Wendy Heidebrecht-Jossa Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Canada Area

Senior financial leader with extensive experience in complex financial situations as well as financial integration, transactions, external disclosure and accounting policy. Strategist, focus on stakeholder engagement, managing change in complex environments, financial modeling, governance, policy development and risk management.

Calgary, Canada Area

Calgary, Canada Area

Alberta Public Laboratories formerly known as Calgary Laboratory Services Ltd. Alberta Public Laboratories Ltd. is responsible for laboratory tests across Alberta. We provide services including hospital and community laboratories, mobile collections, cardiac diagnostic services, on-call services, reference laboratories, public health laboratories, patient service centres and transportation services. As the largest provider of laboratory medicine and pathology services in the province of Alberta, APL supports research and development in specialized scientific areas that affect patient care, advance treatment and enable diagnosis of disease.As Chief Administrative Officer, I provided oversight in the following areas: Finance, Billing, Procurement (contract management), Strategic Planning and Analytics, Logistics, and IT. I provided leadership to my team involving complex financial situations as well as financial integration, transactions, external disclosure and accounting policy. An executive leader who provided strategic leadership, support in organizational design, culture and governance expertise. Assisted the organization in delivering strong results through collaboration, strategic vision and attention to detail. Worked with the APL Board in respect to corporate governance as well as Finance and Audit Committee requirements. A member of the executive leadership team for Alberta Public Laboratories formerly known as Calgary Laboratory Services Ltd, focused on corporate strategic leadership. Review and approve monthly and annual corporate financial statements. Provide reporting and support to the Board of Directors.

Calgary Laboratory Services

Calgary Laboratory Services Ltd. (CLS) is responsible for laboratory tests across Alberta. We provide services including hospital and community laboratories, mobile collections, cardiac diagnostic services, on-call services, reference laboratories, public health laboratories, patient service centres and transportation services. CLS supports research and development in specialized scientific areas that affect patient care, advance treatment and enable diagnosis of disease.As the Vice President Corporate Services I provided oversight in the following areas: Finance (financial statement preparation), Accounts Receivable (collections), Procurement (contract management), Planning and Special Projects (business case analysis), Logistics, IT, Human Resources, and Total Rewards (pay and benefits). Providing strategic leadership to the corporate services departments. A member of the executive leadership team for Calgary Laboratory Services, focused on corporate strategic leadership and staff mentorship. I provided leadership to my team involving complex financial situations as well as financial integration, transactions, external disclosure and accounting policy. An executive leader who provided strategic leadership, support in organizational design, culture and governance expertise. Assisted the organization in delivering strong results through collaboration, strategic vision and attention to detail. Worked with the CLS Board in respect to corporate governance as well as Finance and Audit Committee requirements.A member of the executive leadership team for Calgary Laboratory Services Ltd, focused on corporate strategic leadership. Review and approve monthly and annual corporate financial statements. Provide reporting and support to the Board of Directors.

As the Vice President Corporate Services I provided oversight in the following areas: Finance (financial statement preparation), Accounts Receivable (collections), Procurement (contract management), Planning and Special Projects (business case analysis), Logistics, IT, Human Resources, and Total Rewards (pay and benefits). Providing strategic leadership to the corporate services departments. A member of the executive leadership team for Calgary Laboratory Services, focused on corporate strategic leadership and staff mentorship. I provided leadership to my team involving complex financial situations as well as financial integration, transactions, external disclosure and accounting policy. An executive leader who provided strategic leadership, support in organizational design, culture and governance expertise. Assisted the organization in delivering strong results through collaboration, strategic vision and attention to detail. Worked with the CLS Board in respect to corporate governance as well as Finance and Audit Committee requirements.A member of the executive leadership team for Calgary Laboratory Services Ltd, focused on corporate strategic leadership. Review and approve monthly and annual corporate financial statements. Provide reporting and support to the Board of Directors.

Provide strategic oversight to corporate support areas including Finance, Procurement, HR, Total Rewards, IT and Logistics. Member of Executive Committee and Audit Committee.

Controllership position with centralized back office processing area. Provided budgeting and financial analysis expertise.

Worked with mid sized businesses to assess financial situation and create financial/banking solutions for business needs.

Cma, Economics, Business

Certified Management Accountant Certified Public Finance and Accountancy - international professional accountancy body to specialise.

Human Resources And Compensation Committee Certified Program, Executive Compensation

Human resources committee mandate, processes, and performance, including HR strategy, governance implications, and legal concepts..

Alberta Health Services Executive Education

Alberta Health Services Executive Education Program in collaboration with University of Alberta. The AHS Executive Education Program is.

Certified Public Finance Accountant, Public Finance

CIPFA is a professional institute for accountants working in the public services, national audit agencies, in major accountancy firms.

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Education record

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