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Randall Verona, C.A.
232 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON, K7G 4P7
Res: (613) 478-0378 -- Cel: (613) 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
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Significant success in assessing troubled operations and implementing effective turnaround measures.
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Excellent team builder and leader; managing financial and operational teams in dynamic environments.
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to breakdown complex operations and identify essential functions.
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Demonstrated ability to advise senior management on all aspects of operations and strategic planning.
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Above average ability to communicate with and motivate staff in various operational functions.
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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 (2003-2004)
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 (1982-2002)
Managed and controlled the financial operations of numerous companies over a 20-year period, including:
Mountainview Group Inc., Hotels (1993-2000)
Guided the company from near bankruptcy in 1992 to profitability and acquisition of two additional hotels.
Precision Tools Inc., Tool Manufacturer (1994 - 2002)
Managed financial operations through major growth period, including $30 million contract with Boeing Inc.
Enviro Packaging Inc., Package Manufacturer (1993 - 2002)
Managed financial turnaround of company from near bankruptcy to a profit of over $1 million in two years.
Island Investments Inc. (1982 - 1992)
Advised the CEO and managed all aspects of financial and contract operations during a major growth period, from equity of $300K in 1982 to over $200 million in 1992. Handled all aspects of land acquisition and disposal ($5+ million), lease negotiations ($1+ million), and five major construction projects ($20+ million).
EDUCATION -- TRAINING -- QUALIFICATIONS
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Chartered Accountant (C.A.), Financial Planner, (fin. pl.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, 1990.
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Public Accountancy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, 1977.
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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, 1975.
COMMUNITY -- INVOLVEMENT -- SERVICE
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Founder: Fields of Dreams Foundation which raises money to send underprivileged kids to sports camps.
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Served as interviewer of possible beneficiaries for children's Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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