Patrick Pilotte, CPA

•Manage multiple segments of the finance department including the Controllers of the Western & Central divisions (15 direct and indirect reports) •Review financial statements, analyses and budgets prepared by the team to ensure quality and accuracy •Implement a new financial performance platform (Prophix), build all necessary reports and FS and ensure an accurate integration of the data coming from the main financial system •Communicate and explain results and variances to upper-management •Work closely with upper-management on strategic initiatives and decisions •Ensure alignment of Finance department and company-wide objectives •Develop and implement quality-control initiatives to improve the quality of services provided by the finance department •Continue to perform many of the tasks previously acquired as a Controller and Senior Controller

•Supervise and mentor the Western Canada finance team (including a Controller), ensuring the production of high-quality financial information and the efficient processing of a high-volume of transactions. •Review and re-design or improve many of the key financial processes in the Western region. •Evaluate the performance of the Western finance team and address performance gaps to ensure departmental and organizational objectives are met. •Improve communication and build relationships between the corporate finance team and Western regional leaders and staff. Improve communication between finance team members nationally. •Continue performing the majority of Controller tasks described in the section below.

•Prepare and analyze annual operating budgets. •Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. •Managed a multidisciplinary project to design and build a custom system application that automates, tracks, controls and reconciles claims transactions. •Lead cross-functional teams to optimize various processes, thus improving efficiency & quality. •Design and maintain financial reports in Management Reporter to meet management & board information requirements. Work with other division controllers and management to optimize reporting. •Prepare pro-forma financial statements for potential acquisition opportunities & strategic decisions. •Oversee and manage all financial aspects of claims nationally. Review, improve, establish and enforce internal controls and procedures for the claims payment and reconciliation process. •Coordinate and collaborate with auditors during tax and year-end audits.

• Analyzed variances, identified causes and recommended solutions to help meet corporate objectives. • Prepared analyses of financial data and other special reports to help guide management decisions. • Prepared and analyzed bank reconciliations. • Assisted in preparation and analysis of financial reports and operating budgets. • Analyzed and calculated incentive commission payments.

•Analyzed and redesigned internal controls for receivables and payments of municipality claims. •Reconciled and analyzed collectability of outstanding receivables •Learned new operating software (EPIC) and was responsible for training 12 member claims team. •Called lawyers and adjustors to discuss reports and obtain claim updates. •Review the new information system for pre-implementation problems and discussed possible solutions and integration plans with IT consultant. •Reported claims •Prepared and analyzed claims reports and loss reports.

• Scheduling • Managing special projects • Organization of Seasonal Department • Task Assignment • Assuring efficient functioning of department • Verification of store facing • Handling customer complaints and price adjustments

• Manage department's staff • Scheduling • Inventory control • Task assignment • Verification and supervision

Passed 2018 CFE, making the National Honour Roll (Top 50 in Canada)

Graduated with a cumulative 4.20 GPA