Michael Blank

Senior Controller @Groupe Nordik

Gatineau, QC, CA

As part of the Groupe Nordik, I am responsible for thirteen companies, trusts and partnerships. I often have to work on different companies in different contexts on the same day. Overall, I am responsible for financial statements and reviews of such; intercompany transfers, cash controls, regular payment schedules, sales taxes, and general problem solving. The busiest company is a construction company that does customized projects. This comprises oversight of subcontractors in construction of residences, a distillery and a grocery. I evaluated alternative financial accounting programs with the aim of improving productivity in the construction company. Other companies hold residential buildings where rent vs costs must be closely followed. Various government reports on the residences must be submitted on time. Another company is a not-for-profit which has to follow strict government procedures and deadlines for funding. Finally, I also handle the financial statements of a partnership.

University of Waterloo

Income Tax Act

Society of Management Accountants

CMA, Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting

CMA/U of Waterloo

CMA Tax III

Queen's University

M.Sc., Microbiology & Immunology

McGill University

M.Sc., Biochemistry

CMA / U of Waterloo

CMA Tax II

Carleton University

B.Sc. (Honours), Biology-Biotechnology