Keven Talbot

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About Keven Talbot

Keven Talbot, CPA, CA Boucherville Cell: 438-372-8213 Chartered Accountant offering 11 years as a Controller in Oil & Gas Construction, Manufacturing, and retail. Proven leadership in developing process and providing accurate reporting. Proven leadership skills to lead a large team in multiple offices. SUMMARY OF EXPERTISE • Process Improvement •Team Management & Mentoring • Budgeting & Forecasting •Strategic Planning • ERP Implementation (SAP and others) •Project Accounting • Consolidation and Merger Accounting •Tax Reporting • Financing CAREER HISTORY CONTROLLER NORTH AMERICA - CANADREAM INC. – CALGARY, AB [2019-2022] Reporting to the President and Global CFO of this Multi-national industry leader in RV rental. 4 direct reports and 7 indirect reports. Achievements: • Implementation of Sage with an extreme tight deadline and per expected budget. • Obtain additional financing of $47.5M with both existing lenders and new lenders. Responsibilities: • Lead Finance in Canada. DIVISION CONTROLLER AND CORPORATE CONTROLLER - MASTEC CANADA - CALGARY, AB [2014-2019] Reporting to the VP Finance/CFO of this industry leader in Pipeline and Facility Construction. Responsible for strategic leadership of Finance, Administration – approximately 8 direct and 22 indirect reports in Canada and US. Achievements: • Designed a closing process that reduce time by more than 20% while improving accuracy. • Implementation of Viewpoint Responsibilities: • Develop and manage financial controls. • Prepare and review monthly financial package. FINANCE ANALYST PURE TECHNOLOGIES - CALGARY, AB [2013 – 2014] Reporting to the CFO of this Public Company in Water Inspection and Monitoring. Responsible for Financial reporting, Sox compliance and Tax Accounting. Responsibilities: • Help to file tax in multiple countries and a minimum of 20 US states. • Calculate Tax provision quarterly for public reporting including R&D, multiple currencies, and countries. FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ARCELOR MITTAL CANADA - MONTREAL, QC [2005-2011] Reporting to the CFO long product North America of the Largest Steel company in the world. Oversee financial reporting and general accounting in a SAP environment. Responsibilities: • Financial reporting. • Liaison with auditors. • Consolidation in multiple currencies and multiple GAAP. CPA CA Designation, LANGUAGES • English (fluent) • French (fluent)