JANICE AFFLECK, BA, CPA, CMA ac1r1r@r.postjobfree.com

Secret Security Clearance 613-***-**** (cell)

SUMMARY

Analytical, results oriented CPA, CMA with success in developing and coaching people, controller positions, automated management information, and administrative management in unionized companies. A quick learner skilled at developing solutions to corporate challenges, and interpreting, simplifying and presenting complex data.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

Consulting work: Jun-16 to May-17

Roofers World: Controller for specialty roofing equipment supplier

-Uncovered and collected $200k in unclaimed HST Input tax credits Jan-17 to May-17

CAA.: Great Plains implementation consultant Jun-16 to Aug-16

Thomas Fuller Construction group of companies Oct-14 to Apr-16

Industrial, commercial, institutional project driven construction companies

Controller and Office Manager

Recruited and managed a staff of four and substantially improved team work Responsible for all aspects of financial and project reporting, consolidating, revenue recognition, costing, budgeting, forecasting, commodity tax, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources management, technology infrastructure, and variance analysis for five related companies.

Managed audits and coordinated the provision of information.

Trained accounting and project management staff in the use of the enterprise software.

Wrote software procedures and provided ongoing support.

Ensured compliance with government reporting and tax filing requirements.

Consulting work: Oct-08 to Jan-14

IDRC: Project Manager for this Non-profit Crown Corporation. Sep-13 to Jan-14

BAE SYSTEMS Projects: Manager of Finance for this publicly May-12 to Mar-13

traded provider of support to DND.

oImproved work environment and co-ordination between teams.

oManaged external and internal audits.

oDeveloped benchmarks for measuring company performance.

oProvided financial modeling and analyses for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

Brookfield Energy Marketing Inc.: Manager of Finance for this public Jan-11 to May-12

international broker of renewable energy and related financial instruments.

oInvestigated, pursued, and recovered $4,700,000 in commodity taxes.

oManaged the quarterly SOX testing and reporting.

BTI Systems Inc.: Controller for this international high tech optical Feb-10 to Dec-10

solutions designer and manufacturer.

Hydro Ottawa: Financial Analyst for this electrical distribution company. Oct-08 to Dec-09

Paul Daoust Construction group of companies Nov-03 to Sep-08

Industrial, commercial, institutional project driven construction companies and a

commercial property management company.

Controller, IT Manager, and Office Manager

Led and managed an interdepartmental staff of four.

Developed and implemented an overhead allocation model that met the needs of four owners with competing interests. This reduced conflict between the owners and the time required to complete the monthly analysis.

Successfully implemented a project management software module and integrated it into the existing accounting software. Taught the project management staff the accounting aspects of this module and provided them with ongoing support. As a result of the integration, duplicate data entry was eliminated and communication was improved between the company’s divisions.

Responsible for all aspects of financial and property management reporting, consolidating, project accounting, revenue recognition, costing, cash flow control, budgeting, commodity tax, insurance, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources management, technology infrastructure, and variance analysis for three related companies.

Managed audits and coordinated the provision of information.

Monitored debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.

Managed outsourced functions.

Ensured compliance with government reporting and tax filing requirements.

Westeinde Construction Aug-02 to Nov-03

Industrial, commercial, institutional project driven Construction Company.

Controller

Discovered a $480,000 tax savings on a contract.

MDS Aero Support Feb-00 to Aug-02

Project driven international exporter of airplane engine test cells and services.

Controller

Directed a staff of six

Managed all aspects of the accounting and payroll departments, including Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED), financial reporting, and foreign exchange.

Worked closely with MDS’ international office in the UK. In consultation with the UK engineers, designed and implemented an inventory control reporting system that reduced financial audit time and cost by 90% plus met operations’ needs.

Urbandale Corporation group of companies Oct-1990 to Feb-2000

Residential and commercial property management, residential and commercial

construction, and land development companies

Controller, IT Manager, and Office Manager

Managed and lead a team of nine employees.

Within the first two months:

Analyzed the company and the new GST legislation.

Made the necessary changes to the accounting system to meet the GST reporting requirements plus directed the year-end external audits.

Developed and directed the implementation of software conversions for two separate companies with eight digit sales figures. The result was a Y2K compliant software system that improved corporate reporting without disruptions to business operations during the conversion process.

Automated a complex rental analysis and the reporting of its results to 2,800 tenants. Consequently, the strict and compressed government deadline was met, non-compliance fines were avoided, an 80% timesaving on the project was realized, and accuracy was improved.

Tartan Homes Jan-87 to Sep-90

Residential Construction Company

Controller

Developed and implemented a software conversion.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified Management Accountant

The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario

Bachelor of Arts

University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario

SOFTWARE:

Microsoft Office

AccPac

Microsoft Dynamics AX, Great Plains, Nav

Newstar

Oracle

Cognos Controller

Minicom

QuickBooks Pro Advisor

GEAC

JD Edwards

SAP

Hyperion

Jonas & Erickson

Solomon

IFS

Maestro

Timberline

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Teaching handicapped children to horseback ride

Ottawa Therapy Dogs and Toast Masters board member and member at large

United Way committee member

Teaching reading and writing skills to adults

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