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RENATA REINARTZ, CPA

Calgary,Canada

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Senior Financial AnalystSenior Accountant

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option401k matchPersonal development programs

Summary

Certified Public Accountant with expertise in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting. Proven track record in delivering timely insights for senior leadership in regulated, publicly traded environments. Skilled in variance analysis and scenario-based forecasting to enhance decision-making and internal controls. Industry experience spans education, non-profit, transportation, industrial equipment, and government sectors.

Overview

1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Officer | Financial Planning & Analysis

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division
Peace River, Canada
01.2025 - Current
  • Performed monthly revenue journal entries, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations as part of month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Delivered monthly expenditure variance analysis reports, identifying key drivers and supporting management decision-making across departments.
  • Supported monthly forecasting and cash flow monitoring, including direct method cash flow reporting and year-end projections for liquidity planning.
  • Produced actual-to-budget variance dashboards in Atrieve Report Writer, improving financial visibility for leadership across reporting cycles.
  • Assisted with annual budgeting and audit processes, preparing working papers, historical actuals, and external audit support documentation.
  • Automated recurring reporting using Power Query and Excel macros, reducing manual effort by approximately 15 hours/month (~180 hours/year).
  • Led HR onboarding automation in Atrieve, digitizing workflows and reducing manual workload by approximately 2,500 hours annually.

Accounting & Financial Reporting Consultant

Freelance
Remote, AB
01.2017 - 01.2025
  • Prepared and reviewed year-end financial statements (balance sheet, cash flow) for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
  • Managed full-cycle accounting for 3–5 clients, including AP/AR, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
  • Performed monthly reconciliations and bookkeeping across client accounts, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Streamlined accounting processes by standardizing journal entries and reconciliations, improving accuracy and reducing rework across reporting cycles.

Accounting Manager

Pacekids Programs
Calgary, Canada
2014 - 2017
  • Established and led full-cycle accounting (AP/AR and month-end close), implementing structured processes and completing 12 monthly close cycles annually to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Introduced and transitioned organization from no formal monthly close process to a structured accrual-based month-end close, improving financial visibility and reporting consistency.
  • Transitioned organization from cash-based to accrual accounting, enhancing financial reporting accuracy and decision-making capability.
  • Upgraded and maintained QuickBooks accrual accounting system, streamlining month-end close workflows and improving reporting efficiency.
  • Developed cash flow reporting model and monitoring tools, improving visibility of inflows and outflows to support operational planning.
  • Trained AP staff on invoice coding and accrual-based accounting processes, improving consistency and reducing transaction errors.
  • Improved financial reporting and forecasting support, contributing to stronger budgeting processes, financial stability, and organizational expansion readiness.

Financial Analyst

Pacekids Program
Calgary, Canada
2013 - 2013
  • Supported senior leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis, delivering insights on program spending and variances to inform decision-making.
  • Developed and delivered financial reports and analysis for management review, partnering with cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility and support budgeting processes.

Career Break

Caregiving
2010 - 2012

Senior Financial Accountant

WestJet
Calgary, Canada
2008 - 2009
  • Led a team of 7 in corporate accounting operations, managing intercompany accounts, financial reporting, and compliance within a large-scale, publicly traded airline operating in a multi-billion-dollar revenue environment.
  • Managed monthly profit share distributions and month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, internal policy compliance, and strict reporting deadlines in a high-volume financial environment.
  • Collaborated with internal and external auditors to support year-end close and audit documentation, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.

Senior Corporate Reporting Analyst

Finning International Inc.
Vancouver, Canada
2005 - 2007
  • Automated financial reporting and intercompany reconciliations, enhancing accuracy and streamlining month-end close processes in a large-scale, multi-billion-dollar operating environment.
  • Prepared multi-currency consolidated financial statements and cash flow projections, incorporating foreign exchange impacts to support accurate financial visibility and planning.
  • Integrated financial data into Excel using Longview (Khalix) to enable dynamic, parameter-driven reporting and improved financial analysis across multiple entities.
  • Developed executive financial summaries for CFO investor calls, consolidating key financial metrics, variance drivers, and performance insights to support senior leadership decision-making.

Corporate Reporting Analyst

Finning International Inc.
Vancouver, Canada
2004 - 2005
  • Prepared and analyzed budgets, financial statements, and forecasts, supporting cost control initiatives and financial compliance.
  • Performed financial and variance analysis to support business decisions and reporting needs.
  • Developed management reports using advanced Excel, improving visibility of financial performance.
  • Optimized intercompany accounting processes, improving accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Supported cross-functional teams in defining financial reporting and analysis requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Management with Co-op - Advanced Accounting

University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB

Business Diploma - Financial and Accounting Management

Mount Royal College
Calgary, AB

Web Development

Juno College of Technology
Remote

Skills

Core Skills

Financial Reporting & Analysis Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Variance & Trend Analysis Cash Flow Analysis & Management Financial Statement Preparation Full-Cycle Accounting General Ledger (GL) Reconciliations Account Reconciliations Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Oversight Financial Reporting Improvements Business Partnering Process Improvement Internal Controls Support

Tools & Technologies

Advanced Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH) Power Query (data cleaning & transformation) ERP Systems (Atrieve; QuickBooks) Accounting & Financial Systems Data Extraction & Reporting Financial Analysis Tools Basic Data Automation

Certification

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Timeline

Finance Officer | Financial Planning & Analysis

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division
01.2025 - Current

Accounting & Financial Reporting Consultant

Freelance
01.2017 - 01.2025

Accounting Manager

Pacekids Programs
2014 - 2017

Financial Analyst

Pacekids Program
2013 - 2013

Career Break

Caregiving
2010 - 2012

Senior Financial Accountant

WestJet
2008 - 2009

Senior Corporate Reporting Analyst

Finning International Inc.
2005 - 2007

Corporate Reporting Analyst

Finning International Inc.
2004 - 2005

Bachelor of Management with Co-op - Advanced Accounting

University of Lethbridge

Business Diploma - Financial and Accounting Management

Mount Royal College

Web Development

Juno College of Technology
RENATA REINARTZ, CPA