Chris Cochrane

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis at Caivan Communities

Chris Cochrane, CPA has extensive work experience in various finance and accounting roles. Chris started their career as an Accounts Receivable Collections employee at Rational Software in 2003. In 2004, they transitioned to become an Assistant Dining Room Manager at Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill. From 2010 to 2011, Chris worked briefly as an Assessment Processing Clerk at the Canada Revenue Agency.

In 2011, they joined Priority Management as an Account Executive and held the position until 2013. Following that, Chris worked at Lee-Power & Associates Inc. as a Manager overseeing Trust Fund Accounts from 2013 to 2014.

Chris then joined The Dymon Group of Companies in 2014 as an Accountant and eventually became an Operations Controller from 2017 to 2019.

From 2019 to 2021, Chris served as the Controller at Caivan Communities. Chris was then promoted to the role of Director of Finance, and in 2023, they further advanced to become the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at the same company. Overall, Chris Cochrane, CPA possesses a diverse range of finance and accounting experience, demonstrating their expertise in the field.

Chris Cochrane, CPA has a diverse educational background. In 2003, they enrolled at the University of Ottawa and graduated in 2007 with a degree in Commerce, specializing in International Management. In 2012, they attended Athabasca University, focusing on Commerce and Business. Following that, Chris pursued their accounting education at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. From 2013 to 2014, they completed the Prerequisite Education Program (PREP), and subsequently, from 2014 to 2017, they successfully completed the Professional Education Program (PEP). These educational experiences have equipped Chris with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their career as a Certified Public Accountant.

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Timeline

  • Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

    July, 2023 - present

  • Director Finance

    January, 2021

  • Controller

    October, 2019