Melissa Fitzgerald
Hamilton
Summary
Experienced with financial analysis, budget management, and compliance oversight. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
11.2019 - 11.2024
- Prepared and presented internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Collaborated with senior leadership team, program managers and external stakeholders, to develop annual operating budgets, costing and pricing of services and the ongoing monitoring of budgets to measure progress and outcomes
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare variance analysis for management team, directors, board members and other stakeholders
- Managed, analyzed, interpreted financial results of all accounting and finance processes including payroll, accounts payable and receivable and banking
- Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with auditors, internal and external customers
Payroll and Accounts Receivable
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
09.2009 - 11.2019
- Supported the overall financial health of the organization by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for 200 employees
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing employee inquiries about their paychecks, benefits, time away balances, promptly and accurately.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies, prepared and processed T4s
- Prepared and processed all month end/year end payroll accruals, account reconciliations
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing new payroll software and automation tools for improved record-keeping
- Gathered and processed monthly program billing information and distributed customer invoices
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from both internal stakeholders and external clients concerning account status or payment-related matters.
- Maintained accurate financial records through regular account reconciliation and adjustments when necessary.
- Enhanced cash flow by diligently monitoring and collecting outstanding accounts receivable balances.
Project Cost Controller
Alberici Constructors, Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all project cost data
- Assisted project managers and estimators with the creation of budget coding and structure to ensure the proper tracking, analysis and forecasting of ongoing construction projects
- Reviewed/analyzed costs to complete and budget variances with operations and finance staff to ensure the accurate reporting of the project's status and progress
- Communicated customer payment/collection efforts, expected payment dates and potential issues, to assist with the preparation of cash flow requirement and forecasts and reporting to senior management
- Prepared various ad hoc reports and analysis relating to the progress and status of construction projects, costs incurred, billings and payments received, for customers, claims and yearly audits
Accounting Manager/Project Cost Analyst
Alberici Constructors, Ltd.
12.1999 - 01.2005
- Responsible for the overall management of all financial and general accounting functions, reports and financial statements
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and year end financial statements, including the analysis of YTD information as compared to forecasted information
- Maintained A/R and A/P sub-ledgers, capital asset sub-ledger and the schedule of project income for all companies
- Prepared month end, quarter and year end adjustments for all companies
- Performed year end close procedures and the gathering, compiling of financial information for internal and external customers
- Responsible for project cost records, including the maintenance of budget, project costs and quantity information
- Ensured integrity and accuracy of all project cost information
- Coordinated and monitored client and subcontractor purchase orders to ensure accurate cost records
- Reviewed, interpreted and analyzed project cost reports, including forecasting project profits and overruns
Education
Correspondence Course - Fourth Level CGA -
Certified General Accountants of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario01.2005
Business Accounting Co-op Program -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
Hamilton, Ontario01.1999
Continuing Student -
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bishop's University
Lennoxville, Quebec01.1993
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Financial Analysis and reporting
- Budget planning
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Technology Savvy - Sage APA, Sage 300, Dayforce HCM, Microsoft office
Timeline
Director of Finance
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
11.2019 - 11.2024
Payroll and Accounts Receivable
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
09.2009 - 11.2019
Project Cost Controller
Alberici Constructors, Ltd.
01.2005 - 01.2009
Accounting Manager/Project Cost Analyst
Alberici Constructors, Ltd.
12.1999 - 01.2005
Business Accounting Co-op Program -
Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
Continuing Student -
McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bishop's University
Correspondence Course - Fourth Level CGA -
Certified General Accountants of Ontario
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