Experience

Boss Promotions Inc
• Controller

  • Mar 2021 - Present


Bassett Direct/ St, Joseph Communication Ltd

• Controller

  • Feb 2011 - Jan 2021

  Provide leadership for the management of all finance functions, including the execution of a robust cost control system, driving overall improvement in the company’s accounting and compliance operations. Organized and headed a high-performance team. Key Achievements: § Prepared periodic financial and management reports after reviewing the accuracy and compliance with GAAP on time. § Oversaw the arrangement of annual auditing including all the working papers, consolidation of schedules, and support to notes of financial statements and documentations. § Supervised and managed AP, AR, Payroll and outsourced IT. § Facilitated merger and acquisition negotiations and assessment of business value, along with a successful merger involving combining BS, valuation accounting, and other due diligence information needed for merger. § Successfully integrated the ‘Bassett Direct’ with ‘St. Joseph Communication’ and moved the A/P operation from Ottawa to Concord. § Upgrade Microsoft Dynamic NAV (Navision accounting software) at Bassett Direct. § Managing daily cash flow- reduced the use of line of credit and improved the collection, executing a tracking process to keep the AR clerk on task. § Enhanced profit margins by 5-10%, educating the staff on capturing missing billing and implementing a new pricing structure. § Saved $15K through a new Cell telephone provider and $60K through a new security system, heading contract re-negotiation efforts with key suppliers.



Interwood Direct

• Controller

  • Jul 2002 - Feb 2011

  Spearheaded four direct reports, managing finance, operation, HR, and IT for the family-owned direct marketing organisation. Controlled complete accounting control and administration cycle, including accounts payable/receivable, implementation of Accpac accounting system billing, account reconciliations, capital depreciation, fixed assets management, taxation, and payroll. Aided the annual audit process for Interwood Direct. Conducted negotiations with bank lenders and other parties. Participated in the acquisition, restructuring, and winding up process.

• Accountant

  • Jul 1998 - Jul 2001