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Emma Alder

CPA, Auditor
Montreal,QC

Summary

CPA with 7+ years of experience in audit (both internal & external) and industry. Adept in leading teams and executing a wide-array of projects from audits to prospectus filings, system migrations, internal control and financial reporting advisory, etc. Experience using Sage Intacct and Emburse. Demonstrated expertise in IFRS, ASPE, US GAAP, and NPO compliance on complex engagements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Financial Controller

Data Sciences Inc.
05.2024 - Current
  • Achieved a favorable financing arrangement by negotiating with three major banks to reach an agreement that minimized interest rates and fees, while maximizing credit card limits and available capital on a line of credit to support future acquisitions.
  • Led cash flow and forecasting initiatives to support financing of high-cost media buys on 120-day terms with a major customer, thus optimizing resource allocation to maintain liquidity and operational continuity.
  • Jointly prepared and presented a comprehensive hiring strategy to the executive team, targeting cost efficiency, tax optimization, employee well-being, and alignment with long-term company objectives.

Head of Accounting

Monstercat Inc.
05.2020 - 04.2024
  • Reporting to the CFO, I managed day-to-day operations and led a team of 2-3 people.
  • Developed accounting practices for new business initiatives, including digital collectibles, cryptocurrencies, verified carbon credits, vinyl record sales, government grants, etc.
  • Assisted CFO with the company's international expansion to
    Singapore, a label acquisition, and the migration to two new
    accounting systems: Sage Intacct and Emburse Certify.
  • Prepared dynamic, monthly reports to the directors and executives, containing high-level summaries, charts, and analyses of the label's present financial performance and health. Since joining the company, I have increased the frequency of said reports from semi-annually to monthly.
  • Developed new accounting workflows incorporating Asana, a project management system deployed in 2021.
  • For 3 months, assumed role of CFO and worked with directors and executives to prepare budgets for the following year.

Senior Accountant

BDO LLP
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Appointed Senior In-Charge for 5 audits, with teams ranging from 2 to 4 staff.
  • Performed preliminary review of audit work completed by staff to ensure working papers were clean and free from errors. This improved efficiency of manager/partner reviews, resulting in cost savings for clients.
  • Attended various Board of Directors meetings for clients in order to present our audit plan and results.

Senior Accountant

KPMG LLP
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Prepared and monitored budgets for audit engagements to ensure teams were operating within budget, and to allow for more efficient and effective audit planning in future years.
  • Supervised more than 10 new hires and second-year staff.
    Supervision tasks included: assigning work, ensuring the nature and objectives of testing are understood, continuous monitoring and reviewing, and providing timely feedback.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting -

McGill University
Montreal, QC
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Major in Accounting

McGill University
Montreal, QC
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Open Case Competition KPMG - 2nd place (2014)

  • Inter-Collegiate Business Competition at Queen's University - 3rd place (2013)

  • McGill's Management Undergraduate Society Case League - Case League Champion (2013)

Interests

Travel

  • Long-term solo travel in Southeast Asia (2019), Colombia (2022), Panama (2023), and Mexico (2024)
  • Volunteered with The Leatherback Trust in Costa Rica doing sea turtle conservation (2020)
  • Student exchanges in Italy (2010) and Australia (2013)


Volunteer

  • Initiated a holiday fundraiser for impoverished children in Colombia, purchasing and delivering gifts to 100+ children across 3 communities (2022)
  • Volunteered with The Leatherback Trust in Costa Rica doing sea turtle conservation (2020)

Timeline

Financial Controller

Data Sciences Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Head of Accounting

Monstercat Inc.
05.2020 - 04.2024

Senior Accountant

BDO LLP
08.2018 - 10.2019

Senior Accountant

KPMG LLP
10.2017 - 08.2018

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting -

McGill University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Major in Accounting

McGill University
05.2001 -

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