Experience

Garden Connections

• Canada
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer (part-time)

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Garden Connections is dedicated to making it easy for luxury condominium owners to transform their bare balconies and terraces into beautiful extensions of their home. Garden Connections is dedicated to making it easy for luxury condominium owners to transform their bare balconies and terraces into beautiful extensions of their home.



The Conference Board of Canada

• Canada
• Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2023 - Present



West Park Healthcare Centre Foundation

• Canada
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO (part-time)

  • May 2022 - Present



ARDO and DOVA Restaurants

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Chief Financial Officer (part-time)

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  ARDO located in Corktown and DOVA located in Cabbagetown, are Sicilian and Mediterranean restaurants by Chef Roberto Marotta and partners. We pay homage to Sicily’s exciting terroir and culinary traditions—though we traverse other regions in the Mediterranean basin. Handmade artisanal pastas, fresh-caught fish and ethically sourced meats are the tipping point for our cuisine. ARDO located in Corktown and DOVA located in Cabbagetown, are Sicilian and Mediterranean restaurants by Chef Roberto Marotta and partners. We pay homage to Sicily’s exciting terroir and culinary traditions—though we traverse other regions in the Mediterranean basin. Handmade artisanal pastas, fresh-caught fish and ethically sourced meats are the tipping point for our cuisine.



The CFO Centre Canada

• Canada
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Ambitious companies looking to grow quickly need to build a quality finance function led by a Chief Financial Officer with ‘big business’ experience, but that person does not necessarily need to be full time. I’m a part-time Chief Financial Officer for the CFO Centre, the world’s number 1 provider of senior, high calibre part-time CFOs. Our business model means that growing businesses can take on a top quality CFO for a fraction of what it would cost to appoint one on a full-time basis. Our goal is to help busy Owners and CEOs free up time to grow their businesses while we take on the management of the finance function. When we engage with our clients we perform a detailed review using our unique 12 Box Architecture which helps us to understand the areas of vulnerability (as well as the areas of strength) in your business before designing a comprehensive implementation plan. As an overview, we can help with: 1. Manage cash flow 2. Improve profit 3. Tighten up internal controls 4. Create reporting infrastructure to improve visibility 5. Plan for an exit 6. Manage risk 7. (Re)design the business plan and create an implementation timetable 8. Find investment/funding 9. Become compliant 10. Maximise tax efficiency 11. Advise on outsourcing 12. Manage the relationship with the bank There's a reason we're the Number 1 provider of part-time CFOs www.thecfocentre.ca



SDP Business Consulting Inc.

• Mississauga

• Owner

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Providing fractional and interim CFO and coaching services. Providing fractional and interim CFO and coaching services.



Predhomme Strategic Marketing

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Chief Financial Officer (part-time)

  • Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Predhomme Strategic Marketing (PSM) is a Canada-wide marketing organization, specializing in national and international food & beverage products. Our directive is to grow our partners' market presence, utilizing our relationships within and outside of the industry. We do this through tailored activations, facilitating engagements with key industry players, consumers, and governing bodies, all while managing & increasing our partners' position in the Canadian market. Predhomme Strategic Marketing (PSM) is a Canada-wide marketing organization, specializing in national and international food & beverage products. Our directive is to grow our partners' market presence, utilizing our relationships within and outside of the industry. We do this through tailored activations, facilitating engagements with key industry players, consumers, and governing bodies, all while managing & increasing our partners' position in the Canadian market.



English Testing Canada

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer (part-time)

  • Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  Our mission is to provide English language education and assessment in a friendly and progressive setting. We believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome everyone regardless of nationality, status, race, ethnicity, class, caste, creed, religion or ideology, (dis)ability, age, gender, gender identity, or sexuality. Our mission is to provide English language education and assessment in a friendly and progressive setting. We believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome everyone regardless of nationality, status, race, ethnicity, class, caste, creed, religion or ideology, (dis)ability, age, gender, gender identity, or sexuality.



CanCrete Equipment

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Nov 2020 - Feb 2022

  CanCrete functions mainly as a concrete pumping support centre by providing clients in the concrete industry with solutions, parts, services, and advice tailored to their specific needs. Thanks to their experience in and passion for the concrete industry, CanCrete is the exclusive Putzmeister dealer for Central and Eastern Canada. CanCrete functions mainly as a concrete pumping support centre by providing clients in the concrete industry with solutions, parts, services, and advice tailored to their specific needs. Thanks to their experience in and passion for the concrete industry, CanCrete is the exclusive Putzmeister dealer for Central and Eastern Canada.



