Mark Binko

Experience

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  Canada Bread Company, Ltd.

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1997

  Led and coached a staff of up to 20. Managed financial reporting and analysis, product costing, inventory variance analysis, customer service, payroll, accounts payable coding and approval process, route accounting and budgeting for 3 manufacturing facilities and the Ontario sales region.

  • Regional Controller

    Jan 1985 - Jan 1997

  • Internal Auditor

    Jan 1983 - Jan 1985
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  Canada Bread Company, Ltd

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Manager Business Methods

  Project Manager leading the corporate initiative to implement new operating systems. Designed and managed the project plan to ensure the implementation was successful including managing all costs against the capital budget. Presented project status reports to Steering Committee.

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  Canada Bread Company, Ltd.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2013

  A senior member of the Franchise Management business team who provided business and financial leadership, support and guidance to the Franchise and regional Sales teams in Ontario, Atlantic Canada and Western Canada. Operational responsibility for the management of the Franchise Operations team in Atlantic Canada including the fostering of positive relationships with all franchisees. Drove operational alignment within the department through the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and the introduction of simplification, standardization and best practices in collaboration with the Field Sales team. Responsible for the accounting, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, contract compliance and corporate governance activities for the department as well as leading improvements to the administrative functions. Administered all financial transactions including all fees, reinvestments and franchise acquisitions and provided Auditors and Treasury with year-end close information. Show less Developed a high performing team which consisted of 9 members including 1 supervisor and 3 analysts. Managed the national route accounting process within a shared service model. This includes the efficient and effective processing of all financial transactions between Canada Bread and its 500 Franchise routes and 200 Corporate routes, including commission calculations, payable and receivable balances as well as accurate revenue recognition. Worked with other finance department leads in General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll to design and implement internal control improvements and efficiencies. Collaborated with the Sales and Supply Chain teams to improve service to the Franchisees. Show less

  • Senior Manager Finance

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  • Manager Finance - Accounting and Controls

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  • Manager Sales Systems

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2000