Experience

Port de Montreal / Port of Montréal

• Canada
• Maritime Transportation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chef, Comptes fournisseurs, facturation et Comptes Clients

  • May 2022 - Present



Environnement routier NRJ

• Canada
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Jun 2020 - May 2022

  Civil and Electrical Engineering, Snow removal, Garbage removal • Produce the monthly and annual consolidated financial statements of the parent company and subsidiary • Ensure compliance and proper allocation of accounting data through checkpoints • Develop and analyze various financial reports including dashboard and KPIs • Supervise the work of accounting technicians remotely and on-site • Lead and train technicians on new tasks • Prepare the annual budgets for each division in collaboration with the Directors and the VP Finance including equipment fleet (more than 600 equipments) for internal re-invoicing • Make suggestions for improvement aimed at optimizing the efficiency of the department of accounting and ensuring that procedures are up to date and complete. • Produce monthly reports for the bank: ratios and margin calculation • Be in charge of the year-end audit including analyzes and notes to the financial statements Achievements : o Implementation of an asset capitalization policy o Member of the paperless committee: Evaluating AI software for accounts payable, selection and future implementation of Doc Alpha/Therefore o Update of the credit and collection policy o Create a training manual for Controller’s role Show less



WeCook

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

  Portioned ready-to-eat meals delivered right to your door • Being responsible for the entire accounting cycle (Sage, Receipt Bank, Stripe) • Supervising one Accounting Technician (3 months) • Preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements • Build up funding, grants and credit files • Organize and optimize internal controls and accounting practices • Develop the annual audit file and collaborate with external audits • Do payroll cycle for 200 employees with ADP WorkForce Now Achievements: o Active participation in the Covid-19 Action Plan of the company (Grants, Employee Assistance, Available Funding, Cashflow management…) o Develop the new Chart of Accounts for the upcoming NetSuite’s Oracle ERP o Reduce preparing time to complete financial statements from more than 30 days to 10 working days after 3 months on the job. Show less



MetroBec

• Canada
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2019

  Specialists in the recycling, trading and processing of all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal Work Environment: 90% English-speaking • Active Member of the management board • Manage and distribute workload effectively and efficiently amongst Accounting Department staff (3 employees) • Give both informal and formal feedback to staff. This includes annual performance reviews as well as day-to-day feedback. • Prepare monthly & yearly Consolidated Financial Statements and management reports with ERP Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and 21st Century Recycling Operations Manager system. Also, ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial, tax returns and management reporting • Prepare yearly budgets and updates when needed • Prepare external auditor’s files • Prepare documentation for commercial insurance renewal and negotiate business related contracts • Review accounting and business processes to ensure the integrity of the financial information • Ensure that all accounting processes are well documented, optimal and efficient • Ensure MetroBec’s relationships with financial institutions are maintained at a high level • Permits and related reports management for the truck, trailer and train fleet (IRP, overweight permits for the states of New York and Maine, train crossing fees in the state of Illinois and Maine) • Work with upper management on strategic planning • Ensure that all dealings are done with the highest level of professionalism with a continued focus on the customer Achievements: o Actively participate to the legal and accounting due diligence o Build contracts/permits logbook to track important information and dates o Take over administrative forms for shipping containers to India (B13, Forms 6 and 9…) Show less



Les Industries Perform Air Inc.

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

  HVAC installation and maintenance and Home contractorsPreparing and publishing timely monthly and year-end financial statements for 8 companies with Maestro ERP Software.Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue RecognitionSupervise a team of 4 people: payroll, account receivable and 2 accounts payable..Maintain all the necessary reporting to the banks and backup system reportsMaintain the renewals on company insuranceDevelop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsManage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filingsParticipate in the budgeting process, financial forecasts and report variancesMonitoring the performance of the department Cash flow overview including request for financingDebt management and collectionFinancial reporting and analysis Show less

• Chief Accountant

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2018

  Prepared financial statement for the month-end and year-end, processed closing account at the end of period for our 8 companies with Avantage PME Integration 2016 Software.Analyze General Ledger and made journal entries.Make sure Sub Ledgers and General Ledger balance.Reconciled bank accounts, Bank Loans.Manage payroll for 55 CCQ members and 20 employees in the office including HR functions as VRSP plan management, CSST claims, training...Balance and reconcile intercompany transactions and accountsCash Flow Management AssistancePrepare year end working papers for external accountantsSupport CFOParticipate in financial standards setting and in forecast processDevelop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsAnalyze real estate projects and explain any variation with budgetParticipate in the Implementation of an ERP (Maestro) : Project, payroll, activities vs GL, ... Show less



