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Rick Baker

185 Beattie Street, Owen Sound,Canada

Summary

Dedicated and organized financial professional with outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Self-motivated team player adept at cultivating partnerships and building lasting relationships across all demographics and management levels. Dynamic and reliable with exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Work History

Financial Consultant

Self Employed
Owen Sound, ON
2018 - Current

Financial Manager

Detour Gold Corporation
Cochrane , ON
2016 - 2018

Manager Finance

Suncor Energy
Calgary & Fort McMurray, AB
2013 - 2016

Controller

Fort McKay Group of Companies
Fort McKay, AB
2008 - 2013

Controller

Laird Electric
Fort McMurray, AB
2004 - 2008

Controller

Backyard Products Limited
Collingwood, ON
1998 - 2004

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant -

Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario
Toronto, ON

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) -

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON

Skills

  • Financial Management & Reporting
  • Budget to Actual Variance Analysis
  • Job Cost Management & Reporting
  • Roll Up The Sleeves - Hands On Approach
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Evaluation of Financial Information Systems
  • Monitor KPI's and Report Monthly
  • General Ledger & Balance Sheet Management
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Inventory Management & Control
  • Financial Strategy Management
  • Operational Management
  • Regulatory Requirements & Compliance
  • Team Work & Collaboration
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Cash Flow Management

Software

MicroSoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint,

ERP Software - MIcxroSoft Dynamics, 365 Business Central, Sage/ACCPAC, Great Plains & CMS

Accounting Software - Quickbooks (Online & Desktop) & Simply Accounting

Timeline

Financial Consultant

Self Employed
2018 - Current

Financial Manager

Detour Gold Corporation
2016 - 2018

Manager Finance

Suncor Energy
2013 - 2016

Controller

Fort McKay Group of Companies
2008 - 2013

Controller

Laird Electric
2004 - 2008

Controller

Backyard Products Limited
1998 - 2004

Chartered Professional Accountant -

Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) -

University of Ottawa
Rick Baker