Experience

Association of Native Child and Family Services Agencies of Ontario (ANCFSAO)

• Canada
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance And Administration

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Fanotech Manufacturing Corp.

• Huntsville, Ontario, Canada

• Controller

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Fanotech Manufacturing Group

• Canada
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • May 2019 - Jun 2022



Jason Armstrong Huntsville Honda

• Huntsville, ON

• Controller

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2019



BeaverTails Pastry Inc.

• Barrie Ontario

• Consultant and Investor

  • Nov 2011 - Jul 2014

  Consultant and investor in the first Beavertails Pastry Boutique - full store format - in Central Ontario. BeaverTails is the iconic traditional Canadian dessert franchise originating in the Ottawa region. Consultant and investor in the first Beavertails Pastry Boutique - full store format - in Central Ontario. BeaverTails is the iconic traditional Canadian dessert franchise originating in the Ottawa region.



Various Businesses

• GTA

• Business Consultant - Viktorian, Beavertails

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2014

  Software conversion, Banking, Budgets, Cashflow, Month Ends, Year Ends VIKTORIAN: Consultant, manufacturing industry, sheet metal production Software conversion, Banking, Budgets, Cashflow, Month Ends, Year Ends VIKTORIAN: Consultant, manufacturing industry, sheet metal production



COVER-ALL

• Toronto, Canada Area

• VP, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

  • 2007 - 2010

  VP, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (2007-2010) COVER-ALL, TORONTO, ONTARIO (Full service, direct marketing services organization: project planning/management, data administration, laser imaging, letter shop, bindery and print. Formerly SmartDM; company was purchased and merged with two other operations – COVER-ALL and Postlinx - in 2007) Provided vital information and actively participated in negotiations for successful sale of former organization to new ownership in 2007. As continuing VP of Finance and Administration under this new ownership, accepted an increased role of responsibility in parent company. Promoted to lead the overall strategic planning, development and leadership of three diverse accounting and financial operations involving preparation of three separate ledgers, COVER-ALL, SmartDM, and Postlinx including payroll and accounting. Main-focus on organizations’ growth with commitment to take business to the next level of financial/market success. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDED: •Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting: create and report financial information in support of general business operations and long-range strategic planning functions.•General Accounting: month-end closings, management of all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for completion of month-end financial statements, reconcile revenue accounts to general ledger and subsidiary reports.•Budgeting & Cash Management: prepare and manage monthly and annual budgets for operations, overhead expenditures and miscellaneous costs, formulate cash projections, monitor cash flow and implement cash controls.•Managing Professional Staff: Managed team leaders and professional staff out of two locations. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: •Key player in facilitation of organizational growth accomplished with minimal assets. •Built business by “growth through acquisition”. Led due diligence and discovery, provided financial guidance and analysis, structured deals and facilitated negotiations. Show less



SmartDM

• Toronto

• VP Finance & Administration

  • 1999 - Sep 2007

  Took on the lead role in the overall strategic planning, development and leadership of two diverse accounting and financial operations involving preparation of two separate ledgers, Tytrek weekly and SMR bi-weekly payroll and accounting after parent company changed ownership in 1999 to also include a secondary operation. Managed a staff of professionals and maintained position of VP of Finance and Administration through transition of new ownership and process of company sale to the newly formed SmartDM. Scope of responsibility included: • Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting: create and report financial information in support of general business operations and long-range strategic planning functions to ensure future growth. • General Accounting: month-end closings, management of all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for completion of month-end financial statements, reconcile revenue accounts to general ledger and subsidiary reports. • Budgeting & Cash Management: prepare and manage monthly and annual budgets for operations, overhead expenditures and miscellaneous costs, formulate cash projections, monitor cash flow and implement cash controls. • HR Administration: appointed to manage sensitive HR situations, negotiations and conflict resolution and entry and exit processes of various levels of staff. Key Contributions: • Proven record in the facilitation of organizational growth. • Key player in building company revenue from $2.5 million to $13 million by “growth through acquisition”. Led all due diligence and evaluation, provided financial guidance and analysis, structured deals and facilitated negotiations as part-owner in company sale. • Delivered significant increase in revenues through development of creative financing initiatives of crucial equipment procurement for acquisitions of key projects. • Established strategic dealer and client relationship. Show less



SMR (SOMORICH MARKETING CORPORATION)

• Toronto, Canada Area

• CONTROLLER/VP OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

  • 1991 - 1999

  Initially recruited to position with full responsibility for operation of single ledger, bi-weekly payroll for 16 employees and complete management of financial statements for $2.5 million organization. Assumed additional responsibility within 6 months of hire to spearhead integration of newly acquired SLS Direct Mail operations into central Toronto location. Executed duplicate actions in subsequent 3-month acquisition of Seromski Mailings. In 1994 formed joint venture with Tytrek operations. Consolidation resulted in management of 3 financial reporting systems with annual revenues of $4.5 million. Key Contributions: • Relocated 2 newly acquired organizational locations and relocated facilities into central location in order to gain economies of scale and increase production capabilities. • Demonstrated expertise in complete aspects of negotiations, mergers, start-ups, purchasing and amalgamation of organizations. • Orchestrated massive 1994 joint venture with Tytrek Corporation. • Persuaded suppliers that organization could compete and prosper in spite of financial difficulty. • Credited with significant contribution to 1996 turnaround and return to profitability of organization historically plagued by financial difficulties due to previous financial mismanagement. • Continued profitable management of company after promotion to VP of Finance and Administration. Show less



JLD ACCOUNTING SERVICES

• Owner

  • Jan 1994 - Nov 1998

  Proprietor of organization providing diverse accounting and financial services to smaller businesses in numerous industries. Overall authority for the coordination of month-end closings, monthly analyses of balance sheet accounts and financial statement preparation. Key Contributions: Streamlined and enhanced accounting, reporting and analysis techniques for numerous clients. Proprietor of organization providing diverse accounting and financial services to smaller businesses in numerous industries. Overall authority for the coordination of month-end closings, monthly analyses of balance sheet accounts and financial statement preparation. Key Contributions: Streamlined and enhanced accounting, reporting and analysis techniques for numerous clients.



CANDEV FINANCIAL SERVICES

• Accountant

  • Jan 1986 - Jan 1991

  Held initial position as Assistant Accountant. Progressed to Accountant with direct responsibility for the preparation of monthly financial statements, creation of new accounts for equipment financing and collections. Key Contributions: Gained fundamental knowledge in the preparation of financial statements, budget preparation and cash flows. Held initial position as Assistant Accountant. Progressed to Accountant with direct responsibility for the preparation of monthly financial statements, creation of new accounts for equipment financing and collections. Key Contributions: Gained fundamental knowledge in the preparation of financial statements, budget preparation and cash flows.