Rob Simpson CPA, CGA
Accounting Professional
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Finance
KMC Mining
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
- Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
Corporate Controller
KMC Mining
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised system corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
- Managed monthly financial statement preparation and reviews.
- Oversaw annual audits, reducing banking requirements from full audit to compilation based on consistent accuracy of reporting.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
- Oversaw all aspects of monthly financial reporting and relationships with banks.
- Updated and reviewed financial reporting packages and managed financial reporting processes.
- Assisted CFO of group vertical with annual audits and all reporting requirements.
- Accurately projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments.
- Supervised and guided accounting staff.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for [Type] business with $[Amount] in monthly expenses.
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Regional Controller
Skyway Canada
04.2014 - 08.2021
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised system corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
- Worked with four executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Updated and reviewed financial reporting packages and managed financial reporting processes.
- Organized and maintained budget and financial administration for four business segments.
- Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments.
- Managed four financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting.
Division Controller
Black Diamond Logistics
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of results to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Worked with management at project level to achieve expense plans.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Suggested key budgetary changes to increase company profits.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Business Manager
Corus Entertainment
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
- Spearheaded recruitment and hiring process and compiled training materials for new and existing team members.
- Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain competitive edge across territories.
- Anticipated financial impact from operational issues and worked with leadership to develop solutions.
- Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Assistant Controller
Tarpon Energy Services
07.2009 - 04.2010
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 200 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Operational Controller
Ledcor Industrial
10.2008 - 05.2009
- Worked with four executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Business Analyst
Capital Health
08.2001 - 10.2008
- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
- Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
- Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
- Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
- Delivered analysis of market, sales and consumer trend impact on long and short-term strategies.
- Generated business intelligence reports to inform strategic decision-making.
- Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement.
- Assessed business requirements to forecast annual budgetary operational costs.
- Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria.
Education
Associate"s Degree - General Studies
Athabasca University
Athabasca, ABDiploma - Accounting
Northern Alberta Institute Technology
Edmonton, ABDiploma - Finance
Northern Alberta Institute Technology
Edmonton, ABSkills
Cash Management
Budget forecasting
Relationship building and management
Financial analysis and reporting
Process implementation
Strategic and financial planning
Account Reconciliation
Staff Management
Technology-savvy
Business Development
General ledger accounting
Reporting familiarity
Cash handling expertise
Human resources knowledge
Business development expertise
Certification
CPA, CGA