Eric Blom
Aurora, ON L4G 5B8
(C) 647-***-****
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a management level position where I can utilize my experience, skills and knowledge with a dynamic growth oriented company.
PROFILE
- Results-oriented business/financial professional with experience in improving reporting, and increasing team productivity.
- Talent for team building, meeting deadlines and working with owners to achieve profit objectives.
- Diplomatic and tactful at all levels. Accustomed to dealing with all levels of management & non-management.
- Flexible and versatile - able to maintain a good attitude under pressure.
- Ability to thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.
EDUCATION
Concordia University - Montreal, QC
Bachelor of Commerce Degree-Major Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario - Toronto, ON
Completed CA Program
Society of Management Accountants of Ontario - Toronto, ON
Completed CMA Program
EXPERIENCE
DRMG Envelope Inc. (o/a Money Saver) - Scarborough, ON 01/2013-10/2014
Controller - $14M Direct Mail Advertising Company (70 Employees)
. Managed accounting team of 4 (Invoicing, A/R, A/P, Payroll & Administration)
. Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
. Developed, implemented, and ensured compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
. Developed sound financial controls, processes and policies designed to safeguard the assets and business dealings of the company
. Ensured that all statutory requirements of the organization were met including, Withholding Payments (CPP, EI, Income Tax), GST, Employer Health Tax
. Oversaw the preparation of all supporting information for the annual audit and coordinated with external auditors
. Documented and maintained complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
. Developed and maintained financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash
. Reconciliation of bank and investment accounts
. Review of monthly results and monthly variance reporting
. Managed the cash flow and prepared cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy
. Oversaw the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
. Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
. Managed the acquisition of capital assets and ensured that assets were properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
. Developed and managed an effective costing system for the business
. Payroll preparation and administration
. Oversaw all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner
. Processed and submitted statutory and benefits remittances on time
. Issued annual T4s and T4As
Q-Ponz Inc. (o/a Open & Save/ActionPak) - Scarborough, ON 02/2007-12/2012
V-P Finance - $20M Direct Mail Advertising & Printing Company (120 Employees)
. Managed accounting team of 5 (Invoicing, A/R, Payroll, A/P & Administration) .Responsible for timely reporting of daily cash, weekly sales reports vs. budgets, monthly financial reporting package and all government filings
. Acted as direct liaison with third parties
. Q-Ponz assets were purchased by DRMG Envelope Inc.
Promotional Alliance Group Inc. - Scarborough, ON 05/2004-02/2007 V-P Finance
. $10m Trade Print Company
. Managed all accounting functions (including preparing monthly P & L, comparison to budget, daily/weekly cash flow, government filings, posting A/P, coordination with external accountants)
. Arranged for purchasing and financing of all assets
Adanac Graphics Ltd. - Scarborough, ON 05/1996-05/2004
V-P Finance/General Manager
. $20m Trade Printing Company.
. Managed all accounting functions.
. Managed accounting team of 5
SKILLS & ABILITIES
QuickBooks (Pro & Enterprise)
MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
AccPac
Can Tax (Corporate & Individual)
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting corporations.
Knowledge of provincial legislation on Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, and Human Rights.
Knowledge of ERP systems and their implementation