Niloofar Abbasnezhad
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Strategic and hands-on Accounting Manager with 8+ years of progressive experience leading full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across multi-entity environments. Proven ability to manage teams, partner with Controllers and CFOs, and deliver accurate ASPE/IFRS-compliant financial statements under tight deadlines. Strong leader known for improving processes, strengthening controls, and mentoring high-performing accounting teams. Advanced Excel and systems expertise with a reputation for precision, accountability, and calm execution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager / Controller
ClearBooks Technology Inc.
Vancouver, BC
09.2025 - Current
- Direct full-cycle accounting operations include billing, A/R, A/P, general ledger, cost and inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
- Prepare, review, and deliver monthly financial statements.
- Drive month-end and year-end close processes across multiple concurrent client engagements.
- Manage cash flow, budgets, and forecasts, and perform regular gross margin and performance analysis.
- Oversee payroll administration for client portfolios.
- Supervise, mentor, and review work of junior and senior bookkeepers, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
- Build and document client onboarding processes.
- Contribute financial insights during quarterly strategy and planning sessions to support client and firm growth.
Accounting Manager
Malaspina Consultants Inc.
Vancouver, BC
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed full-cycle accounting for 10 public and private company clients with diverse entities and currencies using 'Microsoft Xero'.
- Supervised staff accountants, reviewing their work for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained direct communication with clients to resolve accounting and tax matters.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and year-end analyses, reporting directly to Controllers and CFOs.
- Managed reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts.
- Coordinated and executed accounts payable and payroll payments.
- Analyzed general ledgers, reconcile balance sheets, and resolve bookkeeping discrepancies.
- Supported external auditors during audit and review engagements.
Senior Bookkeeper
The Fifteen Group Inc.
Vancouver, Canada
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed full-cycle accounting.
- Prepared and administered payroll.
- Prepared and submitted GST/HST, PST, payroll, EHT, and WCB remittances.
- Trained, coached, and developed junior and intermediate bookkeepers.
- Onboarded new clients and set up new QuickBooks files.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits, and updated financial records with accuracy.
Accountant
Robba Da Matti
Vancouver, Canada
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed business transactions for 5 business locations using QuickBooks.
- Maintained General ledger.
- Performed reconciliations of bank statements and credit cards.
- Processed accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R).
- Developed and delivered quarterly financial Statements.
- Prepared and produced tax reports.
- Processed payroll for over 70 employees.
Accounting Clerk
Northland Properties
Vancouver, Canada
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Processed business transactions using Sage 50.
- Verified invoices for materials or services and paid vendors.
- Processed 200+ daily transactions with accuracy.
- Resolved PO, contract, invoice, and payment issues.
- Prepared bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
Accountant and Financial Analyst
Amol Chooka
Iran
09.2013 - 07.2017
- Managed daily accounting operations while leading and training the accounting team.
- Developed budgets and proposed projects.
- Strengthened financial management processes to minimize errors in reporting.
- Executed general ledger entries on a short schedule with high accuracy.
- Prepared reports and presentations for executives and board members.
Education
Professional Accounting - Accounting Student
BCIT
Vancouver, BC01.2024
Associate Certificate - Computerized Accounting
BCIT
Burnaby, BC12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Economic Sciences
Tehran, Iran06.2011
Skills
- Financial Reporting (ASPE & IFRS)
- Month-End & Year-End Close Leadership
- Multi-Entity & Intercompany Accounting
- Team Leadership, Coaching & Review
- Audit Preparation & External Auditor Liaison
- Payroll & Statutory Compliance (GST/HST, PD7A, EHT, WCB)
- Fixed Assets & Amortization
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Advanced Excel Modeling & Analysis
- Accounting & ERP Software: QuickBooks, Xero, Sage 50, Sage 300, Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Payment & Cash Management Tools: Plooto, AirWallex
- Project & Workflow Tools: Microsoft Planner, ClickUp
Certification
Federal Income Tax Level 1, 2022
Technical Skills
QuickBooks, Xero, Sage 50, Sage 300, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Plooto, AirWallex, Microsoft Planner, ClickUp
Timeline
Accounting Manager / Controller
ClearBooks Technology Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Accounting Manager
Malaspina Consultants Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2025
Senior Bookkeeper
The Fifteen Group Inc.
06.2022 - 06.2023
Accountant
Robba Da Matti
08.2020 - 06.2022
Accounting Clerk
Northland Properties
09.2019 - 04.2020
Accountant and Financial Analyst
Amol Chooka
09.2013 - 07.2017
Professional Accounting - Accounting Student
BCIT
Associate Certificate - Computerized Accounting
BCIT
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Economic Sciences