Aaron Santiago
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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CPA, CA
CPA Canada (Chartered Professional Accountants Canada)
Experience
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Communo
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Canada
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Internet Marketplace Platforms
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Director
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Aug 2019 - Present
- Responsible for implementing and monitoring processes and controls within Communo to allow scalability as we continue to grow in North American markets. - Analyzing and identifying trends with Churn, Customer Acquisition Costs, Life time value, and other SaaS metrics to monitor health and success of the company- Analyze and implement programs and processes that integrate with our Quickbooks Online Accounting software to streamline and automate processes to reduce inefficiencies and allow our team members to focus their time on growing the business and less time with time consuming manual controls. - Building budgets and pro-forma's to determine how to spend capital to allow hyper growth within our business and guide investment decisions.- Responsible for timely monthly executive and investor reports on the operations of the business and monthly financial statements.
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Cult Collective Ltd.
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounting Manager
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
Maternity leave contract. Responsible for accurate and timely month-end reporting and presenting the financial results to the CEO and CFO with explanations on variances from budget to actuals. Preparation of payroll each month and ensuring accuracy. Reviewing and approving journal entries. Responsible for cash flow management with reviewing aged accounts receivable and following up on overdue accounts, as well as reviewing and issuing cheques for vendor payments. Weekly reports to senior management on various financial metrics. I also provide support for human resource research and policy implementation, building financial models, providing financial reporting support for related parties.
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MNP
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Responsible for managing client relations and engagements with a main focus on Audits and Reviews. I perform detail file reviews on the engagements to ensure quality of file preparation as well as reviewing preparation of tax returns and client facing documents. I worked in the Private Enterprise group with experience in ASPE, IFRS, NPO, and PSAB. I have worked in a variety of industries ranging from home builders, Oil and Gas services, and non-for profits located within Calgary. I am a direct report for a group of accountants and I am responsible in coaching and mentoring to develop their skills to succeed in public practice while providing feedback to guide their career progression.
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Designated Professional
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Oct 2016 - Sep 2017
As a Designated Professional I manage audit teams to work efficiently and effectively. I report to the manager and partners of the firm for my work. My main focus was on Audits and Reviews with exposure to Notice to Readers in the Private Enterprise group. I was responsible for planning and executing audit engagements, while managing a team of junior accountants to complete engagements. I was responsible for preparation of the tax returns and financial statements, and presenting the audit results to management or the Board of Directors. I have experience in ASPE, IFRS, NPO, and PSAB.
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MNP
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Designated Professional
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2016
As a Designated Professional I manage audit teams to work efficiently and effectively. I report to the manager and partners of the firm for my work. I work on a variety of industries ranging from Non-for profits, Credit Unions, Housing Authorities, First Nations, and Mining.
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Senior Accountant
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2011 - Sep 2014
Auditing financial statements as a senior with the responsibilities of managing the audit team from start to finish, Preparing financial statements for companies in various industries, Tax preparation for both corporate and personal taxes.
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Bartender/Server
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Responsible for providing excellent customer service while tending the bar or serving food. Performing cash reconciliations at the end of the shift and bar inventory management. Responsible for providing excellent customer service while tending the bar or serving food. Performing cash reconciliations at the end of the shift and bar inventory management.
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Bartender/Server
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
Responsible for providing excellent customer service while tending the bar or serving food. Performing cash reconciliations at the end of the shift and bar inventory management. Responsible for providing excellent customer service while tending the bar or serving food. Performing cash reconciliations at the end of the shift and bar inventory management.
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Education
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2013 - 2014
University of Saskatchewan
Masters in Professional Accounting, Accounting -
2008 - 2012
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting
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