Kristin Shandro
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Results driven leader ready to drive impactful change. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and enhance operational performance. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptability to evolving business needs Proven track record in areas of optimization including leading significant initiatives to improve management reporting & KPI's , streamlining costs and driving strategic growth with the use of clear and transparent information.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP Global Corporate Controller
Finning International
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Head of the global accounting, tax and enterprise risk management teams responsible for the provision of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in addition to the delivery of compliance reporting (Annual information form, Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A, Sustainability reporting) etc.) for a TSX listed company
- Led quarterly reporting to the board on the finances and the enterprise risks of the organization
- Working closely with Internal audit and legal teams to manage the compliance functions of the organization including our C-SOX, Payment Card
- Global financial policies and ESG sustainability frameworks and oversight of the global external audit
- Streamlined accounting processes and began a shared services center in Uruguay to support global low-cost transaction processing
- Successfully restructured the business segments from a profit to cost center to improve transparency and costing models; redesigned accounting policies and processes to improve cost transparency
- Significantly reduced the costs of the accounting teams both globally and in regions including the write off of capital assets to improve invested capital restructuring of the balance sheet to improve invested capital.
VP Finance (Director)
Finning UK and Ireland
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Member of the Finning UK & Ireland executive team directly responsible for the finance, tax, treasury, credit and procurement functions
- Key role in the planning and execution of operational strategy as well as the delivery of the internal, external and Statutory financial reporting
- Provided oversight for various compliance initiatives such as external audit, ethics, Sustainability (ESG)
- Responsible for delivery of financial results of a $1.3B revenue business with a focus on improvement in invested capital
- Leadership of two record revenue, profit and growth years for the UK business working with post-covid supply chain challenges
- Lead the financial governance of delivery of a $150M package of equipment and technology services to the largest infrastructure project in Europe
- Key achievements include sale of a $500M pension asset, success Merger and Acquisition of a $110M Hydraulics business, cost reductions of 20% in operating costs and building out sustainability reporting initiatives
Global Head of Internal Audit
Finning International
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Head of the global internal audit function leading the Canadian, UK and South American audit teams with delivery of audit planning & execution, forensic investigations, Ethics management and reporting and C-SOX/Control compliance frameworks with board reporting on a quarterly basis
- Key achievements include: Redesigned the controls frameworks to ensure better governance while driving better cost and operational efficiencies
- Streamlined audit processes, implemented new audit methodologies, and brought in data analytics to drive better compliance and insights in the business including significant cash recoveries in all regions
Global Director Finance Transformation
Finning International
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Leader of the global transformation teams and the Global Reporting Centre of Excellence focus on the development and sustainment of advanced management reporting
- Providing data insights and optimizing processes and metrics to redefine how Finance supports the business as well as leadership of various improvement projects including KPI redesigns and business strategy alignment to drive operational and invested capital improvements
- Led a project-teams of Finance & Accounting professionals and Consultants to implement the SAP BPC Planning and consolidation tool and carried it through to a formal sustainment team
- Reduced the days to close the financial records from 7 to 3 days for the global teams
- Led the selection and implementation of Blackline, a robotic process automation tool, to significantly reduce manual efforts in the system and ensure better outcomes and control for our data
Risk Assurance and Advisory Leader
Finning Canada
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Oversight and management of the internal audit, financial compliance and enterprise risk areas of the Finning Canada division including the Risk Assurance and Advisory team
- Managing the internal audit and compliance teams including coaching and development of staff
- This included restructuring of the team upon arrival to develop a high-performance team adding value to the business
- Redefined and streamlined the Finning Canada controls certification process
- Led numerous key audits including global audits
Senior Manager Risk & Advisory Services
Deloitte
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Provided oversight and management of the Edmonton Business Risk practice including strategic planning, financial management, client relationship, staffing and training
- Led numerous financial statement and compliance audits for publicly listed US and Canadian listed companies including file planning, execution and review
- Including managing material deficiency remediations for publically listed companies
- Oversaw the provision of business risk services to clients including internal audit, enterprise risk management and compliance management
- Performed risk and maturity assessment, training and benchmarking at the organizational and board level to assist in identifying, managing and mitigating key risks
Staff Accountant to Manager Audit and Advisor
Deloitte
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Provide auditing and accounting services for a Big 4 firm
- Progressive increasing responsibilities including providing business audit and advisory services including SOX/C-SOX readiness assessments and internal audit assistance in the private and public sectors
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (With Distinction) - Accounting
University of Alberta
01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB01.1998
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Financial Reporting Expertise
- Streamlining Operations
- Corporate Governance & Compliance Management Oversight
Certification
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), CA, 2003
- Certified Internal Auditor, Institute of Internal Auditors, 2006
Timeline
VP Global Corporate Controller
Finning International
01.2024 - 02.2025
VP Finance (Director)
Finning UK and Ireland
01.2021 - 01.2024
Global Head of Internal Audit
Finning International
01.2021 - 01.2022
Global Director Finance Transformation
Finning International
01.2017 - 01.2021
Risk Assurance and Advisory Leader
Finning Canada
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Manager Risk & Advisory Services
Deloitte
01.2006 - 01.2017
Staff Accountant to Manager Audit and Advisor
Deloitte
01.2001 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Commerce (With Distinction) - Accounting
University of Alberta