Thom Skinner, CPA

Business Admin & Accounting Teacher P.W. Sims Business Program at CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence
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(386) 825-5501
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Fossambault-sur-le-Lac, Quebec, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Jonathan Carley

Thom is one of the most skilled financial managers that I have had the pleasure of working with in my career. He possesses a wealth of accounting, financial reporting, fund raising, and corporate governance experience and knowledge in both private and public organizations of all sizes, combined with an extremely effective personal management style that produces excellent tangible results. I would highly recommend Thom to any organization seeking a strong, experienced and results-driven finance professional.

Robin Palin

Thom's advanced strategic thinking combined with his exceptional people skills and his knowledge of financial markets make him an exceptional CFO capable of assuming the the leadership position in the C-Suite.

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Credentials

  • Chartered Accountant
    Canada
    Sep, 1977
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Admin & Accounting Teacher P.W. Sims Business Program
      • Aug 2017 - Present

      Retired from my full time CFO position and now teaching full time at Champlain St-Lawrence. Will continue to serve on YQB Board. No problem keeping busy. Retired from my full time CFO position and now teaching full time at Champlain St-Lawrence. Will continue to serve on YQB Board. No problem keeping busy.

  • Quebec City Jean-Lesage International Airport
    • Canada
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Member Board Of Directors (Appointed by the Government of Canada)
      • May 2018 - Present

      Appointed by Canadian Minister of Transport to YQB Board as representative of Government of Canada. Now serving 2nd term. Also Chairman of YQB Audit Committee. Appointed by Canadian Minister of Transport to YQB Board as representative of Government of Canada. Now serving 2nd term. Also Chairman of YQB Audit Committee.

  • CO₂ Solutions Inc.
    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • Corporate Finance Advisor
      • Jul 2017 - Dec 2019

      Retired CFO of CO2 Solutions. Was on contract as Corporate Finance Adviser until December 31, 2019

    • Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
      • Mar 2011 - Jul 2017

      Based in Quebec City, CO2 Solutions is an innovator in the field of enzyme enabled carbon capture and has been actively working to develop and commercialize the technology for power plants and other large stationary sources of carbon pollution. In the process, CO2 Solutions has built an extensive patent portfolio covering the use of carbonic anhydrase for the efficient post‐combustion capture of carbon dioxide with low‐energy aqueous solvents.

  • Université Laval
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chargé de cours - École de comptabilité, Faculté des sciences de l'administration
      • Sep 2012 - May 2019

      In addition to my teaching at CEGEP St. Lawrence I was a lecturer in MBA level Finance and Undergraduate Accounting at Laval University until May 2019. In addition to my teaching at CEGEP St. Lawrence I was a lecturer in MBA level Finance and Undergraduate Accounting at Laval University until May 2019.

  • Desjardins Entreprises - Capital régional et coopératif
    • Innovation Investment committee member
      • Apr 2015 - Apr 2019

      Desjardins Business - Capital régional et coopératif is the development capital fund management arm of Desjardins Group. Desjardins Business - Capital régional et coopératif is the development capital fund management arm of Desjardins Group.

  • Thom Skinner, CA
    • Independent Business Consultant and Advisor
      • Oct 2001 - Mar 2011

