Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Dana Sutherland

Oshawa,ON

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partner

Doane Grant Thornton
Ajax, Ontario
12.2022 - 07.2025
  • Analyzed data from various sources in order to identify areas of improvement within the organization's processes or procedures.
  • Managed daily operations of the business including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, staffing, and customer service.
  • Identified opportunities for growth by analyzing current trends in the marketplace and making strategic decisions based on those findings.
  • Participated in industry-related meetings and conferences in order to stay up-to-date on current trends within the field.
  • Built a network of contacts within relevant industries which enabled access to valuable resources .
  • Developed training materials for staff members in order to improve their skillset related to client relations management .
  • Maintained relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and customers to ensure satisfaction with services provided.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to team members while encouraging collaboration across departments.
  • Provided recommendations on how to improve current processes related to finances.
  • Assisted in the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
  • Implemented changes to improve the accuracy of accounting data.
  • Maintained accurate records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability.
  • Prepared journal entries to ensure accuracy of financial records.
  • Analyzed financial statements and identified discrepancies.
  • Worked closely with auditors during year-end closing process.
  • Structured financial packages based on capital needs of clients and current market conditions.
  • Evaluated financial and operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to determine possible remedies.

Partner

Sutherland and Company
Oshawa, Ontario
01.2010 - 12.2022
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Assisted in preparing tax returns for filing with government authorities.
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations.
  • Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.

Education

BBA - Accounting

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON
04-2004

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Data analysis
  • Client relations
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Process improvement
  • Team leadership
  • Business development
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial reporting

Affiliations

  • I enjoy watching my kids play sports, reading and running!

Accomplishments

  • Nominated for Women in Leadership by RBC in 2024.

Certification

  • CPA Ontario Member as of 2007

Timeline

Partner

Doane Grant Thornton
12.2022 - 07.2025

Partner

Sutherland and Company
01.2010 - 12.2022

BBA - Accounting

Wilfrid Laurier University
Dana Sutherland