Susan Ramsay
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Fast Fence Rentals, excelling in financial reporting and variance analysis. Proven track record in establishing robust internal controls and developing forecasting models. Adept at negotiating contracts and leading teams, driving strategic initiatives to optimize performance and compliance with US GAAP standards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Fast Fence Rentals
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2020 - Current
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
- Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
- Established controls and reporting systems to optimize governance structure.
- Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Used US GAAP to shape technical accounting policies and procedures.
Finance Manager
Canada North Group of Companies
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2010 - 12.2019
- Analyzed competitive landscape and financial metrics to support strategic planning and market positioning.
- Developed forecasting models utilizing historical data trends to predict future revenues and expenses.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding budgeting matters.
Director of Special Projects
MapleLeaf Foods
Edmonton, Alberta
06.1992 - 08.2010
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to ensure successful completion of special projects.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors and partners to optimize resource allocation.
- Drafted presentations outlining key findings from analysis of data related to current or proposed special projects.
- Assisted in the development of operational plans, policies, procedures, and standards related to special projects initiatives.
Education
MLSSBB - Change Management
ISIXSIGMA
Toronto, ON11-2013
BBA - Accounting & Change Management
University of Calgary
Calgary, None05-1992
MBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Alberta
Edmonton, NoneSkills
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Variance analysis
- US GAAP compliance
- Internal controls
Accomplishments
- Key note speaker at the Business Development Bank of Canada 2019
Timeline
Controller
Fast Fence Rentals
01.2020 - Current
Finance Manager
Canada North Group of Companies
09.2010 - 12.2019
Director of Special Projects
MapleLeaf Foods
06.1992 - 08.2010
MLSSBB - Change Management
ISIXSIGMA
BBA - Accounting & Change Management
University of Calgary
MBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Alberta
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