Aaliyah McKenzie Oresti
Senior Accountant @Driven Brands Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Accountant @Driven Brands Inc.
Hamilton, ON, CA
Lead month-end close for the CARSTAR US brand, preparing 30–40 journal entries per month including accruals, prepaids, and revenue recognition to ensure accurate financial reporting under U.S. GAAP.• Stepped in to support the CARSTAR Canada accounting team during a resource gap, taking on additional responsibilities to maintain timely reporting and training a new team member to ensure a smooth transition.• Collaborate with Internal Audit on SOX walkthroughs, documentation and process alignment, incorporating feedback to strengthen internal controls and improve clarity for future audits.• Present monthly P&L results with meaningful variance analysis to leadership, supporting informed decision-making through clear trends, risk identification, and business insights.• Continuously improving close processes by standardizing working papers, enhancing documentation, and supporting ERP-related initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy.
EDUCATION
Conestoga College
Bookkeeping
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Accounting, Audit and Information Technology (Co-op)
Conestoga College
Business Administration - Accounting (Co-op)
ABOUT AALIYAH MCKENZIE ORESTI
Senior Accountant with 5+ years of progressive experience across public and private companies, specializing in financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and process improvement. Committed to making financial processes clear, supportive, and less stressful for the teams relying on them. Recognized for strong collaboration, integrity, and a people-first approach to driving accuracy and operational excellence.
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