Subhan Rana
Financial Controller, Accounting & Assurance @BDO Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Financial Controller, Accounting & Assurance @BDO Canada
Calgary, FR
Lead financial oversight and client advisory services for a portfolio of 30+ SME and mid-market companies across diverse industries. Responsible for system integration, regulatory compliance, and internal team leadership to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strategic reporting. Key AchievementsOnboarded 25+ clients to BDO’s accounting platform, implementing streamlined processes tailored to their needsDesigned and implemented accounting policies, improving financial control and audit readinessReviewed and enhanced month-end close procedures, reducing close cycle time by 25%Developed customized monthly financial reporting packages (P&L, Balance Sheet, KPIs) for client CFOs and CEOsOversaw monthly reconciliations of all key Balance Sheet accounts (A/R, A/P, Inventory, Intercompany, Equity, Fixed Assets)Enhanced documentation workflows via DEXT, Hubdoc, ApprovalMax — improving audit trail and compliance Tools & SystemsQBO | XERO | MS Dynamics | Sage Simply Accounting | ApprovalMax | DEXT | Hubdoc
EDUCATION
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant)
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, United Kingdom
ACMA (Associate Chartered Management Accountant)
Karachi University
MComm
Karachi University
BComm
Queen's University
Advance Certificate in Finance
ABOUT SUBHAN RANA
Dynamic and results-driven Finance Leader with 20+ years of progressive experience across Canada, Europe, Saudi Arabia, and the broader GCC, specializing in financial strategy, turnaround leadership, compliance, and ERP transformation. Having served as CFO and Financial Controller in both multinational and private sector firms, I’ve successfully led:ERP implementations (Sage 300, Tally, Xero, QBO, MS Dynamics)Multi-million-dollar credit line negotiations and working capital optimizationInternal controls, audit readiness, VAT compliance, and financial governanceFull-cycle financial management: FP & A, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, AR/AP, payroll, and tax planningKnown for my ability to turn financial complexity into clarity, I’ve led cost-saving initiatives resulting in $250K+ annual savings, streamlined finance operations, improved DSO by over 30%, and implemented controls that increased profitability and cash flow.Key Sector Experience: Construction | Oil & Gas | 🧪 Life Sciences | Security Services | Healthcare | 🧾 Professional ServicesSkilled in building high-performance finance teams, improving systems and controls, and aligning financial operations with executive goals — I thrive in roles that demand strategic insight, operational excellence, and cross-cultural leadership.
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