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Negin Derakhshani

@neginderakhshani

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Financial Controller focused on full-cycle accounting, audit-ready reconciliations, and lender-compliant reporting.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead full-cycle accounting and controls in compliance-driven organizations—owning reconciliations, GAAP financial reporting, forecasts, and audit coordination while continuously improving processes.

I’m a detail-oriented accounting professional with progressive full-cycle experience across AP/AR and general ledger oversight, month-end and year-end close, financial statement preparation, and budgeting and forecasting. I’m known for meticulous, audit-ready records and steady judgment in high-trust, compliance-driven environments, including lender covenant reporting and audit coordination.

In my current role as Financial Controller, I lead full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and performance analysis for a ~$60M auto loan portfolio, building executive-level forecasts, cash flow projections, and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions. Previously, as Financial Controller for a multi-department non-profit, I directed month-end/year-end close, prepared GAAP financial statements and variance analyses, supervised a team of 3 across AP/AR and payroll accounting, and coordinated external audits. Earlier, I managed accounting operations for a technology company and supported government funding compliance, including SR&ED incentive claims.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Financial Controller

Current

Ottawa Capital Management (OCM) Auto Financing Group

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Led full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and performance analysis for an approximately $60M auto loan portfolio. Produced lender reporting packages and forecasts, managed complex reconciliations, and strengthened internal controls to improve audit readiness.

Full Cycle Accounting AP AR Financial Reconciliations Financial Reporting Executive Reporting Borrowing Base Reporting scenario analysis Internal Controls Audit Coordination Audit Readiness Power BI Quickbooks Portfolio Accounting Performance Analysis

Financial Controller

Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA

Nov 2022 - Jul 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Directed month-end and year-end close and led financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis for a multi-department non-profit with an approximately $8M annual operating budget. Prepared GAAP financial statements, managed reconciliations and internal controls, and coordinated external audits while supporting GST/HST filings.

Full Cycle Accounting Month End Closing Financial Reporting Financial Statement Preparation Non GAAP Budgeting and forecasting Financial Reconciliations Internal Controls Audit Coordination External Audits Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Accounting Sales Tax Compliance GST Filings Audit Readiness Process Improvement Team Leadership

Financial Controller

F8th Inc.

Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year)

Managed accounting operations for a technology company, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and government funding compliance. Researched government funding programs and coordinated SR&ED incentive claims to support funding recovery.

Full Cycle Accounting Financial Reporting Budgeting and forecasting Cash Flow Management Government Compliance R&D Claims Internal Controls Power BI Quickbooks

Accounting & Payroll Technician

Azmoodeh Karan CPA

Nov 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Processed payroll and payroll-related remittances and filings, and completed balance sheet reconciliations while supporting month-end close and financial statement preparation for multiple clients.

Payroll Processing Payroll Related Journal Entries Month End Closing Financial Statement Preparation Accounts Reconciliation