ISHITA BHATT
Toronto,ON
Summary
Strategic and results-driven finance leader with 12+ years of experience in corporate finance, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-entity financial reporting. Proven success in optimizing processes, enhancing financial controls, and leading high-performance teams across global organizations. Adept in IFRS and US GAAP, financial systems integration, and executive-level financial planning. US CPA certified.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Billups Canada
05.2024 - Current
- Manage accurate and timely monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in compliance with internal controls.
- Partner with business leaders to support financial planning, strategic initiatives, and decision-making.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity. Improved AR process reducing average recovery from 112 to 67 days
- Ensure financial compliance and margin control on client deals and SOWs (Statements of Work)
- Support the transition of finance operations to a shared services model.
- Inspires cross-functional teams through strong financial leadership, champions a controls-focused mindset, and drives forecast accuracy, investment discipline, and alignment across finance priorities through effective communication and standardization
Associate Director, Client Finance
Mindshare
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Directed financial planning processes for global clients; led a team of analysts.
- Presented monthly budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversaw contract management, accruals, and financial reporting alignment across teams.
- Developed standardized templates to streamline client budget reviews and drive reporting efficiency.
Senior Manager, Client Finance
Mindshare
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Delivered financial forecasting, deal structuring, and billing strategy support.
- Provided data-driven financial guidance to internal agency teams.
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy through cross-functional coordination.
Finance Project Manager
Pivotal Software (VMWare)
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed revenue tracking and reporting in compliance with IFRS 15.
- Led Project Accounting team; collaborated with AR, AP, and forecasting for accurate month-end closures.
- Delivered quarterly Remaining Performance Obligations analysis under US GAAP.
Finance Manager
Trigyn Technologies Ltd
12.2013 - 02.2019
- Managed consolidated financial reporting for multi-entity, global operations.
- Spearheaded IFRS transition and improved reporting timelines and accuracy.
- Reduced average receivables by 35% through policy and process improvements.
- Led team of 8 and oversaw external audits, payroll (India & North America), and compliance.
Education
US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
01.2025
Diploma in IFRS -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2019
Accounting Technician Certification - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
Mumbai University
01.2005
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting (IFRS, GAAP)
- Revenue Recognition
- Process Automation & Controls
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Oracle
- Workflow coordination
Languages
Hindi
Timeline
Finance Manager
Billups Canada
05.2024 - Current
Associate Director, Client Finance
Mindshare
04.2021 - 05.2024
Senior Manager, Client Finance
Mindshare
10.2019 - 04.2021
Finance Project Manager
Pivotal Software (VMWare)
05.2019 - 09.2019
Finance Manager
Trigyn Technologies Ltd
12.2013 - 02.2019
Accounting Technician Certification - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
Mumbai University
US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Diploma in IFRS -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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