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Ivan Cindric is a CPA and CA with over 15 years of experience in management, public accounting, finance, treasury, budgeting and IT. He has held roles such as Project Controller and Practice Director, where he improved processes, cut costs and boosted productivity and profitability for companies. Cindric seeks a CEO, CFO, President or VP role where he can provide leadership and expertise.

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Date: 5/19/2011 Ivan Cindric, CA, CPA 1635 De Touraine, Laval, Quebec, H7N 5W2 450-667-3538 514-585-6553 http://www.bakosgroup.com/resumes/icindric.pdf ivan.cindric@sympatico.ca LinkedIn: (http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/ivan-cindric-ca-cpa-illinois/6/1a5/b6a); Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=680158344); Twitter (https://twitter.com/IvanCACPA); Blog Quebec (http://ivancacpa.monblogue.branchez-vous.com); Blog Canada (http://ivancacpa.wordpress.com/2010/09/14/hello-world); Blog USA (http://ivancacpa.blog.com) Creative Educationally Brilliant Street Smart Versatile Perseverant Leader MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FINANCE TREASURY BUDGETING IT Objective : CEO CFO President VP Director or Controller depending upon the size of the organization in Montreal, Quebec South East Florida (Fort Lauderdale; Miami; Boca Raton; West Palm Beach; Etc.) Manhattan, New York or Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Dynamic, positive, flexible, versatile and hard-working business, finance and accounting leader with CPA, CA and 15+ years of experience improving decision support and compliance, boosting efficiency, effectiveness and productivity that increased profitability for multinational businesses. An astute analytical and strategic thinker able to produce practical solutions to various business issues critical to success of organizations. Stay cool, calm and collected in crisis. Personable, articulate and persuasive, in person and on paper; simplify complex, technical issues. Skilled negotiator, effective trainer, trusted executive advisor and relationship builder. Superb organizational manager; allocate resources and orchestrate demands to produce deliverables to meet critical deadlines on timely basis. Strong project management skills combined with the ability to simplify the complicated. Strong public relation, oral and written communication skills coupled with great presentation skills to large audiences. SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Directed operations for more than 50 manufacturing facilities and supervised 100+ accounting professionals as project controller on critical time sensitive corporate initiatives for Rio Tinto Alcan, the worlds largest aluminum company. Executed due diligence during the merger of Alcan with Algroup (Switzerland); contributed to acquisition negotiations on a variety of business ventures. Proven expert in financial and tax strategies, IFRS, US GAAP, CDN GAAP, external reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) in US & Bill 198 in Canada and audit, including internal controls, compliance and risk management. Designed and presented training to reporting units with an energized entertainer style which captivated audiences. Resolved complex accounting issues involving Asset Retirement Obligations (AROs), Other Environmental Liabilities (OELs) and financial instruments including derivatives. Developed practical solutions for implementation and on-going day-to-day operations across the organization. Customized internal audit frameworks in financial reporting, monthly closing, consolidation, budget and treasury processes. Developed and implemented new information systems and enhancements. CAREER TRACK PRACTICE DIRECTOR 2004 - Present ICCA Montreal, Quebec Deliver insight, expertise and leadership vital to achieve key performance objectives for a provider of corporate accounting and financial consulting services including temporary critical staffing needs and project management services. Develop business and execute client programs that include peer review and recommendations for improvement in systems, flowcharts, descriptions, risk and control matrices and testing. Institute standards, policies, processes and systems, and advise executive officers and business managers on financial reporting decisions. Lead financial transformation of processes including streamlining and standardizing to create mean, lean, efficient and effective systems: Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) is one of five product groups operated by Rio Tinto, a leading international mining group. RTA is a global supplier of high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminium: Met an impossible deadline for Rio Tinto Alcan; recorded all purchase accounting adjustments in one year and avoided over $1,000,000,000 in regulatory charges to the future profit and loss: - Appointed Project Controller for over 50 plants; through effective utilization of internal resources and implementing new and reengineered business systems saved $2,500,000+ yearly. - Directed 100+ professionals, set a positive example that influenced employee behavior across the organization and affected a measurable increase in productivity. - Automated management of AROs and OELs including policies, procedures, methodologies, frameworks, cash flow management, IFRS recording and legal requirements critical to successful integration of Alcan into Rio Tinto. Ivan Cindric, CA, CPA Page 2 Confidential Communication: Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product
