Darryl McCrudden, BA, MMPA, CMA/CPA

*** ******** ******, *** ** Ronge, Saskatchewan, S0J 1L0

ad439i@r.postjobfree.com 613-***-**** Substantive: Director of Finance: EX-02

Profile

As an experienced accountant with a Masters of Management and Professional Accounting degree from the University of Toronto as well as a CMA/CPA designation; I am confident that I would be able to contribute to the success of your organization. I have extensive experience in personal and corporate tax preparation as well as knowledge of preparing Notice to Readers, Review Engagements and Audits. I am interested in bringing my skills, talents and experience to your company. I possess expertise in preparing, reviewing and presenting financial information. I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your companies` goals and how I can help you achieve them. I am articulate and have strong writing skills and communicate tactfully and effectively in English coupled with detailed analytical and organization skills. I have enclosed my resume to give you a comprehensive account of my qualifications which includes Canadian citizenship. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to speaking with you.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

-Experienced in diverse accounting functions, including payables, receivables and payroll.

-Knowledge and experience with continuous improvement or process efficiency.

-Trustworthy and reliable with confidential information.

-Superior communication and organization skills; adept at completing tasks on time.

-Quick minded, eager to learn, detail-orientated.

-Collaborative team player who displays leadership and entrepreneurial characteristics.

-Accurate, dependable and dedicated to doing the best possible job.

-Proactive in recognizing problems and implementing solutions.

-Very good telephone manner.

-Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

-Experience working in a cross-cultural setting.

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.

-Organized, accurate and creative. Capable of strategic decision making.

-Capable of performing under pressure and meeting deadlines.

-Proven record of reliability, initiative and responsibility.

-Excellent computer skills and expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Professional Experience

March 2023- Present

Lac La Ronge Indian Band - Lac La Ronge, Saskatchewan

Lac La Ronge Indian Band provides a wide range of services and activities for Indigenous Canadians living in Northern Saskatchewan. Role: Director of Finance and Administration for budget in excess of $ 170 million dollars annually (direct supervision of ten employees and number # 2 employee in a 800+ people department.

-Manage the development, implementation and tracking of LLRIB's annual budgeting process such that the budgets will be in sufficient depth to form the basis for the planning process and for financial performance comparisons.

- Oversee the organization's budget process; establish timelines; provide support to the management team; hold the management team accountable for process.

- Oversee financial accountability and controls; ensure appropriate fiscal controls are in place to meet statutory compliance and the integrity of data and statements.

- Collect and analyze cost data versus budget for ascertaining financial performance and risk assessment.

- Prepare reports and evaluations for individual projects. LLRIB uses Xyntax Accounting software.

- Develop accounting policies and procedures relevant to accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and project tracking.

- Collaborate and provide financial leadership and monitoring of departments to stay abreast of spending, budgeting, reports, and evaluation.

- Facilitate and oversee any auditing conducted by third parties to ensure effective resolution and swift closure of auditing activities.

-Direct and supervise finance department staff on accounting, reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and other financial matters.

- Develop and implement short- and long-term financial plans and forecasts in accordance with business goals and objectives.

- Investigate variances in budgets, reporting, internal controls, and general accounting; deploy measures to resolve variances.

- Implement policies, procedures, and organizational structure for assigned operating unit within the framework of corporate policy.

- Assist in the establishment, and ensure compliance of the administrative units' short-term and long-term goals with overall Band`s objectives.

- Plan, staff, and supervise all assigned work unit activities through subordinate managers to ensure a cohesive operational unit. This includes performance management and hiring. training, promotion or termination.

- Coordinate and resolve operating problems and difficulties, and authorize department administrative procedures within corporate framework.

- Ensuring the implementation of the Financial Administration Law

- Ensuring financial reporting is completed for all funding agreements

- Ensuring accurate allocations to all LLRIB communities/self-administrations

- Approximately $ 100,000,000 of annual funding comes from government grants via Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). I have participated in the negotiation process with the Federal government in 2023.

- $ 50,000,000 of LLRIB`s annual revenue comes from Keethanow Group of Business (KGB).The LLRIB band has several business (hotel, restaurant, gas station, lumber yard) in the Lac La Ronge community which as Director of Finance and Administration, I assist in financial administration and exploring avenues to grow the business` and increase profitability.

- I am currently participating in the feasibility study of the LLRIB band acquiring a Tim Horton`s franchise for the local community.

May 2019- February 2023

Northwest Territories Housing Corporation– Norman Wells, NWT

The Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) works in partnership with residents, where appropriate and necessary, to ensure access to affordable, adequate and suitable housing. Role: District Controller/ Director of Finance in the Sahtu (direct supervision of three employee and indirect supervision of four others – LHO managers).

- The District Controller has fiduciary responsibility for the financial, human resource and administrative affairs of the District and is accountable for the management of financial systems, safeguarding corporate assets, prepares, issues and distributes final reports, maintains internal controls, ensures effective financial management processes and practices are maintained and operating effectively in the District Office and LHO.

-Assists, advises and monitor Local Housing Organization (LHO) in developing and managing their annual operating budget in accordance with GAAP. Monitors community agency partnerships agreements to ensure effective financial operations and administration to foster community development in the Sahtu District.

- Provides training, development and support to corporate and local housing organization staff.

-The District Controller is also responsible for contracting processes and mortgage administration. The incumbent is also responsible for the financial operations of four community housing agencies in the Sahtu District. Ensures that the corporation purchasing, tendering, and contracting procedures are followed correctly before authorizing payment (signing)

-$ 5,000,000 in capital, $1,200,000 in operations and maintenance, $5,200,000 LHO budget, $7,500,00 in mortgage and loss.

-Assists and advises LHO`s in developing and managing their annual operating budget, to ensure effective financial operation and administration, and for major and minor modernization and improvement projects.

- Prepares capital budget status reports in consultation with District staff and presents to senior management.

-Administers the financial aspects of the loan and mortgage program to ensure that client files and documentation are complete and that mortgage payments are processed in a prompt and accurate manner.

- Performs internal review and monitoring services such as reconcile the due to / from amounts between the LHO and the corporation.

-Monitors and assists external auditors by reviewing the draft year end financial statements prior to releasing the final report and ensures that the audit terms of reference were adhered to.

-Review auditor’s recommendations and prepare replies and direction to the Board of Directors.

-Identifies problems with existing financial procedures within the operation of the LHO and assists in the design and implementation of the necessary improvements.

-Liaises with GNWT – Financial Shared Services on any issues or questions related to payment of NWTHC transactions.

-Maintains up to date knowledge of current accounting practices and financial legislation, regulations, policies and directives.

-Serves as the District Office human resource liaison with the Department of human resources.

-Administer District Office building, equipment, vehicle and supplies.

-Participate in various committees as and when required.

-Act as member of the District Senior management team to plan and coordinate budget development, capital planning for the District and the achievement of ongoing corporate goals and objectives.

-Awareness of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud activities effecting the Corporation or its agenda.

- Annual performance appraisals and performance management of three employees.

-Each LHO has a Board of Directors which District Controller infrequently correspond with on matters such as pay increases for LHO employees.

-Periodically report to the Minister of Housing (NWT – government official) when requests are made for financial information in the Sahtu District in reference to housing.

- All of the above-mentioned activity is occurring just south of the Arctic circle.

- Computerized accounting environment (SAM).

April 2019- May 2019

Financial Shared Services – Fort Simpson, NWT

Financial and Employee Shared Services (FESS) provides a range of services which includes payroll, data management and benefits to all Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) employee groups. Role: Senior Financial Officer for the Government of North West Territories

-full range of accounting activities. Primary duty was auditing of financial payments before issuing payment to suppliers.

November 2017- April 2019

Crown Indigenous Relations Northern Affairs Canada – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is the department of the Government of Canada responsible for Canada's northern lands and territories, and one of two departments with responsibility for policies relating to Indigenous peoples in Canada. Role: Senior Financial Officer for CIRNA (direct supervision of two employees).

- responsible for budget transfers, budget forecasting as well salary forecasting using SAP. Salary Forecasting included all position in the region (both vacant and occupied), sub divided by directorate (Corporate Services, Executive Services, Contaminated Sites, Lands, Resource Management). The comprehensive costs for all 121 positions included salary and Northern Allowance as well: (Shelter/ Cost of Living/ Fuel and Utilities/ Environment Allowance / Bilingual Status / Vacation Travel Assistance /Membership dues). Approximately $ 14,000,000 annual budget.

