Director of Finance

• Oct 2022 - Present

Financial Controller

• May 2019 - Jul 2022

Global Finance Advisor - Governance Risk and Assurance

• Nov 2013 - Nov 2018

• Provide Governance, Risk and Assurance guidance and support globally, working closely with the business leadership to help them identify risks and interpret and comply with control framework policy, standards, and governance requirements • Provide assurance insights to senior business leaders to assist in decision making and identifying trends and areas of focus • Managed ‘Risk, Assurance and Controls’ requirements during restructuring, divestment or acquisition activities ensuring compliance during periods of significant change (Motiva Integration/Divestment and Scotford Upgrader/Refinery Integration)• Achieved results through influencing and motivating others including coordination and consolidation of the integrated assurance plan and the management of overdue and upcoming audit actions across Manufacturing globally Show less

Refinery Finance Manager

• Mar 2012 - Oct 2013

• Managed finance team at the site providing quality finance support, information and services to the Refinery including controllership, business planning, cost management, capital project evaluation, and risk management support to the business• As an active member of the site leadership team, provided leadership in all areas of the business including strategy input, business decision making and visible HSSE leadership• Visible leadership in the community through active participation in days of caring, community activities and sponsorships Show less

Finance Lead - Local GSAP Deploy

• Nov 2010 - Feb 2012

• Successfully delivered on the deploy phase of the Shell Canada Downstream SAP implementation project through effective management of a team of finance and IT technical professionals • Provided guidance to staff with respect to issue resolution, data collection and management of conflicting priorities while successfully meeting timelines for the project

Financial Reporting Manager

• Nov 2007 - Oct 2010

• Provided leadership to corporate reporting team, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to Royal Dutch Shell Group for all areas of business in Shell Canada as well as quarterly preparation of consolidated financial statements and annual statutory legal entity financial statements• Successfully led the implementation of a new Group Reporting process and complete system redesign after minority interest buyout of Shell Canada by Royal Dutch Shell• Provided subject matter expertise and professional support to projects including Legal Entity Rationalization, Upstream SAP implementation, and Treasury projects.• Successfully led migration of Controllers’ positions offshore ensuring respect for people and providing support to impacted staff resulting in successful placement for all post migration Show less

Staff Financial Analyst (OS Planning)

• Apr 2004 - Nov 2007

• Coordinated the consolidated Oil Sands Business Plan and budget through collaboration with business operations groups, economists, JV Partners, Growth and Strategy groups, and Finance• Provided information on full financial impact as well as variance analysis to support the plan• Delivered Business Plan presentation to the Oil Sands Leadership Team, Major Shared Facilities management team and the Joint Venture partners • Delivered improvements to the planning tool by simplifying and streamlining the planning model• Participated in major Merger &Acquisition projects running different pricing and growth scenarios for the deal team. Show less

Comptroller

• Aug 2001 - Apr 2004

• As a member of the leadership team, managed the WFG accounting and reporting department and oversaw the financial reporting requirements for all locations of WFG in Western Canada • Responsible for development of the consolidated budget model and annual budget and plan for approximately 40 insurance locations • Led and participated in due diligence work on acquisitions of a number of Insurance and Financial Services offices across Western Canada • As a member of the leadership team, managed the WFG accounting and reporting department and oversaw the financial reporting requirements for all locations of WFG in Western Canada • Responsible for development of the consolidated budget model and annual budget and plan for approximately 40 insurance locations • Led and participated in due diligence work on acquisitions of a number of Insurance and Financial Services offices across Western Canada

Business Manager

• Sep 1999 - Jul 2001

• Involved in decision making for all parts of the business as part of the senior leadership team along with the Editor, Sales Manager, Circulation Manager and General Manager • Responsible for managing the finance department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and customer service. • Responsible for submission of financial statements, annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting • Involved in decision making for all parts of the business as part of the senior leadership team along with the Editor, Sales Manager, Circulation Manager and General Manager • Responsible for managing the finance department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and customer service. • Responsible for submission of financial statements, annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting

Accounting Supervisor

• May 1995 - Sep 1999

• Started at Simplot in a plant role as Natural Gas Coordinator – responsible for purchase and transportation of natural gas feedstock to the Plant. • Promoted to accounting supervisor role managing all aspects of financial transactions, reporting and cash management. • Comfortable working in a plant environment – successful in my role due to my ability to interact and relate to the operations and technical staff on site as well as the accounting and office staff. • Started at Simplot in a plant role as Natural Gas Coordinator – responsible for purchase and transportation of natural gas feedstock to the Plant. • Promoted to accounting supervisor role managing all aspects of financial transactions, reporting and cash management. • Comfortable working in a plant environment – successful in my role due to my ability to interact and relate to the operations and technical staff on site as well as the accounting and office staff.