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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
With a little help from our friends
Dear Members,
Since my last Xpress column, our calendar of activities has been in full swing and I have enjoyed meeting with many of the volunteers and partners who help make FEI Canada the vibrant organization that it is.
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Michael Conway, ICD President & CEO Bev Topping, |
Toronto Chapter recently joined forces with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) to put on an excellent dinner event attended by over 175 people. Corporate Governance experts Claude Lamoureux and David Beatty (respectively the retiring CEO of Ontario Teachers Pension Plan & the Managing Director of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance) put on an excellent presentation, as is obvious from the attached video.
This month I met with the Southwestern Ontario Chapter Board, led by its Chapter President Dawn Butler, and we had good discussions on FEI Canada's value proposition. A member event at the newly-renovated Spencer Conference Centre of the University of Western Ontario followed, where STS Capital Partners principals Rob Follows and John Ferguson made an intriguing presentation entitled "The Trillion-Dollar Challenge – Private Business Transition in Canada".
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Shaker Rawan, Keith Davis, Carlos Ramirez and Daiva Blyskis |
Another interesting event this past month was the 2nd Annual "Best in Class" Invitational Business Case Competition amongst eight of Canada's top business schools. The Schulich School of Business placed first in the competition, with teams from Rotman School of Management and Haskayne School of Business placing second and third, respectively. This event and its closing dinner were excellently organized by a Toronto Chapter committee chaired by Judy Munro – thanks Judy!
FEI Canada hosted a reception to recognize our National Strategic Partners for their significant contribution to the organization. Our thanks go out to Brendan Moore, Ernst & Young, IBM, KPMG, Microsoft, National Bank, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Robert Half, SAP, Sun Life and TD Asset Management for their much appreciated support.
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Michael Cangemi, Michael Conway, Alexis Dow, Robert Herz |
In New York this month, I benefited from the kind hospitality of Alexis Dow, Michael Cangemi and Grace Hinchman (FEI US's Chair, President & CEO and Senior VP respectively) when I attended their Hall of Fame awards and FEI's Current Financial Reporting Issues conference. Robert Pozen, Chair of the SEC's Advisory Committee on Improvements to Financial Reporting, addressed the conference on reducing financial reporting complexity, an issue FEI Canada will monitor as it awaits the Pozen Committee findings. I met with FASB Chair Robert Herz and IASC Vice-Chair Thomas Jones, and was pleased to note that both Bob and Tom had heard of FEI Canada's call for a "sane" adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and a one-year extension to the 2011 IFRS implementation date unless certain issues are resolved quickly. Finally, FEI members whose companies are inter-listed in the United States will be happy to hear of the SEC's landmark decision this month to accept IFRS financial statements without reconciliation to U.S. GAAP.
If you would like to either share or hone your technical abilities, FEI Canada is actively seeking members to participate on our Committee on Corporate Reporting (CCR) and on our Issues and Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC). We would like to hear from all interested members, but we have a particularly pressing need for participation from more members in private companies – see FEI Canada Technical Committees.
Finally, the month finished up with FEI Canada's Strategic Planning Retreat, attended by our National Board and Chapter Presidents from across the country. An excellent exchange of ideas concerning FEI Canada's future occurred, and I will include a summary of these strategic thoughts in next month's FEI Canada Xpress.
I enjoy receiving your feedback, so please continue to provide me with the benefit of your views at mconway@feicanada.org.
Michael Conway
Chief Executive and National President
FEI Canada
FEI CANADA NEWS
FEI Canada's Frank S. Capon Distinguished Service Award
FEI Canada recognizes the commitment and contributions made by our members to the organization and through this award, seeks to identify and reward a member who has had a significant impact on the organization over the years through:
- Promotion of the FEI Canada brand in the marketplace
- Delivery of programs to the membership
- Participation in Chapter or National Committees
- Leadership in professional and community associations
Candidates may be nominated by any active FEI Canada member. The nomination must be supported by two current National or Chapter Board Members. Nominees must be active or retired members in good standing.
Nominations are now being accepted and will be accepted until January 15, 2008. The winner will be recognized at the FEI Canada Conference in Jasper, AB in June 2008.
For more information on the award and the selection process, and to access the nomination form, please see here.
