Experience

CDS Foods Inc.

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

• Controller

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Masdel Inc.

• Canada
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2021



CHM Consulting

• Estonia
• Advertising Services

• Consultant

  • 2014 - 2016

  Mandates include a manufacturer of pressure washers and a private real estate investment company. - Prepared forecasts, financial statements and a variety of analysis as required, as well as schedules in support of month-end and year-end financials- Managed relationships with external Auditors- Ensured that the day-to-day operations of the business ran smoothly- Implemented a new information system to track production, produce KPI measurement tools, and monitor production and delivery schedules- Developed and maintained various reporting tools to measure performance and report on operational goals- Created policies and procedures relating to business operations and reporting, which facilitated and improved reporting timeliness and effectiveness- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with suppliers



Mann Marketing Inc.

• United States

• Chief Accountant

  • Nov 2010 - 2014

  Medium-sized privately owned company importing and distributing small electrical appliances and houseware products from Europe and Asia.- Prepared financial statements and schedules in support of month-end and year-end financials- Analyzed monthly results and budgets- Controlled treasury function and managed cash flow; margin availability and relationship with ABL lender- In conjunction with other departments, reviewed and developed policies and processes to allow for the smooth and consistent operation of the business- Integrated a payment processing solution



ROL Manufacturing Inc.

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Consultant

  • Mar 2009 - Apr 2010

  Mandates include an international manufacturer of metal parts operating in 3 countries and 6 locations during a court supervised debt restructuring;- Analyzed vendor accounts and recovered tens of thousands of dollars in over payments through a painstaking reconciliation of transactions during a 9 month period;- Liaised with court appointed monitor to provide financial monitoring reports;- Working with the CFO, directed staff priorities in a fast paced and stressful situation;- Controlled and reviewed payments to suppliers to prevent additional payment errors;- For the Chief Restructuring Officer, provided various analytical reports relating to financial and operational matters



Algo Group Inc

• Canada
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Assistante Controller

  • 2006 - 2008

  Public company that imported and manufactured apparel sold to Canadian and US retailers;- Working with the Corporate Controller, responsible for preparing various analysis for period end reporting for internal and external reporting to public shareholders included in Annual and Quarterly reporting;- Worked with trade payable staff to ensure efficient and timely closing of month-end and year-end processes;- Provided audit schedules and other data to external auditors for annual reporting;- Performed various analysis for the CFO and senior management for a multi division importer and manufacturer including margin analysis; actual to budget comparisons and account analysis;- Prepared treasury reports for the CFO and assisted in the control of cash availability analysis for a US based asset based lender;- Prepared a detailed space and cost analysis which resulted in significant recovery of rent and other charges to a sub-tenant;Promoted to Operation Manager – Phat Farm Division- Working with outside consultants, planned and implemented a MIS system to control the operations. Furthermore, acted as in-house resource for staff on MIS issues and training.- Performed various treasury functions while working with a US based asset based lender to provide the reporting necessary for loan advances;- While managing import coordinator to track deliveries from Asia and Europe, directed third party distribution warehouse activities to control reception of goods and establish shipping priorities to customers;- Verified costing reports by brand managers and import coordinator;- Supervised accounting staff in payables and credit;- Provided various financial reports to the senior management including forecasts, cash budgeting; financial statements and actual vs budget comparisons and analysis;