CPA

Expertise

Bilingual executive in finance and accounting with 20+ years of experience in SMEs and large organizations (manufacturing, engineering, construction, and services).

Strengths and Expertise

• Diagnosing and restructuring the finance function in SME environments

• Collaborative internal audit: on-site observation, documentation, action planning, quick wins

• Strategic leadership in finance, M&A, FP&A / cost accounting, and treasury

• Creation and deployment of KPIs for visibility and decision-making support

• ERP and BI implementation and optimization (NetSuite, matrix reporting, dashboards)

• Process simplification and strengthening of internal controls

Description

Key Achievements

• VP Finance – Professional Services Firm

  • Restructured the finance department and ensured reliability of financial statements

  • Led multiple mergers and acquisitions, including post-deal integration

  • Implemented NetSuite from start to finish – recognized as a best-practice project

  • Documented and standardized processes for compliance and efficiency

• Environmental Division – Large Engineering Group (CAD 200M)

  • Monitored WIP on projects ranging from $10K → several million across 20 countries

  • Audited and optimized matrix reporting, reducing the closing cycle

• Engineering & Industrial Project Management Group

  • Built financial models for project bids

  • Identified and corrected project profitability issues

• VP Finance – Professional Services Firm

  • Implemented BI tools and KPIs, reducing monthly close from 8 → 3 days

  • Negotiated over $5M in bank financing

• Financial Management – International Projects, Engineering Group

  • Reorganized and documented financial processes → savings of $10M

  • Reduced WIP & A/R aging from 140 → 80 days, freeing $11.5M

Style and Strengths

• Pragmatic, results-oriented, strong communication and negotiation skills

• Participative leadership, mobilizing teams of up to 60 people

• Effective internal auditing: clear documentation and rapid implementation of corrective actions

• Hands-on SME experience: cash-flow management, profitability, internal control, and reporting

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Hourly Rate: $160

About us

CIELO is a recruitment firm specializing in finance, accounting and management in Quebec, Canada and internationally. Our head office is located in downtown Montreal. Only successful candidates will be invited to an interview. We would like to thank all the candidates for showing interest in this position. The masculine form is used to lighten the text.