Experience

Ocean Frontier Institute

• Canada
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager, Ocean Frontier Institute

  • Oct 2019 - Present



Mcleod Safety Services Ltd

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Accounting Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2019

  Professional Accountant on contact. Providing Client the time to staff their department without worry that day to day tasks will fall behind. Financial report preparation, Government Remittances, payroll, reconciliations, AR and AP Oversight.. Professional Accountant on contact. Providing Client the time to staff their department without worry that day to day tasks will fall behind. Financial report preparation, Government Remittances, payroll, reconciliations, AR and AP Oversight..



KBRS

• Canada
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Accounting Professional

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2019

  Professional Accountant on Contract. Supporting Client during their busy periods. Financial report preparation, month-end close and reconciliations as required. Professional Accountant on Contract. Supporting Client during their busy periods. Financial report preparation, month-end close and reconciliations as required.



KBRS

• Canada
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager/Director of Finance

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2016

  Led accounting, payroll and financial reporting functions for organization of over 60 employees spanning several locations across the Atlantic provinces. Managed 2 clerk positions, directing and supervising duties and handling recruitment and training activities. Performed and improved cash flow management and reporting, secured cost controls, and reviewed and improved Accounts Receivable monitoring and processing. Negotiated cost savings with vendors. Incorporated new business, Meridia Contract Staffing, developing all reporting/payroll/billing processes. Took on additional Corporate Services responsibilities as required during periods of change. Show less



Dalhousie University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • Nov 2004 - Aug 2012

  Prepared detailed budgets, monitored expenditures and produced financial reports on a wide range of topics, including government grant revenue, restricted funding, tuition, utilities and facilities renewal projects. Analyzed financial data to identify trends and potential issues; recommend steps for improvements. Provided guidance and developed strong relationships with departments serving as point of contact on budgeting, accounting, reporting and cost control requirements. Finalized quarterly and yearend reviews and forecasts. Show less



Amec Foster Wheeler

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Dec 1999 - Nov 2004

  Managed the development, operation and staffing of a multi-province accounting department within the organization’s oil and gas division. Developed project budgets and forecasts, monthly cost projections, and profitability analysis and oversaw project accounting process. Worked with management team to prepare project bids. Organized, prepared and delivered both project and department financial & management reports. Included both large and small project accounting, human resources, and payroll activities. Participated in initiatives involving international taxation, intercompany costing and change management. Show less

• Accounting Supervisor

  • Dec 2000 - Jan 2003

  Managed all accounting functions, project accounting, internal and external reporting, and department staffing for firm with offices in two provinces. Prepared divisional income statements. Maintained strong relationships with clients and vendors and improving operational procedures.



CBCL Limited

• Canada
• Civil Engineering
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Accounting Clerk

  • Jun 1998 - Dec 1999