Cole Leduc

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About Cole Leduc

I am an articulate, versatile, and highly collaborative designated accountant with a proven ability to provide strong leadership to staff in the management and execution of various client engagements. I have demonstrated an ability to leverage excellent technical skills and knowledge of full-cycle accounting, budgeting & forecasting, payroll compliance, and tax preparation to add value to a diverse client base. Recognized as a skilled leader, communicator, and facilitator, I have a talent for building productive working relationships with clients to ensure attainment of objectives in compliance with the accounting framework including IFRS, ASPE, and Snapshot:Over the course of my career, I have accrued knowledge and experience in budgeting and forecasting, payroll compliance, and completing financial statement note disclosures under IFRS, ASPE, and ASNPO accounting standards. I have also advised clients on how best to improve their internal controls by identifying weaknesses and providing recommendations for improvement. As the Manager, Finance and Accounting Outsourcing at RSM Canada LLP, I provide services and solutions that help build a solid foundation for our client's business. This is done through identifying areas affecting profitability and growth and developing practical and technically sound solutions, as well as acting as a sounding board for management and providing comprehensive, flexible strategies that address the issues affecting the performance of our client's Highlights: Leadership: Provided inspirational leadership, coaching, and training to staff engaged on multiple audit engagements to ensure optimal performance and delivery of exceptional client service. Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to prepare financial statements; manage budgeting & forecasting activity; improve internal controls; and prepare corporate, personal, charity, and trust tax returns. Exceptional Performance: Received the RSM First-Choice Advisor Award, a nominated award issued quarterly to one out of over a hundred and fifty employees in the local office across all levels of Expertise: Full-Cycle Accounting Budgeting & Forecasting Internal Controls Improvement Staff Leadership, Training & Mentoring Financial Statement Preparation Budgeting & Forecasting Strengthening Internal Controls Payroll Compliance IFRS, ASPE, ASNPO Accounting Standards Advising Senior Business Leaders Sage Intacct, NetSuite, QBO, Xero, Blackline, Bill.com