Rebecca Evans CPA, CMA

Rebecca Evans is a certified CPA and CMA with over 17 years of work experience. Rebecca has held various leadership positions in finance and accounting, working for companies such as LodgeLink, Optiom Inc., Nutrien, Newalta, SIM Benin, and Cargill.

In their most recent role as Vice President, Controller at LodgeLink, Rebecca led a team of 14 and was responsible for overseeing internal financial reporting, budgets and forecasts, invoicing and payables, and working capital management. Rebecca also played a key role in integrating the online sales platform with the financial ERP system, improving invoicing efficiencies and reducing month-end close timelines.

At Optiom Inc., Rebecca served as VP, Controller and was responsible for financial reporting, customer invoicing and receivables, accounts payable, payroll, tax, and external audit. Rebecca provided guidance on internal controls and risk management to the Executive Board and collaborated with IT to optimize the online sales platform and integrate new products with financial ERP and processes.

Prior to that, as Team Lead, Accounting at Nutrien, Rebecca led a team of 4 accountants and was responsible for divisional month-end close, capital asset management, and consolidated reporting. Rebecca also implemented improvements in financial reporting, reduced reporting timelines, and drove a 15% decrease in divisional SG&A costs.

Rebecca's earlier experience includes roles such as Business Unit Controller at Newalta, where they provided oversight of financial controls, budgets, and internal reporting for a business unit with $200M in annual sales, and Senior Business Analyst, Planning & Analysis, where they developed growth models and delivered training on forecasting and Business Intelligence tools.

Before that, Rebecca gained experience in financial management and accounting as the Financial Manager/Interim Projects Manager at SIM Benin, where they managed all financial aspects of a not-for-profit organization, and as an Accounting Manager at Newalta and an Accountant/Inventory Control Supervisor at Cargill.

Overall, Rebecca's work experience demonstrates their expertise in financial management, leadership, strategic guidance, process improvements, and integration of technology solutions.

Rebecca Evans CPA, CMA has a Bachelor of Commerce (BCOMM) degree in Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan. Rebecca also holds a CMA Professional Designation in Management Accounting from CMA Alberta. Rebecca is certified as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) by CMA Alberta and as a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) by CPA Canada (Chartered Professional Accountants Canada). Additionally, they have completed a course in Project Management Leadership & Communication from McMaster University.