Marc Jones, MBA, CPA, CMA, CIA

Experience

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  Windsor Family Credit Union

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Accounting Clerk & Member Service Representative
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  GreenShield

  Jan 2004 - Mar 2009

  Internal Auditor

  Responsible for leading, planning, and conducting audit engagements to assist the organization in accomplishing its objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.Achievements:*Efficient planning, organizing and management of resources and time in establishing plans, priorities and tactics in achievement of objectives.*Effective risk assessment, audit planning, fieldwork and reporting skills for conducting financial, operational, information technology, human resources, and compliance audits.*Conducted audits on the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information to ensure compliance with GAAP and that stakeholders are provided with accurate, timely and complete financial information.*Conducted audits of operations and programs to appraise the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of operational and corporate processes.*Enhanced the continuous auditing function by increasing queries 200% to test system controls.*Identified the misuse and abuse of benefits by providers or plan members that resulted in recoveries of $80,000.*Made value added recommendations to management through writing and presenting comprehensive audit reports. Achieved a 96% recommendation implementation rate and cost savings of $95,000.*Proven team skills in working effectively with a variety of stakeholders and managing client relationships. Coordinated the external auditors (i.e. year-end and section 5970 audits) and third party auditors. Show less

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  St. Clair College

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2014

  Manager, Accounting & Administration

  Responsible for leading and managing the accounting, procurement, capital, and administration operations of the College in accordance with its strategic directions.Achievements:*Effectively managed and supervised accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, and Print Shop staff in order to support College operations.*Ensured the accurate recording and reporting of College financial statements and financial data including variance reporting, budget preparation and monitoring.*Ensured compliance with Ministry obligations (i.e. funding, budget management, auditing, capital planning, reporting, etc).*Co-lead the implementation of Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) reporting requirements and harmonized sales tax.*Implemented new procurement and expenditure policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Ministry guidelines and legal agreements.*Enhanced the purchasing function by negotiating contracts and dispatching purchase orders through email.*Enhanced the accounts payable function by increasing the number of vendors paid through electronic funds transfer.*Met semi-annually with the College Audit Committee and Foundation Board to present the College’s financial statements and year-end audit. Represented the College on provincial college associations to influence change. Show less

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  Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society

  Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

  Controller

  As a member of the senior management team, responsible for leading the accounting, payroll, procurement and administration operations of the Society in accordance with its strategic directions.Achievements:*Effectively work alongside the Board and executive management team by making value-added recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.*Effectively lead the financial and service reporting, financial planning, and budget management functions of the Society and the Foundation.*Analyzed revenue and expenditure variances relative to the approved budget and prepare monthly reports including recommendations to Board and executive management.*Managed the payroll function of the Society including compliance with legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and internal policies.*Managed the treasury function of the Society including the monitoring of all banking transactions, investments, debt, and cash flow forecasts.*Managed the development of the Society’s annual service plan and budget.*Ensured compliance with Ministry obligations (i.e. funding, budget management, auditing, reporting, etc).• Participate in the provincial finance committee.• Meet monthly with the Society’s Corporate Services Committee and quarterly with the Foundation’s Finance Committee to present financial results.• Experience as Acting Chief Financial Officer where responsible for entire portfolio. Show less

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  St. Clair College

  Jun 2016 - now

  Member of the executive team, responsible for strategic leadership in determining and advancing College priorities to ensure sustainability and stability.Achievements:*Reported to and acted as a key advisor to the President. Provided sound and progressive management to key areas including finance, treasury, institutional data and enterprise analytics, payroll, procurement, legal, and compliance. *Served as chief financial officer and played a key role on the executive team in planning for capital and operational needs. *Responsible for preparation of the College’s annual operating and capital budgets, and ensured resource allocations were available to achieve the College’s mission and strategic priorities. *Responsible for the College’s academic program costing, instructional feedback surveys, key performance indicators, and student experience survey.*Liaised with government and key institutional, business, and private partners, and represented the College locally and regionally through participation in college and community organizations.*Served as a key executive resource to the College’s Board of Governors and, worked with the President, to provide information, advice, and support to the Board as a whole, and to key committees of the Board.*As of March 2024, achieved eight years of budget surpluses with the most recent six surplus years being over $30 million and exceeded all Ministry benchmarks on its financial health indicators.*Implemented centralized budgeting for key cost drivers to allow for consistency and transparency.*Implemented PeopleSoft technology improvements such as: e-procurement module, accounts receivable module, journal entry supporting documentation retention, budget module for full-time staff salaries and benefits, and electronic T4s and T4As for staff and students.*Other technology improvements: e-transfers for student refunds,, electronic pay stubs for part-time staff, and corporate contract management platform. Show less Member of the executive management team, responsible for strategic leadership in determining and advancing College priorities to ensure sustainability and stability.Achievements:*Effectively reported to and advised the President on all financial matters. Provided leadership through fiscal advice and administrative services to support the College's achievement of its academic mission and strategy.*Effectively administered the Finance Sector on a daily basis, and ensured the appropriate resources existed to support the academic enterprise.*Worked with the President and other executives, on the preparation and presentation of material for governance and public accountability, including the College’s Board of Governors or its Committees.*Created open dialogue with the College’s academic and administrative leadership, to build a comprehensive understanding of the College's financial drivers and how they relate to its academic mission, priorities and challenges.*Effectively played a leadership role in planning for the College’s long-term capital and resource needs to achieve the College’s academic mission.*Oversaw the successful implementation of a new academic program costing framework.*Recommended efficiencies and costs savings for education delivery. Achieved ongoing financial sustainability through budget surpluses, and the establishment of significant internal reserves for financial sustainability and deferred maintenance.*Built strong relationships with government officials. Lead the development and monitoring of the College’s Strategic Mandate Agreement.*Ensured transparency in decision-making, through analytics, reporting, budgeting, and communication, to allow for leaders to make timely and effective decisions.*Provided leadership and technical support for the development of capital transformation projects. Lead the development of the College’s first comprehensive asset management plan. Show less

  • Senior Vice-President, Finance, Administration & Chief Financial Officer

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Vice-President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer

    Jul 2018 - Apr 2024

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Jun 2016 - Jul 2018