Jeffrey N. Van Wyk, CPA, CGA

Experience

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  Wallace & Carey Inc.

  Jan 2000 - Mar 2005

  Credit Supervisor

  • Responsible for the complete Accounts Receivable cycle• Produced weekly reporting for all levels of management• Motivated staff to maintain and improve the data integrity through cross-training of staff and continuous review of client accounts• Responsible for monthly tax reporting and payment processing• Met with federal and provincial tax auditors to ensure complete compliance to the various tax authorities; tax obligations represented 50% of all monthly expenses• Drove process to bring receivable aging to 95% in less than 14 days• Maintained and improved company relationships with provincial tax auditors• Reconciled bank that had been unreconciled for 12 months• Improved processes and controls around bank reconciliations Show less

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  Waste Management, Inc.

  Mar 2005 - Aug 2006

  Senior Accountant

  • Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with the business plan• Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management• Carried out internal audits regarding SOX controls and standard walkthrough audit testing to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy• Ensured full, complete month-end close within established company timeframes• Recognized by management for my dedication with producing the financial reporting for the higher risk business units Show less

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  Kasian Architecture

  Aug 2006 - Sept 2010

  Accounting Manager

  • Directed financial management functions including the development of monthly financial statements, year-end review and audit compliance and aided in the development of annual budgets• Conducted training, development and motivation of staff• Oversaw full cycle accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, account analysis and cash management• Supported Project Management and provided oversight and guidance on project accounting• Administered all financial management systems, evaluated and integrated new processes• Developed an efficient and productive accounting team to achieve established objectives, increase financial information integrity and reliability• Interacted with the Corporate Controller, CFO, Principles and President concerning financial forecasts, reports and operational issues• Oversaw, mentored, trained and managed multiple offices in place of the Corporate Controller on a temporary basis• Participated in moving the finance department to best practices through appropriate corporate governance, internal controls development and procedure analysis• Served as key leader in the Calgary office in driving operating cycle turnover Show less

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  Miller Thomson LLP

  Sept 2010 - Mar 2017

  Director of Administration - Alberta

  • Directed financial and administration functions for the Alberta operations of this National Law firm• Led the development of annual budgets, directed the annual year-end review and audit compliance• Proactive Leadership in the development of staff across Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting and Collections• Interacted with all levels of the firm from National Firm Chair, Executive Committee, Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Front line staff regarding reporting, operational issues and business best practices• Oversaw, mentored, trained and managed multiple offices (Edmonton and Calgary)• Successfully implemented organizational change through best practices, corporate governance and internal controls• Characterized as the confidante of the Managing Partner• Drove key performance metrics through review and analysis of work in progress, billing and receivables• Responsible for the positive relationship between the Firm and our financial institutions• Led the process of lowering the AR aging over 90 days by 10% Show less

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  Self Employed

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2019

  Management Consultant

  CFO/Controller consulting services• Advised on business best practices• Developed and implemented policy, procedures, process improvements and internal controls at the direction of ownership• Ensured and worked toward regulatory compliance for client’s businesses

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  Richards Buell Sutton LLP

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

  Director Of Administration
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  AES Engineering Ltd

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  Director of Finance
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  Virgin Law Group

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2024

  Chief Operating Officer