1. PAUL R. REVILL CA MAcc
Global Finance Executive
FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP  STRATEGIC PLANNING
PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT
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ap.revill@sympatico.ca

2. Paul Revill:
Finance and business leader - tactful and diplomatic communicator
 Identifies opportunities and ensures changes that drive down
costs, contributing to the bottom line.
 Devises and oversees cross-divisional developments affecting
locations across the globe.
 Transforms accounting terminology and reporting into easily
understood business language.
 Builds, inspires, and leads high-performance teams committed
to the corporate vision.
Optimizing productivity through people, processes, and technology
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3.  Financial Analysis & Reporting
Diverse Expertise  Internal & Operational Audit
 Operating Cost Reductions
“Paul is extremely results driven
 Budgeting & Cost Management
and takes responsibility for
getting his projects and  Team Building & Development
responsibilities completed in the
most efficient, and effective way.  Relationship Management
The quality of his finished product
is outstanding!”  Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Tom Chirico, VP Operations: Europe,  Technology Implementation & Optimization
Middle East, Africa - Four Seasons
Hotels and Resorts  Cash & Asset Management
 Taxation - US, Canada, International
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4. Diverse Leadership Successes
Determined need to automate costly expense reporting
and third party invoicing processes. They were
manual, highly repetitive, and prone to errors.
Response: Outcomes:
Introduced scanning and electronic storage Eliminated manual collection and data
plus user-intuitive interface and uploads to entry and provided flow to finance system
the corporate finance system. for a cleaner audit trail.
Realized $400K in annual cost savings.
Challenged to provide recommendations on restructuring
for the Corporate Accounting Department - a project
with worldwide implications.
Response: Outcomes:
Led task-force, performed detailed analysis Submitted proposal to CFO and VP Finance,
of all functions, and simultaneously demonstrating potential to save hundreds
implemented many process improvements. of thousands of dollars in annual costs..
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5. Diverse Leadership Successes - Slide 2
Targeted elimination of cheques and wire transfers – two
highly inefficient and expensive processes.
Response: Outcomes:
Created partnership with Travelex and led Electronic payment process with tracking of
project to provide ACH Debits for direct invoices was very easy to audit and drew
account payments to hotels, vendors, and accolades from those that received
employees worldwide. payments very quickly.
Realized $300K in annual cost savings.
Corporate Finance at Four Seasons was weak in numbers
of professional staff and there was no succession plan.
Response: Outcomes:
Approached Director of CA training at ICAO Became the first of the hospitality industry
and created a program so Four Seasons to earn designation as a certified training
could provide student work experience. office of the ICAO.
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6. Leadership Path
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Toronto, ON 2002 - 2011
The world's leading operator of luxury hotels and resorts with its Corporate Office in Toronto.
Director, Corporate Finance 2008 - 2011
 Held multi-faceted position for accounting and finance support affecting 84 hotel properties worldwide, 12
global offices, and corporate departments.
 Managed vacated VP Finance position for a year.
 Assumed Corporate Controller responsibilities at 12 international locations.
 Ensured planning, communication, and support for annual budgets and expenses in excess of $120M.
Senior Manager, Internal Audit 2004 - 2008
Manager, Taxation 2002 - 2004
Earlier Experience:
Senior Associate, US Corporate Tax Arthur Andersen LLP Toronto, ON 1999 - 2001
Co-op Placement Arthur Andersen 1996 - 1999
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7. Formal Education & Development
Chartered Accountant Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario - 2003
Masters of Accountancy University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON - 1999
Bachelor of Accountancy University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON - 1998
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Marriott School of Management, School of Accountancy
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT - 1996
CICA In-Depth Tax Program, Parts 1 & 2
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants - 1999
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8. Speaking Engagements & Volunteerism
Speaker: Internal Controls and Operational Efficiencies, Director of Finance Conference
Four Seasons Americas Miami , FL
Pro Bono Tax Return Professional: CA Tax Clinic Toronto, ON
Volunteer Labourer: Habitat for Humanity Toronto/Kitchener ON
Server & Food Organizer: Scott’s Mission Toronto, ON
Day Leader & Presenter: Junior Achievement Mississauga, ON
Mission Volunteer: Community centre construction, clothing and food drives Northern Mexico
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9. Thank you for your time...
If you have more questions or would like to meet
and talk about what I can do for your organization,
please contact me at:
ap.revill@sympatico.ca
FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP  STRATEGIC PLANNING
PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT
Regards,
Paul Revill
More information is found online at: www.LinkedIn.com/in/paulrevill