Corporate Controller

• Apr 2020 - Present

Director of Finance

• 2001 - May 2019

Also known as Diversicare Canada Management Services Co., Inc. • Provided strategic advice to senior management regarding divisional financial matters and guidance as required on complex accounting issues, and existing and evolving operating/financial issues • Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, executives, etc.) by attending annual meetings, providing regular updates, answering questions and serving on the Audit Committee • Continually assessed and improved the company’s risk management and internal control framework, advising the CEO, CFO and the Audit Committee of issues and opportunities • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example which resulted in the development of two accountants to the controller position • Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner for better understanding focus • Provides leadership and supervision to the finance team to ensure smooth and accurate operations and timely and supportive responses to requests for financial information from all stakeholders • Piloted and tested multiple initiatives including implementing a one invoice billing system, streamlined payroll biweekly process and month end process; which accelerated the month end process • Provided Subject Matter Expertise in the development of a financial model tool to help key stakeholders to forecast cash flow, financial results and banking covenants metrics • Developed detail standardize chart of accounts and definition across the company to allow comparative reporting which resulted in increased use of reports and quicker decision to variances • Spearheaded changes to streamline reports by working with the programmer to create pdfs and pdf packages for monthly reporting in all areas of accounting Show less

Assistant Director of Finance

• 1994 - 2001

• Responsible for the financial statements for the Long Term Care Division • Key individual responsible for the understanding of Ministry of Health Financial Regulations and Long Term Care Funding • Review year end working paper for all Long Term Care homes and liaison with the auditors for year end audit • Responsible for the financial statements for the Long Term Care Division • Key individual responsible for the understanding of Ministry of Health Financial Regulations and Long Term Care Funding • Review year end working paper for all Long Term Care homes and liaison with the auditors for year end audit

Senior Staff Accountant

• 1991 - 1994

• Audit transaction cycles, including cash, purchasing, investments, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses • Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements • Research and analyze financial statements and audit and tax related issues utilizing electronic databases, and employ audit software to review and compile financial information to resolve client issues discovered during the audit • Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services • Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis. • Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites Show less