VISHNU VARDHAN
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with 10 years of progressive experience in financial leadership, full-cycle accounting, and strategic financial planning. Proven ability to lead daily operations including AP, AR, payroll, inventory tracking, and general ledger functions, while ensuring accurate financial reporting under Canadian GAAP and US GAAP. Strong background in cash flow forecasting, budgeting, ERP implementation, and audit coordination. Adept at building high-performing teams, strengthening internal controls, and delivering actionable financial insights. Currently pursuing CPA designation and well-positioned for a senior accounting leadership role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Accounting
SkyPower Services ULC
Toronto, Canada
12.2019 - Current
- Oversaw full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, payroll, GL reconciliation, and monthly financial close.
- Produced accurate annual and interim financial statements across multiple jurisdictions and entities.
- Developed and maintained detailed project-level budgets, with regular variance analysis and leadership reporting.
- Led the implementation of MS Dynamics 365 ERP, streamlining accounting processes and reducing month-end timelines by 40%.
- Managed cash flow forecasting across 5 international subsidiaries and repatriated over USD 4M in compliance with cross-border tax laws.
- Provided project cost tracking and inventory-related support for capital-intensive renewable energy projects.
- Supported audit readiness, liaising directly with external auditors, legal counsel, and interdepartmental teams.
- Supervised AP/AR staff and mentored junior accounting personnel, promoting a high-performance team culture.
- Assisted in configuring Ceridian/Dayforce payroll integrations during ERP transition.
- Facilitated corporate secretarial compliance and board meeting coordination across 15 legal entities.
Financial Accountant
CES Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai, India
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Handled GL accounting, AP/AR management, payroll, and monthly reconciliations.
- Delivered management reporting packages (MIS) including utilization, margin analysis, and budget vs. actual performance.
- Supported tax filing and regulatory compliance in coordination with auditors and consultants.
- Identified operational cost savings through deep variance analysis and financial modeling, improving profitability by 4%.
- Managed employee payroll, benefits, and financial onboarding of new hires.
- Played a key role in preparing for financial audits and responding to internal control assessments.
Education
Master of Commerce (M.Com) - Accounting & Finance
University of Madras
06-2015
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Accounting & Finance
Madras Christian College
06-2013
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
- Inventory & Cost Tracking
- Internal Controls & Process Optimization
- Cash Flow Management & Cost Control
- Canadian GAAP, US GAAP, & Tax Compliance
- ERP Implementation (MS Dynamics 365)
- Audit Coordination (Internal & External)
- AP, AR, and Payroll Oversight
- Staff Supervision & Team Development
- Ceridian / Dayforce Payroll (Hands-on Exposure)
- ERP Systems: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Central), QuickBooks
- Payroll Systems: Ceridian / Dayforce
- Productivity Tools: Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Macros), PowerPoint, Outlook
- Reporting & Analysis: Budgeting, Forecasting, Costing, MIS Dashboards
Certification
CPA Canada – Pursuing
Accomplishments
- Repatriated USD 4M across multi-jurisdictional entities within critical timelines.
- Led ERP migration initiative, improving month-end efficiency by 40%.
- Delivered strategic project-level financials to lenders, enabling improved cost oversight.
- Facilitated due diligence and financial structuring for 4 corporate acquisitions.
Timeline
Manager Accounting
SkyPower Services ULC
12.2019 - Current
Financial Accountant
CES Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
08.2015 - 07.2019
Master of Commerce (M.Com) - Accounting & Finance
University of Madras
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Accounting & Finance
Madras Christian College
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