Shawna Pirie
Shediac,NB
Summary
Skilled and detail-oriented accounting professional with 20+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning. Proven track record of leading accounting teams, optimizing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing recommendations to executive leadership. Recognized for strong analytical skills, leadership, and the ability to drive process improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Pump House Brewery Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
- Prepare internal financial reports and cash flow projections
- Lead month-end, year-end, and audit preparation
- Manage and oversee the accounting team, including hiring, training, and performance management
- Plan and develop operating budgets in collaboration with leadership team and operations
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 120 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Senior Accountant (Contract)
East Coast Sheet Metal
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Processed monthly billings to clients
- Handled month-end and year-end end closing processes and liaison with external auditors
Financial Analyst
Midland Transport
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted with development of forecasting and budgeting tools
- Prepared reports and projections based on financial data
- Worked with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Participated in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Director of Finance
Dizolve Group Corporation
03.2013 - 06.2021
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
Financial Administrator
The Journey Church
03.2010 - 03.2013
- Oversaw and entered all receivables and payables
- Assisted with development and implementation of annual budget
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
Education
Accounting Management
Atlantic Business College
Moncton06-2001
Skills
- Internal controls
- Cash flow management
- Time management
- Budget development
- Tax compliance
- Process improvement
Timeline
Financial Controller
Pump House Brewery Ltd.
04.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant (Contract)
East Coast Sheet Metal
10.2022 - 04.2023
Financial Analyst
Midland Transport
10.2021 - 10.2022
Director of Finance
Dizolve Group Corporation
03.2013 - 06.2021
Financial Administrator
The Journey Church
03.2010 - 03.2013
Accounting Management
Atlantic Business College
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