Brian D. J. Cherniak, CMA

** ***** ***** ********, *******, ON.

aboiy0@r.postjobfree.com 416-***-****

President - GM - CFO

Extensively experienced and goal-oriented President and Accounting Director

with a demonstrated track record of leading the growth and operations of

manufacturing companies. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and

productivity through the evaluation of production systems, supplier

relationships and implementation of process improvements. Talented leader

building and directing highly skilled teams to support achievement of

overall corporate goals and objectives. Core competencies include:

General Management Strategic Planning Technology Integration

Financial Analysis Financial Accounting Team Building

Product Development Acquisitions Efficiency Improvements

Forensic Accounting Income Tax Negotiating Skills

Career Experience

EVEREST COLLEGES CANADA, NEWMARKET

Lead Business Instructor, 2011 to present.

Reviewed programs and taught students in Economics, Accounting,

Bookkeeping, Simply Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Business Planning,

Business Law, Human Resources and Communications. Career counseling for

students.

Alliance Group of Companies, Toronto 1995 to present

President and Financial Director/Controller

Started and ran a small group of companies in the manufacturing and

distribution of parts for automotive, hardware, electronics, office

products and consumer goods.

Key Achievements:

> Developed and implemented strategic plans

> Developed new products and new customers in different markets

> Developed sales from startup to over $5 million

> Managed all staff including engineers, production and administration

> Trained staff in accounting, ISO, MRP, production planning, cost

management

> Produced all financial statement, tax returns and analysis

> Negotiated banking arrangements

> Introduced and implemented ISO Certification

> Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers

> Acquired two companies

Cherniak & Associates, Mississauga, 1993 to present

Self-employed with small staff in the area of consulting and accounting

services to over 40 business clients and 100 individuals. Provided

services including financial accounting, Tax returns, strategic and

production planning to small and medium sized businesses and individuals.

Key Achievements:

> Developed client base

> Trained all new staff

> Corporate Tax, Personal Tax, Financial Statements, Business Planning

> Conducted training seminars for clients

Sanderson Specialty Steels, Woodbridge 1988 to 1993

Operations Manager - Financial Controller

Managed the accounting, sales and production staff for two Canadian

locations of a specialty steel distributor. Reported to corporate office

in Sheffield, England. Produced monthly and annual corporate reports.

Key Achievements:

> Cut purchasing costs by 20%

> Oversaw design and implementation of AS400 computer system.

> Developed custom production software

> Negotiated acquisition of competitor and oversaw integration

> Acquired the single largest customer for the company

E. K. Williams Accountants, Partner - Accounting and Consulting

Woods Gordon Management Consultants, Senior Consultant, FP&C Conducted

various consulting assignments in Financial Planning, Owner-Managed

Business Group, Toronto Area Hospital Group, Produced a study of the use of

computer systems in Toronto Area Hospitals. Conducted staff training

seminars.

National Grocers Canada, Supervisor - General Accounting, Toronto

Thorne Riddell-KPMG, Chartered Accountants, CA Student, Toronto

Education

Honours Bachelor of Commerce

Finance, Production, Economics (1980)

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

Certified Management Accountant

Management Consultant

Courses in mechanical engineering, die casting, marketing, production, ISO

9000, Six Sigma, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation. Certified

for the installation and training for ACCPAC, Business Vision, MYOB and

several other software packages.

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