Justin Cote
Corporate Controller at EcoSynthetix Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA)
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (formally Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants)Jun, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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EcoSynthetix Inc.
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Canada
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Controller
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Nov 2019 - Present
- Contribute to the development, communication, implementation and adherence to the company’s vision, mission, values, guiding principles, culture, and annual business strategy / goals and objectives- Accountable to direct, coordinate, communicate and control the Company’s financial planning and budget management functions that adhere to generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards. - Works with the executives, senior managers and other internal resources to manage and minimize operational risk (e.g. manufacturing, quality, health and safety, market / customer, financial, people, investments, and business continuity). - Lead the design, development, deployment and evolution of the policies, models, systems, standards, and methodologies related to financial planning, debt financing and budget management functions- Oversee the development, preparation and production of accurate and complete financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, and various special analyses for the organization, in a timely manner. Develops reports and analyses that are crucial to the management of the business. - Accountable for establishing and maintaining a system of functional internal controls and reports for all financial transactions. Responsible for preparing budgets by establishing schedules, collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data to ensure conformity to regulatory guidelines and industry practices- Preparation and presentation of Audit Committee reports summarizing period end financial results, internal controls and risks facing the business. Also responsible for the preparation and presentation of IFRS financial statements, MD&A, Annual Information Return, Management Information Circular and components of period end press releases.
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EcoSynthetix Inc.
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Canada
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Financial Analyst
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2019
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements under IFRS• Support preparation of EcoSynthetix's quarterly Audit Committee and Board of Directors reporting packages• Acting as key finance business partner for our Paper business unit specifically providing support on customer pricing and margin analysis• Maintenance of appropriate financial reporting control processes required for NI 52-109 internal control framework • Consolidation of various operating legal entities including preparation of legal entity financial statements for tax purposes• Coordination and processing of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close, activities and core deliverables• Support preparation of EcoSynthetix annual budget/quarterly forecasts • Analyze monthly financial results and provide reporting on actual to budget variances• Support preparation of EcoSynthetix corporate performance scorecard progress • Co-coordinate and manage annual audit with EcoSynthetix's• Supervision and management of staff
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Assistant Manager
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Sep 2009 - Aug 2014
• Clients range in revenue from $6M to over $2B and include ArcelorMittal Dofasco, John Deere Canada ULC, Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., Voortman Cookies Ltd., Walker Industries Holdings Ltd., MI Group Ltd., United Way of Burlington and Greater Hamilton and the Halton District School Board• Prepared audit plans and working papers for challenging accounting issues such as business acquisitions, intangible asset capitalization, asset retirement obligations, tax provisions and complex revenue streams• Audited internal controls under SOX and PCAOB compliance framework• Improved engagement recoveries through communication and organizational skills, ability to prioritize and by keeping a positive team environment under stressful situations• Simultaneously managed 17 pension audits meeting client deadlines • Piloted new Engagement Management Software adopting change and providing recommendations to improve software which were subsequently implemented • Taught local learning sessions to peer group that included topics such as engagement planning and wrap-up as well as the importance of engagement recoveries and how to increase efficiency • Recognized as an active individual in the market place attending several client board meetings, drafting management letter comments and orchestrating post-audit lessons learned meetings with the client
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Zellers
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Retail
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500 - 600 Employee
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Merchandise Associate
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Oct 2000 - Jul 2009
• Implemented and administered the majority of key operational functions during course of employment anchoring consistent sales growth and district sales leadership • Orchestrated and coordinated design layout of Garden Center earning key acknowledgments from third party merchandise suppliers and company district manager • Implemented and administered the majority of key operational functions during course of employment anchoring consistent sales growth and district sales leadership • Orchestrated and coordinated design layout of Garden Center earning key acknowledgments from third party merchandise suppliers and company district manager
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Education
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2006 - 2009
Brock University
Bachelor of Accounting, Accounting -
2002 - 2006
Sheridan College
Ontario College Advance Diploma, Business Administration
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