Marsha Zinck
Bedford
Summary
Experienced Financial Leader in the Not for Profit Sector
Experienced with financial preparation, data analysis, budgeting and audit. Utilizes strategic planning to improve financial performance and operational efficiency. Track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting
METRO COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
01.2012 - Current
- Prepare monthly financial statements including variance analysis and forecasting
- Provide financial leadership to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors
- Manage and monitor financial controls, policies and procedures
- Coordinate and prepare the annual budget
- Financial Liaise with the Department of Community Services
- Organize and manage the annual end audit
- Ensured completion of regulatory requirements (T3010, HST)
- Supervise Accounting staff through the monitoring of Receivables, Payables, and Payroll
- Prepare ad hoc reports for non-financial management regarding property development projects and financial reporting
- Manage Insurance, Mortgage and Rental liabilities
- Accomplishments: I have developed and implemented internal controls and procedures to replace outdated accounting practices and policies
- My systematic approach to change management and my leadership skills have been commended by the Board of Directors
- I have worked diligently towards establishing a working relationship with the Department of Community Services and planning for the future of MCHA
Contract Accountant
CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Prepared the monthly financial statements for all Atlantic Provinces
- Organized the year end audit
- Special projects including fund development analysis of in house lottery audits
- Accomplishments: CNIB recognized my past accomplishments managing the accounting department and requested contract employment while the DFO concentrated on special projects
- With a newly created fund development department, I was integral in liaising between the two departments to achieve accurate financial reporting
Assistant Controller
SEAMARK Asset Management Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Prepared the monthly financial statements
- Organized the quarterly and year end audits
- Coordinated the conversion from SUN accounting system to ACCPAC
- Accomplishments: At SEAMARK, I assumed the responsibilities of managing the Finance departments which enabled the CFO to concentrate on the impending reverse takeover with Growthworks Atlantic
- I then lead the conversion of accounting systems from SUN Systems to ACCPAC, working with the finance teams from Growthworks, SEAMARK, and Plus Consulting
Manager, Financial Services, Eastern Zone Finance Centre
CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Prepared six sets of monthly Financial Statements
- Prepared quarterly forecasts and accompanying notes
- Supervised staff members (Accounts Payable, Receivable and GL)
- Managed and Monitored donations in collaboration with Fund Development
- Managed the Revenue flow between CNIB, Trusts and Fee for Service agreements
- Prepared and implemented policies and procedures
- Reviewed and maintained contracts and leases
- Co-ordinated the year-end Audit and liaised with external auditors
- Ensured Internal and External reporting requirements were met for grants and funding
- Special Projects as assigned by National Office
- Accomplishments: In my role of Manager of Finance, I was able to achieve the goal of centralizing the Atlantic Provinces financial transactions and reports
- Under my direction, the chart of accounts was standardized, policies and procedures were implemented, auditing tools were introduced and forecasting models were utilized
Project Accountant
HALIFAX SHIPYARD LIMITED
08.1992 - 09.1998
- Financial liaison for the MCDV Project
- Prepared financial reports for a $ 350 million ship construction project as required by government and HSL management
- Provided management with current project status as compared to budgets and forecasts
- Implemented and improved reporting requirements for the eight-year project
- Administered the escalation and foreign currency content of the MCDV Contract
- Accomplishments: As the lead accountant for this contract, my contributions in the analysis and interpretation of contracts and reports, as well as accurate and timely E.T.C
- Projections, assisted management in the achievement of an early completion of this project
- It was essential that I had exemplary communications skills to work with the many contractors and trades associated with this project
Corporate Accountant; Divisional Accountant; Inventory Analyst
NATIONAL SEA PRODUCTS
03.1989 - 07.1992
- Provided Controller's department with analysis and reconciliations for monthly reporting
- Assisted Treasury department and liaise with financial institutions
- Collected data to prepare and report on sales, cost and inventory
- Ensured accurate inventory valuation through maintenance of a perpetual inventory system
Education
CMA Pre-Professional Program -
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, N.S.01.1994
Bachelor of Education -
MSVU
Halifax, N.S.01.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major
Acadia University
Halifax, N.S.01.1985
Skills
- Sage 300
- Financial Reporter
- Proficient in Excel
- Team Growth Initiatives
- Audit Process Management
- Analytical Data Proficiency
- Operational Control Assessment
- Variance analysis
- Revenue Projection Skills
Accounting Systems
- Sage 300
- Financial Reporter
Timeline
Director of Accounting
METRO COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
01.2012 - Current
Contract Accountant
CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND
01.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Controller
SEAMARK Asset Management Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2010
Manager, Financial Services, Eastern Zone Finance Centre
CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND
01.1998 - 01.2009
Project Accountant
HALIFAX SHIPYARD LIMITED
08.1992 - 09.1998
Corporate Accountant; Divisional Accountant; Inventory Analyst
NATIONAL SEA PRODUCTS
03.1989 - 07.1992
Bachelor of Education -
MSVU
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major
Acadia University
CMA Pre-Professional Program -
Saint Mary's University
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