Jeremy Bignell
The Pas,MB
Summary
My hope is further my knowledge and skills in any capacity - especially while doing so within your organization. I know I can be a crucial & vital asset to any team structure. Leadership comes naturally to myself and thrive in managing teams and their employees.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Budgeting & Reconciliation (DOF)
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Housing Accountant
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
AR Clerk - Housing Department
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained accurate records of customer payments.
- Worked closely with sales representatives to address pricing discrepancies or other invoice-related issues proactively.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate data entry into the accounting system for prompt processing and payment tracking.
- Streamlined AR processes by implementing automation tools and reducing manual tasks.
- Supported annual audit process, providing organized and detailed documentation as needed.
- Enhanced customer relations through timely resolution of billing disputes and inquiries.
- Implemented electronic invoicing solutions, resulting in reduced paper usage and increased efficiency in invoice delivery times.
- Facilitated a smooth month-end closing process through timely preparation of account reconciliations and journal entries for AR transactions.
- Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring proper documentation of all transactions related to accounts receivable.
- Reduced outstanding invoices by maintaining regular follow-ups with clients.
- Collaborated effectively across departments to resolve customer issues, improving overall satisfaction and promoting timely payments.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
AR Clerk - OCN Gas Bar
Paskwayak Business Development Corporation
Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Maintained accurate records of customer payments.
- Enhanced customer relations through timely resolution of billing disputes and inquiries.
- Reduced outstanding invoices by maintaining regular follow-ups with clients.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate data entry into the accounting system for prompt processing and payment tracking.
- Supported annual audit process, providing organized and detailed documentation as needed.
- Worked closely with sales representatives to address pricing discrepancies or other invoice-related issues proactively.
Education
University/College Diploma - Business Administration
University College of The North
The Pas, MB06.2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Accounting Systems/Programs
- Succession Planning - Employee Capacity Identifying & Development
- Concise & Timely Feedback & Addressing of Concerns or Internal Matters that relate to Human Resources & Financial Reporting and Processes
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Work Availability
monday
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveTimeline
Director of Budgeting & Reconciliation (DOF)
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
01.2020 - 08.2023
Housing Accountant
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
01.2019 - 01.2020
AR Clerk - Housing Department
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
03.2018 - 01.2019
AR Clerk - OCN Gas Bar
Paskwayak Business Development Corporation
10.2017 - 03.2018
University/College Diploma - Business Administration
University College of The North