Leanne Erb
Chestermere,AB
Summary
Highly detail-oriented accountant with expertise in accounting operations, financial controls, and compliance to accounting standards. Proven ability to drive team development through coaching, performance evaluation, and constructive feedback, while maintaining a focus on innovation and continuous process improvement. Collaborative team player who engages with cross-functional peers to support organizational initiatives and act as a valuable business partner. Excellent communicator with strong problem-solving skills, ensuring the implementation of robust internal controls, transparency, and financial integrity.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Controller
ConnectFirst Credit Union Ltd.
03.2015 - Current
- Oversee financial reporting for the organization and ensure compliance with IFRS standards
- Provide insights into financial information to help inform business decisions and assess risks and opportunities
- Establish internal controls to protect the assets of the credit union and monitor adherence to these controls
- Ensure the integrity of financial data by analyzing information to uncover inconsistencies, errors, or omissions
- Oversee the year-end process, liaising with the external auditors
- Provide leadership to the accounting team by developing and coaching, setting objectives, evaluating performance and providing feedback.
Manager, Corporate Accounting
First Calgary Savings
11.2004 - 02.2015
- Managed assets, accounts payable, and general financial reporting processes within the monthly accounting cycle
- Enhanced team performance by overseeing daily activities and mentoring team members
- Developed and maintained robust internal accounting policies and procedures
- Cross-trained existing employees to boost team agility and overall performance.
Accountant
First Calgary Savings
01.1998 - 10.2004
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts
- Maintained the integrity of the general ledger accounts, investigating and correcting any irregularities
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values.
Accounting Assistant
City of Medicine Hat
08.1994 - 12.1997
- Utilized work order software to efficiently track projects and generate comprehensive weekly and monthly financial reports
- Prepared accurate monthly journal entries to document business transactions
- Conducted thorough general ledger reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial data
- Compiled detailed quarterly budget performance reports and provided insightful commentary on variances.
Education
CPA Preparatory Program -
CPA Alberta
Calgary, AB2026
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting - 1994
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB1994
Skills
- IFRS knowledge
- ERP system experience
- General ledger management
- Account reconciliation
- Internal controls development
- Budget preparation
- Audit management
- Expense control
- Fixed asset management
- Procedure development
- Financial statement preparation
Timeline
Corporate Controller
ConnectFirst Credit Union Ltd.
03.2015 - Current
Manager, Corporate Accounting
First Calgary Savings
11.2004 - 02.2015
Accountant
First Calgary Savings
01.1998 - 10.2004
Accounting Assistant
City of Medicine Hat
08.1994 - 12.1997
CPA Preparatory Program -
CPA Alberta
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting - 1994
University of Calgary
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