Senior Finance Manager/Controller

• Jan 2021 - Present

Ready MIx Controller / Finance Manager

• Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

• Manage the month, quarter and year end close activities• Provide financial support for Operating Managers (i.e. General Managers, Plant Managers, etc.)• Work closely with the business to develop, review and maintain monthly forecasts and yearly budgets and adjust as per changing targets• Prepare statements and provide informative, timely, and reliable financial information for local senior management. Interpret events and activities from a financial perspective • Oversee performance of plant support teams (production analysts, plant administrators and billing coordinators) by providing directions, guidance and conducting regular reviews of established processes. Implement process improvements as required• Identify and lead process improvements to achieve efficiencies and eliminate losses, such as implementing improvements to fuel consumption process, maintenance budget and spend planning, performance review at plant level • Support senior management in identifying and evaluation cost reduction and growth opportunities, such as mothballing high cost, low return plants, new plants acquisitions

Manager, Manufacturing Accounting

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

• Support Scope: Geographical: 2 Countries, 4 reporting units. Locations: 19 Cement Plants, 250 Cement/MIC Terminals, 247 RMX, 393 Aggregate, 36 Asphalt sites• Build, Lead, coach and manage team of 13 Accountants. Grew accounting team from 5 to 13 accountants due to increased scope and Lafarge and Holcim merger• Partnering with operations to support a variety of strategic and operational activities • Manage Month End cycle for all geographical locations • Lead Product Standard Costing/Budgeting in SAP environment for: Cement, Aggregates, Ready Mix, Asphalt, Concrete products sub-segments• Inventory Management (Monthly Recs, Revaluations, NRV/LCM, Product Costing)• Key partner in SAP Implementation project for manufacturing accounting process for Lafarge US and Canada locations• Support all audit requirements

Revenue Recognition Lead

• Sep 2011 - Sep 2015

• Act as subject matter expert and trusted business advisor during the contract negotiation process by working with the Legal and Sales communities and analyzing the impact of “red flag” contract terms, communicating the revenue impact of such terms, and offering alternative structures, as available • Manage the revenue recognition function, including the set-up and review of complex contracts, application of accounting guidance and identification of inherent risks, identification of corresponding journal entries, and ownership of general ledger accounts. • Perform fair value analyses for multiple element arrangements• Provide guidance on accounting treatment for revenue recognition issues (Net vs Gross, future contingencies, and any other terms and conditions, which may have potential accounting exposures)• Work with divisional finance on modeling economics and P&L of large deals requiring executive approval • Exercise judgment within defined policies to determine appropriate action related to revenue-related transactions. • Perform periodic audits of orders for proper revenue recognition, data entry and billing accuracy.• Support development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures• Identify and implement revenue recognition process improvements based on accounting standards and business objectives• Ensure the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data related to deferred revenue and open contract elements that require deferral of revenue • Educate sales and finance community on revenue recognitions topics

Reporting and consolidation Specialist

• Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

 Manage preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for Holcim US, Holcim Canada, and other reporting entities  Define Holcim Ltd. financial reporting requirements including internal and external reporting packages Utilize and develop Holcim’s Global Performance Measurement System by delivering and analyzing Key Performance Indicators Prepare executive management reports and presentation slides highlighting and explaining financial results, variances actual vs. budget/forecast etc.  Responsible for the consolidation of the annual budget/forecasts within SAP including monthly phasing.  ¬Administer Master Data Hierarchies, Common Chart of Accounts, Consolidation and Reporting Structures  ¬Reconcile and analyze key consolidation accounts (Currency Translation Adjustments, Business Equity accounts) ¬Research and correct data integrity issues effecting the monthly consolidation process

Joint Venture Accountant/Controller

• May 2008 - May 2011

 Manage month end close and prepare Financial Statements Analyze and report financial results to senior management and BOD. Identify and explain variances, trends within the business cycle and suggest possible solutions Manage preparation of budgets, monthly forecasts, 5 year Finplan Manage all aspects of general ledger  Support preparation of annual T2 income tax returns Manage and administer HST/GST/PST monthly returns Manage dividend payout to joint venture stakeholders, based on cash forecast Manage and resolve all the inter- company interactions between joint venture and Holcim Research accounting issues for compliance with IFRS Ad-hoc reports as per request of the CFO (profitability, sensitivity analysis, asset impairment test etc.)

Manufacturing Accounting Specialist

• May 2008 - Jan 2011

 Responsible for month end process for aggregate, cement, and concrete plants  Prepare financial statements and managerial reports  Provide accurate, timely, and relevant production cost analysis to Dufferin Aggregates, cement plants controllers Develop and provide inventory reporting and analysis including key reconciliation of purchased and produced cost variances  Control and analyze variances actual vs. budget, actual vs. prior year  Execute annual and interim standard costing using established tools and inventory valuation techniques Key Accounts reconciliations including, change in inventory sub-schedules and freight-in inventory analysis Provide guidance to Junior Accountants on appropriate treatment of accounting entries, reconciliation issues and processing deadlines Developed series of reports and financial statements in SAP, in cmpliance with IFRS accounting standards

Cost Analyst

• 2005 - 2008

Capital: Record fixed asset transactions, including the set up of capital projects, CIP details, CCA classification Review supporting project documentation to ensure assets are being capitalized or expensed in accordance with GAAP and within the budget Prepare monthly/quarterly fixed asset reporting, including GL reconciliationsCost:  Month end close cost accounting transactions including yield, material pricing differences, inventory revaluation, volume, headcount etc  Prepare monthly production variance reports and provide analysis and reporting to Supply Chain Controller including standard labour and machine hours Review and maintain standard costs Perform an analysis of RM and FG inventory adjustments, freight cost Review, analysis and report of 3rd Party Warehouse expenditures, including labour and overhead