Sanjeth Sothilingam
@sanjethsothilingam
Senior finance manager and CPA specializing in financial analysis and data analytics.
What I'm looking for
I am a CPA and Senior Finance Manager with extensive public-sector advisory experience, financial reporting expertise, and advanced data-analytics skills. I have led financial management and advisory work across federal agencies, managed large capital portfolios, and delivered actionable financial guidance to senior leadership.
I design and implement automated financial processes and dashboards using Power BI, Power Query, SAP, SQL, and Excel to reduce risk and improve decision-making. I also teach accounting and finance at the college level, mentor students toward professional designations, and drive curriculum updates to reflect current industry standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Part-time Professor
St. Clair College
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Teach undergraduate and diploma courses in accounting and finance, design curricula for Financial Accounting, Auditing, and Advanced Taxation, and mentor students toward CPA/CMA qualifications.
Senior Finance Manager
Parks Canada
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Provide financial management advisory to federal park operations, preparing quarterly executive reports and managing a capital asset portfolio exceeding $200 million to mitigate financial risk and reallocate funds effectively.
Financial Advisor
Statistics Canada
Sep 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 9 months)
Prepared periodic financial reports and provided strategic financial advice to senior management on project funding, risks, and prioritization, improving budget planning and year‑end projections.
Business Transformation Analyst
Statistics Canada
Feb 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 7 months)
Redesigned the Financial Review Process and developed Power BI and Power Query tools to automate workflows, reducing manual steps and enabling deeper financial analysis across teams.
Financial Operations Analyst
Statistics Canada
Feb 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 7 months)
Evaluated payment authority processes (Section 33), automated sample selection with Power BI to reduce sampling error, and recommended process improvements to ensure compliance with central agency policies.
Financial Statements Analyst
Statistics Canada
Feb 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 7 months)
Prepared public account details and reconciliations for professional services in accordance with GAAP, reconciled ledger and trial balance items, and responded to Receiver General review requests.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Accounting
Completed the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with CPA Ontario in May 2020.
University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business
Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Accounting
Grade: 3.70/4.00 GPA
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Accounting at UBC Sauder School of Business with a 3.70/4.00 GPA in June 2016.
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Science, Integrative Biology & Psychology
Honours Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology and Psychology conferred in April 2013.
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