Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at BGC Kamloops and Williams Lake, excelling in cash flow management and strategic planning. Successfully streamlined financial reporting processes, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at team collaboration and mentorship, fostering a high-performing finance team while ensuring compliance and risk management across all financial operations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
BGC Kamloops and Williams Lake
11.2004 - Current
Managed a high-performing finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth and development.
Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing more efficient software systems and optimizing data management.
Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
Instituted best practices in financial management processes by conducting regular reviews of procedures, policies, and systems for continuous improvement opportunities.
Provided insightful recommendations for process improvements, contributing to increased operational efficiency across the organization.
Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Loric Construction Ltd.
05.1995 - 12.2010
Managed payroll processing, ensuring employees were accurately compensated in a timely manner each pay period.
Processed journal entries, guaranteeing accurate reflection of company finances within the general ledger system.
Reviewed and processed client electronic payments and check deposits.
Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business expense processing.
Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators for management review.
Ensured timely vendor payments by effectively managing accounts payable and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
Enhanced internal controls by regularly reconciling bank statements and verifying transaction accuracy.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Sorted financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.