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Education
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Honours
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JESSE STROM

Saskatoon,Canada

Summary

Chartered Profesional Accountant with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Detailed-oriented, self-motivated and team-focused leader that consistently exceeds all expectations. Possess strong analytical skills with a strong knowledge of accounting standards and experience in the preparation and review of financial statements. Proactive

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Financial Reporting & Treasury

Sunrise Foods International
01.2023 - Current
  • Oversees and leads the Financial Reporting and Treasury teams of a $1B+ revenue multinational organization
  • Preparing monthly financial statements including preparing the monthly reporting package issued to the board of directors
  • Performing detailed review and analysis of all financial statement accounts with significant review procedures being performed over inventory quantities and values
  • Assessing the impact of one-time / unusual transactions on the financial statements and providing recommendations to the executive leadership team
  • Overseeing the finance and operations team with recording of day-to-day transactions
  • Leads the year-end audit and half-yearly review, including communication with external auditors and ensuring engagements are completed on time
  • Engaging and negotiating with multiple banks on various matters, i.e
  • Debt, cashflow, quarterly and yearly reporting, compliance with covenants
  • Led numerous large projects, including: Designing of the inventory tracking system including procedures over inventory quantities and values, Transitioning functional currency from CAD to USD, Transitioning accounting standards from ASPE to IFRS, Transitioning reporting from quarterly to monthly, Providing information as requested from the parent company to assist in the consolidation process.

Financial Controller

Sunrise Foods International
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Oversees and leads the Financial Reporting and Treasury teams of a $1B+ revenue multinational organization
  • Preparing monthly financial statements including preparing the monthly reporting package issued to the board of directors
  • Performing detailed review and analysis of all financial statement accounts with significant review procedures being performed over inventory quantities and values
  • Assessing the impact of one-time / unusual transactions on the financial statements and providing recommendations to the executive leadership team
  • Overseeing the finance and operations team with recording of day-to-day transactions
  • Leads the year-end audit and half-yearly review, including communication with external auditors and ensuring engagements are completed on time
  • Engaging and negotiating with multiple banks on various matters, i.e
  • Debt, cashflow, quarterly and yearly reporting, compliance with covenants
  • Led numerous large projects, including: Designing of the inventory tracking system including procedures over inventory quantities and values, Transitioning functional currency from CAD to USD, Transitioning accounting standards from ASPE to IFRS, Transitioning reporting from quarterly to monthly, Providing information as requested from the parent company to assist in the consolidation process.

Senior Accountant

KPMG LLP
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Analyzing accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports of public and private entities to assess compliance with accounting standards with a specific focus on mining clients
  • Performing risk assessments, including designing, testing and evaluating procedures to address risks
  • Designing, implementing and testing the operating effectiveness of internal controls, including compliance with SOX
  • Designing and performing audit procedures over significant accounts
  • Monitoring budgets and timelines to ensure that engagements are being completed on time and budget without compromising quality
  • Mentoring junior staff through the completion of their assigned tasks.

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant -

Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants
10.2024

Masters of Professional Accounting -

University of Saskatchewan
12.2013

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting (with Distinction) -

University of Saskatchewan
12.2012

Skills

  • Cash Flow Management
  • Audit management
  • Internal Controls
  • Tax Compliance

Volunteer Experience

  • Director of Finance, Lakeview Community Association, 01/2024, Present
  • Fairy Godmother, Princess Shop, 01/2014, 12/2016
  • Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) Coordinator, 01/2014, 12/2016

References

References available upon request

Honours

  • Dean’s List, 2009-2012
  • French Immersion Transcript

Languages

French
Professional Working

Timeline

Director of Financial Reporting & Treasury

Sunrise Foods International
01.2023 - Current

Financial Controller

Sunrise Foods International
01.2016 - 01.2023

Senior Accountant

KPMG LLP
01.2011 - 01.2016

Masters of Professional Accounting -

University of Saskatchewan

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting (with Distinction) -

University of Saskatchewan

Chartered Professional Accountant -

Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants

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