Experience

Good Earth Coffeehouse

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operating Partner

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  GOOD EARTH COFFEEHOUSE 131, 856 Campus Place NW (Store 8, ICT) 410 University Court NW (Store 38, TFDL) Our vision and mission is to in bring people together, make ethical choices, bring our best - coffee, food, and attitude - every day, and foster the greater good. We do this with ethically sourced coffee, fresh and wholesome food, being environmentally responsible, and fostering community with our coffeehouses. GOOD EARTH COFFEEHOUSE 131, 856 Campus Place NW (Store 8, ICT) 410 University Court NW (Store 38, TFDL) Our vision and mission is to in bring people together, make ethical choices, bring our best - coffee, food, and attitude - every day, and foster the greater good. We do this with ethically sourced coffee, fresh and wholesome food, being environmentally responsible, and fostering community with our coffeehouses.



(Various)

• Principal Consultant / Owner

  • Mar 2010 - Present

  Working to increase company profit margins through system implementations, continuous improvements through the development of process and policy, and identification of early payment discounts and wastage through creation of price books. Working to increase company profit margins through system implementations, continuous improvements through the development of process and policy, and identification of early payment discounts and wastage through creation of price books.



BURNCO Rock Products Ltd

• Canada
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Shared Services Manager / (Formerly) Operational Accounting Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

  Oversee and managed transactional teams including Credit & Collections, Accounts Payable, Order Processing, and data cleanse activities on divested entities; Accountable for teams across North America including BURNCO Rock Products Ltd, BURNCO Landscape, Four Star Rock Products, BURNCO Colorado, and BURNCO Texas. Oversee and managed transactional teams including Credit & Collections, Accounts Payable, Order Processing, and data cleanse activities on divested entities; Accountable for teams across North America including BURNCO Rock Products Ltd, BURNCO Landscape, Four Star Rock Products, BURNCO Colorado, and BURNCO Texas.



WestJet

• Canada
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable / (Formerly) Team Lead, AP AR

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Oversee operations associated with AP/AR and Vendor Maintenance to ensure the integrity of controls and mitigation of risk; Manage resourcing planning and implications of operational cycles, peak periods and volume trends; allocate resourcing accordingly to ensure service levels are achieved; Identify, recommend, and implement strategies to reduce cycle time, improve service quality, productivity and department effectiveness; Identify and define procedures/best practices/resource tools… Show more Oversee operations associated with AP/AR and Vendor Maintenance to ensure the integrity of controls and mitigation of risk; Manage resourcing planning and implications of operational cycles, peak periods and volume trends; allocate resourcing accordingly to ensure service levels are achieved; Identify, recommend, and implement strategies to reduce cycle time, improve service quality, productivity and department effectiveness; Identify and define procedures/best practices/resource tools to support both internal AP/AR team and our business partners; Lead/represent initiatives or projects in support or department, business partners, or corporate strategic goals. Show less Oversee operations associated with AP/AR and Vendor Maintenance to ensure the integrity of controls and mitigation of risk; Manage resourcing planning and implications of operational cycles, peak periods and volume trends; allocate resourcing accordingly to ensure service levels are achieved; Identify, recommend, and implement strategies to reduce cycle time, improve service quality, productivity and department effectiveness; Identify and define procedures/best practices/resource tools… Show more Oversee operations associated with AP/AR and Vendor Maintenance to ensure the integrity of controls and mitigation of risk; Manage resourcing planning and implications of operational cycles, peak periods and volume trends; allocate resourcing accordingly to ensure service levels are achieved; Identify, recommend, and implement strategies to reduce cycle time, improve service quality, productivity and department effectiveness; Identify and define procedures/best practices/resource tools to support both internal AP/AR team and our business partners; Lead/represent initiatives or projects in support or department, business partners, or corporate strategic goals. Show less



Graham

• Canada
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Accounts Payable / (Formerly) Senior Analyst, AP & Projects

