Randall Verona, C.A. 232 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON, K7G 4P7 Res: (xxx) 478-0378 — Cel: (xxx) 304-7262 — Net: rverona@ican.com PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE Chief Financial Officer position in a medium sized company in the manufacturing or services sector where I can add value with my more than 20 years of experience as a CA: directing and controlling financial management functions, analyzing financial operations of troubled companies, devising/implementing successful turnaround strategies, and developing medium to long-term business development and growth strategies to guide senior management. STRENGTHS — SKILLS — ABILITIES Significant success in assessing troubled operations and implementing effective turnaround measures. Excellent team builder and leader; managing financial and operational teams in dynamic environments. Strong analytical skills and the ability to breakdown complex operations and identify essential functions. Demonstrated ability to advise senior management on all aspects of operations and strategic planning. Above average ability to communicate with and motivate staff in various operational functions. Proven ability to manage the financial operations of companies and move them into growth mode. PROFESSIONAL — EXPERIENCE — ACHIEVEMENTS — RESULTS CFO, Franklin Investments Inc., Ottawa, ON (2012-2015) Reporting directly to the President, accountable for the financial operations and reporting of all departments reporting to the CEO. Responsible for: accounting and financial reporting operations, purchasing and acquisition activities, and financial system analysis and development. President/Owner, R. Verona, C.A., Ottawa, ON (1993-2012) Managed and controlled the financial operations of numerous companies over a 20-year period, including: Mountainview Group Inc., Hotels (2005-2011) Guided the company from near bankruptcy in 1992 to profitability and acquisition of two additional hotels. Precision Tools Inc., Tool Manufacturer (2003 – 2004) Managed financial operations through major growth period, including $30 million contract with Boeing Inc. Enviro Packaging Inc., Package Manufacturer (1998 – 2002) Managed financial turnaround of company from near bankruptcy to a profit of over $1 million in two years. Island Investments Inc. (1993 – 1997) Advised the CEO and managed all aspects of financial and contract operations during a major growth period, from equity of $300K in 1993 to over $200 million in 1997. Handled all aspects of land acquisition and disposal ($5+ million), lease negotiations ($1+ million), and five major construction projects ($20+ million). EDUCATION — TRAINING — QUALIFICATIONS Chartered Accountant (C.A.), Financial Planner, (fin. pl.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, 2000. Public Accountancy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, 1987. Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, 1985. COMMUNITY — INVOLVEMENT — SERVICE Founder: Fields of Dreams Foundation which raises money to send underprivileged kids to sports camps. Served as interviewer of possible beneficiaries for children’s Make-A-Wish Foundation. |
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