Kim Lyon, CPA, CGA

Experience

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  Formusa Zuccaro

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1993

  Bookkeeper

  Enhanced efficiency and organization by computerizing financial records of approximately 35 businesses varying in size and complexity from sole proprietorship to large corporations. Provided support to business owners by supplying detailed financial data in an easy to understand format

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  Braun

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Senior Accountant

  Assumed full responsibility of senior accountant including all internal financial reporting as a result of exceptional performance and proficiency at reconciliation and analyzing accounts.

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  The RV Warehouse

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Controller

  Perform full spectrum of financial management and accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, cash management, payroll and monthly and annual financial statements. Reported directly to the Managing Director. Responsible for 1 direct report and oversaw 5 staff members

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  Wheeltronic

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Senior Financial Analyst

  Audited and tested procedures for Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements. Updated processes to close GAPS. Document and audit on a continual basis for changes. Perform sales and COS analysis. Created and maintain fixed asset sub ledger for over 1,000 fixed assets. Revamped payroll reporting system. Responsible for monthly and annual financial statements. Analysis of USD AR transaction and treasury functions.

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  Fabtech

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

  Interim Financial Controller

  Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual audited financial statements for $25M manufacturing company. SOX implementation. Assist with JD Edwards implementation. Supervising 3 direct reports. Consolidation of 3 Canadian subsidiaries and 1 US based subsidiary.

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  Mitutoyo Canada Inc

  Dec 2006 - Mar 2007

  Interim Financial Controller

  Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual audited financial statements for $20M distribution company. Liaison with external auditors. Create and issue various international financial reports. Facilitate forward purchase of foreign currency. Supervised 3 direct reports

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  Nestle Waters

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  Financial Analyst Special Projects

  Assisted with restructuring of finance department by evaluating processes and procedures and implementing best practices based on US model for a $378M manufacturing company. Cleaned up troubled areas, helped to scrub P&L and analyze budget variances.

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  Doellken-Woodtape Ltd

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  North American Controller

  Successfully created a working accounting team with employees in Brampton and Montreal. With new auditors and new top financial people, we managed to bring the company through a difficult year end audit. With the help of my team, we continued to update and improve processes and procedures throughout the organization to better control spending and quality of reporting. I introduced a new company consolidation program bringing greater efficiency and accuracy to financial information.

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  Surteco

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2015

  Director of Finance & Accounting

  Doellken Woodtape changed it's name to Surteco in Jan/09

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  CROWN UTILITIES LIMITED

  May 2016 - Sept 2018

  Controller

  Controller for 6 entities grouped under the quickly expanding Distinct umbrella

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  K.A.Lyon Proprietorship

  Oct 2018 - now

  Owner

  Currently have available capacity for new clients. I am available for: Acting liaison with external auditors, year end working paper preparation, cash forecast, budget preparation, data analysis, management reporting. I have unmpeachable integrity and respect for confidentiality.