Stephen Berry, B.Comm, CAFM, CGA

 

Bachelor of Commerce / Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager / Certified General Accountant

 

Dedicated, professional, Certified General Accountant with more than fourteen years of diverse experience in financial and cash management, budget execution, computerized accounting systems, data analysis, departmental & project driven reporting, and management.

 

Significant experience in working with aboriginal based organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and working with government funded NGOs. Experienced dealing with funding and reporting issues, segregated fundings, program allocations, and specific requirements for reporting to various government agencies.

 

  SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experienced in developing and implementing policies and controls to increase accountability and aid in the governance of the organization.
  • Recognized as a subject matter resource for business accounting issues and system applications. Has remained current on a number of related issuing including accountability and governance.
  • Acted as financial advisor to First Nation organizations, providing guidance and assistance to Chief, Council and other governing bodies. Acted in the role of senior financial management for various organizations
  • Provided training to clients and staff on accounting policy and procedures. Have designed and documented various processes to streamline workflow and improve accountability and the timeliness of information provided.
  • Familiar with the fundamentals of OLAP and multidimensional analysis. Experienced in using Spreadsheet and database analysis tools.
  • Able to adapt quickly to business changes and understand new concepts and systems.
  • Experience with dual currency accounting issues.
  • Experience with various business software tools.
  • Former lecturer for the Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario.
  • Able to communicate in English and French.

 

ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS SUPPORTED

  • Microsoft Dynamics GP (Formerly Great Plains Dynamics/eEnterprise)
  • Microsoft Small Business Manager
  • ACCPAC Plus
  • MYOB
  • QuickBooks
  • Simply Accounting
  • and others

 

INDUSTRY HISTORY

Summary of industries served at a senior financial management level, including work managing information systems:

  • Major not-for-profit organization representing an identified group of aboriginal people in the province of Ontario
  • Providor of financial advisory and controllership services to a primarily aboriginal client base.
  • Developer of operational support systems for the telecommunications industry.
  • Providor of commercial and personal insolvency services. The company also provides other corporate financial services, such as restructuring and financing.
  • Publisher of a local weekly business newspaper and other related specialty publications.
  • Manufacturer of specialized metal products.

 

EDUCATION

  • Ongoing professional development and education
  • Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager Designation
  • Microsoft Small Business Financials Professional Certification
  • Certified General Accountant Designation
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • Volunteer Treasurer - Volunteers' Circle of the National Gallery of Canada
  • Volunteer Treasurer - Local Scouting Group
  • Lecturer on FA2 - Intermediate Accounting - CGA Association of Ontario

 

ASSOCIATIONS 

  • Certified General Accountants Association of Canada
  • Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario
  • Aboriginal Financial Officers Association