Carey Noel
Vernon
Summary
Results-driven finance executive with extensive experience in aligning systems with business requirements. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Finance
BigSteelBox Corporation
10.2012 - Current
- Promoted from Controller to Director of Finance to Vice President of Finance in period of significant growth. (Volume growth of over 300% and Net Income growth of 400%)
- Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including lenders, vendors, legal counsel, auditors, and other internal departments to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Demonstrate proficient leadership skills to foster a positive work environment, promoting employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Oversee all day to day operations of Finance department including credit, payroll, risk, legal and insurance.
- Manage financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Monitor key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Communicate business performance, forecasts and strategies to Board of Directors.
Controller
Hoban Equipment Ltd.
09.2006 - 10.2012
- Instituted control procedures to ensure accurate and timely capture of operational data; reviewed with owner to ensure appropriate financial decisions were made.
- Implemented monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages for internal and external users.
- Built key relationships with financial institutions, external accountants, insurance brokers, bonding company and government agencies.
- Led successful ERP system implementation.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 200 employees including project costing.
Controller
Coe Newnes/McGehee Inc.
09.2004 - 08.2006
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Coordinated and oversaw preparation of Annual Operating Plan.
- Worked with external auditors to ensure accurate preparation of year end audited statements and both Canadian and US tax returns.
- Maintained project based costing and margin reporting.
Manager, Corporate Accounting
Placer Dome Incorporated
05.1997 - 08.2004
- Promoted from Group Accounting Advisor to Manager, Corporate Accounting.
- Responsible for the accuracy of numerous corporate dual currency general ledgers.
- Managed preparation of the annual corporate budgets.
- Assisted regions with intercompany differences and accounting issues.
- Liaised with external auditors in preparation of annual audits.
- Prepared and analyzed consolidated Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements.
- Prepared complete regional consolidation.
- Converted CAD statements to USD functional statements.
- Assisted in the preparation of the annual report and Form 40F.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC
Vancouver, BC03-1996
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC05-1994
Skills
- Financial management
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Business storytelling
- Board reporting
- Risk management
- Budget oversight
- Forecasting
- OKRs and KPIs
Timeline
Vice President Finance
BigSteelBox Corporation
10.2012 - Current
Controller
Hoban Equipment Ltd.
09.2006 - 10.2012
Controller
Coe Newnes/McGehee Inc.
09.2004 - 08.2006
Manager, Corporate Accounting
Placer Dome Incorporated
05.1997 - 08.2004
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Simon Fraser University
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