Maureen Dea, CMA

**** – ** Street

Edmonton, Alberta T6C 2M1

Ph: 780-***-**** (res) / 780-***-**** (cell)

Email: acgimb@r.postjobfree.com

October 27, 2014

GlobalLadersGroups

Dear Sirs

I am enclosing my resume in response to your posting for a Senior Accounting Manager. I just completed seven

years in public practice and am intrigued by the opportunity to take my career to the next level. I am an

experienced accountant with varied proficiencies and I could strongly contribute to the growth and profitability of

GlobalLeaderGroups.

I am a problem solver and look for solutions that work for each particular circumstance. I am skilled at

streamlining processes to make work more efficient. I work well with all levels of staff and I am an effective,

empathetic leader. I can present financial information to non-financial managers so that it is useful to them and in

ways that they understand. I am very sensitive to customer relationships and designing procedures to facilitate

rather than hinder these dealings.

I am a dedicated, hard worker and enjoy challenges. I am very organized and use programs extensively to keep

track of information and to assist with my projects. I am able to focus on the big picture as well as the details that

contribute to improving the bottom line.

I appreciate your consideration and hope you will consider me for an interview.

Yours truly,

Maureen Dea, CMA

Maureen Dea, CMA

9248 – 77 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T6C 2M1

Ph: 780-***-**** (res) / 780-***-**** (cell)

Email: acgimb@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To utilize my extensive administrative and financial experience to secure a responsible and challenging position

within the Financial Management field, in a capacity where I may be able to contribute to the growth of both a

prospective employer and myself.

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY:

Certified Management Accountant (CMA), graduated 1987

Numerous micro computer courses and seminars. Continuous professional development requirements are up

to date. Focus for the past couple of years has been on tax.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

September 2007 to August 2014

Accounting Technician and Office Manager

Peterson Walker LLP Chartered Accountants, Edmonton, Alberta

Responsibilities

Client file work, primarily notice to readers

Accounting, administration and human resource functions for the firm

Accomplishments

Worked almost exclusively for the senior partner on his more complex files

Streamlined some of the form preparation requirements necessary to file work

Increased the efficiency of the office management by automating functions and eliminating

duplication. Effectively reduced the position by 40% and freed up time for file work

August 1996 to June 2007

Controller

Sprague Drug Administration Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of accounting, administration, payroll and management reporting for

network of 25 retail outlets across Alberta including supervision of office staff.

Consultation with owners on financing, cash management, and internal controls.

Assisting and advising on human resource matters.

Accomplishments

Computerized many functions and systems that were manual

Created extensive computer files to provide accessible administrative and financial information

Developed monthly management information systems

Assumed responsibility for working papers previously done by external accountants

Developed administrative team that was responsive and contributive to staff at store level

Implemented new accounting software

Reorganized and restructured businesses to reallocate among owners

Implemented budgeting, rolling forecasts and cash flow management systems

September 1987 to July 1996

Finance Manager

Northlands, Edmonton, Alberta

Responsibilities

Preparation and tracking of both Capital ($4 million to $40 million) and Operating Budgets ($47

million)

Management of corporate cash and debt including the investment of periodic excess cash

Insurance administration for over $100 million in assets

Property management of rental properties on the periphery of the grounds

Analysis of monthly financial statements and quarterly reporting to the Finance Committee and

Board of Directors

Preparation of selected year-end working papers

Management and supervision of the General Office Department and Special Projects Accountants

Accomplishments

Computerized many functions that were previously done manually

Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures with respect to

the GST for Northlands Park’s many varied operations

Developed and implemented Klondike Days Concessionaire audit program

Enhanced management reporting systems including regular budget tracking reports, statistical

reporting, and quarterly financial reports to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors

Acted as Project Team Leader for the replacement of the financial information systems hardware

and software

March 1986 to September 1987

Controller

Multitech Warehouse Direct Inc. (Krazy Krazy’s), Edmonton, Alberta

Responsibilities

Recruited, trained and supervised staff of 14 who performed all accounting and administrative

functions for 21 stores across Canada

REFERENCES:

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