Carrie Smith
Saint John,NB
Summary
Strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, capital markets, financial stewardship, pension management, and total rewards programming. Demonstrated ability to translate complex challenges into actionable strategies and results while implementing effective governance policies. Recognized for strong problem-solving and analytical skills that drive team collaboration and delivers organizational objectives. Seeking to leverage this expertise to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic initiatives within a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Compensation & Benefits
Irving Oil
04.2018 - 05.2024
- Led the payroll operations, compensation programs, structure and processes, cross border mobility and pension and benefits programming for over 4,000 employees in four countries with a team of 20 people
- Key responsibilities included the oversight, administration and optimization of the company’s compensation and benefits programs, HR system processes as well as development and governance of key HR Policies and compliance to evolving employment standards in the areas of compensation and benefits and quarterly Board reporting
- This role required ongoing engagement with the senior leadership team including President and CHRO and acted in the capacity of Secretary of the Compensation Committee of the Board
Assistant Treasurer
Irving Oil
03.2013 - 04.2018
- Managed the Treasury team with 6 direct reports and 10 people in total
- Key responsibilities included corporate banking, cashflow management and forecasting, financial risk management (foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity risk), lender relations, financing, management and board reporting, pension investment oversight and governance, supplier financial disclosure, and working capital management
- This role required ongoing engagement with senior managers, members of the executive team, credit rating agencies and the company’s lender group
Senior Treasury Analyst
Irving Oil
10.2009 - 03.2013
- I transitioned to this role to be part of a flat organization focused on portfolio management, strategy and business development
- Key responsibilities, as part of a small Treasury team, included lender relations, financing strategy, pension governance, financial risk management, and supplier financial disclosure
- This also included preparation of quarterly Board and Audit Committee and lender communications
Treasury Manager
Irving Oil
07.2008 - 10.2009
- This role included oversight of eleven people in three departments: Credit Analysis, Corporate Back Office and Cash Management
- It included managing the transition of the company’s legal entity restructuring relating to Treasury activities and included governance oversight as the company’s central bank
Treasury Analyst/Risk Manager
Irving Oil
03.2005 - 07.2008
Senior Investment Analyst
Worksafe NB
08.2002 - 03.2005
Financial Analyst
Emera Inc.
07.1998 - 07.2002
Investment Assistant
Scotia McLeod
10.1997 - 07.1998
Investment Representative
TD Waterhouse
08.1996 - 05.1997
Junior Accountant
Irving Oil
10.1995 - 08.1996
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance/Economics
Bishop’s University
06.1995
Master of Business Administration - General Management
University of New Brunswick
10.2012
Chartered Financial Analyst designation -
01.2000
Chartered Professional Accountant -
01.2006
Skills
- Collaborative leadership style
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Pension plan design and oversight
- Financial risk management
- Strategic business planning
- Corporate policies, governance, and board reporting
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Corporate financings and lender relations
- Working capital management
- Investment strategy
- Mergers and acquisitions experience
- Total rewards strategy
- Payroll and benefits administration
- Effective communication in change
Certification
- Chartered Financial Analyst, Charterholder since 2000
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA), Awarded in 2006
Volunteer Experience
- Former Secretary, Treasury Management Association of Canada – Maritime Region
- Former Chair, Immigration Committee, Fusion Saint John
- Former Volunteer, Student Advisor, Junior Achievement
- Former Volunteer, Irving Oil Tutoring Program
Othercourses
- Queen’s Leadership Program
- Leadership for Results
- Refining Economics
- Women Leading Women
- Various Pension and Treasury Courses and Conferences
- Canadian Securities Course
- Canadian Branch Managers Course
Timeline
Director Compensation & Benefits
Irving Oil
04.2018 - 05.2024
Assistant Treasurer
Irving Oil
03.2013 - 04.2018
Senior Treasury Analyst
Irving Oil
10.2009 - 03.2013
Treasury Manager
Irving Oil
07.2008 - 10.2009
Treasury Analyst/Risk Manager
Irving Oil
03.2005 - 07.2008
Senior Investment Analyst
Worksafe NB
08.2002 - 03.2005
Financial Analyst
Emera Inc.
07.1998 - 07.2002
Investment Assistant
Scotia McLeod
10.1997 - 07.1998
Investment Representative
TD Waterhouse
08.1996 - 05.1997
Junior Accountant
Irving Oil
10.1995 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance/Economics
Bishop’s University
Master of Business Administration - General Management
University of New Brunswick
Chartered Financial Analyst designation -
Chartered Professional Accountant -
- Chartered Financial Analyst, Charterholder since 2000
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA), Awarded in 2006
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