Ca Adam Barnard Cpa

Chief Financial Officer at Nature's Emporium

Adam Barnard, CA, CPA, MBA is an experienced finance professional with a diverse background. Adam currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Nature's Emporium LP, a position they have held since September 2021. Prior to this, Adam held the same role at Pusateri's Fine Foods from March 2014 to September 2021.

Before joining Pusateri's, Adam worked as the Associate Vice President of Finance & Administration at SHS Services Management from March 2013 to March 2014. In this role, they led the finance and administrative activities for a turnaround in the retail/construction industry, achieving operating profitability within a year.

Adam has also held positions at Canadian Tire, where they served as the Manager of Corporate Finance from January 2009 to March 2013, and at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, where they worked as a Senior Associate from 2004 to 2009. During their time at Canadian Tire, Adam successfully completed an acquisition worth $85M and implemented process improvements that significantly reduced processing time and past-due balances.

At Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Adam led audit engagements for various clients in different sectors and led teams for large and medium-sized businesses. Adam also provided consultation on the implementation of the Sarbanes Oxley Act at Sun Life Financial Group and MGM-Mirage Resort properties.

Overall, Adam Barnard brings a wealth of experience in finance and administration, particularly in the retail and construction industries, and has achieved notable successes throughout their career.

Adam Barnard, CA, CPA, MBA has a diverse education history. Adam first attended Wilfrid Laurier University from 2000 to 2004, where they earned a degree in Business with a focus on Accounting and Finance. In 2006, Adam pursued further education in Chartered Accountancy and successfully completed the program provided by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA). Finally, in 2010 to 2011, they attended Queen's University and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Strategy. These educational experiences have equipped Adam with a strong foundation in accounting, finance, and strategy.

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  • Chief Financial Officer

    September, 2021 - present