  • Jun 2016 - May 2017

  Leading the implementation of process efficiencies, control designs, and data cleansing activities specific to Accounts Payable and Document Control; Identified opportunities to improve efficiencies and effectiveness with the modernization of technology and processes; Assessed if adequate controls are in place to mitigate risks and identify potential gaps; Managed an Accounts Payable (AP) team of 26 (downsized to 21) including Document Control, Corporate (Expense Management and… Show more Leading the implementation of process efficiencies, control designs, and data cleansing activities specific to Accounts Payable and Document Control; Identified opportunities to improve efficiencies and effectiveness with the modernization of technology and processes; Assessed if adequate controls are in place to mitigate risks and identify potential gaps; Managed an Accounts Payable (AP) team of 26 (downsized to 21) including Document Control, Corporate (Expense Management and Confidential Corporate), AP AR Processing, Payments & Attest, Vendor Management, Cash Receipts & Bank Deposits, and Process Improvement Projects. Show less Leading the implementation of process efficiencies, control designs, and data cleansing activities specific to Accounts Payable and Document Control; Identified opportunities to improve efficiencies and effectiveness with the modernization of technology and processes; Assessed if adequate controls are in place to mitigate risks and identify potential gaps; Managed an Accounts Payable (AP) team of 26 (downsized to 21) including Document Control, Corporate (Expense Management and… Show more Leading the implementation of process efficiencies, control designs, and data cleansing activities specific to Accounts Payable and Document Control; Identified opportunities to improve efficiencies and effectiveness with the modernization of technology and processes; Assessed if adequate controls are in place to mitigate risks and identify potential gaps; Managed an Accounts Payable (AP) team of 26 (downsized to 21) including Document Control, Corporate (Expense Management and Confidential Corporate), AP AR Processing, Payments & Attest, Vendor Management, Cash Receipts & Bank Deposits, and Process Improvement Projects. Show less



Harvest Operations Corp.

• Canada
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager, Accounts Payable

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2016

  Implemented electronic invoicing (OpenInvoice), including the workflow, training of all unconventional staff, recommending expenditure authorities, communication of change management, and the documentation of training packages to the organization; Developed and executed Accounts Payable department policies and procedures including strategically deploying resources to obtain maximum results; Identified gap and risk areas with process and staffing capabilities and developed plans to… Show more Implemented electronic invoicing (OpenInvoice), including the workflow, training of all unconventional staff, recommending expenditure authorities, communication of change management, and the documentation of training packages to the organization; Developed and executed Accounts Payable department policies and procedures including strategically deploying resources to obtain maximum results; Identified gap and risk areas with process and staffing capabilities and developed plans to increase quality and efficiency, thus increasing service delivery; Implemented Visa corporate card program; Managed an Accounts Payable Team (25 direct reports downsized to 8) responsible for OpenInvoice (OI) Administration (formerly known as ADP), Payments and Attest, Vendor Core Masters and Setup, Cash Receipts, Bank Deposits, Property Tax, Processing, Scan and Index. Show less Implemented electronic invoicing (OpenInvoice), including the workflow, training of all unconventional staff, recommending expenditure authorities, communication of change management, and the documentation of training packages to the organization; Developed and executed Accounts Payable department policies and procedures including strategically deploying resources to obtain maximum results; Identified gap and risk areas with process and staffing capabilities and developed plans to… Show more Implemented electronic invoicing (OpenInvoice), including the workflow, training of all unconventional staff, recommending expenditure authorities, communication of change management, and the documentation of training packages to the organization; Developed and executed Accounts Payable department policies and procedures including strategically deploying resources to obtain maximum results; Identified gap and risk areas with process and staffing capabilities and developed plans to increase quality and efficiency, thus increasing service delivery; Implemented Visa corporate card program; Managed an Accounts Payable Team (25 direct reports downsized to 8) responsible for OpenInvoice (OI) Administration (formerly known as ADP), Payments and Attest, Vendor Core Masters and Setup, Cash Receipts, Bank Deposits, Property Tax, Processing, Scan and Index. Show less



Suncor

• Canada
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Accounts Payable / (Formerly) Project Lead, Accounts Payable ERP

