United Way of Calgary and Area
Abby Scheers, CA, CPA, currently serves as the Director of Donor Services and Financial Reporting at United Way of Calgary and Area since May 2023, following a role as Manager of Financial Reporting and Budgets. Previously, Abby held the position of Controller at Cult Collective LP from May 2017 to May 2023, overseeing accounting, budgets, payroll, and financial reporting. Prior experience includes positions as Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant at Sysco Calgary, where responsibilities included internal financial reporting and compliance, and Senior Accountant at Catalyst LLP, focusing on audit and taxation services. Abby's career began as a Staff Accountant at Collins Barrow. Abby earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen's University and completed further studies at Athabasca University.
United Way of Calgary and Area
At United Way of Calgary and Area, we care deeply about creating a resilient and caring community where everyone thrives. As a 100% local social impact charity, we are passionate about discovering innovative ways to deepen and diversify the impact of community support. We excel at bringing people and organizations together to develop new solutions to address critical issues in our community, focusing on mental health, healthy relationships, socio-economic wellbeing, and social inclusion. Founded in 1940, we have a long history in Calgary. Our office is home to 130 passionate employees who truly believe in making a difference. Our culture reflects our work – we are people-centered, relationship-focused, and innovative in our drive for impact, helping over 160,000 people a year in the Calgary area. We believe tomorrow can be better. Join us in making a difference in our community.