Tim Smart, CPA CA, ICD.D - Finance Executive

Fix | Transform | Grow......A growth focused Finance Executive. With 25+ years of experience in a variety of industries including Technology, Financial Services, Asset Management, Manufacturing, Marketing & Communications and Publishing. Having worked for reputable brands such as Meridian and Q9 Networks. Organizations have ranged in size from $40 million to over $1.0 billion in revenues. Strong experience with international operations.I enable strategy execution. Building strong financial foundations and ensuring finance teams work in partnership with the business. Key to my success has been to hire and coach high performance teams through a collaborative leadership style and ensuring the team understands (i) the strategic direction of the company; (ii) the expected impact on the business, and (iii) the underlying needs of the various stakeholders.Developed strong relationships with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organization including Shareholders/Investors, Board Members/Audit Committees, Senior Management Teams, Audit, Legal and Tax Advisors.COMPETENCIES:Focuses on Results | Builds Consensus | Maintains Accountability | Thinks Conceptually | Demonstrates Character | Reasons Critically | Thrives in Chaos | Mentor and CoachSKILLS:Financial and risk oversight | IFRS | International Operations | Treasury and Cash Management | Tax Planning and Transfer Pricing | Financial Planning and Analysis | Process Improvements | Public and Private Entities | Debt and Equity Raises | M& A | StrategyINDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:Technology (SAAS, Software Development, Infrastructure) | Financial Services | Banking | Asset Management | Manufacturing | Advertising & Marketing