Colin Ferris
@colinferris
Senior financial services executive specializing in DeFi and financial operations management.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior financial services executive with a specialization in comprehensive financial operations management within the private equity (PE), venture capital (VC), and cryptocurrency space. With a passion for driving innovation and transformation in the financial sector, I leverage my expertise in decentralized finance (DeFi), accounting, and performance reporting to deliver strategic leadership over all operation and finance functions. I have a proven track record in overseeing the execution of quarterly financial reviews, tax reporting, financial analysis, and KPI management.
Throughout my career, I have provided transformational leadership to accounting departments, optimizing financial statements and net asset value (NAV) analyses. I have conceptualized and launched a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform for offshore investors, fostering strong relationships with vendors and spearheading operational process development. I have also commanded the review and approval process for critical financial documents and performance reports, ensuring timely and precise delivery to investors.
I have a strong network of inter-departmental and external vendor relationships, regularly conducting performance reviews, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts. I am skilled in vendor management, negotiating contracts, and ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs). I am committed to operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and enriched investing experiences.
Experience
Director, CFO Services & Cloud Accounting
Cypher
Nov 2023 - Present (6 months)
Manage and supervise cloud-based accounting functions, including bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable, and financial reporting.
Utilize specialized tools and technology to ensure accurate financial data for clients and investors.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate financial information.
Offer a wide range of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) services to clients, includ
Head of Risk & Compliance
NetraScale
Dec 2022 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Provide advice on statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g. AML, SOX, CFT, sanctions, FATCA, CRS). Own delivery of RegTech related solutions (fraud/AML/CFT/sanctions/FATCA/CRS) and feature enhancements. Recommend solutions for mitigating identified ML/TF risks for digital products, services, onboarding and developing sustainable business relationships. Contribute to our standards-based cyber fra
Director & Principal Consultant
Ferris Strategic Consulting
Sep 2022 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Provide strategic leadership over all operation and finance functions, overseeing the execution of quarterly financial reviews, tax reporting, financial analysis and KPI Management.
Senior Associate, Investment Operations
MarketX Ventures
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)
Quarter-end accounting and NAV review, review of financial statements and leading on audits, ad hoc reporting for management, internal clients and investors, and performance reporting. Oversee setup of fund structures and investments. Responsibility for overseeing books and records for the MarketX50 Private Equity fund and any future investment funds. Review financial statements, partner allocatio
Director, Investment Finance & Operations
MarketX Ventures
Feb 2023 - May 2023 (3 months)
Provided transformational leadership to the accounting department, directing a team in the execution of comprehensive quarterly financial reviews. Cultivated a culture of accuracy and compliance, optimizing financial statements and net asset value (NAV) analyses. Leveraged an innovative approach to finance, conceptualizing and launching a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform for offshore investor
Fund Accountant
SS&C Technologies
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year)
Complete cash and holdings reconciliations between core systems, custodian, prime broker and Investment Manager including trade entry, securities and holdings data maintenance. Complete full NAV calculations – income and expense accruals. Assist with Investor related processing – including subscriptions and redemptions. Produce monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements including audit s
Senior Analyst, Private Investment Operations - External Fund Operations
CPP Investments | Investissements RPC
Mar 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year)
Provide leadership and guidance in the day-to-day management of investment operations functions including the review of the calculation and reporting of management base and incentive fee accruals, capital calls & redemptions, and invoice payments. Review and calculate monthly NAV's for external pooled funds and monitor estimate versus final and evaluate month over month market value and PnL change
Supervisor - Single Manager
The Citco Group Limited
Jun 2019 - Mar 2020 (9 months)
Responsible for providing and overseeing all accounting functions and preparation of financial statements, partner allocation P&L flow, assure fund operation is within the guidelines of offering document, provide comments on offering documents, provide assistance and guidance on accounting standards and best practices. Monthly Net Asset Value preparation, which includes: Cash and Portfolio Reconci
Senior Fund Accountant
SS&C Technologies
Apr 2017 - Jul 2019 (2 years 3 months)
Review and create daily and monthly reconciliations – including fee calculation workbooks. Assist with implementation of new clients and special projects – including fund setup across all reconciliation products ensuring a smooth month end. Train new and current staff on different daily and month tasks ensuring they have the necessary resources to gain confidence in completing the task going forwa
Director of Risk & Compliance, EMEA
NetraScale
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)
Provide advice on statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g. AML, SOX, CFT, sanctions, FATCA, CRS). Own delivery of RegTech related solutions (fraud/AML/CFT/sanctions/FATCA/CRS) and feature enhancements. Recommend solutions for mitigating identified ML/TF risks for digital products, services, onboarding and developing sustainable business relationships. Contribute to our standards-based cyber fra
Customer Service Representative
TD
Aug 2015 - May 2016 (9 months)
Create a legendary customer experience at every interaction and look for ways to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the overall branch customer experience. Complete financial transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, bill payments and/or other account transactions for customers in an accurate and efficient manner. Contribute to the achievement of branch business objectives by meeting or ex
Summer Student
City of Mississauga
May 2012 - Aug 2015 (3 years 3 months)
Provided Horticultural Assistance to the Parks of Streetsville, which includes: flower & plant maintenance, grass cutting, repairs and renovations. Provided quality customer service to concerned residents. Worked in teams to ensure tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
Barista
Starbucks
Sep 2011 - May 2012 (8 months)
Provided quick, quality customer service to a wide variety of customers. Supplied quality beverages and completed tasks in a timely manner.
Tech stack
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Xero
Stripe Billing
Blockchain
Looker
Microsoft Azure
GitHub
Cloudflare
Google Docs
Mailchimp
Zoho Mail
Gmail
Ramp
Google Drive
DocSend
Google Fonts
.NET
Google Analytics
Figma
Microsoft Teams
Google Maps
HubSpot
Amazon DocumentDB
iOS
LastPass
Stripe
PayPal
WePay
Google Workspace
Trello
ClickUp
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
Google Keep
Skype
Discord
Zoom
Google Meet
Microsoft Edge
Google Sites
Google Voice
QuickBooks
Bill.com
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
NetSuite
1Password
Canva
Microsoft Power BI
Google Colab
SAP
Join
Google Ads
ADP
Loom
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