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Antony Sebastiampillai

CPA
Montreal,QC

Summary

Results-oriented finance executive with extensive experience leading financial operations and strategic initiatives in diverse organizations, from multinational corporations to crown corporations. Proven ability to set strategic financial direction, drive operational efficiency, and deliver impactful results. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, a self-sustaining crown corporation, where I lead financial strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in partnering with senior leadership, boards of directors, and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (Self-sustaining crown corporation)
12.2022 - Current
  • Member of the executive committee, actively contributing to strategic planning and decision-making processes
  • Ensure alignment with government directives and priorities, representing the organization before stakeholders
  • Developed and implemented financial strategies that have improved operational efficiency
  • Continue to identify and implement innovative financial solutions to drive ongoing sustainability
  • Led the successful overhaul of the organization's tax structure, improved compliance
  • Played a key role in negotiating and ratifying four out of five collective agreements, fostering positive labor relations
  • Oversaw all financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely delivery of information to the Board of Directors, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders
  • Serve as primary liaison to the Office of the Auditor General, industry partners, Transport Canada, and all other stakeholders, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration

Director of Finance – Head of Finance

Avery Weigh-Tronix Canada-ITW (NYSE: ITW)
10.2016 - 11.2022
  • Partnered with the president to develop and execute strategic direction and long-range planning
  • Member of the executive management team, contributing to key decisions and driving cross-functional alignment
  • Aligned product sales and service initiatives with financial targets, resulting in a 12% increase in annual revenue
  • Reduced inventory obsolescence by 50% by establishing just-in-time processes and analyzing usage patterns
  • Developed annual budgets and managed monthly forecasts with high accuracy, ensuring financial predictability
  • Oversaw financial close, reporting, and analysis, providing actionable insights to drive business performance
  • Managed capital expenditures and asset protection, ensuring optimal resource allocation and risk mitigation
  • Led finance and admin team, focusing on performance improvement, talent development, and succession planning
  • Implemented internal controls and financial policies, ensuring compliance and mitigating financial risks.

Financial Controller - Canada

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
06.2012 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for annual budgets, month end closing/full cycle accounting, financial and management reporting
  • Oversaw a team of 20 accounting staff across general accounting, receivables, cost control, payables, and payroll, managing the financials for the Canadian operations with annual revenues of $600-800 million
  • Led process streamlining initiatives, resulting in a 20% reduction in month-end close cycle time
  • Weekly cash flow forecast and treasury management
  • Lead process streamlining initiatives
  • Work closely with the senior management to implement internal controls and financial policies
  • Support on Corporate/Global initiatives
  • Spearheaded the successful migration to SAP, providing comprehensive staff training and ensuring a smooth transition
  • Oversaw the implementation of new revenue streams, contributing to overall financial growth
  • Main liaison for internal and external audit
  • Responsible for preparation of the year-end audit file.

Financial Analyst - Cost Control

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Assisted in budgeting, financial modeling, and business case preparation, contributing to data-driven decision-making
  • Supported monthly close and financial statement reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Managed cost control department, improving vessel budgeting accuracy by 15% and identifying cost-control opportunities.

Staff Accountant

Ernst & Young
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Performed various audit tasks as part of the audit team, gaining valuable experience in financial reporting and compliance.

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) -

McGill University
05.2001 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Accounting) - undefined

McGill University

Diploma of Collegial Studies (Major: Pure and Applied Sciences) - undefined

Vanier College

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (Self-sustaining crown corporation)
12.2022 - Current

Director of Finance – Head of Finance

Avery Weigh-Tronix Canada-ITW (NYSE: ITW)
10.2016 - 11.2022

Financial Controller - Canada

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
06.2012 - 09.2016

Financial Analyst - Cost Control

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
06.2011 - 06.2012

Staff Accountant

Ernst & Young
09.2010 - 06.2011

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) -

McGill University
05.2001 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Accounting) - undefined

McGill University

Diploma of Collegial Studies (Major: Pure and Applied Sciences) - undefined

Vanier College

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