Resume Objective
Strategic Controller with 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 4 years overseeing all accounting operations for a $150M Canadian manufacturing company. Seeking a Controller role where I can strengthen financial controls, lead a high-performing accounting team, and provide decision-ready reporting to senior leadership.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Financial statement preparation (ASPE/IFRS)
- Internal controls design and oversight
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Team leadership and mentorship
- ERP implementation and optimisation (SAP, NetSuite)
- External audit management
- Corporate tax compliance (T2, GST/HST)
- Cash flow management
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Directed all accounting operations for a 3-entity consolidated group, managing a team of 6 accountants and clerks.
- Prepared consolidated monthly financial statements under ASPE within 5 business days of month-end close.
- Designed and implemented an internal controls framework that reduced audit adjustments by 60% over two years.
- Led annual budgeting process, coordinating with department heads to produce a $40M operating budget.
- Managed relationships with external auditors and tax advisors, overseeing year-end audit and T2 filing.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting from a recognised Canadian university.
Relevant Certifications
- CPA designation (CPA Canada)
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