Experience

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  Cityfone telecommunications inc.

  Sept 1998 - Oct 2002

  Director of finance

  Responsible for financial reporting including the preparation of capital and operating budgets, variance analysis, cash flow projections, and internal management reports;Managed the finance and administration functions including management of: accounts receivable invoicing, credit and collections, accounts payable, payroll, benefits, purchasing, shipping and receiving, and reception.Developed and maintained company’s financial models, including various scenario analyses for potential investors Set up and established the accounting software, cycle, policies, and the various functions (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, etc.)Established internal controls and policies and procedures on all aspects of the business: inventory and logistics, purchasing, billing and collections, human resources, and the call centre Show less

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  E-comm 9-1-1 | emergency communications for british columbia incorporated

  Oct 2002 - Sept 2023

  Executive director, finance & strategic projects

  Responsible for financial planning, contracts management, purchasing, treasury management and reporting, including oversight of quarterly interim financial reports and year-end audited financial statements; and for the direct management and supervision of staff. Prepares capital and operating budgets and assists with other corporate management reports and related processes. Develops and implements procurement and contract management policies and practices, ensures the appropriate level of internal controls, and manages day-to-day finance support and purchasing operations. As a senior member of the finance management team, participates in the development of financial policies, procedures and systems as well as departmental goals and objectives. Show less

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  Primecorp

  Sept 2023 - now

  Director of finance

  Participates in the development of the organization’s objectives and strategic plan; Formulates, develops and recommends a strategic plan for financial management and budgeting, incorporating contributions from management, staff, key stakeholders and user groups; identifies critical issues and establishes short, medium and long-term objectives. Prepares the overall organizational multi-year strategic financial plan, annual operating and capital plans and cash flow within the context of the strategic plan which prioritizes projects and establishes objectives Ensures that appropriate and effective financial, procurement, human resources and administrative policies, procedures and systems are developed and implemented. Manages, reviews, administers and drafts customer, vendor and other contracts for the organization; Manage all treasury functions, including but not limited to organization’s investment portfolio, innovative financing, cash management, banking relationships, and maintaining working capital.Has responsibility for all elements of human resource services including recruitment, selection, staffing, succession planning, leadership development, employee wellness initiatives, the development of human resource policies and procedures, records maintenance, health and safety, and employee relations.contacts such as representatives of other government agencies, member agencies and municipalities, Show less