CPA Strategic Finance & Compliance Leader

Bernard Wamambo, CPA 647-***-**** ********@*****.** Toronto, ON

Profile

Strategic CPA with 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, accounting, and audit. Proven success in leading financial reporting, IFRS & US GAAP compliance, SOX controls, and risk management across multinational organizations. Recognized for streamlining processes, strengthening internal controls, and delivering actionable insights that drive executive decision-making. Adept at aligning financial operations with business strategy to unlock efficiency and growth.

Core Competencies

Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

Internal Controls & Risk Management

Budgeting, Forecasting & Operational Efficiency

Executive Collaboration & Strategic Advising

Compile and review the calculation of the effective US & Canada income tax rate

Professional Experience

Senior Accounting & Auditing Manager Chartered Professional Accountants 2009 – Present directed financial reporting and compliance for major clients including BMO, General Bank of Canada, Progressive Insurance, and MilliporeSigma.

Oversaw full cycle accounting, IFRS & US GAAP compliance, SOX documentation, and risk management.

Partnered with executives to deliver insights guiding strategic decisions and operational improvements.

Manage correspondence and interactions with tax authorities, reconciliation of income tax accounts and the reports to management

Research, identify and communicate trends and developments in Canada federal and state income tax which are relevant to the businesses

Manage accumulated earnings with focus on dividend recommendations to management

Develop quarterly transfer pricing adjustment recommendations to management

Senior Financial/Business Analyst Magellan Aerospace Corporation 2006 – 2009

Managed monthly financial and operational reporting, aligning results with budgets and forecasts.

Prepared quarterly/annual financial statements and MD&A for executive review.

Conducted SOX 404 testing and collaborated with auditors. Impact: Reduced inventory holdings from $35M to $14M, improving cash flow and operational efficiency.

Plant Accountant Maple Leaf Foods 2004 – 2006

Produced weekly and period sales reports using SQL and Excel.

Conducted variance analysis to support full P&L forecasting.

Partnered with sales teams to improve forecasting accuracy.

Education & Credentials

CPA – Licensed Public Accountant

MBA, Business Leadership

Bachelor of Technology in Accounting – University of Toronto

Articles – Deloitte

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