1. Stephen MacDonald, CGA
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia  B2X 3P8  902.471.0950  sjmacdonald@accesswave.ca
PROFILE
A Senior Finance & Business Professional with over three decades of experience working in financial positions
across a select group of industries. Formally trained in strategic management, with a proven history of facilitating
and producing strategic and general business plans. Experience networking with government departments and
managing project implementation teams, achieving successful results in the implementation of IT software and
accounting systems. Proven ability to analyze financial and non-financial data, providing senior management with a
comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the business, including operations.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Maritime Paper Products Limited, Dartmouth, NS 1987 - 2015
Independent, privately-owned and proudly rooted on Canada’s east coast with ready access to international
markets – creating business opportunities with reaches far beyond our own company. Our product – over 75 years
in the making – continues to impress.
VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCE 1991 -
2015
Reporting to the President, responsible for providing leadership and management of company financial planning,
debt financing, and budget management functions, ensuring company accounting procedures conform to
standardized accounting principles. Provided facilitation and planning for strategic planning processes in a team
environment. Created custom performance scorecards and incentive plans, aligning with the overall corporate
direction. Effectively managed related departments and advisory functions in accounting, auditing, human
resources, tax, and legal services. Served as the Company spokesperson in various different capacities, including
positions as: media contact, industry association representative, National Boards representative, sub-committees
member and several external Board of Directors positions.
Accomplishments
 Developed, prepared and presented strategic plans to the CEO and Board of Directors for approval.
 Collaborated with the senior management team to develop operational budgets and justifiable capital
expenditure plans, meeting the Company’s financial and tax strategy.
 Developed regular reporting schedules and presentations to communicate financial and operations
management processes to non-financial managers.
 Negotiated numerous successful business and financial conclusions, including a specialized long-term debt
agreement that was accompanied with government grants and subsidies.
 Implemented cost management strategies in an extremely competitive environment.
 Established and grew relationships with essential individuals and organizations, including legal, insurance
and government entities, ensuring the company consistently met necessary requirements.
 Acted as the company spokesperson during a major environmental incident which required long-term
remediation and media management.
 Pension plan administration - Defined Benefit and Money Purchase

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 Full exposure to a union environment (3 locals) including contracts and team negotiation.
 Close working relationship with the Company’s banks, ensuring all covenants and reporting requirements
were achieved.
 Maintained full knowledge on foreign currency transactions and hedging.
 Managed the merger of two large operating Companies to successful conclusion.
CONTROLLER 1987 -
1991
Reporting to the VP Finance, responsible for maintaining high-level management and operational process controls,
continuously implementing new operating methods when beneficial and executing a large scale resource planning
system (MRP) as a full company solution. Worked closely with the accounting team to prepare regular and timely
financial reports, subsequently communicating these results to the management team.
Accomplishments
 Created custom financial reports, improving the communication and understanding of complicated
financial and operational data to non-financial employees and managers.
 Established strong relationships with external auditing groups, implementing numerous changes based on
their recommendations regarding financial risk; ultimately reporting results to the management team and
audit committee.
 Cost system development and management
Maritime Beverages Limited, Dartmouth, NS 1984 - 1987
(Later PepsiCo Canada - Bottling and Distribution Division)
ACCOUNTANT
Reporting to the Controller, responsible for carrying out daily accounting tasks and providing financial information
to management through researching and analyzing accounting data. Prepared comprehensive financial and
production reports for management.
Accomplishments
 Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information on the company’s inventory and production
processes.
 Created custom financial reports and managed daily operations.
 Acted as liaison between production and accounting control.
 Coordinated the customer distribution process.
EDUCATION
Queen’s University 1996
Executive Program, Strategic Planning
Certified General Accountant Association 1983 - 1991
Certified General Accounting Designation

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Dalhousie University 1979 - 1982
Bachelor of Commerce Partial Program
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATIONS
Director, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Nova Scotia 1995 - 2015
Chair, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Nova Scotia 2006 - 2009
MTL Communications – Disaster Management & Media Communication Course 2008
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Fully skilled in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Certified LEAN Manufacturing training, Level 2
CTPAT Administrator including security profile management
ISO Implementation, quality auditor and Quality Management team member
Experienced in Purchasing and Logistics programs and processes
Skilled and comfortable in Information Technology applications, programs and systems
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST