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FEI Canada News
Dear Members,
Au revoir
This will be my last column in FEI Express, as it is time to now pass the torch to Michael Conway (see below). It has been my pleasure to work with the FEI Canada Board of Directors and the staff of the National Office during the past few months. I especially enjoyed visiting with some of the Chapter executives, and only wish there had been time to visit all of them.
I look forward to continuing my long term relationship with FEI Canada, but in a different role. Thanks to all the volunteers and to the staff of FEI Canada who have helped to make my time here as productive as possible. I wish Michael the very best of good luck with his new responsibilities.
Au revoir,
Vic Wells
Bonjour
On behalf of the Board and Staff of FEI Canada, I would like to express our heart-felt thanks to Vic Wells for providing exceptional leadership to this organization during his tenure here. In the short term of his Presidency Vic has had several key accomplishments, not the least of which was selecting our public relations firm and our new data base web-site provider, hiring a new Executive Director for our research foundation, hiring a new Manager of Research and Communications, a new Membership Coordinator and our new Director of Events. In addition to solving a variety of staffing issues, Vic was instrumental in moving our Strategic Agenda forward while continuing to provide valuable input to our Committee on Corporate Reporting. We look forward to his ongoing participation in FEI Canada for many years to come.
I am honoured and thrilled to be FEI Canada’s new Chief Executive and National President. I look forward to repaying the confidence you have placed in me by working with FEI Canada’s volunteer leadership and staff to move forward FEI Canada’s strategic plan in our quest to enhance the value of membership to you, our members.
I bring with me to this role multiple perspectives which should aide in my successful transition.
Like many FEI Canada members, I have held several senior financial executive positions in and have consulted to a variety of business types, industry sectors and sizes. I have worked with both public and private companies, with industry giants, smaller entrepreneurial businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Since becoming a member in 1995, I have worn many hats within FEI Canada. I am privileged to be a past President of the Toronto Chapter and a past Director of the Quebec Chapter. I had a lot of fun chairing FEI Canada’s 2006 Niagara Conference (and, based upon the feedback I still receive from FEI Canada members and sponsors who participated in this annual conference, this fun was shared and remembered by all!). These volunteer opportunities have enabled me to actively participate in FEI Canada’s evolution, and I would recommend to anyone considering becoming involved with FEI Canada at either the Chapter or National level to do so, you’ll see it really is a fulfilling experience.
FEI Canada is at an exciting point in its evolution. Thanks to the hard work of FEI Canada's dedicated volunteer leaders and staff, we have made significant advances over the last five years on three fronts; education content, profile and membership.
FEI Canada has increased the amount of compelling content provided to its members through better chapter events, the introduction of our National Breakfast Series and improvements to our annual conference and to our member publications.
We have increased our profile by introducing Canada’s CFO of the Year™ Award and by developing our research capabilities through the work of the Committee on Corporate Reporting (CCR), the Issues, Policies and Advisory Committee (IPAC) and through the establishment of CFERF (Canadian Financial Executives Research Foundation). FEI Canada’s Toronto Chapter also introduced the Best in Class MBA Case Competition, the second annual presentation of which will be held November 16-17th at the Rotman School (see below).
Our efforts are having a positive impact, as evidenced by the significant membership growth in FEI Canada’s membership, which rose from 1,425 to more than 2,000 in the past 5 years.
I look forward to travelling across the country and meeting with FEI Canada members at local Chapter and National events. In fact, in my first two weeks on the job, I have already been to several events. I was warmly hosted by Hamilton Chapter President Bob Rollwagen at their September dinner. Then, at Toronto’s IFRS Breakfast Seminar, I was able to meet with over 200 of our members (this was our best attended National Breakfast Series seminar ever, with more than 900 members slated to attend this event across the country!). Finally, I had the privilege of attending a FEISTERS luncheon where I received a congenial welcome from Bill Hewitt, Phil Connell and the rest of the FEIsters who came out for the event. I am very excited to have the opportunity to get to know the rest of our members and become an active participant in some of your local chapter events.
