Financial Controller

• Sep 2022 - Present

Vice President Finance

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2022

Leader Leader

Financial Controller

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2019

Industry leader in the design and construction of quality collegiate and hospitality furniture. Number of employees 400-700 Responsible for all accounting function of our manufacturing locations in Las Vegas, Nevada and St-Jerome, Quebec Consolidation, Cost Accounting, IT projects and Process Changes Industry leader in the design and construction of quality collegiate and hospitality furniture. Number of employees 400-700 Responsible for all accounting function of our manufacturing locations in Las Vegas, Nevada and St-Jerome, Quebec Consolidation, Cost Accounting, IT projects and Process Changes

Location Controller

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2014

Manufacturer of Railroad products Unionized Environment Number of employees: 110 Realisations: Responsible for all administrative and accounting functions of our manufacturing plants in Canada and Mexico Consolidation, Cost Accounting, Benchmarking Experience in Lean/Kaizen in both the Manufacturing and Administration fields Customization of business processes and the ERP software Manufacturer of Railroad products Unionized Environment Number of employees: 110 Realisations: Responsible for all administrative and accounting functions of our manufacturing plants in Canada and Mexico Consolidation, Cost Accounting, Benchmarking Experience in Lean/Kaizen in both the Manufacturing and Administration fields Customization of business processes and the ERP software

Director of Finance

• Dec 2005 - Apr 2012

Manufacturer of HVAC and Railroad products Sales Volume 60 million Unionized Environment Number of employees: 225 Realisations: Responsible for all administrative and accounting functions of our manufacturing plants and sales branches in Canada and Mexico Member of the board Consolidation, Cost Accounting, Benchmarking Experience in Lean/Kaizen in both the Manufacturing and Administration fields Customization of business processes and the ERP software Manufacturer of HVAC and Railroad products Sales Volume 60 million Unionized Environment Number of employees: 225 Realisations: Responsible for all administrative and accounting functions of our manufacturing plants and sales branches in Canada and Mexico Member of the board Consolidation, Cost Accounting, Benchmarking Experience in Lean/Kaizen in both the Manufacturing and Administration fields Customization of business processes and the ERP software

VP Finance & Administration

• Feb 2004 - Mar 2005

Sales volume: 7 million Number of employees: 60 Urban Architectural Lighting Position occupied: V.P. Finance and administration; Realizations: Restructured an organization in a difficult financial situation. Knowledge and experience in negotiating with Canadian banks and institutional lenders. Sales volume: 7 million Number of employees: 60 Urban Architectural Lighting Position occupied: V.P. Finance and administration; Realizations: Restructured an organization in a difficult financial situation. Knowledge and experience in negotiating with Canadian banks and institutional lenders.

CFO

• Dec 1995 - May 2004

Shermag (Public company negotiated on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SMG) Division; Sales Volume: 45 millions (50% exported to the United States) Number of employees: 325 Unionized environment: FTQ Manufacturer of High End Leather and Fabric Upholstered Furniture; Realizations: Active participation in the sales of the company in 2000 and 2003. Shareholder and member of the board Experience in the due diligence process. Responsible for the accounting of a sister company situated; Knowledge and experience in negotiating with Canadian and American banks. Implemented the Great Plains Accounting software by Microsoft. Participated in the conception of a custom MRP system for the organization. Participated in the implementation process of value added management and lean manufacturing concepts with the organization. These processes permitted that organization to increase its flexibility, efficiency, and the responsibilization of the workforce. Responsible for the implementation of the value added concept to the administrative processes of the organization. Show less

CFO and secretary treasurer

• Jan 1990 - Dec 1992

Realizations: Implemented a specialized accounting and payroll software for the construction industry. Preparation of an estate freeze to plan the transfer of the business from the current owner to his 3 sons. Realizations: Implemented a specialized accounting and payroll software for the construction industry. Preparation of an estate freeze to plan the transfer of the business from the current owner to his 3 sons.

Audit professional

• Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

Formco Inc - C.N.A. Ltée Sales Volume: 20 millions Number of employees: 325 Unionized environment: Construction Entrepreneur Specialized in Ciment Structures Formco Inc - C.N.A. Ltée Sales Volume: 20 millions Number of employees: 325 Unionized environment: Construction Entrepreneur Specialized in Ciment Structures