Tiffany Chau
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with 9+ years of experience in public accounting. Successfully passed the May 2022 CFE, demonstrating strong technical expertise in GAAP and tax legislation. Proven track record in managing complex projects, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Skilled in advanced tax strategies, corporate structuring, and client advisory to drive optimal financial outcomes. Highly adaptable and collaborative, with a strategic mindset focused on fostering strong client relationships and organizational business growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
The BM Group
01.2023 - Current
- Tax Compliance & Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and review corporate (T2), personal (T1), and trust (T3) tax returns, along with sales tax filings (GST/HST/PST/QST), T4/T5 slips, and other regulatory reports, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial tax requirements.
- Tax Planning & Advisory: Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies, including Capital Dividend Account elections, corporate reorganizations (Section 85 rollovers), and property use changes (Section 45(2) and 45(3)), to minimize tax liabilities and maximize financial benefits.
- Tax Research & Audit Support: Conduct in-depth research on evolving tax laws, legislative changes, and CRA interpretations to provide proactive tax-saving opportunities. Lead and manage response to CRA inquiries, audits, and external reporting requirements, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Financial Accounting & Reporting: Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis, maintaining compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
- Month-End & Year-End Close: Lead financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Financial Statement Preparation & Review: Conduct and review compilation engagements, analyzing financial records to ensure accurate reporting. Evaluate financial statements for discrepancies and provide strategic recommendations for improvement.
- Financial Planning & Budgeting: Assist clients with cash flow management, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to support strategic decision-making.
- Process Improvement & Internal Controls: Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency in tax reporting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Train and mentor junior accounting and tax professionals, fostering a high-performance team environment focused on compliance and operational excellence.
- Client Relations & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key contact for tax and financial inquiries, working closely with finance, compliance, and leadership teams to drive business objectives.
- Prospective Client Engagement: Conduct calls with potential clients to assess their needs, qualify opportunities, and determine alignment with the firm's services.
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Jones Thomblison LLP
01.2016 - 09.2022
- Month-End & Year-End Close: Performed month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance: Performed compilation engagements, prepared financial reports, and ensured adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Tax Preparation & Advisory: Prepared corporate (T2) and personal (T1) tax returns, GST/HST filings, and T4/T5 slips, while providing strategic tax planning guidance to optimize financial outcomes.
- Corporate Structuring & Dissolutions: Supported corporate reorganizations, including rollovers and dissolutions, by preparing required filings and
documentation. - CRA Liaison & Regulatory Compliance: Assisted with CRA audits, reassessments, and compliance reviews, ensuring timely resolution and risk mitigation for clients.
- Staff Training & Development: Trained junior staff on tax compliance, financial reporting, and ERP systems, fostering a high-performance team environment..
- Bookkeeping Oversight: Reviewed and analyzed bookkeeping records, identifying discrepancies, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring alignment with accounting principles.
Education
CPA Student -
CPA Ontario
HONOURS BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY -
Brock University
01.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
- ERP & Accounting Software: QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, CaseWare, CaseView
- Tax Compliance Software: TaxPrep, Cantax, TurboTax
- Payroll & Expense Management: Wagepoint, Dext
- Detail-Oriented Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Effective communication
- Team Development
Languages
English
Vietnamese
Timeline
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
The BM Group
01.2023 - Current
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Jones Thomblison LLP
01.2016 - 09.2022
CPA Student -
CPA Ontario
HONOURS BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY -
Brock University
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