Selected Achievements: Performed Selected Achievements: * A key member of the leadership team responsible for full cycle finance and accounting functions for Canadian retail/online operations (475 stores) and US retail (375 stores) * Maximized efficiencies through cross training, automation, external resourcing and talent development to reduce staffing costs in the finance team 30% while store counts almost doubled in each country with numerous additional products in the stores. Reduced monthly closing process over my tenure from 8 days top 5. Provided operations management timely reporting at a store level to make impactful decisions * Managed through a Canadian class action against the company and ultimate settlement and provided guidance and the framework for the execution of the court ordered remedies in 5 individual Provinces * Utilized the expertise of outsourcing specific payment processing (Telecom, utilities) to maximize price efficiency through contracts review and reporting of invoicing at store levels. * Established a Procurement department to assess the viability of preferred pricing within country and cross border based on consolidated volumes. Realized savings in Office Supplies, Telecom, Floor mats, Shredding, Storage and others. due diligence and assessment of potential acquisition companies and presented recommendations to senior management Provided oversight and coordination of acquisition closing which included the project management coordination of field staff and training compiling of store cash counts asset identification final closing documentation and accounting entry development * Produced SOX policy and procedures documentation required when the company went for its public offering * Transitioned into the CFO role of an acquired company and built budgets forecasted projections as well as hiring and developing an internal team to complete the required accounting and reporting as well as the consolidation with parent * Migrated several local processing centres into a central location realizing cost savings through economies of scale and automation DSG provides proprietary accounting software solutions to Federal government agencies along with a level of support and expertise necessary to ensure our clients a dramatic and measurable improvement in their federal financial management process. Selected Achievements: Developed and facilitated product sales demonstrations in group setting with interactive audience and full question and answer session Provided "gap" analysis and review of existing systems and processes to assist in identifying scope of sales proposals * Wrote design specifications for system changes based on customer needs tested new code and delivered training on the final modifications to customer Provided full conversion and data migration of historical results to new system. * Provided continual customer service reports around data analysis reporting problem solving and new specifications

Highlights:

• Audit
• Accounting
• Accounting Functions
• Automation
• Financial
• Financial Statement
• Leadership
• Innovative
• Motivated
• Shared Services
• Internal Controls
• SOX
• Project Management
• Vice President
• Controller