Amer Rasul, CPA, CA, MBA
Amer is a seasoned finance leader who brings more than 25 years of experience helping organizations grow, transform, and perform at their best. Over his career, he has built and led finance teams across global public companies and growth-stage businesses, as well as supported not-for-profits with the same level of rigor and care.
Amer brings the full toolkit of a strategic finance partner — FP&A, M&A, capital structure, ERP modernization, and board reporting — but what sets him apart is how he shows up. He is known as the “quarterback” who connects teams, simplifies complexity, and delivers hands-on leadership grounded in clear communication, clarity, and a team mindset. Whether working with a global organization or a mission-driven not-for-profit, Amer leads from the front, with a focus on transparency and a genuine belief in the power of a strong one-team culture.
Client Services
- Fractional & Interim CFO services
- Financial planning & analysis
- Finance function design, modernization, policies & procedures
- M&A due diligence, modelling & integration
- Capital structure planning and credit facility advisory
Selected Achievements
- Financial Performance: As a long-serving Executive Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis, Amer effectively stepped into the role of CFO for two business segments generating more than $600 million in combined revenue. He worked side by side with CEOs, CFOs, and boards — not just reporting the numbers, but helping shape strategy, guide investment decisions, and drive performance.
- Disciplined Growth through M&A: Led the financial elements of over 40 acquisitions (~$700M), bringing structure to complex deals and helping the business scale with confidence.
- Simplifying and Scaling Operations: Reimagined how finance gets done by building a 200-person global shared services centre and reshaping the delivery model — unlocking over $21M in annual savings.
- Turning Around Performance: Partnered closely with a division President to reset an underperforming online business — cutting losses by $30M+ and leading the shift to profitability.
Qualifications
- CPA, CA — Chartered Professional Accountant (Ontario)
- MBA — Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
- CISA — Certified Information Systems Auditor
- B.Comm. (Commerce & Economics) — University of Toronto