaw and directed the full-life cycle accounting functions for four divisions over four cities.With 3 direct reports and 4 staff reports, was accountable for a $2 million annual administration budget.Responsibilities: ⇨ Prepared year-end working papers and monthly compliance reporting.⇨ Implemented a new ERP system.⇨ Liaised with bankers, insurance agents, legal representatives, and board members.

Advised CEO and divisional managers and directed oversight of all office staff.Responsibilities:⇨ Delivered hands-on involvement in full-life cycle accounting, job costing, and reporting systems for three divisions within two associated companies.⇨ Spearheaded the implementation of a company-wide ERP system, including the amalgamation, estimation, job-costing, payroll, project management and accounting functions.

Was charged with developing the Western Canada market for construction management software.Responsibilities:⇨ Recognized for forging the largest client relationship in Western Canada at the time.⇨ Conducted business needs assessment, and the management of prospect correspondence.⇨ Implemented ERP software and provided training on the utilization of the software.

Oversaw and managed the accounting functions for two single-family homebuilding companies.Responsibilities:⇨ Initiated the research, evaluation, implementation and troubleshooting for integrated information systems NewStar and Maestro.⇨ Prepared full financials, including the creation of cash and profit forecast models.⇨ Liaised with external accountants and prepared year-end files.

2002-2003 Dale Smith & Associates Pty Ltd Gold Coast, AustraliaAccountant – Term Position• Responsible for preparation of complete financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts, and superannuation funds• Experience with auditing and compliance to governmental regulatory agencies• Systems and computer resource for clients and office2000-2001 Bond University Gold Coast, AustraliaAccountant – Term Position• Responsible for creation and maintenance of Salary Packaging department, including development of in-house software, compliance to Fringe Benefits Tax regulations, liaising with internal staff and external regulatory agencies; reconciliations, ad hoc reporting, general ledger maintenance.1999-1999 Amos Okemow Memorial School God’s River, MBComputer Instructor – Term Position• Responsible for setting up a new computer lab of fifteen (15) computers in peer-to-peer Local Area Network (LAN)• Development/teaching of curriculum to a broad age group (ages 8 to 18) on an introductory level • Selection, installation and maintenance of computer software and hardware relating to computer lab1998-1999 Online Business Systems Winnipeg, MBSenior Accountant / Systems Manager• Management of Great Plains Dynamics accounting software – including reporting, maintenance, and upgrades – as well as being a computer resource for office staff.• Responsible for accounting and reporting for the Training Division, including inventory costing and control.• Involved in the development of internal controls and office procedures for four international locations• Assisting in the supervision and hiring of accounting staff.1991-1997 Assorted Accounting-Related Positions