FEI Canada has always relied on the great input and enthusiasm of all of our members to make our collective vision come to fruition. I look forward to a close partnership between all of FEI Canada's Chapters and your National Office, and I invite all members to provide me with the benefit of your ideas. I can be reached at mconway@feicanada.org.
With your continued help, FEI Canada is now in a position to leverage its strengthened foundation and become an even more vibrant organization that speaks for Canada's senior financial executives. Together, we can contribute positively to Canada’s future by continuing to play increasingly important and visible roles in the complex Canadian economy.
Michael Conway
Chief Executive and National President
FEI Canada
FEI Strategic Plan Review
FEI Canada has made good progress concerning the implementation of our three year strategic plan. Since our annual conference in June, we have retained Fleishman-Hillard, one of Canada’s leading public relations firms operating in the not-for-profit and professional association sectors, and have begun to build a strategic program of public awareness for FEI Canada and its spokespeople. During the first quarter of this fiscal year, we have continued to improve our data base management and technological capabilities and expect to have a user friendly, robust data management system in place by mid-fall. Last but not least, our Governance sub-committee had an important meeting in August, which was attended by Chapter presidents. Many pressing issues were addressed related to chapter relations, programming, member value, and cross-country coordination between FEI National Office and local chapter committees and boards. We look forward to the ongoing participation of the all eleven chapters towards the seamless management and integration of all FEI Canada and local chapter initiatives.
Upcoming Events
October National Breakfast Seminar Series - The High Tech Future of Finance - Managing Complexity
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REGISTER NOW for our next National Breakfast Seminar series, The High Tech Future of Finance – Managing Complexity. Senior finance executives today are expected to understand how emerging technologies can be applied to complex management strategies, compliance mandates and risk issues. They need to understand how to leverage information systems to create an efficient, flexible finance function in line with strategic business objectives—one that drives accountability to process owners, informs and accelerates decision making, cuts errors out of the picture and adapts on a dime—all while guaranteeing control, security and audit transparency.
Join renowned educator, public speaker and management professor Tony Dimnik of the Queen’s School of Business as he traces the impact of rapid technological change on the finance function and reveals his views on some of the emerging technologies that will drive strategic financial management in your organization over the next 20 years. In particular he will introduce the revolutionary new concept of "Open Book Management" — a philosophy of management and a practical roadmap for finance that ultimately puts information and tools in the hands of those who need them most. Professor Dimnik will also show how Open Book Management can provide an opportunity to achieve radical reductions in budgeting and planning cycle times while generating error-free financial information far more efficiently.
- Montreal – Tuesday, October 9
- Winnipeg – Wednesday, October 10
- Vancouver – Thursday, October 11
- Toronto – Friday, October 12
- Calgary – Monday, October 15
- Edmonton – Tuesday, October 16
November National Breakfast Seminar Series - Critical insights for CFOs in Corporate Performance Management
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Mark your calendars for our next National Breakfast Seminar series in November, Critical Insights for CFOs in Corporate Performance Management (CPM). The CFO has emerged as the catalyst for change within the enterprise by spearheading issues such as governance, risk and compliance, IFRS, and the harmonization of accounting standards. Despite the enormous demands placed on the office of the CFO due to these issues, profitability and growth remain the core critical deliverables tasked to the finance team. In the face of diminished resources and increased workloads, finance must now develop new corporate performance management strategies to assist in proactively managing the bottom line and improving the overall competitiveness of the business.
What do you and your CFO need to know about developing a CPM strategy?
- What business challenges does CPM address?
- What is the link between performance management and operations?
- How does performance management help manage risk and uncover strategic opportunity?
In this series we’ll help you to understand the tremendous impact performance management strategies are having on the Office of the CFO, and you will hear real examples of Canadian companies that have accelerated profitability and improved governance and compliance with performance management strategies.
Registrations for the seminars will be updated soon. For further information please contact Marita Dias at mdias@feicanada.org.
- Toronto – November 13
- Ottawa – November 14
- Montreal – November 15
- Vancouver - November 20
- Edmonton – November 21
- Calgary - November 22
Private Equity Symposium
January 23, 2008
The Dominion Club – 1 King Street West, Toronto
Mark you calendar!
A collaborative event with FEI Canada, Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators, Toronto CFA Society and Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association will be hosting our third annual symposium to help keep you abreast of the current trends and issues impacting today’s Private Equity sector.
This multi-disciplinary symposium will provide a view of the current trends in Private Equity including investing, market volatility, mergers and acquisitions exits, and structuring investments.
This symposium will provide an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues from all sides of the Private Equity market. Plan to attend and gain a broader perspective of the current Private Equity landscape. Some of the distinguished speakers include:
- Jim Leech, Senior Vice President, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- John E. Walker, LL.B., CA, FCBV, Executive Director, CIBC World Markets Inc. (moderator)
- Jeff Parr, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Clairvest
- Michael Rolland, President, Borealis Infrastructure, OMERS
- Nigel Wright, Managing Director, Onex Corporation
- Michael Bernstein, CFA, MBA. Managing Director, Macquarie
Mark your Calendar
"IFRS Adoption – Lessons from the Leaders" - Conference February 13 Sheraton Toronto.
FEI Canada will join forces with The Economist on February 13 at the Sheraton in Toronto to bring international best practices and experience to the adoption of IFRS.
In 2011, any Canadian publicly traded company listed on a Canadian securities exchange will be required to file their financial statements using the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as opposed to Canadian GAAP. This will have both financial impact, and management implications across the company, as well as pose significant issues for the Board of Directors.
Economist Conferences in conjunction with their strategic partners will be presenting a unique all day conference to address these and other pressing issues surrounding the adoption of IFRSs.
To date, much of the information available to senior decision makers has surrounded the differences in the IFRS and local GAAP. This conference will be important not only address some of these issues, but also provide indepth focus on broader management issues across the company. It will feature the insights from the hands on experience drawn from UK companies who have already gone through the IFRS conversion process.
FEI Canada members will receive first in line consideration for this event and $150.00 off the conference price of $US 875.00. For further information and front of line registration, contact Ramona Dzinkowski on rdzinkowski@feicanada.org. Further details will be provided upon request.
2nd Annual "Best in Class" Invitational MBA Case Competition,
Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, November 16-17,2007
FEIC Toronto Chapter is very proud to offer their support to business education in Canada by once again hosting the "Best in Class" Invitational MBA, Case Competition on November 16-17,2007. This year, we are extending invitations to the following MBA schools across Canada: Desautels School of Business; Haskayne School of Business; Ivey School of Business; Queen’s School of Business; Rotman School of Management; Sauder School of Business; Sobey School of Business, Schulich School of Business.
The "Best in Class" case competition is unique in that it is not based upon a written case study. An existing public company is chosen as the case company. The identity of the company is not revealed until the launch on Friday morning of the two day competition, and is kicked off with an introduction to the case company executives followed by a question and answer period. Following the semi-final presentations which begin on Saturday morning and are open to public viewing, four teams are selected to compete in the final round, where they have two hours to respond to a fictitious crisis at the case company. A panel of six judges in the semi-final round and six judges in the final round representing distinguished Canadian business leaders will be selected by FEIC Toronto Chapter to judge the student team presentations. Cash prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500 are awarded for the first, second and third place teams. FEIC Toronto Chapter will also sponsor the first place team to attend the FEI Canada National Conference in Jasper, Alberta, in June 2008.
The competition will end with a reception and awards dinner at the Great Hall, Hart House, at the University of Toronto on the evening of Saturday, November 17,2007, to which all student participants, judges, media, corporate sponsors, FEI members, Deans and participating schools are invited. We are honoured to have Dean Roger Martin of our host school, the Rotman School of Management, welcome our guests as a keynote speaker at the Awards Dinner.
