Carmine von Tettenborn, EMBA CPA CMA CIA CRMA WSET L2
Director, Financial Services (Budget) at Elk Island Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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John O'Brien
Carmine was an absolutely pleasure to work with. She’s a clear thinker and strives to clearly communicate what are sometimes difficult financial concepts. If there’s a consensus to be found amongst competing interests come budget time, Carmine will find it. She will make a great team member and leader for any organization.
Bernie von Tettenborn
Carmine is diligent in anything she undertakes, she has a drive to do the best for the entity she is connected with, and will work extra to get things compleated
John O'Brien
Carmine was an absolutely pleasure to work with. She’s a clear thinker and strives to clearly communicate what are sometimes difficult financial concepts. If there’s a consensus to be found amongst competing interests come budget time, Carmine will find it. She will make a great team member and leader for any organization.
Bernie von Tettenborn
Carmine is diligent in anything she undertakes, she has a drive to do the best for the entity she is connected with, and will work extra to get things compleated
John O'Brien
Carmine was an absolutely pleasure to work with. She’s a clear thinker and strives to clearly communicate what are sometimes difficult financial concepts. If there’s a consensus to be found amongst competing interests come budget time, Carmine will find it. She will make a great team member and leader for any organization.
Bernie von Tettenborn
Carmine is diligent in anything she undertakes, she has a drive to do the best for the entity she is connected with, and will work extra to get things compleated
John O'Brien
Carmine was an absolutely pleasure to work with. She’s a clear thinker and strives to clearly communicate what are sometimes difficult financial concepts. If there’s a consensus to be found amongst competing interests come budget time, Carmine will find it. She will make a great team member and leader for any organization.
Bernie von Tettenborn
Carmine is diligent in anything she undertakes, she has a drive to do the best for the entity she is connected with, and will work extra to get things compleated
Credentials
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Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
IIA-The Institute of Internal AuditorsDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
CIA- Certified Internal Auditor (Obtained 2005)
The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.Nov, 2004- Nov, 2024 -
CMA- Certified Management Accountant (Obtained 2003)
CPA Alberta -
CPA- Chartered Professional Accountant (Obtained 2015)
CPA Alberta
Experience
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Elk Island Public Schools
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Canada
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Director, Financial Services (Budget)
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Jan 2020 - Present
Committed to providing and promoting strategic financial planning, budgeting and support to central departments and schools across the school division in support of the core activities of teaching, learning, and resource allocation & utilization. Provide support to the Secretary-Treasurer and the Board of Trustees in exercising their fiduciary responsibilities. This is accomplished by enhancing and contributing to the accountability and transparency of financial information to Division staff and the Board, and by providing timely information that assists with decision-making. In addition, provide oversight for the Division's procurement activities and support for Purchasing & Contract Services team as well as the Internal Audit function ensuring financial controls are effective and risks are mitigated. Promoter of hybrid work arrangements and employee engagement through respectful management practices demonstrating trust and inclusion.
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Assistant Director, Financial Services
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Apr 2019 - Jan 2020
Providing direction, leadership, and financial expertise to all key stakeholders. Leading a team of professionals to meet and exceed all of the division’s budgeting and financial needs and targets. Develop $200 million annual Operating Budget. Compliance and Reporting to Provincial Government for Targeted Grant funding.
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Athabasca University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Financial Planning & Budgets
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May 2014 - Mar 2019
• Led a diverse team of professional staff, which includes hiring authority, learning and development and performance management.• Led $160M annual budget process. Key stakeholders: Executive, Budget Committee, Senior Management, Deans, University Community and Student Bodies. Present final draft budget to Board of Governors for approval.• Advised Senior Management of impact(s) of strategic initiatives on capital/ operating budgets as well as provide recommendations that impact their strategic drivers.• Completed feasibility study of various budget models, presented recommendation to Executive. Through significant consultations with Deans and Finance, designed the implementation of an Activity-Based Costing Budget Model impacting full scope of University strategy and people.)• Identified need and wrote business case for significant budget software upgrade from Cognos 8 to TM1 platform.Achievements:1. Proactively identified impact of combined Merit & anticipated COLA increases compounded over 3-year period. Data was used extensively in, and was instrumental for, the last round of negotiations with two unions; which resulted in: (a) $1.6M savings from COLA payable that will provide impactful savings for the University over 2015-16 through to 2017-18.(b) Awarding of a lower COLA settlement than other AUPE bargaining units with the Province as well as other Post-secondary Institutions in Alberta.
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Pixelzen Studios
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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CFO & Advisor: Part-Time/Volunteer to Start-up Company
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2015
On a part-time basis, provided financial services and advise, human resources strategy, business strategy and marketing collaboration with the Founder & CEO.Pixelzen started out as a webpage development company also designing customized POS solutions and transitioned to a new strategy of offering SEO and Social Media solutions. On a part-time basis, provided financial services and advise, human resources strategy, business strategy and marketing collaboration with the Founder & CEO.Pixelzen started out as a webpage development company also designing customized POS solutions and transitioned to a new strategy of offering SEO and Social Media solutions.
