Accounting Professor with 20 plus years in the field of accounting and management.

Robine's Resume

PROFILE

Presently, a Manager of Financial Reporting for Canada’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) with NAV Canada. I am responsible for all Financial Reporting and financial decisions for the NAV Centre in Cornwall. Furthermore, currently a Part-Time Faculty for St Lawrence College, responsible for curriculum, learning environment, grades and other educational aspects. Previously a Director of Finance of a municipally funded organization, a Plant Controller in several manufacturing environments, Auditor and Professional Personal Banking Associate, with exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent communication and leadership skills. I am fluent in both English and French, oral and written. I have over 20 years of accounting and auditing experience, management training experience and the ability to work under very stressful situations.

EDUCATION

Canadian College of Educators
Certificate in Adult Education
AE101 Foundations of Adult Education – 95%
AE102 Designing Instruction for Adult Education – 99%
AE103 Assessment and Evaluation – 100%
AE104 Facilitating Adult Learning – 99%
AE105 Teaching and Developing an Online Course – 99%
AE106 College and University Teaching in Canada – 100%

Chartered Professional Accountant
Membership # (concealed information)
CPA Ontario, 2014

Certified Management Accountant
Membership # 1022981
CMA Ontario, October 2011

Degree of Baccalaureate in Commerce Honors Accounting
University of Ottawa: Convocation received October 2001

International Exchange Student
University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia
February to July 2000


 
SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education • Profound knowledge of Blackboard (Course Management System), Oracle, PowerPoint, Sway, Teams, One Note and Forms.
• Curriculum development, course learning plan development and course outline development.
• Excellent Time Management Skills, excellent oral and written English and French communication skills.

Accounting • Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements, review and interpretation of f/s including variance analysis. Business Cases including SWOT analysis, Capital Budgeting analysis, Tangible Capital Asset Analysis.
• Concrete planning, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• working with Taxprep for personal/corporate tax returns, Caseware for compilation, review and audit files and Caseview for Financial Statement preparation and completion.
• Working with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Experience in statistical data compilation, graphs, diagrams, charts and tables.

Computer & Software • Profound knowledge of Workday, Oracle, Cognos Web, Lawson, Accpac Plus, Simply Accounting Basic and Pro, QuickBooks.
• Corel WordPerfect Suite 9, Microsoft Office 365 (includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
One Note, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE


St Lawrence College June 2018 – Present
Cornwall, Ontario Canada
Part-Time Professor

Primarily responsible for teaching in Business Accounting. Currently teaching Intermediate Accounting III, Intermediate Accounting IV, Management Accounting for Supply Chain Managers and Taxation II. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students. Develops the learning plan, all curriculum, materials, tests and assignments for the course. Responds to students in a timely manner and communicates with the discipline and division via college provided tools and resources.

• Prepares and delivers instruction to students in assigned modalities (including classroom, hybrid, online)
• Prepares instructional materials. Provides feedback on students’ progress, including evaluation of student mastery of course and program outcomes.
• Provides feedback to students in matters related to academic success in a timely manner.
• Prepares and submits required documentation including course learning plan, student attendance, final course grades, and other information as requested or required by the college.
• Provides current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the college.
• Creates a positive learning environment that accommodates students’ diverse culture and educational backgrounds and individual learning preferences
• Effectively use educational and advanced technologies, and digital learning methodologies to enhance the student learning experience;
• Developing curriculum that is appropriately designed and uses evidence-based tools and strategies to support and assess student learning;
• Utilize principles of adult education to actively engage students in the learning process;
• Is familiar with and maintains behavior and actions consistent with college policies.
• Maintains professional development/growth according to personal needs and requirements for certification.



NAV Centre, NAV Canada July 2013 – Present
Cornwall, Ontario Canada
Manager, Financial Reporting

The Manager, Financial Reporting – NAV CENTRE is responsible for the management of financial accounting at the NAV CENTRE, for financial planning, analysis and reporting services, as well as the development and implementation of financial controls and other related policies and procedures for the NAV CENTRE, and for providing financial and accounting advice and guidance to management and administrative staff. The Manager contributes to the establishment of accounting policy and financial business procedures which will ensure internal control standards and financial reporting disciplines.


• Preparation of financial statements and financial reports including detailed variance analysis monthly quarterly and annually.
• Develop tailored financial reports and presentations to Senior Management Team for NAV Canada. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Prepare and provide month end financial package, including; income statement for period and year- to-date, sales forecasts reports, detailed accommodation reports and management discussion & analysis.
• Preparation of detailed quarterly forecasts and detailed annual budgets for revenues and all expenses.
• Develops and implements appropriate practices, procedures and internal controls.
• Review and approve all purchase requisitions and purchase orders for NAV Centre as a whole.
• Review and approve all sales tracking for proper margins in according to delegate financial authority.
• Develop and implementation of a long-term financial plan to help ensure NAV Centre is successful; i.e. international students, Carleton University, large sporting events.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Provide advice and support to leadership team at NAV Centre and NAV Canada.
• Advise finance staff regarding the handling of no-routine reporting transactions.
• Assists in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Handle accounting department personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
• Prepare and review with staff, job analysis, performance goals and performance review.
• Monitor and advise on the progress of goals and performance to enhance the professional development of staff.