All FEI Canada members and their member companies are encouraged to show their support for the "Best in Class" MBA Case Competition on November 16th and 17th, 2007, by attending the live presentations on Saturday November 17,2007 at the Rotman School of Management, Fleck Auditorium (no charge) or by purchasing individual tickets or corporate tables to attend the awards dinner at the Great Hall, Hart House on Saturday, November 17,2007. It is a great opportunity to see Canada’s best and brightest MBA students in action!
In the meantime, should you require any additional details, or wish to become more involved by volunteering to assist with the event, please do not hesitate to contact any of the committee members listed below, or the Toronto Chapter Administrator, Liz Bowell (lb@passport.ca).
Best in Class Organizing Committee:
Judy Munro, Chair, (judy.munro@rogers.com) Ramona Dzinkowski (rdzinkowski@feicanada.org) Frank Hayes (fhayes@stanleysoftwarefinance.com) Bill Hewitt (wehew@sympatico.ca) Mark Walsh (exofficio member) (mark.walsh@cica.ca)
This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors which we gratefully acknowledge; Brendan Moore, KPMG, National Bank, and Media Sponsor, National Post.
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CICA Conference - Request for Topics and Speakers
On November 15-16 2007 the CICA is having a conference for audit committees. They are interested in having FEI Canada submit a series of suggested topics and speakers.
Key conference topics include the following:
Developments in Financial Reporting standards - Audit committee expectations
Emerging governance requirements and specific topics such as ethics, compliance, internal control systems and risk
If you are interested, please contact Ramona Dzinkowski at rdzinkowski@feicanada.ca with your topic and availability on either day. Alternatively, you may wish to contact the CICA directly for further information at www.cica.ca.
Attention Winnipeg Members!!!
The C.D. Howe Institute Policy Roundtable Luncheon presents:
"Taking off the Blinders: A Real Look at the Canadian Beef & Grain Industries"
Wednesday October 24, 2007 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Guest speaker Leonard J. Penner, President of Cargill Limited, will utilize his long and successful career in the agricultural sector to provide insights on multiple agricultural issues that are critical to Canada’s international trade. The topics covered will include the recent trade disputes concerning Canadian beef exports and complaints from our trading partners about the Wheat Board, as well as the crucial role of public policy in ensuring the health of our agricultural sector.
All interested FEIC members, please contact:
Ramona Dzinkowski
Executive Director
Canadian Financial Executives Research Foundation (CFERF)
Tel: (416) 366-3007 ext. 5114
Fax: (416) 366-3008
Email: rdzinkowski@feicanada.org
Dialogue with the OSC 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
FEIC members are invited to join senior OSC staff and leading securities industry professionals at Canada's largest securities regulation conference. This event is an excellent opportunity to hear about major developments in securities regulation and important issues facing today's global capital markets.
Dialogue 2007 will feature issues of importance to Canadian financial executives, including:
- A panel discussion led by OSC Chief Accountant John Carchrae examining the challenges and benefits for our capital markets of adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- A discussion of the latest developments in the continuous disclosure regime led by OSC Vice-Chair Jim Turner.
Other prominent speakers:
David Wilson, Chair, Ontario Securities Commission
Arthur Levitt, Former Chair, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Linda Chatman Thomsen, Director of Enforcement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Register by Thursday, November 1, 2007 to save with the early bird price.