December 2015- October 2017

Ajuria Lawyers (Immigration Lawyers) – Toronto, Ontario

Provide advice and assistance with everything from visas to immigration strategies, compliance to lobbying and communication strategies for potential immigrants to Canada. Role: Financial Controller (direct supervision of two employees)

-Responsible for overall financial leadership of the organization including accounting, reporting and strategic decision-making support. This includes operational accounting and payroll processing. Year-end procedures included GST, WCB, T4 preparation as well as filing and remittances.

- Tracked and prepared quarterly budget variance forecasts and reported findings to management.

-Team leadership and supervision of financial reporting team. Governance over companies fixed assets, general ledger and AP & AR subledger. Basically, ensured compliance with corporations’ policies, goals and objectives related to finance.

-Reported to CFO and provided advice to CFO in reference to corporate finance matters. Acted for CFO periodically when required.

-Participated in meetings with divisional management, community leaders and government representatives in reference to immigration issues.

-Coordinated efforts with managers and internal audit to ensure internal controls are in place and working effectively.

-Trained staff in financial functions.

April 2012 – November 2015

Correctional Services Canada – Ottawa, Ontario

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community. Role: Senior Financial Officer for CSC (direct supervision over 250 employees in reference to their educational requirements).

- F111-F113 training: I was an FI-02 responsible for Community Management and Capacity Building at Correctional Services Canada. This role entailed leading the Financial Officer Learning Initiative for the FI Community and monitoring the required learning activities for 250 CSC FI employees across Canada. It was quite complex because of the many variables that had to be taken into consideration and the revolving door nature of the staff. The purpose of the F111 (Financial Management Control Framework), F112 (Government Planning, Budgeting, Evaluation and Reporting Cycle) and F113 (Financial Management Systems) courses was to increase the financial knowledge and capacity of government employees. I was also responsible for the budget costs of this training.

- Monitored interest payments and accounts receivable payments by CSC and its various responsibility centers.

September 2009- January 2010

Royal Military College – Kingston, Ontario

Military College: Role: Instruct undergraduate students at the Royal Military College of Canada in Information Technology on a part-time basis via video/teleconference as well as over the internet.

October 2008 – March 2012

Correctional Services Canada – Ottawa, Ontario

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is responsible for managing institutions of various security levels and supervising offenders under conditional release in the community. Role: Senior Financial Officer for Correctional Services Canada (direct supervision over approximately 20 compensation and benefits personnel and 10 Chiefs of Finance in reference to accounting procedures).

- I was responsible for managing the Internal Financial Controls Initiative for the entire Prairie Region (FI-02) (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northern Ontario approximately 20 institutions).

-Treasury Board of Canada launched an initiative to strengthen financial accountability, transparency, risk management and sound decision making in various government departments. CSC had a budget in excess of $ 2 billion dollars and there were many ways this money could be misappropriated or errors could arise due to poor judgment or not following rules and/or procedures.

-My role was to implement and later design new process descriptions that would serve as tools and mechanisms in the training and implementation of Treasury Board policy. I helped standardize accounting operations at CSC across Canada.

- My role was to conduct statistical sampling testing (internal audit) on items such as salary, travel expenditures, hospitality, allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts receivable/payable etc. to ensure the new process descriptions had been implemented and the standardization policies were being followed. Compliance usually exceeded 95% and I would then extrapolate the results for the 1000`s of transactions that had gone untested. In effect, establishing a monthly financial portrait for the region.

- When an error was detected, I would investigate further to identify the root cause and then procedures would be put in place to mitigate recurrence. I ensured there were limited errors by providing constant training and upgrading of process descriptions.

July 2007 – August 2008

CitiFinancial – Burlington, Ontario

Citi – lending institution Role: Branch Account Executive

-Responsible for selling loans and mortgages to perspective customers. -Performed detail analysis of perspective client history including credit checks, employment record, outstanding loans and obligations. -Follow up on delinquent or past due accounts.

August 2006 - May 2007

Desjardins Financial Security – Toronto, Ontario

The Desjardins Group is a Canadian financial services cooperative: Role: Fund Valuation Technician

-Responsible for the complete and accurate recording, valuation and reporting of specific segregated funds assigned.

