Amish Patel

Financial Controller @Maple Leaf Place

Niagara Falls, ON, CA

Lead finance operations for a sq. ft. tourism, retail, and production facility housing four key divisions: Retail, Food Court, Maple Trail (maple syrup production), and Chocolate FX (artisan chocolate). Act as a strategic finance partner to ownership and department leads while overseeing full-cycle accounting, compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting. Digital Transformation & Systems Modernization:•Successfully migrated the entire accounting infrastructure from Sage 500 to a cloud-based environment, implementing QuickBooks Online for financials and RMH POS for sales, inventory, and operational reporting.•Designed and executed the transition roadmap, including staff training, system integration, and data migration—resulting in significantly improved efficiency, real-time visibility, and reporting accuracy. Financial Leadership:•Oversee monthly and year-end closings, journal entries, accruals, and multi-department reconciliations.•Developed detailed profitability reports by department, enabling more precise performance tracking and gross margin management.•Create budgets and forecasts in collaboration with marketing, production, and retail teams, aligning operational decisions with financial goals. Strategic Business Support:•Serve as the financial advisor to ownership on matters including pricing strategy, seasonal planning, promotional events, and capital investments.•Partner with department heads to interpret financial results, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement operational improvements. Compliance & Controls:•Strengthened internal control systems across departments, streamlining cash management and improving audit readiness.•Monitor regulatory compliance related to sales tax (GST/HST), payroll, and vendor payments.

Goodman School of Business at Brock University

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance

George Brown Polytechnic

Advanced Diploma, Business Administration- Accounting

George Brown Polytechnic

Advanced Diploma , Business Administration, Management and Operations - Accounting and Finance (Major)