URL for registration page: http://secure.inorbital.com/OSCDialogue2007/default.htm)
CFO TV – programming schedule
- Risk Management in Canada: What CFOs Need to Know
- Halifax Conference Session Videos
- The Impact of Changing Workforce Demographics: on the Post-Reform Accounting Landscape
- Revised National Instrument 52-109: Summarizing the Internal Control Rules and What They Mean to You
- The Agile CFO: Supporting the CEO’s Innovation Agenda
- Being the Best: Insights from Leading Finance Functions
- Say Goodbye to Canadian GAAP: Update on the Adoption of IFRS in Canada
- Pension Risk: The Link Between HR and Finance
- The First Value Added Tax Rate Change
- Workforce Effectiveness - The Role of the Finance Function
- The Changing Canadian M&A Market
- Income Trusts in Canada - A Corporate Finance Perspective
- FEI Canada Toronto Chapter - CEO Night
Please note that attendance at FEI Breakfast Seminars and our Annual Conference qualifies for Continuing Professional Development credits.
Membership Services
Strengthen Your Network!
As a member of FEI Canada, you are uniquely qualified to speak to our value proposition. Think back to all the high quality events, high value information and high caliber peers that you have been exposed to in your time as a member. The network that has been built over the years by FEI Canada through its Chapters and its members is unlike any other in Canada. This influential group of financial leaders, the very top echelon of Canada’s financial community, is growing all the time and it is within your power to assist in that growth.
Consider your own personal network; is there not a colleague, contact or peer that would benefit from participation in FEI Canada? Would they not benefit from access to your local Chapter network, its high quality programming and services.
If as a member, you know someone who could benefit as you have, please pass on this newsletter to them and recommend that they become members of FEI Canada.
If you are not a member, and would like to join, visit our website at www.feicanada.org to learn more or use this link to reach the membership application form. Contact Christopher Sheedy, Director, Membership & Chapter Relations, 416-366-3007 ext. 5103 csheedy@feicanada.org, if you have any questions.
The Economics of Affinity
The Member Value Program (MVP) is reborn as "The Affinity Centre".
Access to discounts on products and services available to members can be decisive in the member’s decision to join FEI Canada or renew their membership. It is the economic side of your membership.
With opportunities to save money on things like special rates from thePersonal on home & auto insurance, discounted Blue Jays tickets and special offers from the Ottawa Senators, your membership brings value on a personal level. We have also highlighted those programs available through FEI US including Hertz, AVIS and Starwood Hotels.
For more information on these programs or if you want to become an Affinity Provider with FEIC, contact: Christopher Sheedy, Director, Membership & Chapter Relations
csheedy@feicanada.org or at 416-366-3007 x5103
September's Featured Affinity Partner
FEI Canada Corporate Discount Program
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FEI Members can enjoy discounts of up to 10% on car rentals from the world’s #1 car rental company, Hertz at participating locations in the U.S., Canada and around the world. |
Enjoy a choice of some of Hertz’s most popular offers while you take advantage of your year round discounts. Offers like a car class upgrade, $10 off a weekly rental, up to $15 off a weekend rental or a free child seat.
Be sure to enter your special FEI Member Number: CDP#0008812 when you place your order.
Go to: www.hertz.com to take advantage of this offer.
New Member Welcome
A warm welcome to 12 new members who joined in September 2007! Our thanks to all the members who have recommended their colleagues and friends.
Mrs. Tania M Clarke,
Chief Financial Officer, Vision 2000 Travel Group,
Quebec Chapter.
Ms. Karin Zabel,
Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer, Canadian Tourism Commission,
Vancouver Chapter.
Mr. Greg Scott,
Chief Financial Officer, Maple Lodge Farms Ltd.,
Toronto Chapter.
Mr. Dennis A DeChamplain,
Vice President, Controller, ATCO Electric Ltd.,
Edmonton Chapter.
Mr. Michael S Martin,
Controller, J.C.A. Financial Corporation,
Edmonton Chapter.
Mr. Michael V Bridges,
Director of Finance, CryoCath Technologies Inc.,
Quebec Chapter.
Mr. Stuart Lee,
Chief Financial Officer, EPCOR Power LP,
Edmonton Chapter.
Mr. William Robson,
President & Chief Executive Officer, CD Howe Institute,
Toronto Chapter.