Date: 5/19/2011 PRACTICE DIRECTOR; ICCA: CONTINUED: Standard Life of Canada is Standard Lifes largest operation outside the U.K. With over 2,000 employees based in Montr辿al and offices across Canada, it serves more than 1.3 million Canadians, including group insurance & retirement plan members: Created recommendations for lean systems to reduce paper processing and save $1,000,000+ yearly for Standard Lifes Canadian subsidiary with over $37,000,000,000 in assets and over 1,300,000 customers. Metso is a global supplier of technology and services for the mining, construction, power generation, oil and gas, recycling, and pulp and paper industries: Streamlined and standardized processes; eliminated duplication for Metso, a global technology and services supplier to heavy industry; provided recommendations to trim annual expense by $250,000+. Worldcolor is a leader in most print arenas and provides retailers, catalogers, publishers, branded-goods companies and other businesses with comprehensive, high quality marketing solutions that begin with their print programs: Implemented SOX controls for multinational print leader, Quebecor World / Worldcolor; focused management on value- added high risk areas to cut operating costs by $500,000+ per year: - Developed customized audit structure for corporate-wide financial reporting, monthly closing, consolidation, budget and treasury processes, including derivatives in line with a top-down risk based approach which I pioneered in the industry. Enigma provides high quality electronics manufacturing services (EMS) destined for various markets: Set Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as Controller for Enigma Interconnect, reduced timing of collections by 15 days, improving cash flow, and trimmed expenses by over 5%. SENIOR EXTERNAL REPORTING ANALYST 2001 - 2004 ALCAN ALUMINUM Montreal, Quebec Successful management of all high-risk areas of the consolidation and external reporting processes for the world's 3rd largest aluminum producer. Recruited, mentored, and supervised the performance of accounting professionals. Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced financial processes and ensured timely corporate reporting: Delivered cost savings that surpassed $175,000 annually at Alcan; increased efficiency, which shortened closing time by 3 days for my areas of responsibility; boosted staff morale and productivity. Developed practical solutions for implementing complex hedge accounting standards on financial instruments and commodity contracts under US and CDN GAAP. Demonstrated strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills and public relation skills. Trained colleagues on various consolidation processes, provided guidance, support and resolved complex accounting issues. Required strong technical knowledge, communication skills and public speaking skills. Instrumental in rebuilding consolidation department. SENIOR EXTERNAL REPORTING ANALYST 2000 - 2001 IMPERIAL TOBACCO (IMASCO) Montreal, Quebec Successful management of all areas of the consolidation and external reporting processes for the leading tobacco company in Canada. Instrumental in the successful timely integration of Imperial Tobacco into British American Tobacco (BAT): Restructured the department and shortened closing time by 2 days for Imperial Tobacco; improved financial data analysis for senior management and corporate directors. Demonstrated leadership qualities and positive motivation to team. Prepared all interim and annual external reporting disclosures including managements discussion and analysis, note disclosures and annual report. Developed efficient and effective processes via automation and detailed documentation including the improvement of working paper files for auditors. Analyzed accounting differences between CDN and UK GAAP. SENIOR CONSOLIDATION ANALYST 1999 - 2000 ALCAN ALUMINUM Montreal, Quebec Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced financial processes and ensured timely corporate reporting: Made process changes that trimmed cycle time and promoted clear interpretation of financial data for managers at Alcan. Assisted in conversion to new Hyperion based accounting system. Assumed supervisory role, completed heavy workloads and allocated tasks to teammates. Developed good rapport and obtained necessary co-operation from personnel in other departments to successfully complete tasks and meet tight reporting deadlines. Worked on merger with Algroup (Switzerland). Reviewed journal entries and IFRS to US GAAP to CDN GAAP adjustments. Incorporated into corporate standards and systems. Confidential Communication: Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product