FEI Canada Technical Committees
FEI Canada is actively seeking members to participate on our technical committees. Joining one of FEI Canada's high profile committees has many advantages including the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to policy and standards setting in Canada. As a Committee member you will have access to experts and opinion leaders in your ever-evolving professional environment. Additionally, participation on the committees serves as professional development that can be used towards your accreditation.
Committee on Corporate Reporting (CCR)
The CCR focuses on issues relating to financial accounting, auditing and corporate reporting. It puts members on the inside track of the activities of the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) and the Emerging Issues Committee of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA). Through the CICA, the Committee also makes its views known to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Senior CICA staff members frequently participate at CCR meetings. The CCR also maintains a close relationship with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) on issues relating to corporate reporting. As with the CICA, senior OSC staff members frequently participate at CCR meetings. FEI Canada's CCR also keeps abreast of notices from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) that would affect Canadian inter-listed companies.
Issues and Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC)
The Issues and Policy Advisory Committee was established to provide guidance and expert opinion on emerging issues relevant to FEI Canada members, and act as advisors on issues of importance to industry groups, government, associations, and other constituents who will benefit from the impartial council of the Committee. The Committee has a broad agenda and has developed a number of Task Forces. These subcommittees include: corporate governance; the structure of capital markets; internal control certification; pensions; taxation; private company issues; and public sector accountability.
**Currently, FEI Canada is also seeking interested members to join our CCR and IPAC Joint subcommittee on Private Company Reporting. This is a terrific opportunity to get involved and contribute to both sides of the technical spectrum.
If you are interested in joining either of these committees, please contact:
Lindsay Collins
Manager,
Research & Communications
lcollins@feicanada.org
(416) 366-3007 x5117
Canadian Financial Executives Research Foundation (CFERF) Call for papers |
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The Canadian Financial Executives Research Foundation (CFERF) is pleased to issue its second annual CALL FOR PAPERS for the "Best Conference Research Paper Award" for the FEI Canada Conference, June 9-11, 2008, in Jasper, Alberta.
The 2007/2008 "Best Conference Research Paper Award" Program recognizes a Canadian academic research project exploring issues of importance to the Canadian financial executives community.
This Call For Papers is open to tenured and non tenured academic researchers employed at Canadian universities or colleges. Projects undertaken by academic researchers as the lead consultant(s) and industry professionals (e.g., private consulting firms, independent researchers, etc.) will also be considered.
CFERF encourages academics from a variety of disciplines to apply including finance, accounting, economics, business, law and public policy, etc. Interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged. We also encourage all interested researchers to share this Call For Papers with your colleagues.
Applicants are asked to submit their completed or nearly completed papers to CFERF by January 15th, 2008. The winner of the Award will be asked to participate on a panel discussion at the FEI Canada Conference in Jasper, Alberta, June 9-11, 2008.
The winner of the Best Conference Research Paper Award will receive $1000, plus a complimentary registration, accommodation and travel reimbursement to attend the FEI Canada Conference, June 9-11, Jasper, Alberta to be recognized and to present their paper. In addition, the winner will receive a complimentary, one year "Academic Membership" in FEI Canada.
All submissions or inquiries should be directed to:
Ramona Dzinkowski, Executive Director, CFERF
Telephone: 416-366-3007 X 5114
Facsimile: 416-366-3008
Email:rdzinkowski@feicanada.org
For detailed information, please click here.
For more information on CFERF, please click here.
FEI Canada Toronto Chapter proudly announces the winners of the 2nd Annual Best in Class MBA Invitational Case Competition
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Leslie Markow, Louis O'Brien |
On November 16th and 17th, 2007, FEI Canada Toronto Chapter held the 2nd Annual Best in Class Invitational Case Competition at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.
Eight MBA student teams from leading business schools across Canada participated in the competition and it is with great pleasure that we congratulate our winners:
| First place: | Schulich School of Business |
| Second place: | Rotman School of Management |
| Third place: | Haskayne School of Business |
Congratulations to the Schulich School of Business Team Members Daiva Blyskis, Keith Davis, Carlos Ramirez, and Shaker Rawan on their First Place finish.
