Gavin Froehlich, CPA, CMA
Financial Controller at Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc.- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Paul R.
Over the past year, I had the opportunity to work with Gavin in a hypergrowth environment. By trade, Gavin is a finance lead who cares about the numbers. Throughout our regular interactions and project work is that he brings a real down to earth, no nonsense, open door policy in his approach and expectations. He also demonstrates a striking balance between attention to detail (ex. the process/nuances) without micromanaging desired end results.
Paul R.
Over the past year, I had the opportunity to work with Gavin in a hypergrowth environment. By trade, Gavin is a finance lead who cares about the numbers. Throughout our regular interactions and project work is that he brings a real down to earth, no nonsense, open door policy in his approach and expectations. He also demonstrates a striking balance between attention to detail (ex. the process/nuances) without micromanaging desired end results.
Paul R.
Over the past year, I had the opportunity to work with Gavin in a hypergrowth environment. By trade, Gavin is a finance lead who cares about the numbers. Throughout our regular interactions and project work is that he brings a real down to earth, no nonsense, open door policy in his approach and expectations. He also demonstrates a striking balance between attention to detail (ex. the process/nuances) without micromanaging desired end results.
Paul R.
Over the past year, I had the opportunity to work with Gavin in a hypergrowth environment. By trade, Gavin is a finance lead who cares about the numbers. Throughout our regular interactions and project work is that he brings a real down to earth, no nonsense, open door policy in his approach and expectations. He also demonstrates a striking balance between attention to detail (ex. the process/nuances) without micromanaging desired end results.
Credentials
-
Certified Management Accountant
Certified Management Accountants (CMA) Society of BC (CMA British Columbia)Jan, 2003- Nov, 2024
Experience
-
Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
-
Canada
-
Biotechnology
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Financial Controller
-
Jul 2021 - Present
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and working papers for external auditors• Ensure key balance sheet account schedules, including but not limited to: bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, deferrals, and intercompany transactions, are properly maintained, updated, and reconciled on a monthly basis• Manage day-to-day operational accounting (including AP, AR, Bank Reconciliations, Payroll and government filings)• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts• Assist with developing and documenting business processes, accounting policies, and efficiencies to maintain and strengthen the accounting system and internal controls• Assist with various ad hoc accounting projects
-
-
-
Curatio
-
Canada
-
Internet Publishing
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
FInance & Operations Manager
-
Jul 2020 - Jul 2021
● Responsible for the day-to-day management of all accounting operational functions, including banking, auditing, reconciliation, credit card payments, A/P and A/R● Oversee financial reporting, budgets, cash flow, payroll, tax and financial statements, and other pertinent financial activities● Oversee execution of the payroll cycle for all permanent staff, contractors and consultants located around the world● Manage and prioritize the necessary day to day HR and administrative operations (including coordination, project delivery and other needs as required by the CEO)● Produce and maintain fundamental operational practices, processes and documents for the company● Communicate, explain and reinforce company goals, objectives, plans and strategies● Establish and maintain effective, trusted relationships across the entire working team, senior leadership along with internal and external partners
-
-
-
Lantronix
-
United States
-
Software Development
-
200 - 300 Employee
-
Director Finance, Intrinsyc Intelligent Embedded Solutions
-
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
Helped lead integration of Intrinsyc Technologies acquired by Lantronix in January/20. Helped lead integration of Intrinsyc Technologies acquired by Lantronix in January/20.
-
-
-
-
Director, Finance
-
Sep 2008 - Jan 2020
* Responsible for financial reporting for up to seven (7) entities globally including operations in UK, China, Taiwan, USA, Canada, Israel and India* Manage treasury, cash flow management and banking relationships* Prepare monthly financial reporting package (including consolidated financial statements) for senior management* Assist the CFO in the preparation of financial models and annual budgets* Manage all Canadian public company securities filings* Develop and implement internal controls policies* Responsible for compliance with all tax filings and other statutory requirements* Liaise with auditors on year end review* Manage Finance department of two (2) people* Oversaw the transition from Canadian GAAP to IFRS in 2010-11* Responsible for human resources function including: updating Company's policies and procedures manual and liaising with benefits providers* Assisted CFO in the restructuring of the Company in 2008-09
-
-
-
Make Technologies
-
Canada
-
IT Services and IT Consulting
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Director of Finance
-
2007 - 2008
* Responsible for corporate finance function including financial reporting as well as maintaining the Company's Minutes Books* Managed treasury, cash flow management and banking relationships* Prepared financial models and annual budgets* Managed contract process (including sales contracts, partner contracts and NDA's)* Reviewed Company's sales and revenue recognition policies* Developed and implemented internal controls policies* Responsible for compliance with all tax filings and other statutory requirements* Liaised with auditors on year end reviews* Responsible for preparation and timely submission of annual SR&ED claims* Oversaw the closing of $1 million debt financing* Responsible for managing IT department of two (2) staff
-
-
-
-
Controller
-
2005 - 2007
* Responsible for corporate finance function including financial reporting and forecasting, restructuring and treasury* Managed all public company securities filings (Canadian and U.S.)* Assisted the CFO in the preparation of financial models to forecast the business and evaluate strategic alternatives* Implemented and monitored cost cutting initiatives during a restructuring initiative which resulted in significant reductions in operating costs and burn rate* Performed extensive review on Company's sales and revenue recognition policies* Managed treasury, cash flow management and banking relationships which allowed Company to meet its quarterly cash targets* Reviewed and renegotiated all insurance policies which led to significant cost savings• Liaised with auditors on quarterly and year end reviews• Developed and implemented internal controls policies with respect to financial processes to ensure Bill 198 compliance• Assisted CFO in the acquisition of three companies in a six month period• Prepared due diligence materials for several corporate financings• Supported CFO in executing corporate reorganization whereby the Company monetized redundant tax losses for $6 million in non-dilutive cash proceeds• Responsible for human resources function including payroll, updating Company's policies and procedures manual, preparing offer letters, liaising with benefits providers
-
-
Manager of Finance to Controller
-
2002 - 2005
-
-
Accounts Payable Clerk to Corporate Accountant
-
2001 - 2002
-
-
-
-
Senior Accounts Payable Representative
-
2000 - 2001
* Responsible for the accounts payable and treasury functions* Supported Controller during acquisition of Registrars.com* Assisted Senior Accountant in the preparation of monthly financial statements* Managed treasury, cash flow management and banking relationships* Liaised with suppliers to ensure best terms were given* Negotiated debt settlements with vendors which led to significant cash savings * Responsible for the accounts payable and treasury functions* Supported Controller during acquisition of Registrars.com* Assisted Senior Accountant in the preparation of monthly financial statements* Managed treasury, cash flow management and banking relationships* Liaised with suppliers to ensure best terms were given* Negotiated debt settlements with vendors which led to significant cash savings
-
-
Education
-
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
Certified Management Accountant Designation, Accounting and Finance -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Diploma of Financial Management, Accounting and Finance -
The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science -
Lord Byng Secondary
High School Diploma -
Queen Mary Elementary