Jody Domenis
Prince George,Canada
Summary
14+ years of accomplished experience in the field of accounting, auditing and taxation. Detailed-oriented worker with strong quantitative analysis, problem solving and organization skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Solid team-working and leadership skills to work effectively with all staff of the organization. Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and possess the ability to learn the operations of financial systems quickly.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Peace River Hydro Partners
03.2019 - Current
- Planned, directed, managed and coordinated all operations of the Finance Department
- Responsible for the full accounting cycle including financial reporting, statement analysis, monthly reconciliations and cash management
- Prepared and filed various monthly and quarterly tax reporting including Employer Health Tax, GST, PST, and Worksafe
- Achieved in obtaining over $15M in PST refunds for the Project
- Effectively reduced the positions within the Finance Department from 9 personnel to 4 which resulted in improved productivity, individual accountability and team morale
- Arranged, negotiated and managed various lease and financing agreements as well as various insurance policies
- Administered and developed policies and procedures for improved internal controls
- Worked directly with all external auditors and facilitated all requests promptly and accurately
- Reviewed purchase orders and invoices to ensure accuracy at regular intervals
- Managed and negotiated contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
GM of Accounting of Construction
BID Group of Companies
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Key member of the leadership team, attended monthly management meetings to discuss job statuses, budget concerns and presented the monthly financial statements
- Prepared journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly financial statements, monthly cash flow forecasts, annual budgets and business plans for 3 divisions within Construction group
- Prepared and filed various monthly US state and parish tax, completed state business registrations and tax exemptions
- Experience with incorporating a new ERP implementation into 5 separate companies (construction and manufacturing)
- Performed various functions within the procurement process including issuing PO’s, analysis of PO’s (confirmed accurate job costing), AP invoicing follow up
- Involved with the payroll process, ensuring job costing was accurate, constant communication between payroll coordinator and site coordinators to ensure accurate processing
- Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes
- Dealt with US State Department of Revenue audits
- Aligned all financial activity with the regulations of GAAP and US GAAP
- Extensive monthly travel to US to attend management and leadership meetings.
Director of Finance
BID Group of Companies
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Took over two BC manufacturing shops and cleaned up accounting reconciliations, job costing, KPI analysis and financial reporting
- Prepared journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly financial statements, monthly cash flow forecasts, annual budgets and business plans for 3 divisions within Western Canada manufacturing shops
- Prepared all sales invoices for two manufacturing shops, collections and management of A/R
- Reviewed A/P invoices for accurate job costing, managed inventory
- Worked closely with operational team to control and monitor work in progress and to align with preparation of month end financial statements and KPI reporting.
Divisional Controller
Carrier Lumber Ltd.
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Perform intermediate cash administration: bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasts, investment and loan administration
- Supervise 5 employees responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Accounting Assistant
- Preparing quarterly and annual working papers and financial statements and presenting results to CFO and shareholder with a detailed financial analysis
- Maintenance of fixed asset system
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff members, auditors, customers, and service providers
- Manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Senior Accountant
Deloitte LLP
09.2010 - 01.2014
- Ensured clients had implemented effective internal controls as well as provided suggestions to achieve this
- Responsible for all phases of the audit process including planning and leading audits, providing guidance to other professional staff, and ensuring the completeness, accuracy and objectivity of audit assignments
- Reported to senior management and partners on progress of audit work
- Prepared audited financial statements
- Attended presentations of financial statements to clients and answered any questions they had regarding their year-end audited financial statements.
Junior Accountant
Deloitte LLP
01.2009 - 09.2010
- Assisted clients regarding accurate recording and bookkeeping
- Ensured clients are recording in accordance with GAAP
- Performed account reconciliations and providing clients with adjusting entries
- Prepared non-audit financial statements as well as T2 income tax returns
- Participated as a team member on audit engagements.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
06.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and General Business
University of Northern British Columbia
05.2009
Skills
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Budgeting
- IFRS Knowledge
- Customer Satisfaction
Personal Information
Title: CPA, CA
Timeline
Finance Manager
Peace River Hydro Partners
03.2019 - Current
GM of Accounting of Construction
BID Group of Companies
11.2017 - 03.2019
Director of Finance
BID Group of Companies
03.2016 - 11.2017
Divisional Controller
Carrier Lumber Ltd.
01.2014 - 03.2016
Senior Accountant
Deloitte LLP
09.2010 - 01.2014
Junior Accountant
Deloitte LLP
01.2009 - 09.2010
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and General Business
University of Northern British Columbia
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