      Provides Corporate financial and administrative services. Serves in interim Finance and Administration Executive roles, and developes forward–thinking solutions for general management issues, mergers and acquisitions, “turn around” management, business plan development, capital financing, private placements, IPO’s, systems integration, and other related finance and management projects. Mr. Skinners clients have included: GROUPE BISCUITS LECLERC INC.; Quebec, QC; Principal Advisor to the Chairman (large family owned agri–food company)- Successfully managed reorganization of $200 million manufacturer of food products (cookies, granola bars, cereal). DIAGNOCURE INC.; Quebec, QC Acting Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (Biotechnology Company) -Secured >$25 million in new public financing on TSX SANOFI AVENTIS, CANADA; Toronto, ON & Laval, QC & Paris, France - Interim Vice President, Finance, Administration and IT Management (Pharmaceutical Company). Achieved successful integration of Canadian portion of Sanofi and Aventis merger with over 1,500 employees. Merged two corporate headquarters and transitioned accounting systems. SANOFI CANADA, Toronto, ON. Advisor to the CEO. Managed the merger of Sanofi Canada and Aventis Pharma in Canada and move of new combined head office from Toronto, ON to Laval, QC. FIRST AMERICAN CORPORATION; Sterling, Virginia Financial advisor in post M&A integration (Mortgage Management Company) -Turned around failed merger. Additional Projects: MAIBEC inc. (Quebec, QC) -Advisor in support of potential M&A project. FUJITSU CONSULTING/DMR (Quebec, QC) – Financial advisor in support of M&A project THE WATER STORES INC. (Lahaina, HI) – Financial advisor for local bottled water retail and distribution company WESTERN STATES MORTGAGE CORP. (Kihei, HI) – Licensed mortgage broker/banker MAUI SIGHTS & TREASURES (Kihei, HI) – Financial advisor to hospitality operation Show less

  • MEDISOLUTION LTD.
    • United Kingdom
    • Medical Practices
    • Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
      • Apr 1999 - Oct 2001

      Senior finance, administration and IT officer of public Canadian healthcare and retail pharmacy information technology solutions provider Senior finance, administration and IT officer of public Canadian healthcare and retail pharmacy information technology solutions provider

  • MCKESSON CANADA CORP.
    • Vice-President, Finance and Administration
      • Oct 1995 - May 1999

      Senior position in largest pharmaceutical products wholesaler and distributor in Canada with annual revenue in excess of $3 Billion. Major achievements include the management of 2 significant acquisitions, relocation and build out of company Montreal based head office, new financing for Canadian affiliate, implementation of new accounting system and new customer development. Senior position in largest pharmaceutical products wholesaler and distributor in Canada with annual revenue in excess of $3 Billion. Major achievements include the management of 2 significant acquisitions, relocation and build out of company Montreal based head office, new financing for Canadian affiliate, implementation of new accounting system and new customer development.

  • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA
    • Vice-President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
      • Jul 1994 - Sep 1995

      Senior position in Crown Corporation Bank with responsibility for all financial and administrative matters including Controller's function, treasury administration, financial planning and control, strategic planning, internal audit and inspection and premises and facilities. Major achievements include responsibility for relocation of banks Montreal head office from Place Victoria to PVM. Senior position in Crown Corporation Bank with responsibility for all financial and administrative matters including Controller's function, treasury administration, financial planning and control, strategic planning, internal audit and inspection and premises and facilities. Major achievements include responsibility for relocation of banks Montreal head office from Place Victoria to PVM.

  • SUN LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES
    • Canada
    • Investment Banking
    • Vice President
      • Aug 1980 - Jan 1994

      Over a 14 year span I held a number of different positions (Vice-President, Financial Management Information, Vice-President, Finance and Administration for UK & Ireland, Vice-President, Systems Strategy, Vice-President, Finance and Administration for Canada, Comptroller for Canada, Director of Auditing for Canada) with varied responsibilities including finance & control, administration, budgeting, facilities/office management, life claims administration, internal audit, purchasing and information technology. This period included a 2 ½ year sojourn in the UK as VP Finance & Administration for the Sun Life European operations. As part of my corporate headquarters, systems strategy responsibilities I also led a major, worldwide, business process redesign and information systems architecture planning and redevelopment project. Show less

  • ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO.,
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Audit Manager
      • Mar 1973 - Jul 1980

      Progressed from Staff Accountant (Articled) to Audit Manager with varied industry exposure and responsibilities. Industry expert in manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial services and natural resources. Progressed from Staff Accountant (Articled) to Audit Manager with varied industry exposure and responsibilities. Industry expert in manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial services and natural resources.

Education

  • McGill University
    M of Accounting, Chartered Accountant
    1973 - 1976
  • Loyola of Montreal (affiliated with University of Montreal)
    B Comm, Business/Commerce, General
    1969 - 1973
  • Université de Montréal
    B Comm, Finance
    1969 - 1973
  • Rippowam High School, Stamford, Connecticut
    1963 - 1966

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