Director, Finance and Technology

• Jul 2022 - Present

Financial Reporting & Analysis  Report on all financial activities of the organization to senior leadership, board of directors  Support the VP Finance & Technology in presenting results to Executive and Board of Directors  Assist the VP Finance to analysis on major initiatives of capital projects and new service programs  Affective management of funding agreements, and other sources and deliver key accountabilities.  Provide financial reporting and other financial support when dealing with funders.  Initiate financial reviews and track trends and make recommendations that maximize usage of fund  Develop, recommend, implement and monitor risk management systems  Implement integrity of the financial practices and compliance with the expectations of funders  Prepare management and financial statements and reports to meet stakeholder requirements Process Improvement  Identify areas within the finance function that could be more efficient and cost effective and develop an action plan to execute improvements where applicable.  Develop, implement, and maintain an information structure which facilitates internal collaboration  Create a highly functional and responsive finance department and develop key responsibility Information Technology  Manages the outsourcing relationship jointly with the VP Finance & Technology.  Oversees IT contractors/staff and ensures compliance with all applicable policies  Information management, including privacy requirements.  Coordinates the organization’s IT needs and user support  Evaluates the need for new technology to meet the organization's financial data  processing, control, and reporting requirements. Show less

Director, Finance and Programs

• Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

Manage 119 million dollars portfolio of government funding for Ontario Horse Racing Industry Managed government funding reporting requirement for 15 Ontario Racetracks Implemented internal controls to satisfy Government funding requirements Develop Business plan on annual basis according to government funding agreement. Develop annual financial plans and projections for Ontario Racing Conduct analysis of financial risks and objective for 15 Racetracks A key member of the executive team that participates in the strategic direction of the company Assessment of Capital improvement request for 15 tracks and provide funding Assessment of Operational expenses and operational funding for 15 tracks and contact audit Prepare and present material for Board and Horse Improvement program committee meetings Conduct quarterly financial reports according to government funding agreement Conduct quarterly KPI reports of Racetracks according to government funding agreement Establish annual budgets and quarterly forecast for Ontario Racing and horse improvement programs (Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter horse industry development program) Oversee Accounting and administration departments Show less

Corporate Controller

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

Responsible for preparation of financial statements and disclosure Responsible for timely and accurate corporate financial reporting Accountable for high degree of interaction with the Senior Management team Supervised, trained,and directed finance team. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting and cash position Participated in various special projects Responsible for preparation of financial statements and disclosure Responsible for timely and accurate corporate financial reporting Accountable for high degree of interaction with the Senior Management team Supervised, trained,and directed finance team. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting and cash position Participated in various special projects

Assistant Controller

• Apr 2009 - Nov 2015

Responsible for preparation of consolidated financial statements and disclosure Responsible for timely and accurate corporate financial reporting Accountable for high degree of interaction with the Senior Management team Responsible for overseeing American operations as well as foreign entity financial result. Supervised, trained, directed, motivated and hired finance team Responsible for budgeting, forecasting and daily cash position Managed accounting and Database system and performed fiscal year end closing procedure Participated in various special projects Show less

Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant

• 2007 - 2009

Accountable for 4 different divisions P&L, balance sheet, Cash flows, disclosure of FS Examined and prepare journal vouchers and reconciled sub-ledger to general ledger Reconciled bank accounts, including CND, US, and Euro accounts Costing inventory and adjusting during physical count Manage Cash and overlooking of cash position daily Overseeing the entire accounting department and its day-to-day operations. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and liaising with auditors participating in various special projects Show less

Senior Accountant

• 2004 - 2006

Accountable for Income statements, balance sheet, Cash flows, disclosure of FS Examined and prepare journal vouchers and reconciled sub-ledger to general ledger Reconciled bank accounts, including US account Completion of Amortization, addition and Continuity schedule for fixed assets Preparation of statutory requirements, such as CRTC, G.S.T, PST for more different province Review and approve A/R and A/P batches and cheques prior to release. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and liaising with auditors and participating in various special projects Show less

Intermediate Accountant

• 2003 - 2005