TERESA FLORIZONE
REGINA,SASK.
Summary
Results-driven professional with experience in driving change initiatives, leading teams and achieving outstanding results. Proven track record of success in developing and implementing innovative strategies to drive growth, improve client service and increase efficiency. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA)
06.2019 - Current
- Implementor - created agency from start-up, established SPSA governance, policies and built a Corporate Services team
- Executive Coach
- Change management champion – integrated four operating ministry cultures into one agency
- Oversight and trained staff on corporate governance, policy, strategic planning, operational planning, risk management, and performance management including Cabinet decision items, Order in Councils, and Legislative Assembly materials
- Oversight of financial management, procurement, contract management, budgeting, forecasting and reporting including Annual Report, Annual Budget/Treasury Board submissions, and Estimate briefing materials
- Oversight of Financial, Operational Audits, and IT projects – EMS CAD
- Oversight of Human Resources, business information technology and accommodations
- Responsible for SPSA Capital Budget and Capital Projects
- Manage various agreements with provincial and federal partners
- Oversight of transformational change opportunities, new business developments, continuous improvement initiatives and program reviews
- Advises and supports communication with Minister’s Office
- Reports to SPSA Board and Treasury Board
- SPSA Board Secretariat
- Participates in multiple cross-ministry committees and initiatives.
Vice President Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
SaskBuilds Corporation
01.2014 - 06.2019
- Set up SaskBuilds Corporation
- Oversight, developed and trained staff on corporate strategic planning, risk management, scorecards and performance management
- Change management champion and lead through Change Management/Culture
- Responsible for Corporate Finance: Planning, reporting and compliance
- Oversee internal controls
- Development and maintenance of financial and administrative policies
- Budgets, forecasts, variances, annual reports and financial audits
- Financial statements
- Oversee cash flow, cost controls and expenses
- P3 financial modelling and operational audits
- Oversight of Corporate Services: Human Resources, Information Technology and Facilities
- Contract management oversight (Corporate and P3’s)
- Mentor and develop Executive Directors, Directors and Managers
- Lead transformational change opportunities (single window procurement) and continuous improvement initiatives, developed asset management framework for ministries
- Report to SaskBuilds Board, Treasury Board and various committees
- Oversight of Operations 2018/2019, P3 Projects (value of $3 billion) - planning, procurement, construction and operational phases
- Oversight of Government’s Integrated Capital Planning and Federal Integrated Bilateral Agreements – 10 year funding agreement negotiations and implementation
- Federal/Provincial/Territorial committee member.
Controller
City of Regina
03.2009 - 01.2014
- Develop and implement business plans
- Lead and develop leadership within staff
- Mentor and support the development of finance managers
- Develop new programs, business cases, policies and ensure policies and practices are applied
- Provide sound policy advice and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team
- Develop Corporate P3 Policy
- P3 Financial Lead for P3 Stadium Project – business case development, financial model development, financial analytics and council reporting
- P3 financial support and business case development for the P3 Waste Water Treatment Plant project
- Corporate Debt and Reserve policy development and reporting.
Acting, Director Financial Services
City of Regina
08.2008 - 03.2009
- Lead the development of City’s long term financial plans (corporate budget development)
- Develop and implement department business plans
- Develop and adapt financial corporate support for divisional and departmental strategies
- Lead and develop leadership within staff
- Research and interpret information to emerging challenges and opportunities
- Develop new programs and policies and ensure policies and practices are applied
- Strategic thinking - best solutions to shape and mould the organization
- Through the General Manager – provide sound policy advice and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team
- Provide leadership and mentorship to – Financial Service’s Managers, Budget Manager, and Purchasing Manager.
