Faye Zevenbergen
Milton, ON,
Summary
I am a Finance and Operations Executive with a distinct knack for transforming financial landscapes and streamlining operations to foster business growth and efficiency. My career is marked by my ability to dissect complex financial structures and instill order and profitability where it's needed most.
With a strategic mindset, I've successfully restructured financial systems for multi-corporation portfolios, consistently achieving over $100M in managed assets. My forensic accounting skills have not only saved companies from fiscal distress but also paved the way for sustainable growth. I lead teams with a focus on empowerment and skill development, believing that a well-informed team is the cornerstone of enduring success.
Passionate about merging analytical precision with creative financial solutions, I thrive in environments where I can tackle challenges head-on and turn obstacles into opportunities for innovation and expansion.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Financial Controller - Director of Finance & Administration
Property & Business Management Multi-Corp
05.2021 - Current
- Transformed accounting operations across a multi-corporate structure, increasing operational efficiency and profitability for $100M+ in assets.
- Led a comprehensive forensic audit that rectified financial deficits, enhancing financial health and policy adherence across 13 companies.
- Initiated and sustained cross-training programs that elevated team expertise and performance, directly improving financial management capabilities.
- Orchestrated financial strategies for large property acquisitions, optimizing funding mechanisms which facilitated continued corporate expansion and a 20% increase in asset management efficiency.
Accounting Controller
MSB Groups
01.2011 - 01.2021
- Directed the financial scaling of the company from six-figure to multi-million dollar revenues through strategic financial oversight and innovative growth initiatives.
- Designed and implemented financial controls that reduced costs by 30% while maintaining aggressive growth and business development.
- Led the financial integration during mergers, safeguarding asset valuation and continuity of business operations.
Owner & Accounting Controller
FBZ Accounting Solutions
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Established and grew a leading accounting firm by implementing cutting-edge financial strategies that supported client growth and compliance.
- Revolutionized client financial systems, enhancing transparency and operational efficiency which resulted in a 25% improvement in financial reporting accuracy.
Accountant
(Different Employers)
01.2003 - 01.2007
The employers and my positions were:
- Catherine Barrie, CPA, CGA, MBA
- Joanna Shaw, Barrister & Solicitor
- Gordon Bobesich, Barrister & Solicitor
- Karen Thompson-Harry, Barrister & Solicitor
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Yorkville University
Intermittent Progressive Accounting Courses -
Georgian College
Barrie, ONUpgraded Courses - Law Clerk -
Law Society of Upper Canada
Legal Office Administration Diploma -
Georgian College
Barrie, ONSkills
- Cash flow management
- Audit coordination
- Fixed asset management
- Payroll administration
- Investment analysis
- Working capital management
- Tax compliance
- Cost accounting
- Capital management
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
Board And Volunteer Activities
- Board Member at Tourette Canada, Mississauga, ONOversaw financial compliance and strategic fundraising initiatives, contributing to national education and support strategies.
- Keynote Speaker on Financial Literacy, Barrie, ONDelivered engaging presentations on key accounting topics, enhancing financial literacy and practical financial management skills among professionals.
- Treasurer at Barrie Huronia BNI & Professionals in Partnership (PIP), Barrie, ONManaged financial operations and accountability, implementing financial controls and reporting mechanisms that supported sustainable organizational growth.
Timeline
Corporate Financial Controller - Director of Finance & Administration
Property & Business Management Multi-Corp
05.2021 - Current
Accounting Controller
MSB Groups
01.2011 - 01.2021
Owner & Accounting Controller
FBZ Accounting Solutions
01.2007 - 01.2021
Accountant
(Different Employers)
01.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Yorkville University
Intermittent Progressive Accounting Courses -
Georgian College
Upgraded Courses - Law Clerk -
Law Society of Upper Canada
Legal Office Administration Diploma -
Georgian College
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