VIJAY VENKATESAN
London,ON
Summary
A focus on applying the principles to create value and develop sustainable strategies to support Board and executive level management in making decisions and an understanding of organizational performance. A CPA who offers visionary, strategic business advice and support as well as more traditional accounting and finance expertise. An inspirational leader in both the private and not for profit sectors. Actively involved in the community. Forward-thinking [Job Title] with solid history of accomplishment in [Industry] settings. Keep operations smooth and consistent to maintain company stability and sustainability. Articulate and personable leader with excellent program management, strategic planning and operational oversight abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice-President, Finance & Operations
London Community Foundation
London, Canada
01.2013 - Current
- Responsible for contributing to the development of the Foundation’s strategic goals, leading the Foundation’s financial management strategy in partnership with the Investment, Finance Committee and Board in developing and implementing more sophisticated Corporate Services policies and procedures.
Director of Finance- Reporting & Analysis, Sales & Distribution
Rogers Communication Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Led and directed a +30 person department across several finance teams
- Department mandate involved, Planning, Analysis & Reporting, Credit & Collections, Mergers/Acquisitions/Business development – Distribution Channel Partners, and Project Management - Finance.
Manager- Financial Planning & Analysis
George Weston Ltd.
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Newly created role, hired to build a team at the corporate head office to provide comprehensive review and analysis of Weston Foods operational results to the CEO & CFO.
Experienced Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
London, Ontario
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Involved in PwC “U.S Borrowed Staff” program for top ranked senior associates
- Program designed to provide staff with U.S public/private clients, and 404 Sarbanes-Oxley engagements in various cities/industries.
Education
C.A. Designation (2015 – CPA designation granted) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants
07.2003
Honors Business Commerce Degree with distinction - Accounting/Finance
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics
University of Western Ontario
Skills
- Risk Management
- Staff Development
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Forecasting
- Client Relationship Building
- Process Improvement
- Contract Negotiation
- Human Resources
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Partnerships and Affiliations
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance Monitoring
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Team Leadership
- Performance Data Analysis
- Results-Driven
References Available
True
Community
- The Lawson Foundation, https://lawson.ca/, 2021, Present, Board Member, Treasurer (Chair, Audit Committee, Investment Committee member)
- Fanshawe College, Mentor, InSPIRE Mentoring Program, 2017, Present, Participation last 5 years – mentor, 1st or 2nd year accounting/finance student
- Childcan, https://childcan.com, 2014, 2020, Member, Board of Directors Vice-Chair, Board of Directors
- London Intercommunity Health Centre (LIHC), http://lihc.on.ca/, 2016, 2020, Member, Board of Directors; Treasurer, Chair Finance Committee
- London for All: A Roadmap to End Poverty, http://unitedwaylm.ca/london-for-all/, 2017, 2020, Leadership Team
Timeline
Vice-President, Finance & Operations
London Community Foundation
01.2013 - Current
Director of Finance- Reporting & Analysis, Sales & Distribution
Rogers Communication Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2013
Manager- Financial Planning & Analysis
George Weston Ltd.
01.2004 - 01.2008
Experienced Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
01.2001 - 01.2004
C.A. Designation (2015 – CPA designation granted) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Honors Business Commerce Degree with distinction - Accounting/Finance
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics
University of Western Ontario