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Canada Revenue Agency - Agence du revenu du Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Management Development Program
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Sep 2008 - May 2014
Strategic HR succession program to identify high-potential leaders for mid to senior positions in the future government of Canada. Training to challenge participants to work outside their comfort zones through assignment placements thereby: increasing depth and breadth of experience, challenging current beliefs, building a diverse network, and offering mentorship for success.• Project Leader, Audit, Evaluation and Risk Branch (Sept. 12 / Apr. 14): Provided leadership and coaching to a multi-regional internal audit team on a project of national scope. Reviewed control frameworks to determine effectiveness and made recommendations. Worked with Senior Management and Executive on sensitive issues.• Continuation of Full-Time French Language Training, Gatineau, QC (June 11 / Aug. 12) • Special Advisor to Director General, Strategic Management and Program Support Directorate, Finance & Administration Branch (Sept. 10 / June 11): Acted as Issues Manager. Coordinated Branch and Agency activities. Wrote visioning paper: “Vision 2020” for the Branch. Participated in Cost Containment Program in response to budget reductions. Performed HR optimization project for Finance & Administration Branch locations in Headquarters. • Business Officer, Western Economic Diversification (Sept. 09 / Sept. 10): Performed Due Diligence Reviews under Canada’s Economic Action Plan and recommended projects for Ministerial approval. Managed a $13M portfolio of projects.• Initial Full-Time French Language Training, Canada School of Public Service, Edmonton, AB (Sept. 08 / Aug. 09)
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Sr. Financial Analyst & Resource Management Officer
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Nov 2006 - Sep 2008
• Participated in the collection and review of financial data - this was used to advise the Asst. Director (and local Managers in four cities) for financial and strategic year-end planning. • Monitored budget allocations and expenditures within scope of twenty-four cost centres in four cities across two provinces. Prepared quarterly variance reports and year-end projections and budget reports. • Delivered information sessions on Finance. Facilitated Risk Management training for all managers in the Prairie Region (part of Prairie Region Leadership Initiative).• Chaired an AS-02 Selection Board for an Accommodations & Telecommunications Officer in each following locations: Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina.
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EPCOR
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Canada
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Manager, Operational Audit
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Nov 2005 - Nov 2006
At the time, EPCOR built, owned and operated power plants, electrical transmission and distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure, and provided energy and water services and products. Operations in Canada and the United States generated revenues of $2.9 billion. The City of Edmonton is the sole shareholder of EPCOR. Subsequently in 2009, the power generation plants were sold to the newly created Capital Power Corporation.• Managed and coached multi-disciplinary team ensuring all audits were completed within time and financial budgets and presenting findings to Senior Management for the Audit Committee. Determined audit project resource allocations.• Monitored progress of Canadian Sarbanes-Oxley ensuring reporting compliance. Conducted validation and review of key Entity-level Controls.• Conducted complex audits, e.g. Corporate Billing System, Power Plants, Payroll System, as well as ad-hoc fraud investigations and provided advice/ recommendations to senior management.• Coached staff and ensured work was conducted in accordance with Internationally accepted audit standards (Institute of Internal Auditors). Relationship management with audit clients.• Assisted Director in annual audit planning and introduced a risk-based audit methodology for scoping projects/ audit programs for efficient utilization of resources.
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Canada Revenue Agency - Agence du revenu du Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Leader, Internal Audit / Acting Regional Manager
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Sep 2002 - Nov 2005
• Coordinated daily team activities. Liaised with Headquarters when Work Force Adjustment process was initiated due to reallocation of human and financial resources to Ottawa and Vancouver. (From Sept. 2003 to Aug. 2005, acted as RIAM, during absences; this included Section 34 Signing Authority for budget/spending authority.)
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Income Tax Auditor
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Jan 2001 - Sep 2002
• Conducted Income Tax compliance audits on Small to Medium Enterprises by interpreting and applying Income Tax Act and then communicated reassessment adjustments and explained legislative requirements to encourage future compliance.
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AGLC
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Canada
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Forensic Auditor
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May 1998 - Jan 2001
• Conducted regulatory, forensic and financial audits on non-profit organizations and charities. Recommended regulatory and/or policy changes to the AGLC Board of Directors and presented evidence at Administrative Tribunals of the Board of Directors. • Conducted regulatory, forensic and financial audits on non-profit organizations and charities. Recommended regulatory and/or policy changes to the AGLC Board of Directors and presented evidence at Administrative Tribunals of the Board of Directors.
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Education
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2019 - 2019
Smith School of Business at Queen's University
CFO Leadership Beyond Finance Program -
2014 - 2017
Athabasca University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Leadership, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship -
2004 - 2010
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Administration, Management -
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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma Business Administration, Accounting -
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Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 2 Certification - July 2018
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