Jean Therrien CPA CMA MBA

To co-develop, implement and maintain business practices and policies concerning tax accounting and its day-to-day compliance and reporting for financial purposes. To develop and implement long-term strategies for Kinross' Mauritanian tax obligation

•Responsible for month end close and financial reporting process in accordance with US GAAP/IFRS and OHADA. • Prepare Financial Statements. • Member of Senior Management team for SAP implementation. • Managed payroll for national executives • Internal member in committee of commercial contracts • Developed cash control system for distribution of food supply to employees • Participated in internal & external (KPMG) audits • Training and development of finance staff for SAP (20) • Cash flow management with treasurer in the USA for cash call • Served as acting Controller

Lead and direct the preparation of timely financial statements, reports, budgets and forecasts. Conduct a thorough analysis to validate the accuracy of statements and reports prior to distribution. Prepare executive summaries and commentary for presentation to the Executive Team, Managers, Board of Directors and Shareholders. Proactively work with Superior Propane’s Executive Team and business managers to identify opportunities to improve the business and bottom line results. Lead, coach and develop the finance team, while ensuring to create a talent pool for Superior Plus current and future needs. Oversee and manage tax compliance and ensure all filings are submitted accurately and timely. Anticipate and prevent problems or quickly resolve areas of concern. Lead the preparation of detailed quarterly audit files including the Management Representation Letters and liaison with the external auditors and the Superior Plus finance team. Finalized the implementation of Hyperion for financial reporting . Oversee Mark to Market for Utilities, WTI, Butane and Propane book.

Prepare the consolidated financial reporting package for the Board Prepare quarterly forecasts, annual budget and 3 year plan. Coordinated the opening of Tarpon International in Dubai, U.A.E. Work with the external auditors (Deloitte). Cash management and report to CFO weekly activity. Write and communicate accounting guidelines to 28 branches throughout BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Implement the new SDG2 software and prepare training for branch administrators. Responsible for cash flow for international operations in Irak, Pakistan and U.A.E. Oversee the progress on major projects (TransCanada Pipeline).

Prepare and review external quarterly balance sheets and statements of earnings and statements of cash flows, supporting notes to the financial statements, and management’s discussion and analysis. Enforce the company’s accounting policies and procedures, ensuring they are in accordance with the latest pronouncements on corporate governance, internal control and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Implement a monthly project review meeting to measure progress on large projects in aerospace regarding cost and technological difficulties. Implement and test internal controls to ensure full compliance for Sarbanes-Oxley. Improve operational forecast for revenue to General Manager by implementing financial indicator showing revenue recognition by monthly and quarterly basis. Work on standardizing the reporting for P&L, Balance sheet and Cash flow statement with the assistance of Shared Services Department. Review R&D tax credit eligibility with a tax expert to maximize the Business Unit tax credit.