Christina Unger
Taber,AB
Summary
Accomplished Bookkeeper and Group Financial Controller at Fehr View Acres, adept in cash flow management and fostering stakeholder relationships. Demonstrated expertise in reducing operating costs and optimizing capital structures, leveraging skills in bookkeeping and project management. Proven track record in enhancing financial transparency and compliance, with a focus on strategic debt management and internal cost analysis.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Financial Controller
Fehr View Acres
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Financial Management of a group of five fast-growing companies: Fehr View Acres (18 acre vegetable greenhouse farm), Fehr Shredding (innovative greenhouse plant removal company), Fehr Shredding US (American greenhouse plant removal), FehrWall Estates (purchasing houses for rent to residents and to temporary foreign workers), Fehr Assets (holding company).
- Managed all regular bookkeeping tasks for the group including, but not limited to: payables, receivables, account reconciliations, credit card processing, payroll, reporting, US sales, fiscal year-end preparation and reporting.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial income statements and balance sheets for executive review.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for up to 50 employees, including temporary foreign workers, to comply with predetermined company guidelines and government regulations.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Significantly reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management, cost analysis and financial projections.
- Optimized cash flow management with effective forecasting, budgeting, and reporting systems.
- Trained finance team members on best practices and new regulations, fostering a culture of continuous positive professional development within the department.
- Restructured debt obligations for optimized capital structure, reducing interest expenses over time.
- Negotiated favorable terms on credit facilities from banks, securing access to funds as needed for business growth initiatives.
- Enhanced financial transparency for stakeholders by streamlining communication channels and providing detailed reports.
Customer Service Representative
ATB Financial
04.2005 - 03.2010
- Maintained high-level knowledge of bank policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance in all transactions.
- Addressed customer inquiries, requests and complaints with courtesy and professionalism.
- Assisted customers with navigating bank systems, completing transactions and opening or closing accounts.
- Managed cash drawer accurately and efficiently, adhering to strict security protocols for vault access and transaction processing.
- Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements.
Office Admin and Assistant Bookkeeper
Pineridge Logging
01.2003 - 06.2008
- Reconciled financial data to maintain accurate account balances and support compliance with established accounting practices.
- Filed invoices with processed checks to maintain orderly accounting filing system.
- Assisted bookkeepers in providing support documentation required for audits.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through meticulous review and verification of recorded transactions.
- Obtained revenue and paid invoices by verifying and completing payable and receivable transactions.
- Supported the bookkeeper with payroll processing, ensuring accurate employee compensation.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Crete Public School
La Crete, AB06.2005
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Software; familiar with both Sage 50 and Quickbooks
- Internal Cost Analysis and Projections
- Tax Compliance
- Debt Management
- AP/AR Invoicing
- Account Reconciliation
- Acquiring skills in project management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Plautdietsch
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Group Financial Controller
Fehr View Acres
10.2019 - 05.2024
Customer Service Representative
ATB Financial
04.2005 - 03.2010
Office Admin and Assistant Bookkeeper
Pineridge Logging
01.2003 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
La Crete Public School
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