Thank you to all of the other MBA schools and student teams from the Desautels Faculty of Management, Queen's School of Business, Richard Ivey School of Business, Sauder School of Business and Sobey School of Business who participated in this year's Best in Class case competition, and contributed to another successful event.
Special Thanks to Draxis Health Inc., this year's Case Company, and to our esteemed panel of Judges, as well as the many other staff and volunteers from the Rotman School of Management, and FEI Canada Toronto Chapter who donated their time.
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Best in Class Committee members William Hewitt, |
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Michael Conway, Dean Roger Martin |
FEI Canada Toronto Chapter would like to thank our event sponsors whose generous support helped to make this event such a success:
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UPCOMING EVENTS - FEI Canada
December National Breakfast Seminar Series
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The New World of Treasury - Lessons from the Summer of 2007
REGISTER NOW for our next National Breakfast Seminar series, The New World of Treasury - Lessons from the Summer of 2007.
The summer of 2007 provided everything but downtime for investors amid capital market upheaval, a changing credit environment and volatility in the money and fixed income markets related to liquidity issues. Calls of a "global credit crisis" have given rise to significant concerns across the Canadian Commercial Paper market; in particular the management of treasury funds, some now indirectly linked to the sub-prime mortgage crisis in the U.S., and the ill-liquidity of Asset-Backed Commercial Paper.
Senior finance executives today need to be armed with the developing facts in order to cope with and consider adapting their current approach to this aspect of corporate asset management.
- The origins and evolution of the financial turmoil.
- Review the players and their roles.
- Discuss what's in store for the fixed income markets.
- Consider how the sector has changed.
- And looking ahead, examine what Financial Executives and corporate money managers should be considering for capital preservation and liquidity purposes.
For further information please contact Marita Dias at mdias@feicanada.org.
- Edmonton – Friday, November 30
- Calgary – Thursday, November 29
- Toronto – Thursday, December 6
- Montreal – Thursday, December 13
- Vancouver – Monday, December 17
- Regina – Tuesday, December 18
UPCOMING EVENTS - Other
Treasury Management Association of Canada's (TMAC)
Professional Development Series
Earn Continuing Education & CTP Recertification Credits
Maintain Your CA, CGA, CMA & CTP Designations
January 2008 Seminar Schedule:
| Calgary | Cash Flow Forecasting | January 8, 2008 |
| Edmonton | Foreign Exchange | January 9-10, 2008 |
Toronto |
Money Market | January 8-9, 2008 |
| Managing Banking Relationships | January 10, 2008 | |
| Derivatives Demystified | January 22, 2008 | |
| Financial Risk Management | January 23-24, 2008 |
For further information on TMAC's Money in Motion Seminar Series or for other educational opportunities at TMAC please visit: www.tmac.ca
CFO TV - PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE |
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- Hot Issues in Corporate Governance
- Critical Insights for CFOs: in Corporate Performance Management
- The High Tech Future of Finance: Managing Complexity
- Getting Ready for IFRS: Top Ten Actions to Take Now
- 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
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
November's Featured Affinity Partner |
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The Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are pleased to offer FEI Canada members access to discounted tickets on the remaining games for the 2007/2008 season.
The following home games still have tickets available:
| Thursday, November 29, 2007 | Nashville Predators |
| Saturday, December 15, 2007 | Atlanta Thrashers |
| Thursday, January 10, 2008 | Buffalo Sabres |
| Sunday, January 13, 2008 | New York Islanders |
| Thursday, January 17, 2008 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Thursday, January 31, 2008 | Boston Bruins |
To access these deals – FEI Canada members should go to:
http://www.capitaltickets.ca/senators/promos.aro and type in the password:
SENGRPFEI (the password is case sensitive)
NEW MEMBER WELCOME
A warm welcome to the 21 new members who joined in November 2007! Our thanks to all the members who have recommended their colleagues and friends.
Ms. Laurel Ancheta,
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Arbor Memorial Services Inc.,
Toronto Chapter.
Mr. Serge Blumenfeld,
Controller, Watson Wyatt Worldwide,
Toronto Chapter.
Mr. Pierre Brochu,
Senior Vice President, Shared Services, CGI Inc. ,
Québec Chapter.
Mr. Derek H. Chan,
Executive Director, Finance & Corporate Controller, Armstrong Group,
Vancouver Chapter.
