JERRY VAN DYCK, CPA, CMA
****-**** ********* *****, **********, ON, L7L 0E4
Telephone: 905-***-**** - E-mail: acs70l@r.postjobfree.com
ATTRIBUTES
Mentor fellow employees
oLend an ear - Work through issues and problems - Help in career development
Resolve problems at root cause and implement complete solutions
oCash flow management - Setting up policy and procedure manuals – Inventory management
Plan and prepare reports, information papers, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, etc.
oManagement reporting, audit papers, bank reporting, etc.
Streamline processes and applications to improve performance and/or cost savings across departments
oImplemented document manager - Month-end processing improvements - Contract invoice processing
Computer technology proficiency
oUpgraded ERP systems - Evaluated ERP packages - Designed costing programs
Manager in large multinational corporations and small to medium enterprises
oUnited Technologies - Northern Telecom - Nabors Canada - Horizon Drilling - Cervall Corporation
Creative reporting to assist managers in decision making and analyses
oDepartmental profitability - Cost controls - Staffing - Inventory
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
G. H. Van Dyck & Associates Ltd. – July 2013 – Present
(Assisting business clients with management and financial services)
Airborne Energy Solutions Ltd – Division of Nabors Canada – Whitecourt/Edmonton AB. May 2012 – June 2013
(Provider of Aviation Services to Forestry, Mining, Geophysical, Oil and Gas)
Responsible for the financial affairs of the Corporation
Drafted and implemented procedures to streamline operations with emphasis on functional responsibility
Supplied Managers with tools to assist in decision making
Created more efficient reporting processes that affected all departments
oInventory reporting, invoicing and expenses
Significantly involved with the sale of the Corporation – Completed in June 2013
Developed the digital flight ticketing program
479645 Alberta Ltd. – Edmonton, AB, Nov 2009 – Jul 2011
o/a Westcan Wireless, Allcan Distributors and Trinity RSI
(Design, supply and build wireless communication systems in Western Canada)
Chief Financial Officer (Contract position)
Drafted and implemented procedures to streamline operations with emphasis on functional responsibility
Negotiated new banking deal
oSignificantly increased the available cash
oSimplified the covenants and had some removed
oStreamlined the banking between divisions
Participated in the financial impact of projects to make them as self-funding as possible
Projects totaled $5.5 million and all significant purchases were self-funding
Managed staff to efficiently complete monthly reporting and year-end audit
Included consolidated statements for three Divisions
Completed a software conversion, which was already planned and paid for but not started (AIMS)
Developed a cost recovery model to evaluate effectiveness of labour billing versus departmental costs
A&B Oilfield Construction Limited – Sedgewick, AB, Jan. 2009 – Sep. 2009
(Pipeline construction in Western Canada)
Controller (9 month contract)
Responsible for typical controller functions with team of five
Financially evaluated a potential merger
Developed systems to improve paper flow in the office
oImplemented a document manager program for Explorer accounting system
oSet up a time ticket program
oStreamlined activities between affiliated companies
Participated in the possible changeover from Explorer to Maestro
Team leader for implementing policies and procedures
oPurchase Orders and Account Payable processing
oNew hires
HORIZON DRILLING INC. – Edmonton, Jan. 2008 – Jul. 2008
(Oil and gas drilling in Western Canada and Colorado)
Monthly Contract - performing the VP Finance function
Responsible for the year-end financials and the interaction with the auditors
oManaged the controller and his staff to efficiently complete the year-end audit ahead of schedule
Prepared the annual budget for 2008
oEvaluated different scenarios with management to understand the impact of potential economic change in 2008
Developed a process to operate in Colorado and attract minimum taxes
oManaged the tax implications of operating a drilling rig in Colorado
Determined expected costs of moving the drilling rig to Colorado
Implemented a process to minimize the impact of having Canadian staff working in Colorado
Evaluated benefit of purchasing Canadian supplies and local supplies
oComprehended the administrative tax burden of Colorado
Federal, State, County and City taxes
Filing and compliance requirements
oBanking implications between Canada and U.S.
Negotiated major purchases
oEquipment in Colorado
oAn agreement for fuel usage in Western Canada
PRIOR to 2007
Mid Arctic Transportation Systems Ltd. – Transportation of goods to the Territories and Arctic(2006-2007 )
oVP Finance – Responsible for the financial and accounting functions
oWith 12 direct and indirect reports
Cervall Corporation – manufacturer of plain and printed plastic bags (1993 – 2006)
oPrincipal – Responsible for operations and finance
oWith 30 direct and indirect reports
Cinran Plastics Ltd– manufacturer of plain and printed plastic bags (1987-1993)
oController – Responsible for 8 people and typical controller duties
E. E. Paquette & Sons Ltd – Manufacturer of hosiery (1983-1987) (Part-time controller from 1991 – 2009)
oController – with 3 reports and typical controller duties (Family-run business)
Otis Elevator(Division of United Technologies) – manufacturer of elevators
oAccounting Department Manager responsible for five people
Nortel – manufacturer of telephones and associated accessories
oCost Department Manager responsible for twelve people
oAccounting Department Manager responsible for eight people
Curtiss Wright – manufacturer of air compressors and distributor of airplane parts
oGeneral Accountant
Essex International Ltd.(Division of United Technologies) – Tier one automotive wire harness manufacturer
oPlant Accountant and assistant to the corporate controller
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA, CMA)
Bachelor of Science - University of Western Ontario
o2 courses short of completing third year of a Computer Science Degree
OTHER INTERESTS
Flying – private pilot
Sports, especially golf, skiing and tennis
Member of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons