Chief Financial Officer

• Jan 2022 - Present

Associate Vice President of Finance & Administration and Information Privacy Officer

• Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

Leads and manages the Finance and Financial Reporting division; •Financial Reporting - ensures accounting applications and financial statements are in compliance with GAAP and legislated laws•Budget Management - forecasting and variance reporting preparation•Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) Report- analysis and prepares report for the board and President•Contract/ Risk Management -provides strategic advice to the President, Board and Audit & Risk Management CommitteeLeads and manages the Integrated Systems division; enterprise software applications and information technology (IT)•Evaluates and analyzes existing technologies and processes for efficiency and accuracy•Supervises the development and advancement of IT infrastructure, design and communications network•Successfully led the IT team to provide support to NVIT staff and faculty to operate on an online environment Leads and manages Facilities and Infrastructure division•Capital and Routine Capital planning - Responsible for planning and funding applications •Management of Facilities - Oversees planning and management of installation and repairs on the buildings, systems, structures and groundsManages the collection and use of personal information of the organization•Ensures compliance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act•Works with the Privacy Commissioner and legal counsel to ensure privacy notices are compliant with provincial privacy law

Business Professor

• Nov 2021 - Present

Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration

Professor of Business

• Feb 2023 - Present

Commercial Law | Tax | Accounting | Human Resources Management Professor - School of Business

• Dec 2020 - Dec 2022

Commercial Law - Teaches detailed concepts of contract law and how these concepts are influenced by various legislative acts and common law. Teaches other legal concepts such as torts, agency, various forms of business organizations, the sale of goods, employment, bailments, insurance, real and intellectual property, and secured transactions Accounting - Teaches introduction to essential accounting concepts, the development and analysis of financial statements, profit planning to aid management decisions, management of working capital, preparation of sales and cash budgets, and calculation of time value of money. HRM - Human Resources Management •Teaches various HR systems and management tools to achieve the organization's objective •Teaches the use of human resource management to achieve high organizational performance •Explains how to align a company's strategic direction with its human resources planning •Provides an understanding of the roles of management, labour relations, labour union, and collective bargaining •Provides an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities of both organization and employees to each other •Explains how to plan and recruit effectively to meet the organization's strategy •Teaches how training and development can impact employees and organizational effectiveness

Business Professor - Okanagan School of Business

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

Director, Regional Operations -Department of Finance

• Mar 2017 - Nov 2019

Leads the Department with a strategic perspective and has full management responsibility for a dynamic, energetic and diverse regional department of unionized/non-unionized staff. A strategic partner to other departments and crown corporations that provides leadership and guidance to ensure consistency in applications of interpretation and compliance of accounting policies (GAAP, PSAB, Financial Act Manual and legislative laws), directives, and HRM. Leads the department that provides timely revenue accounting, commitment accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and financial support services.• Manages Financial Division (Accounting and Treasury) - strategic partner to regional departments by providing advice on the exercise of control & monitoring of financial operations• Manages Payroll/Benefits Division - oversees the processing of employee’s payroll, benefits & enrollment in programs of approximately 1,300 employees • Manages HR and Staffing Division - administers interpretation, compliance & application of HR instruments. Provided efficient HR services to all departments.

Finance Manager - Department of Education

• Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

Acted as the advisory to the Executive Director and Superintendent of Schools of the Department of Education which has 12 schools with approximately 2,700 students. Successfully coordinated the development of the O&M budget in excess of about $50M by establishing strong budget controls and effective internal financial controls in accordance with Government of Nunavut Acts, regulations, policies, Financial Administration Manual, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP and Public Sector Accounting Standard Board (PSAB).

Regional Manager, Finance - Department of Health

• Nov 2014 - May 2015

Provided and directed the provision of financial and administrative support and guidance to the Executive Director and program directors of the Department of Health. Collaborated with program directors and other senior departmental staff to achieve the fiduciary goals of the Department. Effective resource planning of O&M of $64M and Manager's budget of approximately $1M through budget development, budget variance analysis and enhancing systems of internal control to ensure expenditures were processed in accordance with the Financial Administration Manual, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) and third-party contribution agreements.

Senior Financial Analyst and Audit Lead - Department of Health

• Nov 2013 - Oct 2014

Financial Advisor to the Department Senior Management, Executive Director, Directors, and Managers of the Department of Health. Ensured that the Department complied with Legislative authority and standard practice as outlined and stipulated in the Financial Administration Act, Financial Administration Manual of the Government of Nunavut. Effective financial management and reporting of O&M of $330M by providing financial advice and support through variance reporting, trends identification, and accurate forecasting.

Auditor and Accountant

• Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

Audit •Audited financial statement to ensure compliance with GAAP- ASPE &IFRS •Audited various government departments; hospitals, education and hamlets •Performed analytical and substantive procedures •Analyzed financial statements for variances and discrepancies •Planned & performed operational audits in conducting assurance engagements •Determined materiality and financial statement risks on audit engagements •Prepared corporate year-end financial statements and financial reporting •Evaluated internal controls and provided audit recommendations Financial and Tax Analysis •Conducted strategic analysis on financial and operational reports for management •Reviewed and evaluated internal procedures for improvements and efficiency •Planned and prepared financial statements with appropriate note disclosures •Provided tax solutions in achieving tax savings and corporate tax related issues •Experienced in dealing with CRA due to the corporate audit of tax returns & GST •Prepared and filed corporate tax returns and GST returns

Auditor and Accountant

• Jan 2011 - Mar 2013

Audit •Audited financial statement to ensure compliance with GAAP- ASPE &IFRS •Audited various government departments; hospitals, education and hamlets •Performed analytical and substantive procedures •Analyzed financial statements for variances and discrepancies •Planned & performed operational audits in conducting assurance engagements •Determined materiality and financial statement risks on audit engagements •Prepared corporate year-end financial statements and financial reporting •Evaluated internal controls and provided audit recommendations Financial and Tax Analysis •Conducted strategic analysis on financial and operational reports for management •Reviewed and evaluated internal procedures for improvements and efficiency •Planned and prepared financial statements with appropriate note disclosures •Provided tax solutions in achieving tax savings and corporate tax related issues •Experienced in dealing with CRA due to the corporate audit of tax returns & GST •Prepared and filed corporate tax returns and GST returns

Auditor and Accountant

• May 2010 - Dec 2010

Audit •Audited financial statement to ensure compliance with GAAP- ASPE &IFRS •Audited various government departments; hospitals, education and hamlets •Performed analytical and substantive procedures •Analyzed financial statements for variances and discrepancies •Planned & performed operational audits in conducting assurance engagements •Determined materiality and financial statement risks on audit engagements •Prepared corporate year-end financial statements and financial reporting •Evaluated internal controls and provided audit recommendations Financial and Tax Analysis •Conducted strategic analysis on financial and operational reports for management •Reviewed and evaluated internal procedures for improvements and efficiency •Planned and prepared financial statements with appropriate note disclosures •Provided tax solutions in achieving tax savings and corporate tax related issues •Experienced in dealing with CRA due to the corporate audit of tax returns & GST •Prepared and filed corporate tax returns and GST returns