Manager Management
Resume:
DAVID POLLACK, CMA
TORONTO, ON
M6C 3A6
***********@*****.***
PROFILE
An accomplished Financial Analyst with extensive experience in developing operational budgets, risk
management, financial analysis, forecasts and market trend projections. My financial strengths are
complimented by strong communication and relationship building skills.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
THE EXECUTIVE LEARNING CENTRE 2012 2012
The Executive Learning Centre is affiliated with the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Contract Accountant
Responsible for all aspects of financial and managerial accounting including period and year end reporting, preparation of monthly analytical reports for management, monthly billing / cost reconciliations and Opera processing and reporting.
Accomplishments:
o Met tight third party year end deadlines that included over four months of backlog.
o Significantly reduced outstanding accounts receivables.
o Established credible and timely period end reports for senior management.
CINRAM INTERNATIONAL INCOME FUND 2004 2011
Cinram is one of the largest providers of supply chain solutions for companies in the home entertainment,
telecommunications and retail industries. The operations are worldwide.
Financial Analyst
Reporting to the CFO at the corporate offices, responsible for worldwide corporate insurance programs resulting from mergers and acquisitions. Managed reconciliations, allocations and annual reporting on the $8 Billion global property portfolio.
Accomplishments:
o In the growth years 2004 – 2008, Cinram made 4 acquisitions. Managed the reconciliation of
insurance carriers and premiums resulting in lowering annual insurance costs by over 25%.
o Introduced limitation clauses that resulted in mitigating a major $$ loss in the USA and reduced
the overall insurance claims for outside contractors in both Canada & the USA.
o Finance member of the IFRS project on the property and facilities appraisals.
o Managed warehouse lease database for North America that resulted in a 20% savings due to
economies of scale and better negotiated contracts.
THE FITNESS INSTITUTE – TD CENTRE 2003 – 2004
Club Controller
Responsible for preparation of financial statements and forecasts.
Accomplishments:
o Lowered COGS for pro shop by over 10% by working with the Pro Shop Manager on inventory
control, pricing and purchasing.
o Lowered bad debt expense by over 15% by working with the Membership Manager to develop
and implement procedures.
o Designed and implemented new reporting formats for unit managers to better run their
operations. The Squash Manager used one of these reports to create various squash leagues
and tournaments to better serve the members.
GARY JONAS COMPUTING 2000 – 2002
Software Trainer and Customer Representative
Trained club controllers on setup, processing and reporting of Jonas Software and aided controllers on
reconciliation, customizing reports and analysis of client’s data. Worked with programmers to develop a
number of requested reports for customers and was part of the team that re wrote and updated all training
manuals to better serve the users.
SODEXHO MARRIOTT SERVICES 1997 – 2000
Financial Analyst
Presented and prepared budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to senior management, prepared account reconciliation to the Controller and completed monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting to CFO. Worked on special project to consolidate certain procurement items that resulted in a 3% lower food cost.
HORSESHOE VALLEY RESORT 1995 1997
A premier Ontario resort specializing in skiing and golfing vacations and getaways .
Controller Food and Beverage
Responsible for monthly food and beverage inventory reconciliation. My key contribution
was lowering food costs 5% and beverage costs 10% by implementing inventory and
purchasing standards and inventory costing software. Helped increase sales on non peak
days by working with managers on various promotions, menu design and better costing
numbers.
Education
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) – 2009
Ryerson Polytechnic University Hospitality and Tourism Management BCOMM 1992
Personal Interests
Enjoy golfing, reading, spending time with family and friends.
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