Ecogenia

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2016

  HVAC and control wholesaler • Implementation of a new accounting system (Acomba) including barcode Inventory for the store • Made journal entries maintaining into General Ledger. • Prepared financial statement for the month-end and year-end, processed closing account at the end of period for 7 companies. • Completed accounting cycle, maintained accounting payable and accounting receivable, reconciled bank accounts, and payroll • Maintain analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. • Record, balance and reconcile intercompany transactions and accounts • Cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting • Prepare year end working papers for external accountants • Basic HR functions including payroll and benefits administration as Insurance • Maintain office services by organizing office operations and procedures, designing filing systems, reviewing and monitoring clerical functions Show less



Embassy Suites

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Controller

  • May 2009 - Oct 2011

  *Prepare monthly and year-end food inventory counts *Manage and ensure the bi-weekly payroll cycle for all 40 employees is accurate and on time *Maintained accounting payable and reconciled bank accounts *Prepare year end working papers for external accountants *Prepare periodic productivity report and on-demand financial, statistical and operational reports *Replace accounts receivable and day auditor when needed Achievements : * Determine the cost of purchased products/services, Finding the right suppliers and Negotiating prices for the 3 hotels owned by the owner in Montreal. This change represents a saving of over $40,000 only for the first year. *Create a training manual for new accounting member Commitment *Secretary for the Care Committee *Co-Responsible for the Christmas Party Show less



Holiday Inn Montreal Centre-ville /Downtown (IHG)

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accounting Clerk

  • Nov 2007 - May 2009

  *Verify and/or reconcile all revenue centers as reported in the Property Management System daily. *Balance and audit all Front Office postings and settlements. Balance the work from all Food & Beverage and retail outlets of the hotel. Special emphasis should be placed on Banquet revenue to ensure that: (1) there is a check for each function, and (2) all checks are posted, including cash bars. Review and balance rebates, paid outs, miscellaneous charges and staff charges to the Property Management System. *Audit the credit card transactions for accuracy. Ensure the pOS details summary reports agree with Opera. *Micros Revenue Reports should tally with the Sales Report *When discrepancies are discovered, lead an investigation to resolve the issue *Processed accounts payable, maintained up-to-date vendor statements to ensure timeliness and completeness, communicated with vendors to resolve questions and concerns on invoices, issued of checks to vendors, ran aging as required to identify current items due for payment *Monitors cashier shortages/overages and investigates any substantial amount and bring to the attention of the Director of Finances office *Verify and count all liquor inventory on a monthly basis Show less



DoubleTree By Hilton Pointe-Claire Montreal Airport West

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Night Auditor and Desk Clerk

  • Feb 2006 - Dec 2007

  *Greeting Guests, Checking them into their rooms, & Cashiering •Running daily credit card transactions through a settlement process •Recording daily room occupancy and rate totals •Recording revenue totals for cash, checks, and credit card transactions •Generating automated accounting reports for the manager's review •Handling 3rd party reservations and ensuring proper processing •Running the computer back-up systems *check-in and check-out procédures *Prepare of End of day procedure Show less



Association des Fournisseurs d'Hotels et Restaurants

• Montreal, Canada Area

• Accounting Clerk

  • May 2005 - Feb 2006

  *Complete accounting cycle, maintain accounts payable and receivable, reconcile bank accounts, and payroll *Cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting *Complete accounting cycle, maintain accounts payable and receivable, reconcile bank accounts, and payroll *Cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting



Jean Coutu

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pharmacy Assistant

  • 2000 - 2006

  *Help health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist. *Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies into the automatic distributing machines and program new medications into the machine; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs. *Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations *Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. *Organize medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; dispill and other pharmaceutical therapies. *Maintain records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions. Show less



Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST)

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Collections Agent (Summer job)

  • May 2002 - Aug 2002

  *Advise and influence clients’ customers on the payment options for debt recovery. *Handle each call promptly and in the correct manner, updating records accordingly. *Input customer related data accurately and efficiently. *Explain the terms of the law as appropriate. *Decide on the correct action when negotiating payments. *Follow strict Company policies and procedures at all times, ensuring that legislative requirements are met. *Advise and influence clients’ customers on the payment options for debt recovery. *Handle each call promptly and in the correct manner, updating records accordingly. *Input customer related data accurately and efficiently. *Explain the terms of the law as appropriate. *Decide on the correct action when negotiating payments. *Follow strict Company policies and procedures at all times, ensuring that legislative requirements are met.