Janet Zhang, CPA, CMA
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Lauren Aitchison
Janet is a wonderfully strategic and collaborative partner, who always comes well prepared for any conversation. I would highly recommend her as a strong asset to any high-functioning team!
Sean McKenna
I hired Janet into the organization, and would do it again! She is organized, efficient and curious - all great traits for a financial professional. Beyond that, she has a passion for success for herself, her team, and the organization she is helping lead. I recommend her, absolutely!
Lauren Aitchison
Janet is a wonderfully strategic and collaborative partner, who always comes well prepared for any conversation. I would highly recommend her as a strong asset to any high-functioning team!
Sean McKenna
I hired Janet into the organization, and would do it again! She is organized, efficient and curious - all great traits for a financial professional. Beyond that, she has a passion for success for herself, her team, and the organization she is helping lead. I recommend her, absolutely!
Lauren Aitchison
Janet is a wonderfully strategic and collaborative partner, who always comes well prepared for any conversation. I would highly recommend her as a strong asset to any high-functioning team!
Sean McKenna
I hired Janet into the organization, and would do it again! She is organized, efficient and curious - all great traits for a financial professional. Beyond that, she has a passion for success for herself, her team, and the organization she is helping lead. I recommend her, absolutely!
Lauren Aitchison
Janet is a wonderfully strategic and collaborative partner, who always comes well prepared for any conversation. I would highly recommend her as a strong asset to any high-functioning team!
Sean McKenna
I hired Janet into the organization, and would do it again! She is organized, efficient and curious - all great traits for a financial professional. Beyond that, she has a passion for success for herself, her team, and the organization she is helping lead. I recommend her, absolutely!
Experience
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The CFO Leadership Council
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United States
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Strategic Management Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member of the Toronto CFO Leadership Council
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Nov 2022 - Present
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York CPA Ontario Association
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York, Ontario, Canada
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President
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Apr 2021 - Present
Ambassador for CPA Ontario Organize professional development seminars Create network and social activities Family of over 13,000 CPAs within York region Ambassador for CPA Ontario Organize professional development seminars Create network and social activities Family of over 13,000 CPAs within York region
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Senior Citizens Manor Inc.
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Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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President
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Sep 2020 - Present
Lead the executive board to oversee the Legion Manor’s strategic objectives, financial and human resources. The apartment has 38 units consists of social housing RGI and market rent units. The goal is to provide affordable and comfortable housing solutions to the seniors in Oshawa region. Lead the executive board to oversee the Legion Manor’s strategic objectives, financial and human resources. The apartment has 38 units consists of social housing RGI and market rent units. The goal is to provide affordable and comfortable housing solutions to the seniors in Oshawa region.
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Luxury Cottage at Rice Lake
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Keene, Ontario, Canada
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Airbnb Superhost
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May 2019 - Present
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Cineplex
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Canada
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Accounting Manager
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Mar 2020 - Feb 2023
- IFRS standard full cycle financial reporting for public company (10,000+ employees, 166 theatres, 13 subsidiaries, $1.7B revenue) - Finance lead to launch Cineclub (Cineplex's movie lover subscription service) - Merge and acquisition - Share based accounting, pension accounting, complex manual transactions, consolidated multiple subsidiary statements, public offering debt/equity restructure - Develop and empower multiple layers of high performance team - Streamline and automate accounting procedure and reporting for cost saving - PowerBI, Oracle, Vista platforms Show less
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Durham CPA Association
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Durham, Ontario, Canada
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Board Member
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Dec 2018 - Feb 2021
Durham CPA Ontario Association support nearly 3,000 CPAs, provide ongoing networking and professional development sessions to our members and acts as a resource for students who are currently working towards their CPA designation. Durham CPA Ontario Association support nearly 3,000 CPAs, provide ongoing networking and professional development sessions to our members and acts as a resource for students who are currently working towards their CPA designation.
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Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc.
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance and Accounting Manager
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Jul 2012 - Jan 2020
• Develop 5-year strategy plan with the executive team• Prepare, submit and maintain budget, coordinate activities across finance and operations • Present financial results to board of directors, executive team and staff• Provide strategic management of the accounting and finance team (4-6 full time staff)• Collaborate with IT on digital transformation • Collaborate with HR on staff planning and salary setting • Collaborate with business operations to drive improvements by analyzing financial and operational data • Lead retail cashier team in the biggest fitness conference (10,000 attendees) • “Best loved manager” in 360 employee feedback Show less
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Accountant
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Jul 2007 - Jul 2012
• Reconcile monthly financial data • Oversee functions of accounts payable and receivable• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.• Provide information for auditors and other business units
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H&R Block
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Tax Accountant
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Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
• Conducting tax interviews with clients • File income tax and calculate tax balance for clients • Advise tax planning strategy for clients • Conducting tax interviews with clients • File income tax and calculate tax balance for clients • Advise tax planning strategy for clients
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Royal LePage Terrequity Realty
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Canada
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Real Estate
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300 - 400 Employee
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Bookkeeper
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Jan 2004 - Jul 2007
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of bank account • Enter receipts and produce corporate tax filing reports for accountant • Maintain the chart of accounts • Conduct monthly reconciliation of bank account • Enter receipts and produce corporate tax filing reports for accountant • Maintain the chart of accounts
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Education
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
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University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Economics -
Certified Management Accountant of Canada