Date: 5/19/2011 Ivan Cindric, CA, CPA Page 3 SENIOR AUDITOR 1996 - 1999 KPMG Montreal, Quebec Improved process efficiency and reduced costs in manufacturing, distribution, retail, pharmaceutical and printing industries. Prepared management letters with list of recommendations in order to assist client in improving business operations. Developed good rapport and cooperation with client personnel and obtained necessary cooperation to meet important deadlines. Supervised work and task allocation to teammates based on level of experience necessary for meeting deadlines and maintenance of team morale. AUDITOR 1995 - 1996 PRICE WATERHOUSE Montreal, Quebec Actively involved in following spectrum of industries: manufacturing, distribution, film production and distribution, restaurant franchising, correspondence education, investment holding, private clubs and non-profit organizations. Consistently able to remain flexible, dynamic, perseverant and able to maintain positive attitude necessary to adapt to changing environment where every clients needs differed. Developed good rapport and cooperation with client personnel crucial to meeting deadlines. LEARNING CREDENTIALS University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois DIPLOMA IN CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING (CPA) 89% - 2003 McGill University Montreal, Quebec DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY GPA 3.7 out of 4.0 James McGill & Joseph H. Jacobs Prizes - 1997 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN ACCOUNTING GPA 3.7 out of 4.0 James McGill & Joseph H. Jacobs Prizes - 1995 Vanier College Montreal, Quebec COMMERCE PROGRAM 94% - #1 in Commerce Program - 1992 Attended additional courses, seminars and workshops sponsored by: Canadian Council on International Law Soci辿t辿 Canadienne des Directeurs d'Association Conseil des Relations Internationales de Montr辿al McGill University Price Waterhouse Coopers KPMG E&Y Deloitte Ordres des Comptables Agr辿辿s du Qu辿bec cole des Hautes tudes Commerciales, Universit辿 de Montr辿al Association des Femmes en Finance du Qu辿bec Chambre de Commerce de Montr辿al M辿troplitain Multitude of Other Seminars CERTIFICATES & LICENSES State of Illinois Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Province of Quebec Chartered Accountant (CA) ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS Ordre des Comptables Agr辿辿s du Qu辿bec Illinois CPA Society VIP on Cambridge Who's Who Executive Registry CORIM (Conseil des Relations Internationales de Montr辿al) LANGUAGES (Spoken and Written) English (Expert), French (Expert), Croatian (Intermediate) and Spanish (Base) COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Etc. (Expert), Hyperion - End User (Expert), SAP End User (Intermediate), Oracle End User (Intermediate) TurboTax (Intermediate), Accpac/ Simply Accounting/ Quick Books/ Quicken End User (Base); Others (Intermediate) References available for immediate viewing on LinkedIn profile, including background and credit check. Confidential Communication: Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product

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  • 1. Date: 5/19/2011 Ivan Cindric, CA, CPA 1635 De Touraine, Laval, Quebec, H7N 5W2 450-667-3538 514-585-6553 http://www.bakosgroup.com/resumes/icindric.pdf ivan.cindric@sympatico.ca LinkedIn: (http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/ivan-cindric-ca-cpa-illinois/6/1a5/b6a); Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=680158344); Twitter (https://twitter.com/IvanCACPA); Blog Quebec (http://ivancacpa.monblogue.branchez-vous.com); Blog Canada (http://ivancacpa.wordpress.com/2010/09/14/hello-world); Blog USA (http://ivancacpa.blog.com) Creative Educationally Brilliant Street Smart Versatile Perseverant Leader MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FINANCE TREASURY BUDGETING IT Objective : CEO CFO President VP Director or Controller depending upon the size of the organization in Montreal, Quebec South East Florida (Fort Lauderdale; Miami; Boca Raton; West Palm Beach; Etc.) Manhattan, New York or Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Dynamic, positive, flexible, versatile and hard-working business, finance and accounting leader with CPA, CA and 15+ years of experience improving decision support and compliance, boosting efficiency, effectiveness and productivity that increased profitability for multinational businesses. An astute analytical and strategic thinker able to produce practical solutions to various business issues critical to success of organizations. Stay cool, calm and collected in crisis. Personable, articulate and persuasive, in person and on paper; simplify complex, technical issues. Skilled negotiator, effective trainer, trusted executive advisor and relationship builder. Superb organizational manager; allocate resources and orchestrate demands to produce deliverables to meet critical deadlines on timely basis. Strong project management skills combined with the ability to simplify the complicated. Strong public relation, oral and written communication skills coupled with great presentation skills to large audiences. SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS Directed operations for more than 50 manufacturing facilities and supervised 100+ accounting professionals as project controller on critical time sensitive corporate initiatives for Rio Tinto Alcan, the worlds largest aluminum company. Executed due diligence during the merger of Alcan with Algroup (Switzerland); contributed to acquisition negotiations on a variety of business ventures. Proven expert in financial and tax strategies, IFRS, US GAAP, CDN GAAP, external reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) in US & Bill 198 in Canada and audit, including internal controls, compliance and risk management. Designed and presented training to reporting units with an energized entertainer style which captivated audiences. Resolved complex accounting issues involving Asset Retirement Obligations (AROs), Other Environmental Liabilities (OELs) and financial instruments including derivatives. Developed practical solutions for implementation and on-going day-to-day operations across the organization. Customized internal audit frameworks in financial reporting, monthly closing, consolidation, budget and treasury processes. Developed and implemented new information systems and enhancements. CAREER TRACK PRACTICE DIRECTOR 2004 - Present ICCA Montreal, Quebec Deliver insight, expertise and leadership vital to achieve key performance objectives for a provider of corporate accounting and financial consulting services including temporary critical staffing needs and project management services. Develop business and execute client programs that include peer review and recommendations for improvement in systems, flowcharts, descriptions, risk and control matrices and testing. Institute standards, policies, processes and systems, and advise executive officers and business managers on financial reporting decisions. Lead financial transformation of processes including streamlining and standardizing to create mean, lean, efficient and effective systems: Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) is one of five product groups operated by Rio Tinto, a leading international mining group. RTA is a global supplier of high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminium: Met an impossible deadline for Rio Tinto Alcan; recorded all purchase accounting adjustments in one year and avoided over $1,000,000,000 in regulatory charges to the future profit and loss: - Appointed Project Controller for over 50 plants; through effective utilization of internal resources and implementing new and reengineered business systems saved $2,500,000+ yearly. - Directed 100+ professionals, set a positive example that influenced employee behavior across the organization and affected a measurable increase in productivity. - Automated management of AROs and OELs including policies, procedures, methodologies, frameworks, cash flow management, IFRS recording and legal requirements critical to successful integration of Alcan into Rio Tinto. Ivan Cindric, CA, CPA Page 2 Confidential Communication: Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product
  • 2. Date: 5/19/2011 PRACTICE DIRECTOR; ICCA: CONTINUED: Standard Life of Canada is Standard Lifes largest operation outside the U.K. With over 2,000 employees based in Montr辿al and offices across Canada, it serves more than 1.3 million Canadians, including group insurance & retirement plan members: Created recommendations for lean systems to reduce paper processing and save $1,000,000+ yearly for Standard Lifes Canadian subsidiary with over $37,000,000,000 in assets and over 1,300,000 customers. Metso is a global supplier of technology and services for the mining, construction, power generation, oil and gas, recycling, and pulp and paper industries: Streamlined and standardized processes; eliminated duplication for Metso, a global technology and services supplier to heavy industry; provided recommendations to trim annual expense by $250,000+. Worldcolor is a leader in most print arenas and provides retailers, catalogers, publishers, branded-goods companies and other businesses with comprehensive, high quality marketing solutions that begin with their print programs: Implemented SOX controls for multinational print leader, Quebecor World / Worldcolor; focused management on value- added high risk areas to cut operating costs by $500,000+ per year: - Developed customized audit structure for corporate-wide financial reporting, monthly closing, consolidation, budget and treasury processes, including derivatives in line with a top-down risk based approach which I pioneered in the industry. Enigma provides high quality electronics manufacturing services (EMS) destined for various markets: Set Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as Controller for Enigma Interconnect, reduced timing of collections by 15 days, improving cash flow, and trimmed expenses by over 5%. SENIOR EXTERNAL REPORTING ANALYST 2001 - 2004 ALCAN ALUMINUM Montreal, Quebec Successful management of all high-risk areas of the consolidation and external reporting processes for the world's 3rd largest aluminum producer. Recruited, mentored, and supervised the performance of accounting professionals. Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced financial processes and ensured timely corporate reporting: Delivered cost savings that surpassed $175,000 annually at Alcan; increased efficiency, which shortened closing time by 3 days for my areas of responsibility; boosted staff morale and productivity. Developed practical solutions for implementing complex hedge accounting standards on financial instruments and commodity contracts under US and CDN GAAP. Demonstrated strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills and public relation skills. Trained colleagues on various consolidation processes, provided guidance, support and resolved complex accounting issues. Required strong technical knowledge, communication skills and public speaking skills. Instrumental in rebuilding consolidation department. SENIOR EXTERNAL REPORTING ANALYST 2000 - 2001 IMPERIAL TOBACCO (IMASCO) Montreal, Quebec Successful management of all areas of the consolidation and external reporting processes for the leading tobacco company in Canada. Instrumental in the successful timely integration of Imperial Tobacco into British American Tobacco (BAT): Restructured the department and shortened closing time by 2 days for Imperial Tobacco; improved financial data analysis for senior management and corporate directors. Demonstrated leadership qualities and positive motivation to team. Prepared all interim and annual external reporting disclosures including managements discussion and analysis, note disclosures and annual report. Developed efficient and effective processes via automation and detailed documentation including the improvement of working paper files for auditors. Analyzed accounting differences between CDN and UK GAAP. SENIOR CONSOLIDATION ANALYST 1999 - 2000 ALCAN ALUMINUM Montreal, Quebec Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced financial processes and ensured timely corporate reporting: Made process changes that trimmed cycle time and promoted clear interpretation of financial data for managers at Alcan. Assisted in conversion to new Hyperion based accounting system. Assumed supervisory role, completed heavy workloads and allocated tasks to teammates. Developed good rapport and obtained necessary co-operation from personnel in other departments to successfully complete tasks and meet tight reporting deadlines. Worked on merger with Algroup (Switzerland). Reviewed journal entries and IFRS to US GAAP to CDN GAAP adjustments. Incorporated into corporate standards and systems. Confidential Communication: Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product
  • 3. Date: 5/19/2011 Ivan Cindric, CA, CPA Page 3 SENIOR AUDITOR 1996 - 1999 KPMG Montreal, Quebec Improved process efficiency and reduced costs in manufacturing, distribution, retail, pharmaceutical and printing industries. Prepared management letters with list of recommendations in order to assist client in improving business operations. Developed good rapport and cooperation with client personnel and obtained necessary cooperation to meet important deadlines. Supervised work and task allocation to teammates based on level of experience necessary for meeting deadlines and maintenance of team morale. AUDITOR 1995 - 1996 PRICE WATERHOUSE Montreal, Quebec Actively involved in following spectrum of industries: manufacturing, distribution, film production and distribution, restaurant franchising, correspondence education, investment holding, private clubs and non-profit organizations. Consistently able to remain flexible, dynamic, perseverant and able to maintain positive attitude necessary to adapt to changing environment where every clients needs differed. Developed good rapport and cooperation with client personnel crucial to meeting deadlines. LEARNING CREDENTIALS University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois DIPLOMA IN CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING (CPA) 89% - 2003 McGill University Montreal, Quebec DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY GPA 3.7 out of 4.0 James McGill & Joseph H. Jacobs Prizes - 1997 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN ACCOUNTING GPA 3.7 out of 4.0 James McGill & Joseph H. Jacobs Prizes - 1995 Vanier College Montreal, Quebec COMMERCE PROGRAM 94% - #1 in Commerce Program - 1992 Attended additional courses, seminars and workshops sponsored by: Canadian Council on International Law Soci辿t辿 Canadienne des Directeurs d'Association Conseil des Relations Internationales de Montr辿al McGill University Price Waterhouse Coopers KPMG E&Y Deloitte Ordres des Comptables Agr辿辿s du Qu辿bec cole des Hautes tudes Commerciales, Universit辿 de Montr辿al Association des Femmes en Finance du Qu辿bec Chambre de Commerce de Montr辿al M辿troplitain Multitude of Other Seminars CERTIFICATES & LICENSES State of Illinois Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Province of Quebec Chartered Accountant (CA) ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS Ordre des Comptables Agr辿辿s du Qu辿bec Illinois CPA Society VIP on Cambridge Who's Who Executive Registry CORIM (Conseil des Relations Internationales de Montr辿al) LANGUAGES (Spoken and Written) English (Expert), French (Expert), Croatian (Intermediate) and Spanish (Base) COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Etc. (Expert), Hyperion - End User (Expert), SAP End User (Intermediate), Oracle End User (Intermediate) TurboTax (Intermediate), Accpac/ Simply Accounting/ Quick Books/ Quicken End User (Base); Others (Intermediate) References available for immediate viewing on LinkedIn profile, including background and credit check. Confidential Communication: Attorney-Client Privilege and Attorney Work Product