Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Extracurricular Activities
Training
References
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Brian Cairo

Nanaimo,Canada

Summary

Seeking a challenging opportunity with a dynamic and expanding organization where leadership and decision-making skills can drive success. Dedicated to contributing to company growth by leveraging strategic decision-making abilities that positively impact overall performance. Committed to achieving excellence and eager to take on new challenges to contribute to the continued success of the organization.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Hockey Canada
12.2014 - 07.2023
  • Member of the Executive Leadership team, reporting to the CEO
  • Provide leadership for the Finance, Business Development, Procurement, Foundation and IT groups (approx
  • 20 reports)
  • Led the strategic planning process
  • Part of the Risk Management Steering Committee
  • Responsible for budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Cash management and treasury
  • Managed the investments of the organization
  • Responsible for full cycle accounting and reporting results to management, and Board of Directors
  • Lead the implementation of new G/L financial and travel expense system
  • Liaise with external auditors, governmental agencies

Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary

Western Forest Products
03.2010 - 12.2014
  • Reported directly to the CEO; officer of the company
  • Provided leadership for the Finance, Procurement, Pension, Taxation, Risk Management and Management Information Systems groups for public Company with $1 billion in sales
  • Responsible for strategic planning and goal setting through an integrated process
  • Manage the capital structure of the organization - debt financing, equity offerings, setting dividend policy, investment management and approval of capital projects
  • Responsible for full cycle accounting and reporting results to management, shareholders and Board of Directors
  • Liaise with internal/external auditors, TSX regulators, tax consultants, and governmental agencies
  • Led budgeting and forecasting processing

Vice President, Controller, Asst. Corporate Secretary

Western Forest Products
03.2006 - 03.2010
  • Report directly to the CFO; officer of the company
  • Responsible for preparation of financial statements, including the writing of Management Discussion and Analysis section (MD&A)
  • Responsible for budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Responsible for full cycle accounting and reporting results to management, shareholders and Board of Directors
  • Actively participate on the senior management team that sets strategic direction for the Company
  • Work with operational management to develop tools, reports and measures which help operations understand what is driving results
  • Set short- and long-term goals for finance function, and develop capacity within the finance organization (50 team members) to deliver on these milestones
  • Liaise with internal/external auditors, tax consultants

Director of Finance

Weyerhaeuser Company Ltd
06.1996 - 03.2006
  • Reporting directly to North American Controller
  • Responsible for all financial reporting, decision support, and transactional accounting for the business
  • Managed the accounting and finance team (27 team members) that supports the Canadian Forestlands business
  • Developed key business metrics system to drive performance
  • Member of leadership team that developed strategic direction for business including planning, investment direction setting, and organization design
  • Lead implementation of new contractor payment system
  • Selected by mill manager to lead the mill wide implementation of an SAP enterprise software system

Accounting Associate, Audit Group

KPMG Chartered Accts
05.1994 - 06.1996
  • Provided accounting services to a variety of clients, including financial statement preparation, tax planning, auditing, and business consulting

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Athabasca University
St. Albert, Alberta
01.2002

Advanced Management Diploma -

Athabasca University
St. Albert, Alberta
01.2000

Certified General Accountant -

CGA Ontario
01.1998

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
01.1994

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Relationship Management
  • Business and Operational Analysis
  • Capital Management
  • Communication/presentation skills
  • Analytical Support
  • Strategic financial planning
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial management
  • Financial policy creation
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Budget development
  • Financial strategy development
  • Risk management
  • Corporate leadership
  • ERP system implementation
  • Cash flow management
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Business forecasting
  • Operational management
  • Strategic planning

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.

Affiliations

  • Hockey Canada Foundation Board
  • Saddledome Foundation Board Member
  • IWA Pension Plan Management Trustee (former)
  • CPA of British Columbia
  • Athabasca Alumnus Association
  • University of Manitoba Alumnus Association

Extracurricular Activities

Hockey Baseball Coaching Football, Hockey Boating, Fishing Camping and Hiking

Training

  • Accounting Systems -SAP, GEAC, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics
  • DNV Safety Training, WHIMIS Training
  • PACE - introduction to capital analysis, NPV, DCI, ROI
  • Oliver Wight First Cut Education -supply chain management and optimization
  • Microsoft Office -PowerPoint, Excel, and Word (advanced skills)
  • Hiring Assessment Training
  • Learning for Leaders
  • Canadian Coaching Certification - Level I Football and Hockey (Theory and Practical)

References

Available on request

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Various accredited business schools.

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

Hockey Canada
12.2014 - 07.2023

Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary

Western Forest Products
03.2010 - 12.2014

Vice President, Controller, Asst. Corporate Secretary

Western Forest Products
03.2006 - 03.2010

Director of Finance

Weyerhaeuser Company Ltd
06.1996 - 03.2006

Accounting Associate, Audit Group

KPMG Chartered Accts
05.1994 - 06.1996

Advanced Management Diploma -

Athabasca University

Certified General Accountant -

CGA Ontario

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Manitoba

Master of Business Administration -

Athabasca University

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