  • Dec 2010 - Feb 2012

  Active contributor on an $80M ERP upgrade including the centralization of Accounts Payable for Suncor and Petro Canada –Oil Sands, Refining & Marketing, Downstream; Synchronized SCM data cleansing and data validation activities to ensure business partner and supplier readiness across Canada; Established individual annual objectives, measures, and KPI targets for direct reports aligned with the overall Supply Chain Services organization objectives; Managed and mentored a team of 100… Show more Active contributor on an $80M ERP upgrade including the centralization of Accounts Payable for Suncor and Petro Canada –Oil Sands, Refining & Marketing, Downstream; Synchronized SCM data cleansing and data validation activities to ensure business partner and supplier readiness across Canada; Established individual annual objectives, measures, and KPI targets for direct reports aligned with the overall Supply Chain Services organization objectives; Managed and mentored a team of 100 staff: Recruiting, hiring, inspiring, and retaining qualified Accounts Payable staff including teams for Process Improvements, Payments & Attest (including Audit), Expense Management, Processing (NAO, R&M, and Oil Sands), Mail Desk & Scanning. Show less Active contributor on an $80M ERP upgrade including the centralization of Accounts Payable for Suncor and Petro Canada –Oil Sands, Refining & Marketing, Downstream; Synchronized SCM data cleansing and data validation activities to ensure business partner and supplier readiness across Canada; Established individual annual objectives, measures, and KPI targets for direct reports aligned with the overall Supply Chain Services organization objectives; Managed and mentored a team of 100… Show more Active contributor on an $80M ERP upgrade including the centralization of Accounts Payable for Suncor and Petro Canada –Oil Sands, Refining & Marketing, Downstream; Synchronized SCM data cleansing and data validation activities to ensure business partner and supplier readiness across Canada; Established individual annual objectives, measures, and KPI targets for direct reports aligned with the overall Supply Chain Services organization objectives; Managed and mentored a team of 100 staff: Recruiting, hiring, inspiring, and retaining qualified Accounts Payable staff including teams for Process Improvements, Payments & Attest (including Audit), Expense Management, Processing (NAO, R&M, and Oil Sands), Mail Desk & Scanning. Show less



NAL Resources

• Canada
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Payable Supervisor

  • 2007 - 2010

  Established processes and roles to meet internal and SOX compliance requirements; Managed the clean up, setup, cross mapping of coding, and migration of a multitude of acquired companies payables; Responsible for Accounts Payable activities over newly acquired companies while in transition prior to sale completion; Coordinated efforts to reconcile outstanding Contractor accounts and implemented process for timely payments of these and other priority vendors; Developed a duplicate… Show more Established processes and roles to meet internal and SOX compliance requirements; Managed the clean up, setup, cross mapping of coding, and migration of a multitude of acquired companies payables; Responsible for Accounts Payable activities over newly acquired companies while in transition prior to sale completion; Coordinated efforts to reconcile outstanding Contractor accounts and implemented process for timely payments of these and other priority vendors; Developed a duplicate check process to streamline the process to minimize exposures; Managed a team of 6 in day to day Accounts Payable activities and evaluated progress against established KPI’s. Show less Established processes and roles to meet internal and SOX compliance requirements; Managed the clean up, setup, cross mapping of coding, and migration of a multitude of acquired companies payables; Responsible for Accounts Payable activities over newly acquired companies while in transition prior to sale completion; Coordinated efforts to reconcile outstanding Contractor accounts and implemented process for timely payments of these and other priority vendors; Developed a duplicate… Show more Established processes and roles to meet internal and SOX compliance requirements; Managed the clean up, setup, cross mapping of coding, and migration of a multitude of acquired companies payables; Responsible for Accounts Payable activities over newly acquired companies while in transition prior to sale completion; Coordinated efforts to reconcile outstanding Contractor accounts and implemented process for timely payments of these and other priority vendors; Developed a duplicate check process to streamline the process to minimize exposures; Managed a team of 6 in day to day Accounts Payable activities and evaluated progress against established KPI’s. Show less



Northrock Resources

• Oil and Gas

• Senior General Accounting Analyst / (Formerly) Royalty Analyst / (Formerly) Property Analyst

  • Feb 2000 - 2007



Suncor

• Canada
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Accountant

  • 1997 - 2000



Shell Canada Products Limited

• Commercial Credit Representative

  • 1994 - 1997



Gulf Canada Resources Limited

• Co-op Student (16 month term combined term)

  • 1992 - 1994