Ms. Cristelle Sary,
Principal, Mercer,
Quebec Chapter.
Mr. Damian J Towns,
Chief Financial Officer, Coro Mining Corp,
Vancouver Chapter.
Mr. Thomas Holder,
Chief Financial Officer, Goldbelt Resources Ltd.,
Toronto Chapter.
Mrs. Vien Brewster,
Controller, YM BioSciences Inc.,
Toronto Chapter.
Members in the News
Ms. Simone Leonard (Vancouver Chapter) is now the Education & Liaison Manager for CGA - British Columbia.
Mr. Dale R. Pregizer (Edmonton Chatper) is the Vice President Finance of Fanjel International.
Mr. Grant E. Matula (Edmonton Chapter) is the VP & Secretary-Treasurer of Calmont Leasing Ltd.
Mr. Sterling M. Eddy (Calgary Chapter) is the President & CEO of LeadWell Collaborative Inc.
Mr. John H. Van de Pol (Calgary Chapter) is the Vice President Finance & CFO of TAQA North, formerly Northrock Resources Ltd.
Ms. Lida Sadrazodi (Toronto Chapter) is the Chief Financial Officer of Marketwire, formerly known as CCN Matthews.
Ms. Susan P. Nemec (Winnipeg Chapter) has been made the Vice President, Business Development for CxA Recruiting.
Mr. Pierre Monet (Québec Chapter) is now Chief Financial Officer for Malaga Inc.
Ms. Aline Bélanger (Québec Chapter) has been made the Chief Financial Officer of EnGlobe Corp.
Mr. Harold G. Gervais (Québec Chapter) has been promoted to Partner & Chief Financial Officer at Industriel Capital S.E.C.
Mr. Pierre Despars (Québec Chapter) has been promoted to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Gaz Métropolitain and Company, LP.
Mr. Réjean Landry (Québec Chapter), former Vice President & Administration, has been made Vice President & Treasurer at Lallemand Inc.
Mr. David E. Robertson (Toronto Chapter), former General Manager of Canada Post, is the new Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Smart Systems for Health Agency.
Mr. Paul J. Van Damme (Toronto Chapter) is now the Chief Financial Officer at Bradmer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Mr. J. Bruce Terry (Toronto Chapter), formerly of Sobey’s, has been made the Managing Director at Hilco Consumer Capital.
Mr. Ron Duke (Toronto Chapter) has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer at Lavalife Inc.
Mr. Teddy Chien (Toronto Chapter) has moved from Chief Financial Officer at CAA Central Ontario, to CAA South Central Ontario.
Mr. Grant P. Theaker (Regina Chapter), of the former Saskatchewan Wheat Board, is now the Treasurer of Viterra.
Mr. Ron G. Cameron (Regina Chapter) is the Vice President, Finance & Corporate Controller of Viterra, formerly the Saskatchewan Wheat Board.
Ms. Lisa Pilon (Calgary Chapter) is now the Director, Finance & Controller at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Mr. David J. Carefoot (Winnipeg Chapter), of the former Agricor United, is the Chief Financial Officer of Viterra.
Mr. Doug D. Prophet (Winnipeg Chapter) has been promoted to Associate Vice President, Finance at the University of Winnipeg.
Ms. Sherry D. Lees (Winnipeg Chapter) is the Corporate Treasurer of Viterra.
Ms. Susan Bannerman (Calgary Chapter) has been promoted to Manager, GAAP Compliance at AltaGas Ltd.
Mr. Michael Ross (Quebec Chapter) has been made the Chief Financial Officer at Sanimax Inc.
Ms. Lori Plivelic (Edmonton Chapter), formerly of David Aplin Recruiting, is the new Accounting Manager at KatzGroup.
Mr. Issa Nakhleh (Vancouver Chapter) has been promoted to Vice President International Operations at Ultrasonic Medical Corporation.