Manager, Corporate Accounting
City of Regina
04.2007 - 02.2009
- Instrumental in the development and implementation of branch short and long-range plans
- Budget for Corporate Accounting Branch
- Redesign the City of Regina Corporate operating and capital reports, plus the roll-up of Divisional operating and capital reports to the Corporate reports – due to Citywide ReOrg
- Variance analysis and evaluation of all Corporate Divisional submissions
- Responsible for the various Pension Plans and City of Regina Financial Statements ensuring compliance with CICA Public Sector Accounting Board
- Responsible for the City’s Public Accounts report
- Responsible for Corporate policies
- Responsible for intermediate and long range development, planning, testing and implementation of the City’s core financial systems
- Hiring and supervision of staff
- Provide departmental direction
- Ensures debt is managed through independent 3rd party and recorded
- Ensures City investments and various Pension Plans are managed and recorded
- Liaison for external actuarial consultants
- Main contact for external auditors
- City ReOrg Committee member representing the City’s Financial Services Department
- MAIS Committee member representing the City at the Provincial Municipal Affairs Committee
- Project Lead for Tangible Capital Assets project
- Assigned the role of Acting/Director of Financial Services – during vacations and leaves.
Manager, Financial Services – Corporate Services
City of Regina
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Budget preparation and documentation for Corporate Service Division
- Variance analysis and evaluations of divisional submissions
- Developed high level asset management plan and funding strategy
- Hiring and supervision of staff
- Provide departmental direction
- Provide financial services and direction to the Corporate Services Division (includes City Clerks, Real Estate, Pensions, Information Systems, Facilities and Fleet Divisions) and Human Resources Department
- Lead Financial Functional Manager in the SPL Project - development, testing, implementation and interfaces of the new asset management system for the entire city
- Project Lead for the Tangible Capital Assets project.
Education
Certified Management Accountant (CPA, CMA) -
Chartered Professional Accountant
Regina, SKAccounting Diploma Certificate -
SIAST
Saskatoon, SKClerk-Typist -
Saskatoon Business College
Saskatoon, SKPublic Policy Certificate -
Johnson Shoyama University of Regina
Regina, SKProject Management Courses, PMBOK Not Challenge -
University of Regina
Regina, SKExecutive Education Program Certificate -
Government of Saskatchewan
Regina, SKADKAR, Martin Training Core Project Management -
Miscellaneous Courses
Regina, SKIncident Command System: ICS100. ICS200 -
Government of Saskatchewan
ReginaSkills
- Transformational Change Agent
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Financial Management
- Client Relationship Building
- Team Building
Committees
- 2019 to present, member of Treasury Board Crown Community of Practice
- 2017 to 2019, Chair Treasury Board Crown and Agencies CFO Community of Practice
- 2011 to 2014, Council for Committee on Canadian Issues (CCI) - GFOA
- 2009-2010, President Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Saskatchewan
- 2008, Vice-President GFOA Saskatchewan
Languages
Awards
CMA Gold Medalist and Valedictorian
YWCA – Women of Distinction Award: Leadership and Management
Premier’s Award of Excellence in the Public Sector: Joint Use Schools Team
Premier’s Award of Excellence in the Public Sector: Swift Current Long Term Care Centre Team Innovation
Timeline
Vice President Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA)
06.2019 - Current
Vice President Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
SaskBuilds Corporation
01.2014 - 06.2019
Controller
City of Regina
03.2009 - 01.2014
Acting, Director Financial Services
City of Regina
08.2008 - 03.2009
Manager, Corporate Accounting
City of Regina
04.2007 - 02.2009
Manager, Financial Services – Corporate Services
City of Regina
08.2004 - 08.2007
Certified Management Accountant (CPA, CMA) -
Chartered Professional Accountant
Accounting Diploma Certificate -
SIAST
Clerk-Typist -
Saskatoon Business College
Public Policy Certificate -
Johnson Shoyama University of Regina
Project Management Courses, PMBOK Not Challenge -
University of Regina
Executive Education Program Certificate -
Government of Saskatchewan
ADKAR, Martin Training Core Project Management -
Miscellaneous Courses
Incident Command System: ICS100. ICS200 -
Government of Saskatchewan
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