resume - chadwick hayward june 2016

Chadwick Hayward, BBA, CPA, CA

1332 114A Street SW, Edmonton, AB Canada T6W 0N4

Tel: 1-780-221-6146 E-Mail: [email protected]

Strengths:

Very strong analytical skills.

Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems independently.

Detail-oriented while maintaining perspective of big picture. Excellent communication skills - written and oral.

Adept information technology skills. Extremely high learning curve.

Exceptional teacher and mentor. Excel in leadership positions.

Education: Chartered Professional Accountant Designation July 2015

Chartered Accountant Designation October 2009 – September

2011

CA School of Business Edmonton, AB Successful in the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants

examination (UFE) on first attempt.

Business Administration September 2006 – April 2009 University of Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, PE

Completed a Business Administration degree with a specialization in Accounting.

92% average on all courses taken at UPEI. Recognized on the Dean’s List throughout entire program.

Ranked first (Partial List): o Overall in third and fourth year business (07/08 & 08/09).

o Intermediate Accounting 301 and 302 (07/08). o Advanced Financial Accounting 401 and 402 (08/09).

o Marketing 341 (07), Business Strategy (09), Personal

Finance (07), Organizational Behavior (06), Auditing (09).

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Work Experience:

Founder / Owner July 2014 – Present

Tailored Bookkeeping Solutions Inc. & (Part-time) Chadwick Hayward Professional Corporation, Edmonton, AB

Develops a custom bookkeeping solution for clients after determining their unique business needs.

Provides off-site assistance as needed including client mentorship and training.

Leverages technology to automate bookkeeping processes.

Corporate Controller (Contract) Oct 2014 – April 2016 Dave’s Diesel Repair, Acheson, AB

Hired to provide emergency support after major fraud uncovered. Reviewed several years of historic data, investigating and

corroborating, to recreate accounting records. Coordinated with external accountants to get past year-end

reviews up-to-date and prepare SR&ED claims.

Prepared data for GST and corporate and personal tax amendments under the Voluntary Disclosure Program.

Reviewed internal policies and procedures, developed a robust system of internal controls, and implemented numerous risk

mitigation activities. Prepared budgets and pro forma financial information and

managed bank credit facility negotiations. Internal manager of all legal matters. Managed several claims

including fraud-related, professional body related, breach of contract, and seizures under the Garage Keepers’ Lien Act.

Managed all human resource matters, including payroll, benefits, hire/fire, and all regulatory matters.

Consulted on all high-level business decisions. Provided in-house IT troubleshooting and support.

Audit Manager May 2009 – May 2014 MNP LLP, Edmonton, AB

Extensive experience in both audit and accounting support. Managed audit teams completing large complex engagements

spanning several months. Added value leading accounting team in a municipal environment

as the temporary Contract Finance Director directing staff in all aspects of the Finance and Accounting function.





Both improved existing accounting systems and implemented

conversions to new systems for clients with a focus on streamlining

accounting processes and simplifying financial reporting. Developed comprehensive training programs and provided hours of

hands-on training and support. Recreated multiple years’ worth of accounting records from bank

transactions (~26K transactions/month) for new client who suffered catastrophic system conversion failure.

Accountant June 2008 - August 2008

Grant Thornton, Charlottetown, PE Responsible for an entire engagement (mainly NTR's).

Developed my analytical and problem solving skills. Received very positive feedback on the work I performed.

Software: Advanced Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), QuickBooks, Caseware,

Profile, Protractor, Simply Accounting, Bellemy, JibLink, NewViews

Volunteer Experience: Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Gateway Association for

Community Living, a NPO providing mentorship, education and

support for persons with developmental disabilities (09-14). Treasurer on UPEI Business Society (07-08).

References: Supplied upon request.


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