Lachlan Griffiths

Background

About Lachlan Griffiths

Finance and Accounting professional with experience across Automotive, Real Estate, Energy Services and Retail industries. Currently CFO for Wolfe Automotive Group. Former experience includes VP Finance for a Calgary based mixed use developer, Controller at Hopewell Development and Senior Manager in the PwC Calgary Assurance (AAG) practice. As Controller at Hopewell, I was responsible for a team of six accountants performing full-cycle accounting, for 50+ stand-alone entities and multiple consolidated entities. My key responsibilities included quarterly board reporting package, monthly and quarterly financial reporting to investors, monthly cash calls, annual tax and audit compliance. My assurance career experience includes multinational companies in Adelaide, Brisbane and Calgary. I build strong working relationships with my clients to not only provide them with financial assurance, but also guidance in areas such as financial statement disclosure, risk management and internal controls. My public practice experience is primarily in the energy services, mining and oil & gas industries. My large account experience includes ExxonMobil, Teck Resources, Ensign and Mitsubishi Motors, and is complemented by many mid-size public and private entities such as Rocky Mountain Dealerships, Akita Drilling, Matrrix Technologies and Landmark Cinemas. I served as the chair of the AAG Local Staff Council, working with staff across all grades and lines of services on ways in which they can continue to improve the firm. I also led several efficiency initiatives focused on audit transformation, including leading workshops for both clients and audit staff. I am also the President of AFL Canada, the national governing body for the sport of Australian Football. In the past five years of my involvement we've grown the membership base, significantly increased existing income while creating new income streams, and developed key external partnerships. This varied experience has helped me become a well-rounded and highly respected finance professional. Specialties: Energy services, commercial real estate, project management, operational efficiency, leadership. Designations: CA (Australia), CPA, CA (Alberta)