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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Interests
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Glen McAllister

Glen McAllister

Collingwood,ON

Summary

Financial leader with strong track record in strategic planning, risk management, and financial analysis. Adept at driving financial growth through effective team collaboration and adaptive strategies. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring fiscal health and organizational success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

InnPower, InnServices and InnTerprises
03.2017 - 03.2025

Promoted to lead strategic direction of the Finance and Regulatory departments, for 3 corporations. Supervised team of 11 staff members. Reported directly to the President/CEO, presented financial insights and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Regulatory Compliance and Board Reporting: Served as corporate officer with fiduciary oversight for 3 companies, reported to the Board of Director and ensured full regulatory compliance (OEB, IESO)

Financial Strategy: Obtained long-term financing for InnPower and InnServices through a 5 year financial roadmap, increasing liquidity and project viability.

Financial Planning and Budgeting: Directed annual operating and capital budgets over $100 million, implemented rolling forecasts, and lead development of 10-year financial strategy.

Audit Leadership: Led successful external audits with zero findings, mitigating organizational risk and ensuring full compliance. Implemented audit recommendations, strengthening internal controls and enhancing financial transparency.

Policy Development: Authored and implemented accounting and regulatory policies aligning with GAPP and organizational goals.

Rate Application: Led team-wide collaboration on Ontario Energy Board rate application, resulting in 1% decrease in approved rates.

Internal Controls: Conducted risk assessments and recommended financial control enhancements, reducing compliance risk and increasing process efficiency.

Capital Project Funding: Secured $60 million in government and private funding for financial plan execution. Led financial planning and finding negotiations with 6-person team for development, enabling long-term infrastructure expansion.

Manager, Billing & Regulatory

Collus PowerStream (Now EPCOR)
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Ensured compliance with the Ontario Energy Board and Independent System Operator
  • Assisted with the audit of financial and accounting processes
  • Established and maintained appropriate internal control safeguards

(Acting) Treasurer/ Deputy Treasurer

Municipality of Grey Highlands
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw the Finance Department and staff including Reception, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Property Tax, HR/Payroll
  • Prepared reports for Council regarding financial matters
  • Presented budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements to Council
  • Implemented and ensured adherence with financial controls and systems

Senior Staff Auditor

Gaviller & Company (Now Baker Tilly)
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Completed municipal and not-for-profit audits
  • Assisted with special internal audits, as required
  • Ensured compliance with established internal control procedures

Education

CPA, CMA
Ontario
01-2012

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Trent University
Peterborough
01-2000

Skills

  • Financial Strategy Development
  • Financial management
  • Performance Metrics Reporting
  • Development of Financial Policies
  • Regulatory Oversight

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 11 staff members.
  • Secured corporate financing through comprehensive long term financial plan completion for InnPower and InnServices.
  • Sucessfully completed Ontario Energy Board rate application overseeing a team comprising InnPower executive and management team and all departments.
  • Secured government and private funding for waste water treatment plant expansion by completing long term financial plan with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 6 financial planning and negotiations for the development of a transformer station

Languages

English

Interests

  • Participate in snowboarding and cycling (gravel and mountain biking), as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
  • Enjoy participating in going to the gym for overall physical and mental well-being

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hours

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

InnPower, InnServices and InnTerprises
03.2017 - 03.2025

Manager, Billing & Regulatory

Collus PowerStream (Now EPCOR)
01.2010 - 01.2017

(Acting) Treasurer/ Deputy Treasurer

Municipality of Grey Highlands
01.2009 - 01.2010

Senior Staff Auditor

Gaviller & Company (Now Baker Tilly)
01.2006 - 01.2009

CPA, CMA

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Trent University
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