Reza Irvanian, CPA, CGA, ACCA

Kanata, ON 613-***-****

ac53kf@r.postjobfree.com

www.rezairvanian.com

Senior Finance Professional

Career history of success leading financial functions for corporate, government, and non-profit organizations

Accomplished, versatile professional with extensive experience in financial administration, accounting, financial reporting, and auditing leadership. Advanced understanding of ASPE and IFRS standards. Developing and implementing proactive strategies to control costs, ensure financial compliance, and achieve stakeholder satisfaction.

Highlights of Expertise

Strategy Development & Execution

Internal Controls Implementation

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Operations & Capital Budgets

Policy & Procedure Development

Contract Development & Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Team Development & Leadership

Career Experience

ctc TrainCanada / Global Knowledge Inc., Ottawa, Ontario

Provided executive leadership across all financial functions for this IT and business skills training company.

Controller (Sep 2008 to April 2018)

Oversaw all financial functions including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, policies, invoicing, payroll, and treasury

Communicated effectively with various groups within the organization to educate and assist with internal accounting functions

Managed accounting and financial systems and maintained accurate accounting records

Generated and presented comprehensive financial models and analysis and ad-hoc reports for senior leadership

Verified data and met aggressive timelines to prevent penalties

Defined and established all the company’s accounting principles, policies, and procedures; made modifications to ensure alignment with current best practices and compliance with financial legislation

Steered a cross-functional accounting team to each a 100% clear tax return audit report from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Processed payroll for 95 employees in 5 different provinces and maintained accurate documentation

Implemented and monitor payment authority practices

Established and maintained cash controls, managed working capital and reported cash flow daily

Prepared the annual budget in consultation with the CEO and forecasted it with the operations results

Managed accounting due diligence pertaining to targets for acquisition

Prepared and maintained all documentations to amalgamate the acquired company

Monitored departments spending and recommend corrective actions as necessary

Reconciled bank and general ledger accounts

Led and directed the work of accounting team members and trained them

Worked closely with our bank relationship, including preparing monthly reports

Maintained all legal documents and minutes books and liaised with lawyers

Prepared all required documentation for audit purpose and liaised with Auditors

Provided counsel and leadership on all human resource issues, policies, and practices to ensure fair and consistent treatment of employees.

Responsible for human resource services including personnel transactions, new hire processing and orientation, site management of worker's compensation program, unemployment insurance, etc.

Canadian Organic Grower, Ottawa, Ontario

Diversified professional capabilities to take on this specialized role within a non-profit.

Financial Officer (Jan 2006 to Aug 2008)

Oversaw and managed a results-driven team in daily financial duties. Generated monthly financial statements; performed variance analysis to identify and report discrepancies. Ensured ongoing compliance for funders and within accordance to the CRA standards for non-profits; and Canadian Income Tax Acts. Maintained of relevant federal and provincial legislation affecting not-for-profit organizations Completed payroll and source deductions, and monthly bank / credit card reconciliations.

Enabled the organization to achieve clean auditor's reports that resulted in the organization’s ability to apply for and receive several government and independent grants valued at over $1M.

Reduced overall department costs by $50K annually through effective work force and allocation.

Successfully consolidated financial statements for all of the organization’s 8 chapters.

Generated, prepared, and submitted HST returns and filed charity return with exceptional accuracy and within aggressive timelines.

Played an integral role in preparing capital and operating budgets in conjunction with the ED

Defined and established comprehensive schedules for the annual audit.

Helped with the presentation of annual audited Financial Statements at the AGM

Consulted with the Executive Director, Treasurer, and BOD on critical financial matters.

Developed and implemented of financial policies and procedures.

Agah Gar Taraz Auditing Firm, Tehran, Iran

Managed a diverse portfolio of key clients in their auditing and financial services needs.

CPA, Senior Partner (Feb 2000 to Dec 2005)

Act as engagement partner

Develop and manage client relationships

Identify opportunities and contribute to growth and development of practice

Responsible for overall client engagement acceptance and risk management process

Guide and manage overall provision of services to portfolio of clients

Responsible for delivering high quality services while adhering to compliance standards

Lead people initiatives

Additional Experience

Audit Manager Ministry of Finance & Economic Affairs, Tehran, Iran

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Tehran Azad University

Professional Development

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Canada

Certified General Accountant (CGA) Canada

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UK

Iranian Association of Certified Public Accountants (IACPA) Iran

Technical Skills Sage, ACCPAC, SAP, QuickBooks, Raiser’s Edge, Goldmind, Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite

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