Mark Hill
Summary
A highly-motivated individual and team player, recognized for setting and achieving high standards with over 20 years accounting experience in a diverse range of roles and industries. A self-starter and quick learner with strong interpersonal, analytical and leadership skills. Adept at identifying and implementing innovative practices and procedures to improve efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Trident Naval Systems of Canada, Inc
08.2021 - Current
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly financial statements.
- Oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Daily / weekly cashflow and banking reports
- Project accounting / revenue recognition
Senior Financial Controller
FairTradeWorks Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed the finance team, developed partnerships with external vendors and sub-contractors, and established systems and processes for monitoring project performance and profitability.
Financial Controller
Canex Building Supplies
12.2015 - 01.2021
- Responsible for preparing the monthly financial statements, supervising finance team of 13 and company payroll for 100 employees.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored numerous internal control procedures.
- Daily banking and cashflow management.
Senior Accountant (temp)
Polywest Ltd
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Worked closely with the Financial Controller to prepare the monthly financial statements and oversaw the work of the AP, AR and payroll staff.
Accounting Software Consultant
Prophet Business Group
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Worked as a consultant to provide MS Dynamics training, assistance with accounting issues and financial statement preparation.
Finance Lead / Project Accountant
Tetra-Tech (Mining Division)
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Responsible for managing the Mining Division finance team of 5 billing specialists / accountants, specifically assigned to our largest client.
- Worked closely with project managers to ensure long-term project costs and revenues were being accurately recorded / recognized.
- Streamlined accounts receivable process, reducing AR > 60 days from $12m to less than $1m in less than 12 months, earning commendation from VP of Operations for ‘extraordinary' effort.
Senior Accountant
Wellington West Capital Ltd
09.2008 - 01.2011
- Reported directly to the Director of Finance and worked closely with other members of the upper management team on various projects and performance analysis.
- Preparation of monthly financial statements and working papers.
Financial Accountant
Richardson Partners Financial Ltd
04.2006 - 09.2008
- Prepared monthly financial statements and annual operating budget for holding company and subsidiaries.
Cost Analyst
New Flyer Industries Ltd
09.2003 - 04.2006
- Part of the bid team responsible for providing accurate and timely costing information for vehicles as per the bid tender requirements.
- Completed technical estimates using cost models.
Education
Essential Management Skills -
UBC Sauder School of Business
01.2016
Certified Professional Accountant -
CPA BC
01.2015
Canadian Securities Course -
Canadian Securities Institute
01.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Southampton Solent University
01.1998
Skills
- Full cycle financial accounting
- Project accounting / revenue recognition
- Team Oversight
- Preparation of cash flow forecasts and budgets
- Payroll processing
- Account / bank reconciliations
- Advanced spreadsheet design and modelling
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- Not-For-Profit accounting
- Microsoft Certified Excel Specialist
- Microsoft Dynamics, SAGE, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau
Volunteer Experience
Treasurer (part-time), Changes Supported Living Services, Winnipeg, Canada, 05/2012, 05/2015, Changes is a not-for-profit organization based in Winnipeg that was created to respond to the expressed need for individualized and person-centered services for adults requiring support in their homes and communities. As an active member of the board of directors I was responsible for overseeing / approving the financial statements and annual budgets as well as discussing potential growth opportunities and strategic direction of the organization.
Timeline
Financial Controller
Trident Naval Systems of Canada, Inc
08.2021 - Current
Senior Financial Controller
FairTradeWorks Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2021
Financial Controller
Canex Building Supplies
12.2015 - 01.2021
Senior Accountant (temp)
Polywest Ltd
01.2015 - 07.2015
Accounting Software Consultant
Prophet Business Group
01.2014 - 11.2014
Finance Lead / Project Accountant
Tetra-Tech (Mining Division)
01.2011 - 10.2013
Senior Accountant
Wellington West Capital Ltd
09.2008 - 01.2011
Financial Accountant
Richardson Partners Financial Ltd
04.2006 - 09.2008
Cost Analyst
New Flyer Industries Ltd
09.2003 - 04.2006
Essential Management Skills -
UBC Sauder School of Business
Certified Professional Accountant -
CPA BC
Canadian Securities Course -
Canadian Securities Institute
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Southampton Solent University
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