Leah Dorn, CPA
Bolton,Ontario
Summary
Dynamic Senior Finance Professional with expertise in collaborative leadership, mergers and acquisitions, and IT/OT system implementation. Proven ability to drive culture transformation and deliver actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Club Coffee -a Division of OFI
Toronto, Ontairo
10.2017 - Current
- Oversight of finance team and process including management reporting, financial controllership and accounting (IFRS), treasury, budget/forecasting, audit and compliance.
- Specialize in cross-functional team leadership with a focus on communication, results, change management and deadlines/cost.
- Utilize business acumen and process expertise to translate financial data, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Prioritize team mentorship, fostering leadership skills and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Lead systems transition, IT and OT projects including SAP implementation, early adopter of AI and new business tools.
- Create an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
- Facilitated seamless business transitions during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations while integrating teams effectively.
Finance Manager
Wholesome Harvest Foods - A Division of Grupo Bimbo (Formerly Maple Leaf Foods)
Calgary, Alberta
07.2008 - 04.2017
- Regional finance lead for three manufacturing sites, responsible for financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, variance analysis and internal controls.
- Partnered with operations and supply chain departments to implement cost-saving strategies and streamline processes.
- Developed comprehensive reports and KPIs to support decision-making processes across departments and management levels.
- Streamlined forecasting processes, enhancing accuracy in financial projections and resource allocation.
- Continuous improvement champion as a six sigma certified green/money belt.
Education
CPA -
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Bachelor of Accounting (with Honours) -
Brock University
St. Catharines, OntarioSkills
- M&A expertise
- Cultural transformation
- Microsoft Office
- Financial modeling
- Collaborative leadership
- Cultural change
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
Timeline
Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Club Coffee -a Division of OFI
10.2017 - Current
Finance Manager
Wholesome Harvest Foods - A Division of Grupo Bimbo (Formerly Maple Leaf Foods)
07.2008 - 04.2017
CPA -
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Bachelor of Accounting (with Honours) -
Brock University