Jane Doe, CPA, CA, B.

Comm
24 Main Street, Kanata, ON K2L 1S1
613-282-0320 | Jane@gmail.com

Areas of Expertise
EXPERIENCED FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Dynamic bilingual Chartered Accounting professional offering a  Full Cycle Accounting rich
blend of financial management, operations and administrative  Deltek Vision, Great Plains, Simply
leadership gained from over 10 years of progressive Accounting, Excel
experience. Strong history of reorganizing, streamlining, and  Financial Statement Preparation
strengthening financial operations to maximize performance  Canadian GAAP & Compliance and
profitability. Perform a broad range of functions quickly and  Cash Flow Management
accurately in fast-paced environments. Engaging  Expense Analysis & Monitoring
communicator who fosters collaboration and motivates teams  Budgeting & Strategic Planning
toward excellence.  HST/Government Remittances
Enthusiastic at creating and improving processes, account  Bank, AP/AR Reconciliations
management tools and resources.  Payroll Processing
 Staff Training

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ABC Company, Inc. 2011 – Present

Controller & Manager of Accounting Ottawa, ON

 Responsible for the day-to-day Finance and Accounting activities and supervision of staff including
human resources and payroll.
 Responsible for the completion of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements,
explanation of variances to management and completion of financial planning reports, including cash
flow forecasting.
 Responsible for the completion of project costing reports in support to the Project Managers including
works closely with Project Managers to understand the costs of the work-in-progress and future
spending associated with projects.
 Coordinates internal deadlines with all involved parties to achieve established goals and objectives
 Ensures adherence with internal policies and procedures, and financial controls.
 Ensures compliance with legal, tax, health and safety, and other regulatory requirements.
 Primary point of contact for: management, insurance providers, banking representatives, auditors,
and other external parties.
 Participates in the implementation, and continuous monitoring, of improved finance and accounting
processes with the objective of enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department.

XYZ Company, Ltd. 2009 - 2011

Assistant Controller Ottawa, ON
 Responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports including daily cash forecasts,
monthly financial statements and summaries and the year-end financial audit package.
 Oversee the day to day activities of the entire accounting team including providing on the job training
and ongoing review and improvement of all financial policies and procedures.
 Manage all banking requirements including weekly and monthly reporting.
 Preparation of monthly sales commissions.
 Assist the payroll coordinator in all payroll related issues.
 Functional support for the Executive Team, including preparation of weekly reports.
 Financial contact for all departments within the organization.
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123 Company, Inc. 2008 - 2009

Finance Manager Ottawa, ON
 Responsible for all financial management functions of CRKN.
 Ensured that financial resources are prudently and effectively managed and controlled.
 Played a key role in the development and implementation of CRKN financial policies and procedures
 Offered strategic and functional support for the Finance & Audit Committee.
 Undertook preparation of bank reconciliations, financial statements and financial reports, and filling
annual tax forms.
 Conducted and oversaw banking relationships, cash forecasting and cash flow analysis including
booking forward contracts and tracking of foreign exchange rates.
 Applied approved financial cost sharing models for membership fees, and license cost allocations in
the development of invoicing to members.

Widget, Inc. 2006 – 2008

Financial Controller Kanata, ON
 Responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports.
 Supervised a finance team whose duties included Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and
Collections.
 Liaised with all departments within the organization including sales, partner development, marketing
and technical support.
 Preparation of monthly financial statements and bank reporting packages.
 Preparation of quarterly cash flow budgets.
 Review of all entries and invoices prior to posting.
 Main contact for all sales related questions before, during and after month-end developed and
implemented financial policies and procedures.

Ernst & Young LLP 2005 - 2006

Audit Manager Ottawa, ON
 Worked as an audit manager in the Audit and Assurance Services group.
 Built strong relationships with clients within various sectors such as high tech, government, public and
non-public, profit and non profit.
 Maintained professionalism while counselling four junior staff members, including providing feedback,
evaluations and career guidance.
 Responsible for overseeing work of others’ file preparation from conception through to completion
and post audit issues including preparation of budgets and job costing.

Collins Barrow Ottawa LLP (formerly BDO Dunwoody) 2001 - 2005

Audit Senior Nepean, ON
 Worked as an audit senior in the ALR group (audits and large reviews)
 File preparation from conception through to completion and post audit issues including file reviews

EDUCATION

Chartered Accountant Designation

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada 2003

Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Accounting (Co-op) 2001

University of Ottawa