Ken Schmitz
Prince George,BC
Summary
Accomplished Chief Financial Officer at YMCA of Northern BC, adept in financial modeling and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction. Spearheaded initiatives to streamline financial processes, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Expert in GAAP and financial analysis, with a proven track record in mentoring teams and developing customer relationships. Successfully optimized budget management and compliance, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills.
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 17 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
YMCA BC
01.2023 - Current
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Ensured compliance with local, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
Chief Financial Officer
YMCA of Northern BC
05.2007 - 12.2022
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepared accurate financial statements monthly to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure smooth operations.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
Education
CPA
University of Northern BC
06-2029
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Financial budgeting
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer relationship development
- Mentoring and training
- GAAP
- Financial analysis
Timeline
Finance Manager
YMCA BC
01.2023 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
YMCA of Northern BC
05.2007 - 12.2022
CPA
University of Northern BC
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