Mr. Asher Drory,
Adjunct Professor, Finance, Rotman School of Management,
Toronto Chapter.
Mr. Michael D. Dunn,
Chief Financial Officer, DRS Technologies Canada,
National Capital Region Chapter.
Mr. Michael T. Hawkes,
Chief Financial Officer, Finance Branch, Public Works and Government Services Canada,
National Capital Region Chapter.
Mr. Terry M. Hearn,
Assistant Deputy Minister & Chief Financial Officer, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,
National Capital Region Chapter.
Mr. Merv Hillier,
President & CEO, The Certified Management Accountants of Ontario,
Toronto Chapter.
Mr. John Hsu,
Managing Director, Risk Management (CFO), University of Toronto Asset Management Corp. ,
Toronto Chapter.
Mr. Joe Joseph,
Vice President, Finance, Livingston International Inc. ,
Toronto Chapter.
Ms. Joyce C. Lee,
Vice President, Financial Reporting, Cara Operations Limited,
Toronto Chapter.
Mr. Kevin J. Lindsey,
Chief Financial Officer, Industry Canada,
National Capital Region Chapter.
Mr. Robert E. Nice,
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Armstrong Group,
Vancouver Chapter.
Mr. Normand Potvin,
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Camoplast Inc. ,
Québec Chapter.
Mr. Sylvain Pouliot,
Divisional Controller, Ciment St-Laurent inc. ,
Québec Chapter.
Mr. Michael Smallwood,
Vice President, Finance, Aker Kvaerner Chemetics Ltd. ,
Vancouver Chapter.
Mr. William A. Stevenson,
Vice President & Controller, Encana Corporation,
Calgary Chapter.
Mr. James S. Thomson,
Chief Financial Officer, Sylvite Group of Companies,
Toronto Chapter.
Mrs. Bernadette Tyson,
Controller, Retirement Concepts,
Vancouver Chapter.
Mr. Michael P. Walsh,
Chief Financial Officer, Creation Technologies LP,
Vancouver Chapter.
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Mr. Robert G. McFarlane (Vancouver Chapter),
Executive Vice President & CFO at Telus Corporation,
has been named "Top in Finance" by Canadian Business magazine. Congratulations, Bob!
Mr. Alan Ahlgren (Toronto Chapter),
is now Financial Reporting & Compliance Officer at Kinross Gold Corporation.
Mr. Shawn C. Allen (Edmonton Chapter),
is the new Senior Regulatory Analyst at Alberta Energy & Utilities Board.
Mr. Paul Antoniadis (Québec Chapter),
is now the Chief Financial Officer at Granby Industries.
Ms. Carol T. Banducci (Toronto Chapter),
is the new Chief Financial Officer at IAMGOLD Corporation.
Ms. Nancy L. Bland (Edmonton Chapter),
former Vice President, Finance, is now Chief Financial Officer at Rentcash Inc.
Mr. Brian Callaghan (Calgary Chapter),
formerly of Liquidation World, is now Chief Financial Officer at ARTEVO Corporation.
Mr. Bernard R. Côté (Québec Chapter),
est maintenant le Conseiller en Placements à Berkshire Securities Inc.
Mr. Darin R. Coutu (Edmonton Chapter),
formerly of Rentcash, is now the Chief Financial Officer at CL Composites Inc.
Mr. Stephen L. Cummings (Toronto Chapter),
is the Chief Financial Officer at Lumira Capital Corp., formerly MDS Capital Corp.
Mr. Jean-Luc Deschamps (Québec Chapter),
est maintenant Premier Vice-Président et Chef de la direction financière à Lunetterie New Look.
Mrs. Rani K. Dhaliwal (Toronto Chapter),
formerly of the Peel District School Board, is now the Vice President, Finance & Administration at Humber College.
Mr. Grant Exner (Calgary Chapter),
is the new Chief Financial Officer at TAB International Energy Corp.
Mr. André Falardeau (Québec Chapter),
has been named Vice President & General Manager at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems – Canada.
Mr. Tim A. Fuerth (Southwestern Ontario Chapter),
is now Chief Financial Officer at Blonde & Little Insurance Group.
