April 14, 2014: Ivan Cindric Biography English

1. Date: 4/14/2014
Ivan Cindric, CPA Auditor, CA, CPA (Illinois) 1635 De Touraine, Laval, Quebec, H7N 5W2
 450-667-3538  514-585-6553
 ivan.cindric@sympatico.ca
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Creative ▪ Quick Learner ▪ Resourceful ▪ Versatile ▪ Perseverant ▪ Leader
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ▪ ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ▪ EXTERNAL REPORTING ▪ IFRS ▪ CDN GAAP
Dynamic, positive, flexible, versatile and hard-working business, finance and accounting leader with CPA Auditor,
CA, CPA (Illinois) and 15+ years of experience improving decision support and compliance, boosting efficiency,
effectiveness and productivity for multinational businesses; Demonstrated ability to produce deliverables and to meet
critical deadlines on a timely basis; Strong project management skills combined with the ability to simplify the
complicated; Strong public relation, oral and written communication skills coupled with effective presentation skills.
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 world’s largest aluminum company.
 Executed due diligence during the merger of Alcan with Algroup (Switzerland); contributed to acquisition negotiations
on variety of business ventures.
 Proven expert in financial strategies, IFRS, US GAAP, CDN GAAP, external reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) in
US and Bill 198 in Canada and audit of 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 for Asset and Environmental Retirement Obligations and financial instruments
including derivatives. Developed practical implementation solutions for on-going day-to-day operations.
 Customized internal audit frameworks in financial reporting, monthly closing, consolidation, budget and treasury.
 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:
Dessau is one of the largest engineering-construction firms in Canada operating around the world:
 Provided consulting services in financial accounting and external reporting under CDN GAAP including the process
covering the Financial Statements, Note Disclosures and MD&A:
- Required solid technical knowledge of Canadian GAAP combined with strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills
and ability to adapt to changing environments and client related needs.
CAE is a global leader in modelling, simulation and training for civil aviation and defence:
 Provided consulting services in financial accounting and external reporting under IFRS and CDN GAAP including
the resolution of complex accounting issues:
- Required solid technical knowledge of IFRS and Canadian GAAP combined with strong communication skills, cross
functional management skills and ability to adapt to changing environments and client related needs.
Van Houtte is a North American leader in coffee sourcing, roasting and distribution:
 Provided consulting services in the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Bill 198) dealing with internal controls:
- Required expertise in internal control frameworks to develop practical customized audit tools to adapt to Client’s
environment and thus satisfy client specific needs for efficient and effective operational tools.
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 IFRS 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 and directed 100+ professionals; through effective utilization of internal
resources and implementing new and reengineered business systems saved $2,500,000+ yearly.
- 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.

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PRACTICE DIRECTOR; ICCA: CONTINUED:
Standard Life of Canada is Standard Life’s largest operation outside the U.K. With over 2,000 employees based in Montréal
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 Life’s
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. Supervised work and task allocation to teammates based on level
of experience.
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. Supervised work and task allocation to teammates based on level of experience.
 Prepared all interim and annual external reporting disclosures including management’s 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.

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 Worked on merger with Algroup (Switzerland). Reviewed journal entries and IFRS to US GAAP to CDN GAAP
adjustments. Incorporated into corporate standards and systems.
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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 client’s 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 ▪ Société
Canadienne des Directeurs d'Association ▪ Conseil des Relations Internationales de Montréal ▪ McGill University ▪ Price
Waterhouse Coopers ▪ KPMG ▪ E&Y ▪ Deloitte ▪ Ordres des Comptables Agréés du Québec ▪ École des Hautes Études
Commerciales, Université de Montréal ▪ Association des Femmes en Finance du Québec ▪ Chambre de Commerce de
Montréal Métropolitain ▪ Multitude of Other Seminars
CERTIFICATES and LICENSES
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Illinois ▪ Certified Public Accountant (CPA, CA), Province of Quebec
ORGANIZATIONS and ASSOCIATIONS
Ordre des Comptables Professionnels Agréés du Québec ▪ Illinois CPA Society ▪ VIP on Cambridge Who's Who
Executive Registry ▪ CORIM (Conseil des Relations Internationales de Montréal)
LANGUAGES (Spoken and Written)
English (Expert), French (Expert), Croatian (Strong) and Spanish (Intermediate)
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), Microsoft Office 365 “iCloud” Solutions (Expert), Others (Intermediate)
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