GREG LONG, CPA, CA

Mississauga, Ontario L*G *S*

ac0g3o@r.postjobfree.com ~ Cell: 416-***-****

Qualifications Profile

Seasoned Chartered Accountant & Financial Professional with progressive experience in all facets of accounting, financial management, operations management, and executive leadership. Highly skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Instrumental in optimizing cash flow, streamlining financial processes, enhancing productivity levels, introducing process improvements, and implementing technology solutions. Expertise in formulating vision and executing tactics required to support vision. Additional core competencies include:

Financial Stewardship & Controllership Financial Management & Accounting

Financial Reporting & Consolidations Budget Management & Financial Analysis

Cash Flow Management Mergers & Acquisitions

Executive Leadership & Operational Excellence Process Improvement

Budgeting, Forecasting & Modeling Staff Supervision & Training

Strategic Planning & Business Analytics Process & Policy Design

Professional Background

CAPITAL SEWER SERVICES, INC., Hamilton, Ontario (2013 – 2016)

Chief Financial Officer

Provided leadership and direction to a team of 3 direct reports responsible for full cycle accounting and payroll at a construction/services company. Liaised with external auditors, banking, leasing, insurance, benefits, information technology, legal, and CRA. Led monthly operational review meetings with operations leaders and monthly financial statement review meetings with President, COO, and owner.

Key Achievements:

Pioneered the implementation of USD forward contract purchases, which resulted in savings of $250K in 2015.

Secured external WSIB consultant, resulting in 1-year savings of over $100K from active claims management.

Spearheaded the implementation of Jonas construction software while transitioning reporting from a bare bones system to one with job costing.

Developed monthly reporting package, which aided in communicating important aspects of business with owner and other executives.

Advised the former owner through sale of company.

SUMMERHILL CONSULTING, Mississauga, Ontario (2009 – 2013)

Principal

Financial services advisor to a range of private and publicly traded companies. Oversaw financial and business due diligence initiatives. Identified and analyzed potential acquisition targets, acquisition decision support, and business case report writing. Performed cash flow forecasting, analysis, and financial modeling. Handled purchase price allocation for multiple acquisitions.

Key Achievements:

Provided support to the CEO and Board of Directors within a TSX-listed environmental services company, which included devising the diversification strategy.

Served in an advisory capacity to a private equity firm on the sale of a portfolio company, which included financial modeling to support sale of company as well as contract drafting and negotiations.

Designed and implemented an internal monthly reporting package post acquisition, and established quarterly external reporting and MD&A after a client issued external debt.

HRG NORTH AMERICA, Toronto, Ontario (2005 – 2009)

Commercial Finance Manager, Commercial Analysis

Served as a business and financial advisor to senior leaders of a corporate travel management company. Developed budget models based on understanding of key metrics, incorporating industry knowledge and divisional executives’ commitment.

Key Achievements:

Directed annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for the Events & Meetings Management (“EMM”), Consumer, and Corporate divisions with revenues of $200M.

Championed the successful integration of revenue processes within the EMM division, which included wind down of the U.S. finance teams, ramp up of Toronto team, and establishment of billing processes and controls.

Augmented the operational and financial processes within the EMM division, which improved internal control measures & processes and enhanced management reporting.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE, Toronto, Ontario (1997 – 2005)

Senior Manager, Transaction Services Group of Corporate Finance

Led client service teams, primarily involved with advising Merger & Acquisition clients. Teams ranged from 2 to 10 people, while acquisition deal size ranged from $30 million to $8 billion.

Met with clients to determine scope of services required, timing and reporting requirements

Verbal and written reports to clients to summarize analysis, findings, recommendations, and any “next steps” required

Wide-ranging industry experience – manufacturing, technology, telecom, waste, resource, entertainment, and retail

Senior Staff Accountant, Assurance and Advisory Services

Led the audit field work, researched and drafted the audited financial statements and related note disclosure, and trained junior staff.

Education & Credentials

Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

CFO Leadership Program

Completed Level 1 of the CFA Program

Graduate Diploma in Public Accountancy – McGill University

Bachelor of Arts – University of Western Ontario

Credentials:

Chartered Accountant –Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (now CPA Ontario)

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