- Accurate and timely preparation of daily valuation of the Desjardins Financial Security Segregated Funds.

-Administer future contracts and forward currency contracts. Monitor the receipt of investment income from the custodian to ensure income received is accurate, complete and paid on a timely basis. Prepare month end and year end working papers.

- Assist in preparation of financial statements as well as auditing co-workers segregated funds.

February 2005 - April 2006

Canada Audit and Consulting – Toronto, Ontario

Federal government department – no longer operational: Role: Auditor

-Provide full spectrum of relevant government orientated consulting and audit services to public sector managers. Monitor government grants and contribution agreements.

-CAC`s purpose was to enhance government`s agencies capacity to deliver and monitor its programs and services and maintain program integrity. Assigned to audits of CIC (Canada Immigration). Ensured money spent properly on programs such as Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Programs, The Host Program, The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada program. Worked on all phases of the Audit engagement from contacting the client, preparing various reviews and audit program templates, fieldwork and preliminary final reports.

February - November 2004

Canada Trust/Toronto Dominion Bank – Toronto, Ontario

Top ten North American Bank: Role: Junior financial analyst

-Provided credit underwriting support to senior relationship manager who was responsible for new business.

-Performed detailed financial analysis and presented credit recommendations to credit department for approval.

- Research companies using SEDAR web site to determine if they were wise or unwise investments based on earnings per share, debt to equity ratios, income statements, balance sheets, financial statements etc. I passed on the results of my findings to my superiors who subsequently advised their clients to invest or not in a particular company.

March - October 2003

O`Donnell`s- Longford, Ireland

Restaurant/Pub: Role: Accountant

-Accountant for restaurant with $ 1 million (euro) annual revenues and 15 employees. Directed and performed all financial aspects of business, such as receivables, payables, payroll, advertising, inventory and year end accounting. Implemented computer systems to provide cost effective inventory management and restaurant operations.

-Systemized financial management of business for smoother operation. Closely monitor food and liquor pricing to maintain appropriate profit margins. Negotiated for and obtained capital improvement financing.

-Successfully managed transition from corporation to sole proprietorship. Significantly increased revenue with new advertising strategies and updated menus. Helped build customer relationships and encourage bar loyalty.

January - December 2002

Clarkson Rouble – Mississauga, Ontario

Accountant Firm: Role: Staff Accountant

- Conducted year-end inventory counts and year end audits at various construction facilities.

- Field work involved internal control testing and cut off testing.

- Prepared over 200 personal tax returns. Software programs gained a working knowledge of include Corporate Tax Prep, Personal Tax Prep, CaseWare, Case View, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

- Compiled year end accrual reports. Supervised the timely submission and correction of ledger entries.

January - December 2001

McCarney Greenwood – Mississauga, Ontario

Accounting Firm: Role: Staff Accountant

- Audits included car dealerships, golf courses, rental properties and varied in nature from year end to inventory counts.

-Taxation was primarily personal but some corporate work.

- Gained extensive understanding of CaseWare, Case View, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Tax Prep, Dr. Tax and T4 software programs, Lotus 1-2-3, QuickBooks.

-Performed daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.

Education & Professional Development

Canadian Securities Course 2013

Beginner and Intermediate Excel course 2012

CMA/CPA 2009/2014

University of Toronto (MMPA) 2001

Masters of Management and Professional Accounting. Two and a half year Masters of Business Administration program specializing in accounting. GPA: 3.05 (graduate degree)

Relevant Coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Marketing, Statistics, Business Ethics, Management Information Systems, Auditing and Reporting, Finance, Taxation 1, Financial Reporting 1, Operations Management, Strategic Management, Administration Theory, Financial Reporting 2, Management Control, Advanced Management Accounting, Financial Management, Business Law, Advanced Financial Accounting, Taxation 2, Computer Auditing, Advanced Auditing, Accounting Theory/Research, Advanced Strategy, Insolvency Accounting, Professional Development, Accounting Information Systems, Management Consulting, Accounting Information System

York University (Bachelor of Arts) 1998

Four Year undergraduate degree specializing in Political Science (major) and Law and Society (minor). Graduated in April 1998 with an honor's degree. GPA: 3.45

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