Candice Froese, CPA, CGA
St. Catharines,Ontario
Summary
Results-oriented professional accountant with over 20 years of management experience in deadline-driven environments. Proven track record of employing best business practices to improve efficiencies, reduce operating costs and deliver high-quality work. A dedicated, respectful leader with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to train and lead effective teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager-Contract
Stericycle Canada
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Contract positions to assist Manager as company transitioned to new ERP system (2021-22) and on divestiture accounting and reporting (2022-23)
- Reconciled specific accounts after ERP transition to ensure accurate transfer of data
- Assisted staff and other departments with daily and month end accounting and reconciliation activities
- Reviewed and approved journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly management reports including variance analysis and quarterly reporting packages
- Reviewed payroll/benefits and revised specific accounting and accrual processes
- Managed accounting, reconciliation and reporting for a new divestiture and closure of past divestitures.
Director of Finance, Canada
E.D. Smith Foods, Ltd
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Directed Financial Accounting and Accounts Payable departments for 3 companies
- Prepared stand-alone financial statements for 5 companies as well as consolidated statements and statements translated to USD
- Reviewed, revised and directed proper reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Simplified and streamlined procedures and spreadsheets which reduced month end close from 7 days to 4 days
- Coordinated with Tax department and KPMG on quarterly and annual tax requirements
- Prepared and submitted Statistics Canada reporting
- Reviewed and submitted monthly GST/HST filings and stewardship reporting
- Assisted in transition of ERP systems
- Coordinated transition of Financial Accounting and Accounts Payable functions to the US corporate office.
Director of Finance
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Temporary position to assist in re-opening the casino and resort after a 14-month shutdown
- Directed the Financial Accounting, Income Audit, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Cage, Count Room, Purchasing and Warehouse departments
- Coordinated with external parties to re-establish services and good working relationships (banks, credit cards, financial systems, supply vendors, etc)
- Reviewed, revised and implemented internal controls and standard operating procedures over each department and related financial systems
- Established deadlines and directed the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close
- Coordinated with external auditors on prior annual and 401k audits that were not completed as well as ongoing quarterly review and annual audit requirements.
Director of Finance
Resorts World Bimini
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Directed the Financial Accounting, Income Audit, Payroll and Accounts Payable departments in Miami, Florida and Bimini, Bahamas
- Directed the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close process for 15 companies over two days
- Companies included a cruise ship, airline, resort and hotel, all with amenities
- Prepared monthly financial reporting and variance analysis on all companies
- Coordinated with internal audit department and external auditors on annual requirements
- Coordinated with Central Bank of Bahamas on monthly reporting and annual renewal requirements
- Coordinated with Bahamas government on quarterly marketing and airline construction rebates
- Coordinated with New York and Malaysia offices on all intercompany accounts
- Reviewed, revised and implemented controls over financial accounting and reporting
- Project lead for implementation of and cutover to new materials management system.
Director of Finance
Seneca Gaming Corporation
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Directed the Accounts Payable department
- Directed financial management and accounting for capital asset and construction activities
- Directed capital asset and construction accounting system requirements to ensure proper and timely reporting of cost details and total project costs
- Directed capital expenditure operational process.
Financial Systems Administrator
Seneca Gaming Corporation
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided technical and application support for automated financial management systems
- Supervised the operation, maintenance and procedures of financial systems
- Supervised major financial software upgrades and new release installation and implementation
- Performed project management including developing implementation schedules and work tasks, organizing and assigning test teams, managing implementation of custom changes to systems and developing documentation and training for end users.
Financial Controller
Seneca Gaming Corporation
09.2007 - 08.2010
- Directed Financial Accounting, Payroll and Accounts Payable departments
- Prepared all external financial reporting, including the annual external audit report, SEC filings, debt compliance schedules, financial press release and monthly reporting to the Seneca Gaming Authority and Seneca Nation of Indians
- Directed preparation of all internal financial reporting, including monthly financial statement reporting to upper management and all operating departments, variance analysis, expense analysis, capital asset reporting and various ad hoc reports
- Participated directly in ensuring the adequacy of system of internal financial accounting and reporting controls
- Assisted in the documentation process of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance as it related to the financial reporting process
- Provided financial assistance and guidance to operating departments
- Prepared and monitored annual department budget.
Financial Accounting Manager
Seneca Gaming Corporation
06.2004 - 09.2007
- Directed monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close process
- Prepared weekly operating report and monthly forecast
- Directed preparation of monthly accruals, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, variance and expense analysis and capital expenditure reporting
- Coordinated with internal audit department and external auditors on quarterly and annual requirements
- Authorized checks, including the review of backup detail to ensure completeness and proper accounting treatment
- Developed and oversaw annual budget templates for all departments, including restaurants, retail sales outlets and table & slot revenue departments.
Income Audit Manager
Seneca Gaming Corporation
05.2003 - 06.2004
- Directed the accurate preparation, review and reporting of the daily gaming and non-gaming revenue estimates and the daily operating report
- Directly accountable for other gaming related audits, such as Cage/Coin, Slots, Table Games, Large Cash Transaction, Player Rating, and Bus Program
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy, validity, and proper authorization of promotional expenses, including verifying authorized limits were adhered to
- Coordinated with the internal audit department and the Seneca Gaming Authority forensic auditors on various expenses, slot variances and regulatory compliance audits
- Preparation and control of records and data required by the Internal Control Submission
- Evaluated operational processes for effectiveness, risk analysis, control assessments and provided recommendations for improvements
- Reported company-wide procedural violations through the use of exception reporting.
Accountant
Casino Niagara
01.1997 - 04.2003
- Senior Corporate Accountant (Mar 1999 - Apr 2003)
- Corporate Accountant (Oct 1998 – Mar 1999)
- Casino Accountant (Jan 1997 – Oct 1998)
Education
Business Accounting Diploma -
Niagara College
Member -
CPA Ontario
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- Variance Analysis
- Audit Coordination
- Internal Controls
- SOX Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Attention to Detail
Systems
- SAP
- S4Hana
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Quickbooks
- JD Edwards
- Infinium
- MMS/Stratton Warren
- Coupa
- Cognos
- ADP
Timeline
Accounting Manager-Contract
Stericycle Canada
06.2021 - 09.2023
Director of Finance, Canada
E.D. Smith Foods, Ltd
03.2017 - 12.2019
Director of Finance
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
08.2015 - 09.2016
Director of Finance
Resorts World Bimini
10.2013 - 07.2015
Director of Finance
Seneca Gaming Corporation
05.2012 - 10.2013
Financial Systems Administrator
Seneca Gaming Corporation
08.2010 - 05.2012
Financial Controller
Seneca Gaming Corporation
09.2007 - 08.2010
Financial Accounting Manager
Seneca Gaming Corporation
06.2004 - 09.2007
Income Audit Manager
Seneca Gaming Corporation
05.2003 - 06.2004
Accountant
Casino Niagara
01.1997 - 04.2003
Business Accounting Diploma -
Niagara College
Member -
CPA Ontario
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