Director of Finance / Treasurer

• Sep 2020 - Present

General Manager of Community Services

• Jun 2016 - May 2020

Consisted of Emergency Services, Building, Planning, Policy, Heritage, Parks and Recreation divisions, handling one of the largest departments within the Town. Oversaw the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets and long-range plans for each of the divisions, with an operating budget of approximately $12M Revenue and $35M Expenditure and Capital Budget of approximately $40M. Oversaw 180 full-time staff and 9 direct reports.

Treasurer

• Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

Responsible for the Town’s finances for the overall budget of over $100 million, including investments, development charges, financial reporting and all financial affairs of the municipality in accordance with the Municipal Act. Responsible for 3 direct reports and over 16 finance staff.

Deputy Treasurer

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

Created as a training position for succession planning for the Town for the Treasurer position and the functions of the Deputy Treasurer are essentially the same functions as the Treasurer.

Manager of Revenue

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

Responsible for the development of and training for policies, processes, and procedures for the cash handling, collection and revenue functions. Ensured consistent and excellent customer service, timely and accurate information, and strong internal controls.

Senior Corporate Analyst - Financial Planning

• Nov 2010 - Jul 2011

This position oversees the financial reporting and budget requirements of the City of Guelph and monitors and submits all grant programs from Federal, Provincial Gas Tax and other grant rebate programs. Overall assists departments with financial analysis, as required (i.e. quarterly reporting, council report financial implications and year-end). Assist in developing and reporting of a $100M Operating and $90M Capital budget.

Supervisor of Business Process

• Jan 2009 - Nov 2010

As part of a restructure this role was created to provide an internal audit of all business processes within the City for cash handling, including Transit services, Waste collection, Recreation Centres and culture buildings.

Financial Consultant - Community Services

• Jun 2006 - Dec 2008

Similar Role to the Senior Corporate Analyst Position - Part of a Restructure

Budget Coordinator - Community Services

• Oct 2004 - May 2006

General Accountant

• 1998 - 2004