John Mulholland
Freelance CFO
Oakville,Ontario
Summary
CFO and Founder with many years leading financial planning and oversight in harmony with executives seeking to add to clients for remote work. Seasoned expert with well-rounded background effectively guiding various financial projects and processes. Demonstrated strengths in forecasting, reporting and special project activities to support executive decision-making. Highly adaptable to accomplish goals in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Kara Furniture Management
Oakville, ON
01.2009 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch the company.
- Created and managed the company's financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems.
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff members to ensure that operational goals were met.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for optimal pricing structure.
- Identified potential partnerships to expand the reach of the business.
- Built relationships with key stakeholders in industry associations to promote brand visibility.
- Developed strategic initiatives to increase market share and revenue growth.
- Established policies and procedures for efficient workflow management.
- Managed day-to-day activities across multiple departments within the organization.
- Monitored performance metrics to ensure quality standards were maintained.
- Analyzed consumer trends data to inform product offerings and services.
- Evaluated new technologies for potential application in the organization's processes.
- Collaborated with internal teams on projects related to digital transformation efforts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, best practices and industry developments.
- Provided leadership support during times of organizational change or uncertainty.
CFO
UR Concierge Services Inc.
Oakville, ON
10.2010 - Current
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Prepared annual budget plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly closing activities.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Reviewed financial statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of reported information.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop long-term business objectives and plans.
- Monitored cash flows and identified areas of risk or opportunity.
- Assessed current accounting processes and procedures; developed new policies as needed.
- Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting processes and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Managed company-wide budgets, payroll, accounting and other financial operations.
- Cultivated relationships with banking institutions to secure favorable terms on loans and lines of credit.
CFO Consultant
Diversity Trainers Plus
Carlisle, ON
01.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Prepared annual budget plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly closing activities.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Reviewed financial statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of reported information.
- Provided guidance on capital structure, investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop long-term business objectives and plans.
- Managed the preparation of external audit reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Monitored cash flows and identified areas of risk or opportunity.
- Assessed current accounting processes and procedures; developed new policies as needed.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of systems for tracking financial performance metrics.
- Worked closely with operations teams to ensure accurate cost accounting practices are followed.
- Identified potential sources of financing; prepared loan applications for lenders' review.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Concordia University
MontrealSkills
- Analytics and Strategic Planning Risk
- Adaptive and Creative
- Perceptive and Business Savvy
- Budget Development and Management
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Strategic planning
- Financial administration
- Business Development
- Business planning
- Financial Management
- Budgeting
- Operations management
- Program oversight
- Critical Thinking
- International Project Management
Affiliations
Past Director and Member of the International Casual Furniture Association
Current Director of the OFLA and OPLA
Accomplishments
- A strategic and hands on executive highly experienced in accounting and financial management
- I've built a solid history of consistently driving up the bottom line through process improvement, efficiency, and increased revenue
- I Inspire and motivate teams of loyal and productive employees giving them the necessary tools to be successful
- As a proactive leader I am able to adapt to changing business climates and using creative thinking to overcome obstacles and solve problems.
Work Availability
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Quote
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage
Timeline
CFO Consultant
Diversity Trainers Plus
01.2012 - Current
CFO
UR Concierge Services Inc.
10.2010 - Current
Founder
Kara Furniture Management
01.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Concordia University
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