Zach Guilbeault
Tecumseh,Ontario
Summary
Financially and operationally driven accounting professional with demonstrated expertise in managing financial reporting, audit and compliance of companies with revenues ranging from as high as 68 million. Experienced across various industries including; finance, construction, residential and commercial leasing, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce and staffing & recruiting. Ability to work in the United States.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Sood Family Management
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed a team of six that contributed to accurate internal and external financial reporting in accordance with GAAP & ASPE. Processed accounts receivables and payables, reconciled bank accounts, posted journal entries, remitted HST, WSIB and payroll for seven separate accounts.
- Implemented new accounting procedures such as digital filing system and shared mailboxes. Reduced month end closing time by two weeks and errors by 50% .
- Improved business profitability, decreased expenses by 2% and grew revenue 12.5% across a 160,000 square foot retail building. Negotiated and signed two vendors to multi-year contracts for retail space.
- Increased cash flow for an ecommerce company by reducing accounts receivable days from sixty days to fifteen days. Introduced late payment penalties and enforced a credit hold policy for non-payment.
- Tracked expenses and progress on a five and a half million-dollar townhouse development, analyzed cost variances with budget. Completed the project under budget by 4.5%.
- Prepared budget and forecast data for two residential properties, one retail and one commercial. Analyzed and investigated variances from budget. Improved profitability and calculated appropriate rental rates based on square footage and market rates.
Financial Analyst
Town Of LaSalle
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Completed monthly bank account reconciliation on two separate accounts as well as six tangible capital asset accounts. Prepared and booked month end journal entries to balance accounts
- Produced monthly general ledger reports for twenty accounts. Updated financial statements for two separate accounts.
- Developed reports that consolidated large financial data into a clear and concise format which increased productiveness and efficiency of meetings with senior management.
Financial Analyst
Capital Assist Valuation Inc.
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted market research on the HVCA industry, more specifically the greenhouse sector and identified industry benchmarks for a valuation report.
- Completed research on the prestressed concrete industry in Canada and the United States, identified competitor trends.
- Built financial models, such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and budget projections to help secure financing for acquisitions.
- Participated in the investigation into an alleged corporate fraud case. Analyzed the financial statements and compared prices among competitors in the industry to find any discrepancies.
- Prepared requests for information and production of documents for estate tax planning. Created a detailed tracking list to summarize information received.
Financial Analyst
Highbury Canco
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Provided daily accounting services, reviewed transactions, tracked company receivables and created journal entries, also posted account over five daily payable invoices and journal entries in SAP.
- Contributed to monthly bank reconciliation, balance sheet and income statement reports for senior management.
- Reconciled over five hundred production numbers with SAP software, investigated any discrepancies while working with various other departments. Shared findings to the accounting manager.
- Improved clients relationships with three separate clients by contacting them daily to to confirm correct products and delivery amounts. Executed the post good issue from start to finish to complete the selling process.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Business Administration Coop - Finance
Odette School of Business, University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario09.2020
Skills
- Significant financial acumen acquired from managing 10 different companies across multiple industries Leveraged when making critical business decisions and reporting to the CEO and CFO
- Strong communication and organization skills which have been utilized when acting as the primary liaison to tenants and vendors ensuring adherence to payment terms
- Proficient analytical and digital literacy skills including Microsoft Excel, Teams and Office, ability to organize and use large data sets to make informed financial decisions
- Capable of understanding new ERP systems quickly Implemented buildium a ERP system within two weeks, which decreased late rent payments by 85% Additional experience with Active Net, SAP, QuickBooks, Buildium and Sage 50
Timeline
Controller
Sood Family Management
11.2022 - 12.2023
Financial Analyst
Town Of LaSalle
04.2022 - 09.2022
Financial Analyst
Capital Assist Valuation Inc.
08.2018 - 01.2019
Financial Analyst
Highbury Canco
01.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Commerce Business Administration Coop - Finance
Odette School of Business, University of Windsor
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