Edward Elzinga

Experience

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  University of Waterloo

  Sept 2007 - Dec 2009

  Teaching Assistant

  • Improved students’ understanding of complex mathematical theories• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills during classroom and individualtutoring sessions• Displayed attention to detail and commitment to quality while marking and correctingundergraduate midterms and exams

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  Mathematics Assistance Centre, Wilfrid Laurier University

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  Tutor (Volunteer)

  • Improved students’ understanding of first-year university mathematics• Demonstrated effective communication skills during tutoring sessions

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  Collaborative Structures Limited (CSL)

  Mar 2013 - Oct 2015

  Accounting Assistant

  • Performed day-to-day activities in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including invoice processing, vendor payments, collections, and bank reconciliations• Developed strong working knowledge of Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate software• Maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure accounts remain in good standing• Provided meaningful information and reports to other areas of the accounting department

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  Robert Half

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Marketing Finance Analyst at Open Text Corporation (Contract Employment)

  • 6-month temporary assignment• Upon completion, position extended to direct employment with OpenText

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  OpenText

  May 2016 - now

  • Provides comprehensive financial support to multiple Marketing team leaders in North America and Europe• Coordinates with Procurement and Accounts Payable departments to ensure Purchase Orders and Contracts are completed and vendors are paid on-time• Demonstrates awareness of accounting principles to allocate Marketing spend to the correct general ledger accounts and fiscal quarters• Designed reporting dashboard to summarize status of Marketing purchase requisitions and contracts including key performance indicators, issued weekly• Designed reporting dashboard to summarize budget forecast status for marketing team leads• Trains new marketing employees on marketing finance policies, procedures, and software• Gained good working knowledge SAP ERP, Allocadia, and Workplace software to perform job functions Show less

  • Lead Financial Analyst

    May 2022 - now

  • Sr. Financial Analyst

    Jan 2019 - May 2022

  • Marketing Finance Specialist

    May 2016 - Dec 2018