Dean Evans, CFA

Experience

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  ARC Resources Ltd.

  Aug 2000 - Jan 2009

  Treasury Manager/Analyst

  Promoted from analyst position to help build up the treasury group for this fairly new public oil & gas producer. Worked closely with CFO and Treasurer on the development of strategic financial models and plans. Managed a team of 4.LEADERSHIP RESULTS:✔Created strategic financial model to support executive management and board of directors with short-term and long-term strategic decisions around budgeting, dividends, acquisitions, divestments, and capital planning. ✔Developed and implemented treasury group policies and procedures. Show less

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  Pengrowth Energy Corporation

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2016

  Vice President & Treasurer

  Initially started in Treasurer position at this public oil & gas organization before rapidly assuming additional oversight of accounts receivable, corporate communications, commodity risk management, procurement, marketing accounting, and commodity marketing. As a member of the executive leadership team, helped navigate significant business and market changes, providing financial intelligence to support strategic company decisions. Managed and directed up to 40 people.LEADERSHIP RESULTS: ✔Developed and executed a risk management hedging program that supported the business through the first two years of the oil & gas industry downturn and volatile commodity prices.✔Administered and negotiated material contracts, including revolving credit facilities, ISDA’s, note indentures, and payment processing agreements.✔Improved corporate culture through enhanced and transparent internal and external communication strategies and platform.✔Negotiated general property insurance policies for all directors and officers.✔Renegotiated all major supply and service contracts and audited past performances , generating several million dollars in operating cost-savings. Show less

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  KalTire

  May 2017 - now

  Stepped into the role at this private Canadian company to direct global cash and liquidity needs, risk management, and banking relationships for 250+ domestic and international retail and mining locations. Assumed accounts receivable and credit function 4 months into the role. Continue to direct a team of 15 multidisciplinary staff, collaborating closely with VP Finance, CFO, Controller and Tax Manager to strategically support high-level finance decisions. FINANCE & TREASURY LEADERSHIP:✔Rebuilt treasury’s brand and reputation and demonstrated treasury’s value within the organization by strengthening cash reporting & controls and implementing a foundation of processes and procedures. ✔Negotiated and managed payment processing solutions, including multi-year agreement with Moneris Payment Solutions which yielded significant reduction in credit card processing fees.✔Initiated standardized cash forecasting, reducing YOY financing charges against a backdrop of rising interest rates. ✔Introduced a range of automated treasury and AR systems and processes, significantly lowering G&A costs and headcount while transitioning overall workplace culture.✔ Partnered with CFO, VP Finance, and Board Finance Committee to develop capital structure guidelines for the organization. Show less

  • Vice President Treasury

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Corporate Treasurer

    May 2017 - Mar 2021