Mr. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CONTACT INFORMATION (Personal and business info have been altered to protect client confidentiality)
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
- 17 years experience in all aspects of finance, accounting and financial management, including general ledger administration, bookkeeping, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial analysis, taxation, etc.
- Thoroughly familiar with the implementation of generally accepted accounting principles
- Successful in translating long-range financial goals into effective financial plans
- Demonstrated analytical, investigative and problem-solving capabilities
- Team-oriented with superior communication and project management skills
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - LARGE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY #1 - Nov 2000 to Present
Rotational-moulding of polyethylene industrial containers and custom applications - $100 million in sales
- Responsible for and preparing consolidated financial statements and account analysis
- Monitor payments and oversaw audit activities
- Initiated financial analysis, and forecasting
- Involved in cost variance analysis to ensure accuracy, confidentiality and integrity of information were maintained and external regulations and legal obligations are adhered to
Key Achievements:
- Development and implementation of new forms, policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations & proper controls
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - LARGE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY #2 - Jul to Oct 2000
Largest privately-owned injection moulding firm in the country - $200 million in sales
- Responsible for all accounting and finance functions as well as sales audit, inventory control, receiving, auditing, financial planning and analysis, preparing statements & reports
- Responsible for the hiring and training of all accounting and finance staff
- Responsible for proper cash flows and implementation of procedures
Key Achievements:
- Initiated a foreign exchange hedging and short-term investment program
ACCOUNTING MANAGER - LARGE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY #3 - 1997 to 2000
Tier 1 Automotive parts supplier - $200 million in sales
- Managed all corporate accounting functions, which involved consolidated financial statements, projected cash flows, General Ledger, financial reporting, A/R, A/P, and internal audits
Key Achievements:
- Implemented an integrated ERP system, including connectivity with remote operations
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - COMPANY #4 - 1994 to 1996
Property & casualty Insurance company
- Managed all facets of financial operations for the company, which involved budgeting, strategic planning, banking and cash flow management
- Supervised administration staff
- Analyzed financial information, and disseminated information to senior management personnel
Key Achievements:
- Proposed inventory control procedures which reduced shrinkage and unwarranted returns
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ACCOUNTANT - COMPANY #5 - 1987 to 1994
Management consulting firm engaged in business start-ups and tactical assignments to small business
- Managed treasury, banking and accounting operations within the structure of company policies for financial control
- Supervised activities of the finance team and credit control staff
- Developed new policies and recommended changes to existing ones
Key Achievements:
- Decentralized the finance department into three distinct business units
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK - COMPANY #6 - 1985 to 1987
Custom injection moulding firm - $10 million in sales
- Performed detailed analysis of data required for management purposes
- Administered the preparation and consolidation of accounts payable information
Key Achievements:
- Improved financial controls allowing the firm an increase in line of credit from banks
EDUCATION
CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO – 5th Level - Present
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – (75% Complete) - 1990
University of Ottawa
INSTITUTE OF COST AND EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTANTS - 1988
FELLOW MEMBER (Incorporated Executive Accountant) - ‘FCEA’
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – 1987
Sussex College of Technology
MASTER OF ECONOMICS - 1986
The International University
AFFILIATIONS
Corporate Member - The Institute of Commerce
Fellow Member - The International Association of Bookkeepers
SKILLS
Computer Experience:IBM PC and compatible, Excel/Lotus 1-2-3, MS Word, Windows 98/2000, Accpac/Great Plains Dynamics.
Languages: English and Cantonese