Adam Ma

Oversaw month-end close, including journal entries, account balance reconciliations, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, implementing various tools to improve accuracy and close time. Directed the implementation of NetSuite ERP, eliminating manual processes and directly contributing to a seamless deferred revenue reporting system, empowering management with real-time insights and informed d

Led quarter-end activities including the preparation of consolidated financial statements, MD&A, and press releases with sufficient analysis and guidance, resulting in a 25% increase in the company's Q3 stock price. Streamlined the month-end close process by eliminating manual processes, improving multi-currency consolidation and intercompany reconciliation across all entities, resulting in fewer

Spearheaded the GAAP to IFRS conversion in preparation for an upcoming IPO, including the integration of IFRS 15, 16, 9, through completing technical memorandums, supporting schedules, and retrospective adjustments. Streamlined and automated different reporting schedules including capital/fixed asset, intangible, and loan schedules which reduced frequent schedule maintenance and common accounting

Gained extensive experience in auditing insurance, technology, manufacturing, oil & gas, and public sector with revenues ranging from $30-100M and assets ranging from $50-$1B, winning an operational excellence award. Acted as the lead senior in auditing an SEC multinational technology company, with complex revenue streams of over $100M, a recent $80M acquisition, and consolidation of international

Drafted financial statements, including audit opinions and noted disclosures for non-for-profits, municipalities, real estate, insurance, and agriculture clients with revenues ranging from $1-30M and assets ranging from $1-100M. Completed audit, review, NTR engagements including journal entries, financial statements, and tax returns. Prepared personal, corporate, trust, and sales tax returns, whil

Completed internal audit reporting for over $100M in fixed assets in compliance with SOX controls. Created, documented, and reconciled over 30 years of company trial balances, general expenses, and financial data in various historical databases on Excel to solidify company record-keeping procedures. Contributed to month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, and preparing journal

Completed the CPA of Canada designation, which is recognized by NASBA as equivalent to the US CPA. This involved rigorous study and examinations in accounting principles and practices.

Obtained an Honors Bachelor of Business Administration with a co-op component, providing practical experience in the business field. Also completed a Graduate Diploma in Accounting.