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Fiona Devitt

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced finance professional with 14 years of progressive experience managing financial operations. Proven expertise in financial reporting, process improvement, ERP implementation, post-acquisition management, and team leadership. Expertise in IFRS, internal controls, and audit procedures. Adept at developing and mentoring staff, driving process improvements, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Reporting Manager

Lionsgate Canada (Previously EOne)
12.2020 - Current
  • Lead a team of finance professionals responsible for managing the financial reporting obligations of the global TV finance department
  • Proactively drove the month-end close cycle, consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring the accuracy of internal consolidated financial statements
  • Managed monthly balance sheet reporting and variance analysis, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial statement integrity
  • Prepared and distributed internal reports and financial statements and coordinated company's audits prior to deadline dates.
  • Contributed to the development of robust internal controls that minimized errors in financial reporting while maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Reduced manual intervention in financial reporting by automating key tasks using advanced software tools.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date on industry standards and implementing necessary changes to the company''s accounting practices.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop comprehensive financial reports that provided valuable insights into business performance.
  • Implemented efficient month-end close processes, significantly reducing time taken to generate accurate financial statements for management review.
  • Supported VP with special projects and additional job duties.

Senior Accountant

Lionsgate Canada
03.2018 - 11.2020
  • Company Overview: Previously eOne
  • Managed month-end and year-end reporting process, including variance analysis, review of balance sheet reconciliations, and Intercompany transactions
  • Assisted with year-end external and internal audits, as well as maintaining the integrity of the financial data
  • Reviewed key financial processes to create operational efficiencies and identify any control gaps
  • Prepared and assisted with general ledger (journal entries) analysis and analyzed month and year-end reports
  • Previously eOne
  • Led the design, development, and implementation of a new ERP System (Dynamics D365) across our North America, Europe, Australian Film and TV finance departments
  • Spearhead design and roll-out of financial reports in Power Bi and Prophix for the use of our global Film and TV finance team and stakeholders
  • Conduct training programs, promoting change management for new finance system and reporting tools

Financial Accountant

GameStop
07.2016 - 01.2018
  • Managed payroll bookkeeping, taxation returns, and controls for Denmark, Norway, Finland, Ireland, and Sweden
  • Assisted in the transition of Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria accounting function being moved to Ireland
  • Supported the preparation of corporation tax calculations and quarterly tax reporting
  • Managed month-end close processes streamlining the process to meet corporate requirements
  • Completed monthly balance sheet reconciliations and profit & loss analysis
  • Assisted in the adoption of IFRS accounts to Local GAAP for annual financial statements

Senior Accountant

Roberts Nathan
08.2014 - 03.2016
  • Managed the audit team and mentored junior members of staff while assisting with the set-up of the audit team of the Dublin office
  • Led client audit engagements, including planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits
  • Prepared annual accounts and financial statements, including customizing note disclosure as required
  • Reviewed internal control processes of audit clients, making recommendations for improvements
  • Compiled and filed corporation tax returns and personal tax returns
  • Managed and ensured accuracy of revenue, receivable, and expense accrual accounts
  • Prepared monthly account reports and reconciliation following generally accepted accounting principles and government contracting requirements
  • Prepared financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually with variance notes to internal stakeholders

Audit Senior

Byrne Curtin Kelly
04.2013 - 07.2014

Audit Senior

ECOVIS
01.2012 - 03.2013

Audit Senior

Crowley's DFK
09.2009 - 12.2011

Education

ACA Qualified (CPA Equivalent)

Chartered Accountants Ireland
Ireland
09-2013

Bachelors of Honours - Accounting and Finance

Dublin City University
Ireland
09-2009

Skills

  • Financial reporting experience
  • Management reporting
  • Relationship building
  • Team building leadership
  • Internal Controls
  • Process Enhancement
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • IFRS
  • GAAP

Accomplishments

  • Led the design, development, and implementation of a new ERP System (Dynamics D365) across our North America, Europe, Australian Film and TV finance departments.
  • Spearhead design and roll-out of financial reports in Power Bi and Prophix for the use of our global Film and TV finance team and stakeholders.
  • Conduct training programs, promoting change management for new finance system and reporting tools.

Timeline

Financial Reporting Manager

Lionsgate Canada (Previously EOne)
12.2020 - Current

Senior Accountant

Lionsgate Canada
03.2018 - 11.2020

Financial Accountant

GameStop
07.2016 - 01.2018

Senior Accountant

Roberts Nathan
08.2014 - 03.2016

Audit Senior

Byrne Curtin Kelly
04.2013 - 07.2014

Audit Senior

ECOVIS
01.2012 - 03.2013

Audit Senior

Crowley's DFK
09.2009 - 12.2011

ACA Qualified (CPA Equivalent)

Chartered Accountants Ireland

Bachelors of Honours - Accounting and Finance

Dublin City University
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