| An experienced senior accountant and controller with
major accomplishments in the private sector in start-up operations, corporate
development with restructuring, and operational reviews. Emphasis has
been on internal control, financial restructuring and business development
especially in the food and steel fabricating industries.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS – as a Contract Executive
Project accountant for a multinational company responsible for the annual
budget, quarterly budget updates, weekly and monthly corporate reporting
to the corporate head office. Prepared financial analysis for division’s
CEO and corporate head office, assisted with the development of strategic
plans and assisted in the installation, debugging and proving of a new
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
As corporate controller for a public company in the food and packaging
industries, participated in the evaluation of proposals for a new computerized
accounting system to be used across five divisions.
Completed a business plan and financing structure for the establishment
of a new manufacturing business. Worked with the principals to establish
an appropriate organization complete with proper financial reporting and
controls. Total financing required was $1,900,000.
Assisted the senior management of a food wholesaler in planning, forecasting,
strategic analysis, financial analysis, sales analysis and numerous other
capacities as they grew the business from less than $10 million to over
$70 million in sales.
Negotiated the buyout of one partner in an organization. Arranged appropriate
financing to acquire the interest of this partner and worked with management
to create a more viable harmonious enterprise.
Completed an operations review, with comprehensive recommendations, of
a major public institution, including extensive senior management re-organization.
After an operational review, developed a restructuring plan for a business
where the existing banker had lost confidence.
Assisted management in the preparation of a comprehensive business plan
that was instrumental in obtaining appropriate financing for a major ski
hill expansion.
Manager of the consulting services department in a major accounting firm.
Prepared financial forecasts which assisted company in obtaining financing.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
The Osborne Group
-Mr. Sub
-TriService Metal Products
-Garvey's Fine Men's Wear
-Spar Aerospace Limited
-Swiss Herbal Remedies Limited
-Canadian Diabetes Foundation
-Step by Step
-The Toronto Board of Trade
-Delphi Solutions
-TeleGet Inc.
-EnerWorks Inc.
-Dover Industries Limited
-Germantown
Management Synergistics
Dunwoody and Associates Limited – Manager
Union Carbide Canada
QUALIFICATIONS
University of Western Ontario – Master of Business Administration
University of Western Ontario – Honours Bachelor of Arts, Business
Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants – Chartered Accountant
Internal Auditors Association – Member
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