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Scott Wandler

Kelowna,BC

Summary

Dynamic CPA with extensive experience in financial management, leasing, and consulting. Proven track record with strategic planning and relationship building, and exceptional analytical and decision-making skills. Strong leadership abilities, guiding teams to achieve personal and organizational goals.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Leasing

Stober Group
09.2013 - 11.2024

Company Overview: One of the Okanagan's largest property management companies, providing class A office, retail, and industrial space.

  • Executive team member overseeing 1.2 million sq ft commercial real estate portfolio
  • Created proposals, lease offers and documents for incoming and current tenancies.
  • Negotiated lease contracts, fostering positive relationships with all types of clients and stakeholders
  • Drafted comprehensive marketing and leasing plans.
  • Analyzed performance metrics regularly to identify areas of improvement in leasing department's efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Mentored leasing team, enhancing skills and operational efficiency
  • Monitored industry trends and adapted accordingly in order maintain a competitive edge within market.
  • Followed-up with potential accounts and managed daily and weekly marketing and leasing reports.
  • Reviewed aged vacancies, market-ready apartments and models and completed and updated market surveys.

Sole Practitioner

SW Consulting Services
10.2013 - 05.2023
  • Delivered financial consulting and corporate year-end services to small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Provided personal and corporate tax services with added specialty in estate tax.

Manager

White Kennedy Chartered Accountants
11.2009 - 07.2013
  • Oversaw corporate year-end services, managing staff and providing final review on files
  • Advised clients on complex accounting issues, enhancing their business operations
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Developed and implemented company policies to optimize service delivery

Controller

Anthony’s Suzuki Subaru
11.2007 - 11.2009
  • Managed financial operations for multiple dealerships, delivering monthly and yearly reports
  • Supervised accounting staff and lead human resource functions
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.

Senior Accountant

Grant Thornton LLP
11.2005 - 11.2007
  • Provided audit, assurance, and tax services to medium-sized companies, ensuring compliance and accuracy

Audit Senior

Deloitte & Touche LLP
09.2003 - 11.2005
  • Created and executed audit plans for some of the regions largest public and private entities

Education

CPA, CA - Accounting

CA School of Business
12.2008

Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction) - Accounting Major

University of Saskatchewan, College of Commerce
Saskatoon, SK
06.2003

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Negotiation & Contract Management
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Relationship Management
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Tax Planning & Compliance
  • Property management

Certification

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) - CPA Canada.

Timeline

Sole Practitioner

SW Consulting Services
10.2013 - 05.2023

Director of Leasing

Stober Group
09.2013 - 11.2024

Manager

White Kennedy Chartered Accountants
11.2009 - 07.2013

Controller

Anthony’s Suzuki Subaru
11.2007 - 11.2009

Senior Accountant

Grant Thornton LLP
11.2005 - 11.2007

Audit Senior

Deloitte & Touche LLP
09.2003 - 11.2005

CPA, CA - Accounting

CA School of Business

Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction) - Accounting Major

University of Saskatchewan, College of Commerce
Scott Wandler