I am a Toronto-based CPA who absolutely loves digging into data to help solve problems. My accounting career started with a great foundation in financial reporting and analysis working within the audit practice of two different professional services firms. There, I learned firsthand on the importance of accurate, complete, and timely reporting and analysis not just to daily operations but also for carrying out the long-term strategy of the company. Understanding all the financial implications of a decision is a crucial ingredient for success and knowing my work helps guide business decisions makes it all the more impactful for me.
My skills are:
creating and assessing various budget and forecast models
data exploration, analysis, and visualization
reviewing and reporting on financial and operating results
analyzing and assessing business decisions for financial and operational impacts
completing variance analysis against benchmarks
analyzing and monitoring KPIs
creating and evaluating manual and automated financial and operational processes
revenue and expense analysis
internal control evaluation and recommendation
audit/review/compilation of financial statements
ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Proficient with:
Microsoft Excel (including VBA)
Quickbooks
Salesforce
Gained experience with:
Netsuite
Tableau
SQL
Python
HTML
JavaScript
GitHub
Jupyter Notebook
Previous employers (in reverse chronological order):
Freelance - Financial Modelling Consultant
Full-time - Financial Analyst @ Curate Mobile (previously Juice Mobile)
Full-time - Intermediate Accountant @ RSM Canada (previously Collins Barrow)
Contract (x4) - Graduate Assistant @ Ryerson University
Full-time - Audit Associate @ PwC Toronto
Summer Internship (x2) - Audit Associate @ PwC Toronto
Volunteer experience (in reverse chronological order):
Pro bono financial forecast modelling
Alumni mentorship - Ryerson University Accounting Society
Treasurer - Board of Director @ TSCC 2605
Program facilitator - Islington Community Golf Association