Experience

CAElliott Inc.

• Canada
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Responsible for the day to day operations of the company. This includes payroll, invoicing, human resources, procurement, gov't filings, financial reporting and costing for SR&ED claims. Responsible for the day to day operations of the company. This includes payroll, invoicing, human resources, procurement, gov't filings, financial reporting and costing for SR&ED claims.



on PAR Business Services

• Ottawa

• Owner & Senior Finance Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Present

  Small business owner specializing in bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, cash management and analysis, tax and audit preparation Small business owner specializing in bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, cash management and analysis, tax and audit preparation



Instant Brands

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

  Responsible for coordinating and assisting the finance department in a growing environment. Also prepared internal financial statements, account reconciliations and foreign exchange transactions. Responsible for coordinating and assisting the finance department in a growing environment. Also prepared internal financial statements, account reconciliations and foreign exchange transactions.



TenXc Wireless

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Contractor

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

  Responsible for accounts receivable, revenue, inventory, financial statement preparation. Responsible for accounts receivable, revenue, inventory, financial statement preparation.



OneChip Photonics

• Canada
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Finance and Admin

  • May 2008 - Dec 2010

  Hired and managed Accounts Payable, Reception and Payroll staff and assisted in daily processing where needed Implemented departmental and corporate signing levels of authority Implemented and managed online banking systems as well as performed the daily activity for Canada, US and China banks Responsible for loan and credit facility agreements as well as managed all investment and FX requirements for the company Approved and managed spending for the finance and admin team along with overseeing the financial activities of the entire company Worked with legal on all corporate documents and corporate funding due diligence requirements Responsible for keeping senior management informed by analyzing and reporting financial data, issues and concerns Prepared and presented company financial statements as well as annual audit results to Board of Directors Prepared working papers for and coordinated annual audits along with corporate tax returns for both Canadian and US companies. Prepared costing for SR&ED claims as well as worked with technical team to obtain project descriptions etc. Implemented controls relating to the purchase order process. Monitored spending to ensure compliance to budget Responsible for the company's annual operating plan and financial forecasts Show less



Neterion Corporation

• Part time Contract Controller

  • Nov 2007 - May 2008

  Processed all monthly accounting entries, account reconciliations and budget to actual variances Responsible for accounts payable and purchase order processing Administered company payroll and benefits Handled all wire and FX transactions between Canadian and US entities Provided support and analysis to head office in California Processed all monthly accounting entries, account reconciliations and budget to actual variances Responsible for accounts payable and purchase order processing Administered company payroll and benefits Handled all wire and FX transactions between Canadian and US entities Provided support and analysis to head office in California



March Networks Corp

• Finance Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Sep 2007

  Managed AP and Payroll staff and assisted in daily processing where applicable Reported schedules, priorities and problems to management along with providing support to other members of the finance team Responsible for the preparation of bank reconciliations, tax returns and monthly lead sheets Initiated all wire transfers to vendors and cash transfers between financial institutions Prepared weekly cash flow reports Responsible for approving monthly journal entries, cheque requisitions etc. for staff Responsible for keeping management informed by analyzing and reporting AP and Payroll status Show less



TenXc Wireless Inc

• Senior Accountant

  • Mar 2005 - Jul 2006

  Responsible for the preparation of financial statements for distribution to investors Responsible for month end accounting close including journal entries, account reconciliation and budget to actual variance analysis Managed investment requirements, wire transfers and booking investment income Responsible for monthly financial management reporting Prepared reports and backup for the annual audit and tax returns, including SR&ED claims Maintained the fixed assets sub-ledger Responsible for company payroll Implemented controls relating to the purchase order process. Monitored and implemented controls to ensure compliance to budget Assisted with the preparation of financial forecasts and annual budget Supervision of accounting clerk Show less



QNX Software Systems Ltd

• Contractor

  • Oct 2004 - Mar 2005

  Performed GL analysis and maintenance for corporate office along with all subsidiaries Responsible for all fixed asset additions, disposals and booking of depreciation expense Performed all Accounts Payable functions Performed GL analysis and maintenance for corporate office along with all subsidiaries Responsible for all fixed asset additions, disposals and booking of depreciation expense Performed all Accounts Payable functions



Catena Networks

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Administrator

  • Jul 1999 - Aug 2004

  Responsible for monthly journal entries, account analysis and bank reconciliations Responsible for recording and reconciling all intercompany account transactions Prepared audit working papers and analysis in support of external audit Prepared monthly commission reports for payroll Reported departmental financials and provided financial support Prepared GST and sales tax filings Assisted in the preparation of SR&ED claims Implemented, performed and managed all aspects of accounts payable functions Updated cash position on a daily basis, using online programs Managed investment requirements for over $150M in venture capital funding Managed draw down and repayment of corporate debt and performed all necessary entries Performed investment strategies to ensure attractive returns Reviewed investment portfolio to ensure compliance with corporate Investment Policies Managed letters of credit and corporate visas and the various security requirements Approved all wire payments to vendors and cash transfers between banks Worked with banks to implement treasury systems/on-line banking Interacted with banks to set up new investment and cash accounts, close accounts, update signing authority levels, enquiries etc Analyzed currency requirements for both Canada and the US and implement cash requirements Managed billing, credit and collections for accounts receivable Established credit for new customers Implemented credit and collection policies Interact regularly with distribution to guarantee customer satisfaction Assisted procurement by providing them with credit information on potential suppliers Prepared revenue, bookings and backlog reports for senior management Created process for supplier selection Responsible for all corporate non inventory procurement Assisted in creating departmental signing authority levels Show less



Smart and Biggar

• Collections Officer

  • Jun 1998 - Jul 1999



Asia Wintek Corp

• Office Manager

  • Sep 1997 - May 1998



Neilson Dairy

• Payable/Receivable

  • Sep 1991 - Sep 1997