Mr. Jocelyn Galarneau (Québec Chapter),
is the new Chief Financial Officer at Forensic Technologies Inc.
Mr. Eric Gemme (Québec Chapter),
has been named Senior Vice-President, Finance at Cobham Avionics & Surveillance.
Ms. Anne-Marie Guertin (Québec Chapter),
is the new Vice President, Finance at Thallion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Mr. Brian F. Hinton (Toronto Chapter),
has been made Director, Finance at G4S Security Services Canada Ltd.
Mr. Nigel I. Hodges (Toronto Chapter),
has been made Senior Vice President & CFO at Sun Life Financial/Asia.
Mr. David J. Hopley (Edmonton Chapter),
formerly of Corporate Express Canada Inc., is now Controller at Jayman MasterBUILT.
Mr. Serge Labonté (Québec Chapter),
is now the Procurement Manager at Air Liquide Canada Inc.
Ms. Sylvie C. Lafontaine (National Capital Region Chapter),
has rejoined Canada Post Corporation as General Manager, COO office.
Ms. Julie L. Lam (Toronto Chapter),
has been named Vice President, Finance at Kinross Gold Corporation.
Ms. Linda Leon (Toronto Chapter),
is the new Director of Finance at Ornge.
Mr. Bharat Mahajan (Calgary Chapter),
is now Director of Business Development at Cosma International Inc.
Ms. Avis J. Maher (Toronto Chapter),
formerly of Retrocom Mid-Market REIT, is now Director, Planning & Performance Measurement at Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan.
Mr. Stephen W. Massel (Toronto Chapter),
is now Chief Financial Officer at WellPoint Systems Inc.
Mr. Leigh E. Mathews (Vancouver Chapter),
has been named Senior Vice President, Risk Management at Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc.
Mr. Todd G. McIntosh (Toronto Chapter),
is the new Director, Finance & Treasury at Greater Toronto Airports Authority.
Ms. Christine Minelli (Hamilton Chapter),
is now President at Vine Valuations Inc.
Mr. Garry M. Paulson (Edmonton Chapter),
is the new Chief Financial Officer at Fountain Tire Ltd.
Mr. Pierre Richard (Québec Chapter),
est maintenant Chef de la direction financière à Enerkem Technologies Inc.
Mr. Steve Rosen (Toronto Chapter),
is the new Senior Finance Director, International at ConAgra Foods Canada Inc.
Mr. Daryl Sands (Edmonton Chapter),
former CFO, is now Senior Vice President, Finance & CFO at Churchill Corporation.
Mr. Alasdair G. Smith (Calgary Chapter),
has been named Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Bethany Care Society.
Mr. Michael A. Smyth (Toronto Chapter),
is now a Portfolio Manager at Lionhart (Canada) Ltd.
Mr. Brian D. Snowdon (Toronto Chapter),
former Vice President & CFO, has been promoted to President & CEO at Arbor Memorial Services Inc.
Ms. Vicky Tumiotto (Québec Chapter),
is the new Vice President, Finance & Treasurer at Télébec / Northern Telephone.
Mr. Stan Udaskin (Toronto),
former Senior Risk Management Advisor, is now Vice President, Customer Relations at WRI Group.
Mr. Vlad Volodarski (Toronto Chapter),
former VP Finance, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer at Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT.
Ms. Christine L. Walker (National Capital Region Chapter),
is the new Director General of Finance at the Canadian International Development Agency.
Ms. Janet P. Woodruff (Vancouver Chapter),
has been made Vice President, Corporate Services & CFO at British Columbia Transmission Corporation.
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Job Postings
| Job Title: Senior Manager, IT System Selection |
Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian accounting and business consulting firm focused on entrepreneurial business. Grant Thornton provides tax, assurance, financial advisory and business consulting services to organizations that seek pragmatic Results-Driven Advice. In association with the Quebec firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, Grant Thornton Canada was recently rated by Financial Post 500 as among Canada's top five largest accounting firms with more than 2,700 people in 94 offices and annual revenues of more than $338 million. Grant Thornton in Canada is a member of Grant Thornton International which has over 585 offices worldwide and is represented in 110 countries.