Vettä Nordic Spa

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2022

  Vettä is a Finnish-inspired Nordic day spa that celebrates Finnish lifestyle and culture. Where time is cherished and spent wisely among friends and family. Our mission is to help each guest escape the stress of their day by giving them an opportunity to relax, recharge, and reconnect. Vettä is a Finnish-inspired Nordic day spa that celebrates Finnish lifestyle and culture. Where time is cherished and spent wisely among friends and family. Our mission is to help each guest escape the stress of their day by giving them an opportunity to relax, recharge, and reconnect.



Macro-Universe Enterprises Ltd.

• Canada
• Furniture
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer (part-time)

  • Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  FUSION beyond expectation. Your dream floor is within reach. Experience the Fuzion difference with stunning design paired with exceptional value. Our flooring truly sets the stage for life. FUSION beyond expectation. Your dream floor is within reach. Experience the Fuzion difference with stunning design paired with exceptional value. Our flooring truly sets the stage for life.



Pizzaiolo The Pizza Maker's Pizza

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer (part-time)

  • Mar 2021 - May 2021

  A Pizzaiolo insists on fresh dough, hand-stretches it, covers it with sauce that is made in-house, tops it with delicious cheese and fresh ingredients. The Pizzaiolo is a craftsman. A Pizzaiolo insists on fresh dough, hand-stretches it, covers it with sauce that is made in-house, tops it with delicious cheese and fresh ingredients. The Pizzaiolo is a craftsman.



Coaching for Performance

• Toronto

• Owner

  • Apr 2012 - Nov 2019

  Providing coaching services to small and medium companies to assist staff in realizing their potential, as well as helping them manage workplace related issues that are impeding their path to success. Providing coaching services to small and medium companies to assist staff in realizing their potential, as well as helping them manage workplace related issues that are impeding their path to success.



Granite Club

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2019

  As a member of the Club's executive team, responsible for the management of the Granite Club’s finance function, strategy development and overall Club governance. Oversees all reporting, cash flow, forecasting, budgeting, treasury, internal control systems and investment analyses of Club operations. • Revised the financial reporting and forecasting processes to the business areas to better support decision making • Established a new integrated budgeting process, monitored progress towards achieving annual financial and Member satisfaction targets • Drove the development and implementation of a new integrated club management software system (Northstar) that will provide more timely and efficient business processes and improved member service • Developed a comprehensive suite of financial policies and procedures to address any gaps in controls and establish standardized, rigorous process across the Club • Established a robust centralized procurement function for the organization to achieve greater efficiencies in the "procure to pay" cycle • Responsible for the oversight of the staff defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans



Art Gallery of Hamilton

• Hamilton, Ontario

• Director of Finance (CFO), Administration and Human Resources

  • Aug 2012 - Apr 2014

  The Art Gallery of Hamilton is the largest independent, public gallery in Ontario. Established one hundred years ago in 1914, the AGH permanent collection, which is focused on historical Canadian, 19th century European and Canadian and International Contemporary art, now numbers more than 10,000 works and is recognized as one of the finest in Canada. As the CFO in this very innovative and entrepreneurial organization comprised of a number of commercial business units (including two retail stores, art rental and sales, a hospitality unit, and the local film festival), responsible for all aspects of the Gallery's financial, information technology and human resources activities: • Revised the financial reporting and forecasting processes to better support the various lines of business with a 50% reduction in days to close month-end • Established a new integrated budgeting process, monitored business unit progress towards achieving annual financial targets and developed corrective actions to mitigate projected shortfalls exceeding 6% of annual expenses • Developed the business case, negotiated contracts and acted as project manager for a new integrated financial reporting, retail and customer information system that will save almost 2 full time equivalent staff positions • Replaced the Gallery's telephone system and upgraded the server and infrastructure to the latest generation of equipment and software with no significant impact on staff or system downtime • Managed the year-end financial audit with no significant findings from the external auditor • Ongoing supervision of investments and endowments to maximize returns within an acceptable risk profile • Established effective relationships with the Board of Directors, Finance and Audit committees • Developed a new annual and mid-year performance review process for all staff at AGH



Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

• Canada
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Finance

  • Apr 2004 - Nov 2011

  Responsible for the design and implementation of a strategic decision support, business analysis and advisory capability to support the organization’s executive team in the accomplishment of the Board’s required outcomes. • Provided leadership to the multi-year strategic and business planning processes across all business units to develop options that met sustainable long term financial and non-financial targets • The strategic finance lead for a project team of senior executives that developed a new health care delivery model for the organization that leveraged family health care teams, regional evaluation centres and specialty clinics • Created a balanced scorecard performance measurement framework through strategy mapping to measure progress towards the required outcomes for the organization’s major programs • Managed accounting practices and procedures for business units to successfully meet company timelines including financial plans and policies, month-end close, year-end accruals, budgeting and forecasts • Developed business cases and obtained executive approval for technology projects that enabled electronic record and form transfer between doctor’s offices and the organization’s medical teams • Championed a cross-functional project team that developed process improvements in support functions resulting in a 10% reduction in costs and cycle time leading to improved customer service Prior roles: Director, Financial Business Support Finance Business Partner



Direct Energy

• Markham, Ontario

• Vice President, Finance

  • 2002 - 2004

  Reporting to the North American CFO and Eastern Canada President, directed a team of 12 professionals in providing financial expertise to a $1.4B retail energy and services business with 2.5 million customers. Provided financial leadership and business support to the Region Senior Vice-President and her management team including business planning, budgeting, reporting, and decision support. • Maintained ongoing relationships with the Ontario Energy Board to understand and influence rules affecting both the interface requirements with municipal utilities and the impact of the energy marketers code of conduct • Initiated the development of a new system and supporting processes to capture the commodity trades, hedged margins and open positions that ensured accurate reporting of the financials to the executive team • Generated customer profile data and churn analysis to support new customer retention strategies and practices that successfully increased the customer base • To ensure public and worker safety, monitored compliance of field staff and equipment with regulations set by the TSSA and CSA • Formulated pricing processes for the company’s sales and marketing strategy for organic business growth that achieved margins that met the parent company targets



L&K International

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Contract Consultant

  • 2001 - 2002

  Engaged Chinese senior utility executives on the merits and risks in a potential deregulation of the energy marketplace in China. • Produced presentation materials and facilitated multi-day sessions with Chinese senior executives to enable them to develop strategies for deregulation Engaged Chinese senior utility executives on the merits and risks in a potential deregulation of the energy marketplace in China. • Produced presentation materials and facilitated multi-day sessions with Chinese senior executives to enable them to develop strategies for deregulation



Hydro One

• Toronto

• Finance Director, Customer Service/ eBusiness

  • 1999 - 2001

  Reporting to the VP Finance, Controller responsible for providing financial leadership to General Manager and management team on finance-related matters including the development and management of a $200M budget. Led a team of 15 professionals in providing business support to a new e-business consisting of customer care call centres, supply chain, field services, and information technology groups. • Provided financial analysis and data to support the annual rate submissions to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) • Identified areas of cost pressures (potentially up to $10M over budget) and made recommendations to senior management to ensure performance targets were met for the shared service function • Provided ongoing support to the rate filing requirements for the Ontario Energy Board • Established the month end close and reporting processes to successfully meet company requirements and produced accurate financials to support executive decision making • Launched standard costing and pricing processes for all products and services in the business to enhance operations by significantly reducing rework of internal service level agreements • Analyzed and recommended a profitable product portfolio to successfully launch a new business unit, portions of which were later sold to external companies



Ontario Hydro

• Finance Director, Wires Operations

  • 1998 - 1999

  Reporting to the VP Finance, directed a team of 10 professionals in controlling financial expenditures by integrating results for business units with a $1.1B budget and up to 4500 staff. Determined and evaluated the costing of financial plans and business plans for the Chief Operating Officer. Provided financial leadership and business support to the General Managers and their management teams including business planning, budgeting, reporting, decision support and internal control• Conducted an evaluation of the costing of financial plans and business plans for the Chief Operating Officer that ensured Operations was sufficiently funded for the next 3 years• Delivered financial leadership and business support to the General Managers and their management teams including business planning, budgeting, reporting, decision support and internal control• Led a team in developing and maintaining business processes and controls and ensured governance was in place for the COO. This was demonstrated by an unqualified year-end audit opinion• Formulated job cost reports and initiated management review of internal contracts resulting in contract expenditures being $1M under budget

• Manager, Finance, Retail/ Customer Solutions

  • 1995 - 1998

  Reporting to the Director of Finance, led a team of 9 professionals responsible for controlling financial expenditures by integrating results of several business units with revenues of $1.8B and a $600M operating budget for 4200 staff.• Reversed the deteriorating performance of payroll function by analyzing situation and implementing process improvements that reduced cycle time by 50%, with a threefold reduction in processing errors• Defined the needs and established interim processes and system solutions that produced reliable reporting for a $600M operating budget while a new financial system was under development