Project Supply Chain
Resume:
SONIA
CAMERON, BBA, CMA
Email:
*****.*******@*****.** Website:
soniacameron.ca
Objective
To
obtain a dynamic and engaging position as a Plant Controller:
shaping the future by producing accurate & timely financial results, finding
& analyzing opportunities that complement the strategic direction of the
organization and cultivating an environment of teamwork & integrity.
Summary of Qualifications
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Wide breadth and depth of
experience including:
5 years of full cycle financial
accounting and analysis
3 years of cost accounting
2 years of budget preparation
2 years of treasury
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Experienced in all aspects of
change management including planning, implementing, communicating and
documenting new processes and changes to existing procedures (particularly
for the purposes of developing and complying with internal controls)
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Experienced leading and
contributing to cross-departmental projects as well as overseeing junior team
members
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Proven aptitude for
Tier 1 ERP and reporting software including:
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SAP Business Objects
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JD Edwards
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Great
Plains – Dynamics
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Oracle – Hyperion Enterprise
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Infor – Syteline
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Microsoft Netsuite
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Excel
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Crystal Reports & Access
Architecture & Report Writing Power-user
Manufacturing Accounting Super-user
Budget Writing Guru
Skilled report writer
Advanced report writer & GL Super-User
Expert AP & AR user
Advanced user including pivot tables and ODBC querying
Skilled database querier & advanced report writer
Professional Achievements
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By re-designing processes and
implementing early detection methods, I reduced manufacturing variances from
an average of $450k per quarter to less than $50k per quarter (a $400k
impact/quarter) at Westport. This required coordination between
Manufacturing, Engineering & Supply Chain and resulted in a better
understanding of variances and, thus, how they can be prevented.
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During a SOX audit at
Westport, I successfully demonstrated how JD Edwards was correctly
allocating, rolling and reporting costs in a GAAP compliant way by simulating
different transactions, showing what values were being written to the SQL
tables and then corroborating these results with manual calculations. By
showing the auditor how the system was performing correctly, they were able
to place reliance on the system and the audit was not only successfully
passed but it cost less than early estimates.
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After being sold to a private
equity firm and with only 90 days to form a transition plan, I researched,
recommended and implemented the first phase of a SAP installation at
Teleflex. The previous Oracle reporting software belonged to the old owners
and we desperately needed a tool to assist with monthly consolidations so
that we could meet the new (and strict) reporting deadlines. I was able to
step up and tackle the additional responsibility and complexity of this
project. The project has been a success both in the architectural
design and users` acceptance.
Professional Experience
2011- present
2010- 2011
2008-2010
2007 - 2008
Q-Imaging & Photometrics Langley,
BC
Division of Roper Industries, developer &
manufacturer of cameras for life science applications (U$40m in revenue)
Accounting Manager
Reporting to the Corporate Controller:
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Manage a team of 4: motivate,
monitor and reward performance
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Monitor net working capital
with a special emphasis on inventory; design reports for the VP, Operations
to analyze the mix & volume of inventory
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Be responsible and
accountable for results submitted to corporate via Hyperion Enterprise
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Streamline and consolidate
monthly sales and margin results from 8 subsidiaries for operational review
meetings
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Prepare working papers for T2
and FAS109 tax filings including supporting schedules
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Perform quarterly reviews of
IT access for SOX compliance
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Ad hoc project: design
control measures around new paperless processes – develop a control
document and monitor & test for control weaknesses
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Ad hoc project: travel to
France and implement Infor Syteline (ERP system); research French GAAP and
design reports that meet local statutory requirements
Teleflex Canada Inc. Richmond, BC
Global manufacturer of hydraulic-marine
components for OEM assemblies (U$200m in revenue)
Financial Analyst
Reporting to the Director of Finance:
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Write a commentary report to
the CEO highlighting performance on key metrics and comparing actual results
to budgeted
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Prepare product line
statements for the division and consolidated financial results for the Marine
Group (7 divisions globally)
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Analyze spending by
department and meet with budget holders to explain results
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Provide weekly rolling
forecasts to better project final results as the end of each financial period
approaches
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Assemble working papers for
FAS109 and T106 tax filings
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Ad hoc project: Recommend and
design the architecture for SAP Business Objects Planning & Consolidation;
write reports and train users
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Ad hoc project: successfully
map and load the annual budget into Great Plains Dynamics for easy analysis
of data
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Ad hoc project: install a
Fixed Assets Module, reconcile 30 years of assets, import data into Dynamics
and train users on how to use the new module (in progress)
Westport Innovations Vancouver,
BC
Leading developer of low-emission fuel
technologies for commercial transportation fleets
Cost Accountant
(performed concurrently to “Intermediate
Accountant” Role in 2009 and forward)
Reporting to the Corporate Controller:
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Monitor and minimize
manufacturing variances – closely review work orders and get involved
with the planning for new product releases and related product phase-outs
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Maintain accurate production
and service inventory records for multiple locations; valued at $11 million
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Reporting to the VP of
Operations, provide costed Bill of material and gross margin analyses and as
well as other pertinent information for key decision making
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Liaise with the internal
auditor to ensure SOX documentation is up-to-date and compliant with recorded
procedures
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Ad hoc projects: Successfully
implement and test manufacturing module for a first time systems allocation
of overhead to manufactured parts for absorption costing
Intermediate Accountant
Reporting to the Assistant Controller:
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Manage cash flow and short
term investments (valued at: $98 million): liaise with other functional departments
(budgeting, payroll, payables, receivables, etc.) to assess cash needs;
reduce net currency exposure through natural hedges
Prepare quarterly Income Statement and
Balance Sheet analyses for Audit Committee Financial Review and Disclosure
meetings
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Reconcile intercompany loans
by balancing payments between parents and planning for interest, dividend and
related corporate tax payments
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