THE ROLE OF THE SENIOR MANAGER – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY AND SYSTEM SELECTION
Due to our continuing growth, we have an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager to take on leadership role in our Toronto Specialist Advisory Services, Business Risk and Advisory Services practice. Reporting to the Service Line Leader, your role includes planning, managing and executing on all phases of projects and engagements for multiple clients in varied industries. You will lever from your extensive experience and reputation in the field in making significant contributions to the group through client and practice management, and business development. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing methodologies, facilitating improved practice within business units, and sharing best practices with other GTI members and RCGT. As a highly motivated professional, your responsibility will be to:
- Contribute to new business development by understanding identifying, qualifying sales opportunities and closing sales, and identify opportunities to partner with other practice areas to deliver cross-functional services to clients
- Direct and perform engagements to assist clients in IT Strategy and IT system selection
- Ensure current and planned technology is aligned with client's business objectives
- Act as a subject matter expert on client engagements
- Lead information technology solution evaluation
- Lead information technology strategy
- Play a leadership role in the business unit, service line, community and firm by actively contributing to the development and execution of the office business plan
- Plan engagement objectives and a business strategy that complies with firm standards
- Develop and maintain productive relationships with clients, and gain an understanding of client's industry and issues
- Share knowledge for the development and implementation of strategy to build the business
- Participate in the coaching and performance management process of the practice by conducting timely performance reviews, providing ongoing feedback and training, develop junior team members, and promote teamwork within and across service lines
- Work with National SAS practice teams in terms of practice direction and leadership QUALIFICATIONS Information Technology
- Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and minimum of 8-10 years experience, with a minimum of 3 years management experience in a professional services firm focused on Business Risk Services
- Ideally trained at a major IT consulting firm
- An established reputation in IT Industry for leadership and excellence in IT Strategy advice and IT System selection General
- Demonstrated ability to probe, analyze and problem solve complex issues
- Sound project management, selling, presentation and negotiation skills
- Ability to influence others and garner the respect of both staff and partners within the service line
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven success in closing sales
- Demonstrated experience in practice development, business development, and managing other managers
- Demonstrated prioritization, organization, time management, planning and follow-up skills - Ability to work in a constantly changing environment and to consistently achieve quality standards
- A team player able to rally resources and work with others to meet the needs of the client
- Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
- Strong interest in coaching and developing staff, as well as a commitment to personal growth and development
- Possess strong technical and communication skills combined with self-confidence and the ability to represent the firm in challenging circumstances.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the professional and competency expectations of the position At Grant Thornton, we believe in investing heavily in your career development. Our environment is friendly a supportive and down-to-earth atmosphere with a strong client focus, as well as a healthy work and life balance
| Contact Information | |
| Name: | Grant Thornton LLP |
| Address: | 200 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M5J 2P9 |
| Email: | mjack@grantthornton.ca |
| Job Title: VP, Finance |
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRE IS BURNING.
YOU'LL FUEL AND FEED THE FUTURE.
If you've been looking for that career sweet spot, this might just be it. This robust Canadian consumer goods company is actively investing in its multiple brands. With capital in place, a great growth strategy and a steaming hot marketplace, the timing couldn't be better for a smart, energetic, hands-on...
You will join a lean, smart and fired-up team that is making the company a huge success in its specialized, up-market channel. Now comes the next step. As the right hand to the C.E.O., you will create incisive analyses and a high-speed-growth infrastructure. Ensure that the systems, metrics and disciplines are in place. Lead H.R. and Administration. Give the company pinpoint financial tools and reporting capabilities. Address risk management. Embrace the buzz of the company and perpetuate the heady spirit of giant-killing brand development.
With at least 10 years in the entrepreneurial fast lane of the consumer world, you have acquired forward-looking financial credentials and probably contributed significantly in planning, H.R. and admin. A strategist, cultural champion and proactive leader, you are always looking for new options and improvements. Show the way.
All responses to The Caldwell Partners are confidential. Please indicate your interest in Project 8731 through the "For Candidates" section of www.caldwell.ca, by email to resumes@caldwell.ca, or in writing to One Six Five Avenue Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 3S4.
| Contact Information | |
| Name: | HR |
| Address: | 165 Avenue Road Toronto , Ontario M5R 3S4 |
| Email: | resumes@caldwell.ca |
| Apply through "For Candidates" section of www.caldwell.ca | |
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