Danielle George, CPA
Iqaluit,NU
Summary
Skilled CPA bringing 6+ years of accounting, assurance and taxation expertise for a multitude of industries in the private, public and NPO sectors. Accomplished in collaborating with executive leaders to deliver strategic financial advice and forward-looking decision-making across organizations. Dedicated professional with a commitment to ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
NCC Investment Group Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Effectively manage and oversee all aspects of accounting operations and financial management for six entities and three partnerships in the construction, property management and real estate industry – including, but not limited to, financial reporting, compliance, cash flow management, budget preparation, and development & oversight of internal controls
- Collaborating with the CEO and CFO to deliver strategic financial advice to management, as well as providing financial analysis to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization
- Regularly review accounting records, and prepare quarterly and year-end consolidated and stand-alone financial statements for all entities in the NCC Group of Companies
- Spearhead the implementation of Ceridian Dayforce, a human capital management software, with a cross-functional team to streamline and automate the HR, payroll, workforce & talent management functions
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and requirements through the successful management and navigation of CRA audit requests as well as year-end financial audits.
Assurance and Tax Professional
Lester Landau Chartered Professional Accountants
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Manage and execute financial statement audits and review engagements; including effective project management, assessing internal controls and business risks, preparation and completion of financial statements, presenting financial results to board members, and ensuring the successful completion of audits
- Routinely analyze complex financial information, and interpret results effectively and efficiently for key stakeholders
- Empowering clients in remote Northern communities to improve their accounting processes, operating accounting functions, and internal control environment, as a result of my strong relationship-management skills and financial reporting technical abilities.
Corporate Tax Consultant
Emera Inc.
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Efficiently planned and prepared tax accounting and compliance filings for various entities in the utilities industry, and ensured the successful and timely completion of all deliverables; including quarterly provision analysis, detailed CRA compliance work, forecasting (i.e
- Biannual forecasting, budgeting and long-term forecasting), strategic planning and special projects
- Extensive experience in analyzing and solving complex taxation matters; such as tax planning for cross-border hybrid financing structures, creating & implementing templated provisioning solutions, and Part VI.1 taxation...etc
- Collaborated with internal business units (i.e
- Financial reporting, treasury, legal, corporate accounting) to effectively provide Canadian and/or international tax support relevant to the utilities industry and consultation services by leveraging tax research and acquired business knowledge
- In-depth preparation and analysis of consolidated income taxes rate reconciliation note in the annual and quarterly financial statements.
Senior Accountant, Assurance
Grant Thornton LLP
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Led and planned financial statement audits; including effective project management, efficient staff coordination, assessed internal controls and business risks, and ensured the successful completion of audit engagements
- Supervised, motivated and developed junior audit staff – achieved through coaching and mentorship, reviewing juniors' audit sections, developing their skill sets and providing timely feedback and support
- Analyzed and solved complex audit matters; such as employee stock options, deferred income taxes, internal controls, and large consolidated group audits
- Advanced client and colleague relationship management, by acting as the key liaison between clients, audit teams and upper management
- Developed and strengthened key relationships through clear communication, strong technical abilities, and a passion for clients' industries and businesses.
Accountant, Assurance (CPA Student)
Grant Thornton LLP
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Prepared and assisted with a broad array of assurance engagements – such as notice to readers, reviews, audits, and special reports; in addition to Canadian and US personal and corporate taxes
- Collaborated with managers and senior accountants on audit engagements to complete audit sections and special reports.
US-Domestic Tax Analyst (Co-op Position II)
Grant Thornton LLP
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Prepared and filed 100+ US (1040; 1040NR) and CAD personal income tax returns, 4 corporate tax returns, 80+ trust returns and 30+ statements of investment income returns
- Collaborated with CPA students, co-op students, managers and partners on numerous tax-projects; and transferred knowledge from the classroom to real life client problems.
Education
Chartered Professional Accountant -
CPA Atlantic School of Business
Halifax, NS05.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS05.2017
Skills
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, QuickBooks Desktop and Online, Tax Prep, Caseware, Profile, IDEA and various audit software
- Knowledge and experience of numerous reporting frameworks, such as Canadian GAAP, IFRS, ASPE, and ASNPO
- Strong ability to work in a team setting or independently
- Driven and curious individual, with strong time management, work ethic and communication skills
- Passionate about providing value to customers & clients, and solving critical business issues
Committees
- Board Member, Annauma Community Foundation October 2023 - Present, Annauma connects caring philanthropists, corporate partners, funders, and governments with opportunities to invest in inspired community-based action. Annauma is short for Annaumakkaijiit which is an Inuktitut (Inuit language) word meaning “helping people to stay ahead”. Annauma was created to help Inuit continue to realize their dream for Nunavut.
- Occupational Health and Safety Committee Member , Emera Inc., January 2021 - March 2022, Collaborated with colleagues to coordinate and execute safety initiatives and activities for Emera employees, with the goal of encouraging a safety-first mindset, and empowering individuals to develop, maintain and improve safety in the workplace and at home (e.g. leading floor inspections, sharing personal safety plans and safety moments in Finance and Tax meetings, as well as educating individuals on how to lead safer lives)
- Adopt-A-Meal Program Volunteer, Shelter Nova Scotia, March 2021 - March 2022, Spearheaded cooking nights with a group of friends to prepare and deliver meals for 35+ individuals experiencing homelessness at the Metro Turning Point Shelter.
- Assurance Social Committee Member, Grant Thornton LLP, October 2019 - September 2020, Collaborated with colleagues to coordinate and execute numerous social activities for groups of 80+ individuals, with the goal of strengthening team morale and bonding (e.g. “Meet Your Neighbor” event to integrate new employees with current team members; and “Holiday Social” for turkey dinner and holiday games)
- CPA/CFE Student Mentor, Grant Thornton LLP, October 2019 - September 2020, Coached and mentored junior staff, by scheduling regular check-in meetings, developing essential study skills and mental-health support, and providing overall support for the successful completion of the CPA modules and Common Final Exam.
References
Available on request
Awards
Overall rating of “Exceeds Many Expectations”, Emera Inc., 2021 Overall rating of “Above and Beyond”, Grant Thornton LLP, 2019 Thomas Whitty Memorial Award, Saint Mary’s University Student Association, 2017 Dr. Harold G. Beazley Scholarship, Saint Mary’s University, 2015-2017 Dean’s List, Saint Mary’s University, 2014-2017 Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Honor Society), Saint Mary’s University Chapter, 2016
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Financial Controller
NCC Investment Group Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Assurance and Tax Professional
Lester Landau Chartered Professional Accountants
03.2022 - 11.2022
Corporate Tax Consultant
Emera Inc.
09.2020 - 03.2022
Senior Accountant, Assurance
Grant Thornton LLP
10.2019 - 09.2020
Accountant, Assurance (CPA Student)
Grant Thornton LLP
10.2017 - 10.2019
US-Domestic Tax Analyst (Co-op Position II)
Grant Thornton LLP
01.2016 - 05.2016
Chartered Professional Accountant -
CPA Atlantic School of Business
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Saint Mary's University
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