Zach Guilbeault
Windsor,ON
Summary
Financially and operationally driven accounting professional with demonstrated expertise in managing financial reporting, audit and full cycle bookkeeping of companies with revenues ranging from as high as sixty-eight million. Eager to explore a new opportunity and leverage my problem solving skills and ability to meet financial deadlines. Experienced in various industries including finance, construction, property management both residential and commercial, transportation and logistics, e-commerce and staffing & recruitment. Ability to relocate for work in Canada and the United States.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Sood Family Management
09.2022 - Current
- Worked as a financial controller for a portfolio of ten plus companies. Managed a team of six that contributed to accurate internal and external financial reporting, including data entry, check runs, bank, credit card and vendor account reconciliation. Remitted payroll and Canada Revenue Agency taxes in accordance with GAAP and provincial legislation.
- Calculated management fees for internal companies and owner withdrawals based on the yearly budgets and processed electronic payments. Coordinated rent collection for four separate properties with over thirty five tenants as well as processed vendor payments.
- Assisted with year end procedures, complied financial documents and performed internal account management. Communicated with external auditors to ensure reporting compliance.
- Implemented new accounting procedures & controls such as a digital filing system and shared mailboxes, which improved month end closing time by two weeks and reduced errors.
- Improved business profitability across a 160,000 square foot retail building. Negotiated and signed two vendors to multi-year leases for privately owned retail space. Increased revenue twelve & a half percent.
- 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. Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Tracked expenses and progress on a five and a half million-dollar townhouse development, analyzed cost variances with budget. Ensured timely and accurate payments to vendors. Completed the project under budget.
- Prepared budget and forecasted cash flow & debt ratio's as well as enforced lease terms to ensure covenant compliance and recover one-hundred thirty five thousand dollars of building operating cost across two residential, one retail and one commercial property.
Financial Analyst
Town Of LaSalle (six Month Contract)
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 increased the productiveness and efficiency of meetings with senior management.
Financial Analyst
Capital Assist Valuation Inc. (Intern)
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted market research on the HVCA industry, specifically the greenhouse sector and identified industry benchmarks for a valuation report.
- Researched the prestressed concrete industry in Canada and the United States, tp identify 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 of a alleged corporate fraud case. Analyzed the financial statements and performed a price audit on 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 (Intern)
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Provided daily accounting services, reviewed transactions, tracked company receivables and created journal entries, and posted on each account 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. Provided findings to the accounting manager.
- Improved clients relationships with three separate clients by contacting them daily 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
- Over one year of residential, commerical and retail property accounting experience Developed strong financial acumen from working as a financial controller for a portfolio of over ten companies across multiple industries
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills leveraged when managing thirty tenants and multiple vendors to ensure payment adherence
- Leveraged my communication and data analysis skills when presenting financial reports to the CEO and CFO
- Proficient analytical and digital literacy skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Utilized these digital tools to organize high volume data and to provide pricing analysis and profitability breakdown
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills leveraged when managing thirty tenants and multiple vendors relationships to ensure payment adherence
- Adept at learning new ERP systems quickly and experience with QuickBooks Online, Active Net, SAP, Buildium and Sage 50
Timeline
Controller
Sood Family Management
09.2022 - Current
Financial Analyst
Town Of LaSalle (six Month Contract)
04.2022 - 09.2022
Financial Analyst
Capital Assist Valuation Inc. (Intern)
08.2018 - 01.2019
Financial Analyst
Highbury Canco (Intern)
01.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Commerce Business Administration Coop - Finance
Odette School of Business, University of Windsor
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