Sebastien Rochefort

Background

About Sebastien Rochefort

Bilingual financial executive with more than 25 years of advisory experience in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, distribution, technologies, services, real estate and pension funds. Worked with multidisciplinary teams from Canada, Europe and USA. Recognized to propose efficient and innovative solutions to solve difficult operational, financial, accounting and administrative issues with both publicly traded and privately held companies involved locally and internationally. Leader motivated by challenges, with a strong positive influence on employee development and motivation. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: • Accounting standards for private enterprises • Financial statement presentation and disclosures • Mergers & acquisitions (due diligence procedures) • Key performance indicator implementation (KPIs) • Financing - Public offerings - IPOs • Manufacturing cost accounting • IFRS / Public company reporting • Multicurrency consolidation FROM A MORE PERSONAL STANDPOINT. What I’m really passionate about is working in close collaboration with a dynamic management team. Over the past years, I’ve advised and assisted a large number of companies with their implementation of operational best practices. I have a diversified experience in manufacturing, retail/distribution, technologies, services, real estate and pension funds and my energy and my enthusiasm help me quickly understand the field operations. I am known for getting my hands dirty in order to rapidly become a significant contributor to the achievement of fast-paced growth. My ultimate goal is that, every single day, the business I work with climbs an additional step on its progression ladder.