Mr. Gino Motafferi (Quebec Chapter) is the new Director, Recruiting at Resources Global Professionals Inc.
Ms. Catherine J. Kloepfer (Winnipeg Chapter) is now the Senior Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer at Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc.
Mr. George H. Hannah (Calgary Chapter), formerly of Toronto, is now Group Controller & Chief Financial Officer at Lakeside Farm Industries Ltd.
Mr. Joe Scanlon (Toronto Chapter) is the new Chief Financial Officer at Beresford Box Company.
Mr. Peter C. Chung (Toronto Chapter) is now Chief Financial Officer at theYee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care.
Mr. Ian D. Brown (Vancouver Chapter) has been made Chief Financial Officer at Oromin Explorations Ltd.
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HOT JOBS
| Job Title: Vice President Finance, Administration Strategic Planning |
LOCATION City/area/region: Toronto, Ontario
Industry:
Health Care Services
Position Description
The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) is a degree-granting educational institution established in 1945. Recognized globally as a Tier 1 organization in chiropractic education and research, the College is entirely self-funded and financially sound; its current annual operating budget is approximately $17 million. The total faculty complement is 110, covering a wide range of professions and health specialties; there are over 700 full-time students. The College is located in a new state-of-the-art facility on CMCC’s own park-like campus in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, please visit www.cmcc.ca. This portfolio includes the normal CFO responsibilities, as well as those relating to risk management, privacy, revenue and investment optimization, and support to other senior team members, the President and the Board on financial aspects of business and faculty issues. The Vice President leads the financial, IT, supply centre/bookstore, and support services functions (about twenty-five staff) and also co-ordinates and facilitates the overall multidisciplinary strategic planning process. CMCC is a "mid-sized" organization financially and administratively, yet sophisticated and complex from an academic and clinical perspective. The new Vice President will enjoy the mix of hands-on and strategic responsibilities offered in this setting. The College seeks a proactive Vice President with a contemporary team leadership and service-oriented personal style, experience in a comparable senior financial role, a recognized financial designation and, ideally, a degree in commerce, business or a related discipline.
Contact Information:
Janet Wright & Associates Inc.
174 Bedford Road, Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 2K9
Canada
Fax: (416) 923-8311
Email: CMCC@jwasearch.com
www.jwasearch.com
| Job Title: Controller |
LOCATION City/area/region: Edmonton, Alberta
Position Description
High Powered International Team requires a Controller!
Our Canadian client has determined a need exists for a senior team ready to establish projects throughout the world. The team will consist of senior level Engineers, Project Managers, Legal and HR professionals plus a Controller. The mandate of this group will be to run projects internationally. While the bulk of the workforce for the projects will be locally hired, (through some innovative hiring practices developed between our client and post secondary learning institutions); senior management will be Canadian based. The option for the successful individuals may include living on-site for a period of time or working for a set number of weeks and flying out for rest leave.
You thrive on working in the international stage and have done so for years. Hitting the ground running is a key to this role. You will be working with highly trained and experienced individuals. You have a real project specialization in your resume, and can demonstrate success in previous roles that will impact this latest venture. You must be prepared to travel for significant periods of time. As this unit is in the formative stages, you will assist in setting the vision for the unit. This is a tremendous opportunity for someone looking to further their international experience. Ideally, your background is in the mining or construction fields. You have managed a diverse team of individuals with a focus on project accounting. A Canadian accounting designation is preferred but we will consider those with an exceptional work record. You must be legally able to work in Canada.
Our client offers a very competitive combination of base salary and a performance bonus. Relocation assistance is part of this package as is a good benefits offering. Please contact Cam Macmillan at cmacmillan@aplin.com regarding this position.
We thank all those who apply; however, we will only be contacting those short-listed for an interview.
If you read this ad on a job website, we encourage you to visit our website at www.aplin.com for more excellent career opportunities. You can find this ad on our website in the "Accounting & Finance" section in the "Edmonton" location. Please reference job order 86636.
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