 
Orenda Energy Solutions Inc. January 2013 – July 2013 Iroquois, Ontario Canada Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. I am responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. I supervise the accounting staff and am responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. I address tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Prepare and provide month end financial package, including; balance sheet, income statement for period and year-to-date, cash flow statement, cash flow forecast, sales report and management discussion & analysis.
• Ensure monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support budget and forecasting activities.
• Liaison with external auditors.
• Develops and implements appropriate practices, procedures and internal controls.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ensures accurate and prompt filing of all statutory filings.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of no-routine reporting transactions.
• Assists in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
• Work with CFO and operational managers to ensure a clean and timely budget, forecast and year-end audit.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Handle accounting department personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
• Prepare and review with staff, job analysis, performance goals and performance review.
• Monitor and advise on the progress of goals and performance to enhance the professional development of staff.
• Support CFO with special projects (such as; new overseas branch, financial management dashboard and new cash flow projection) and workflow process improvements.


Raisin Region Conservation Authority (R.R.C.A.) August 2011 – January 2013 Cornwall, Ontario Canada Director of Finance, Secretary-Treasurer

• Prepare and present detailed monthly financial statements for General Manager, Board of Directors and management staff.
• Present annual budget to the Board of Directors.
• Preparation of annual budget and presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Preparation of annual financial statements and presentation to the Board of Directors.
• Liaison with external auditors.
• Report on complex agreements to funding agencies.
• Develop and monitor project budgets.
• Inform staff on purchase and budget limits.
• Resolve non-routine questions regarding payroll, benefits, pension and human resources practices, policies and legislative requirements.
• Attend Board of Directors meetings; record and circulate minutes.
• Negotiate service contracts (e.g. with insurance company, auditors and banks).

Olymel L.P. July 2008 – August 2011
Cornwall, Ontario Canada
Plant Controller

• Preparation of Financial Statements and financial reports to Plant Manager, Senior Vice President and President.
• Member of Senior Management Committee which meets every Monday.
• Develop tailored financial reports and presentations to Senior Management Committee; including review and monitor of manufacturing performance each month.
• Analysis of Financial Statements including variance analysis versus Budget and Previous Year, cost analysis, link to causes and follow through on correction actions.
• Financial Project Management for all major disbursements over $100,000 up to $5,000,000. Analysis and recognition of all Tangible Capital Assets.
• Creation of Plant Budget totaling over $25,000,000.00 in collaboration with other divisions of plant to ensure proper forecasting practices.
• Prepare, maintain and analyze standard costing for each new product, cost per kilogram for Raw Material, Direct Labour, Packaging and General Expense.
• Capital Budgeting reports, analysis, Payback periods, Net Present Value analysis, etc.
• Major Disbursement, expense and capitalization approvals and analysis.
• Direct all financial systems and implementations; as well as, approval of all invoice processing, all payments and all purchases.
• Yearly evaluation of budgeting processes and financial forecasting and reporting with other plant controllers.
• Supervise, manage and oversee 3 staff members; assistant controller, cost analyst and accounts payable.


CIBC October 2006 – July 2008 Cornwall, Ontario Canada
Financial Services Representative II

• Completed 8 week online training and additional courses not yet required.
• Completed Investment Funds in Canada in March of 2007.
• Prepare and complete personal and non-personal account openings, visa applications, overdraft protection, etc.
• Prepared and completed Loan and Personal Line of Credit Applications.
• Prepared and completed Mortgage Applications, Home Power Line of Credits, and Equity Mortgage Applications.
• Prepared and completed Investment Portfolios, registered and non-registered.


Solutions/Cornwall Career College March 2006 – October 2006 Cornwall, Ontario Canada
Administrative Associate

• Prepare and completed accounts payable billing, accounts receivable invoicing with QuickBooks for both
• Solutions and Cornwall Career College
• Prepare and completed General Ledger for month end.
• Prepare payroll with Ceridian for both Solutions and Cornwall Career College.
• Prepare financial statements for Solutions and Cornwall Career College
• Prepare all financial aspects of student loans, payments etc.


Craig Keen Despatie Markell LLP January 2005 – March 2006 Cornwall, Ontario Canada

Welch and Company LLP March 2003 – January 2005 Cornwall, Ontario Canada
Chartered Accounting Student

• Worked with the public in financial services.
• Prepared Personal and corporate taxation services with the use of Taxprep.
• Prepared Audits with partners of firm.
• Prepared and complete Audits on my own as senior staff member
• Prepared year-end compilation, review and audit files for clients to distribute to stakeholders (such as: banks, financial markets, loan officers, etc.) with the use of Caseware.
• Prepared and completed financial statements with the use of Caseview.
• Completed bookkeeping duties when needed (such as: bank reconciliation, trial balance input, loan reconciliation, taxes payable reconciliation, GST reasonability tests, etc.).
• Performed secretarial duties when needed (such as: filing, answering phones, transferring calls, preparing reports and forms, etc.).