Carmen Neal, CPA

Carmen Neal, CPA has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple roles and companies. Carmen currently holds the position of Senior Category Financial Analyst at Oppy, where they began in August 2021. Prior to this, they served as a Category Financial Analyst at the same company from August 2020 to August 2021.

Before joining Oppy, Carmen worked as a Finance Operations Manager at High Park Company from December 2019 to June 2020. Carmen also worked as a Finance Supervisor at Conagra Brands from May 2019 to December 2019.

Carmen's longest tenure was at Oppy, where they started in 2007. During their time there, they held various roles including Manager, Grower Financial Operations from December 2017 to February 2019, Supervisor, Financial Analyst from September 2017 to December 2017, Financial Analyst from August 2015 to September 2017, Senior Accountant from May 2014 to August 2015, Intermediate Accountant from November 2011 to May 2014, and Grower Accountant from March 2008 to November 2011. Carmen started their career as an Accounts Receivable Assistant at Oppy in April 2007.

Throughout their years of experience, Carmen's responsibilities have included financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, reconciliation, variance analysis, risk analysis, accounting support, and training. Carmen has also provided ad-hoc support to directors and other departments, as well as assistance during audits.

Carmen Neal, CPA, completed their education in a chronological order as follows:

1. From an unspecified start year to 2018, Carmen attended "Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)" but did not obtain a degree or specify a field of study.

2. From 2012 to 2015, Carmen studied at Langara College and attained a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Accounting (BBA, Accounting Major).

3. From 2007 to 2011, Carmen pursued a Business Administration Diploma at the University of the Fraser Valley. However, they did not mention a specific field of study.

In addition to their formal education, Carmen Neal has obtained various certifications and completed courses to further enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of accounting and finance. Carmen has completed the following certifications through LinkedIn:

- Business Ethics for Managers and Leaders (obtained in November 2019)

- Excel 2016: Advanced Formulas and Functions (obtained in November 2019)

- Excel 2019 Essential Training (obtained in November 2019)

- Finance Foundations (obtained in November 2019)

- Finance and Accounting Tips (obtained in November 2019)

- Financial Accounting Part 1 (obtained in November 2019)

- Financial Accounting Part 2 (obtained in November 2019)

- Cost Accounting: Analyzing Product Profitability (obtained in September 2019)

- Ethics and Law in Data Analytics (obtained in September 2019)

- Excel for Accountants (obtained in September 2019)

- Excel: Management Accounting (obtained in September 2019)

These additional certifications demonstrate Carmen's commitment to continuous learning and professional development in their field of expertise.