Experience

REYAL PERFORMANCE

• Poland
• Advertising Services

• Financial Controller

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Reyal Performance is a start-up, premier lifestyle brand for men committed to quality skincare, performance supplements, and clothing. It was established in the fall of 2020, and I was recruited by the founders as Financial Comptroller. Role includes:* Business process analysis to understand inventory and cash flow* Design and build a financial reporting system* Analyze software options for integrating inventory tracking with financial reporting * Implement Quick Books and Shopify and manage the integration* Monthly cash reconciliations* Evaluate, recommend and implement new processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the current processes including software for inventory management online retail purchases (Shopify) and integrations (QuickBooks)



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Bookkeeper

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  Process full-cycle accounting transactions for a number of businesses across various industries to ensure accurate reporting and support informed key business decisions. Some past and current clients include: Snowbird Holdings LLC, Virtus Inc., CISO. Also subcontracted through Greenbooks Chartered Accountants: Coast Island Trading, Bowen Freight Ltd., Howe Sound Learning. Accountabilities:* Maintained excellent customer service and confidentiality in a small community* Attracted new business and was consistently requested as bookkeeper of choice for several organizations* Full cycle accounting including meeting to create an accounting snapshot of each client, setting up communication preferences and information transfer systems and educating clients on bookkeeping* Month-end financial reporting, including internal KPIs and reporting* Developing and managing financial controls* Managing relationships with accounting firms/auditors and banking partners* Coordination with finance groups and auditors on financial reporting and audits* Assist with preparation of year-end tax forms including T4s and all other regulatory reporting* Advanced understanding of QuickBooks (desktop and online), Sage, Excel and Google Spreadsheets



Sangre de Fruta Botanical

• Canada
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2022

  Incorporated in 2018, SDF is a rapidly growing start-up focused on beauty products. With global distribution focused primarily on Canada and the US, revenues rose 50% year-on-year from 2019 to 2022. I was originally hired to manage the books but as SDF grew, my focus expanded to include oversight of all financial functions.* Provided strategic financial advice to the managing partners to steer the business towards profitable and sustainable growth: strategic planning, projections, cost analysis, financial reporting* Established and managed all financial functions and systems including developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures* Forecasted and built annual financial targets and ensure that budget owners have visibility on financial deliverables and ongoing variances* Built and managed financial accounting system: ensured that payroll, reconciliations, and monthly closing of the books was done in a timely and accurate manner* Managed relationships with accounting firms/auditors and banking partners* Partnered with Sales and Support teams to streamline communication, improve efficiencies, and provide a world-class customer experience* Evaluate, recommend and implement new processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the current processes including software for inventory management (Wherefour), online retail purchases (Shopify) and integrations (QuickBooks)



Kookookachoo Kidz

• Owner/ Founder

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2015

  Vintage and organic clothing company, specializing in fun, stylish and innovative (reversible) clothing, toys, play tents and blankets for kids. * Create and maintain brand * Design several lines: sample and prototyping, source materials, assemble and construct product. Test and re-design* Online and pop up sales * Manage payroll, accounts payables & receivables* Social media and customer care Vintage and organic clothing company, specializing in fun, stylish and innovative (reversible) clothing, toys, play tents and blankets for kids. * Create and maintain brand * Design several lines: sample and prototyping, source materials, assemble and construct product. Test and re-design* Online and pop up sales * Manage payroll, accounts payables & receivables* Social media and customer care



ViRTUS

• France
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance & Program Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Virtus helps leaders develop the emotional intelligence and leadership capabilities they need to grow and thrive; they help senior teams create strategies that are inspiring, executable, and that drive real outcomes. Working within a culture-driven organization, reporting to the CEO:* Coordinate and successfully organize a wide variety of retreats and event offerings provided by Virtus including: organizing materials, venue, travel and site logistics* Communication: bridge the gap between clients and internal team by ensuring excellent online and in- person communication, influencing, and managing expectations* Manage scope through facilitating alignment between departments* Seamless execution of each program* Manage payroll, accounts payables & receivables