Eric Haynes

Eric Haynes, CPA has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Eric currently holds the position of Director of Finance at WiLAN, where they started in October 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Manager of Financial Reporting & Analysis at WiLAN from March 2022 to October 2023. Before joining WiLAN, Eric was the Owner of Haynes Accounting & Tax in 2021.

From April 2021 to March 2022, Eric worked as the Assistant Controller at Harris Computer. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Financial Analyst from May 2020 to April 2021 and Analyst from October 2019 to May 2020 at the same company.

Eric also gained experience at Canada Post / Postes Canada, where they served as an Officer of Planning and Projects from March 2018 to October 2019. Eric previously worked at Harris Computer as a Financial Analyst in the HealthCare Group from November 2017 to March 2018 and as an Accounts Receivable in the same group from May 2016 to November 2017.

In 2014, Eric worked as a Voluntary Apprentice at Mandeville Inc. Private Client, and from 2012 to 2016, they were a Sales Associate at Moores Clothing For Men, achieving significant sales and rental growth.

Additionally, Eric gained valuable experience as a Voluntary Apprentice (Summer) at Manulife Securities Incorporated Insurance Inc. from June 2011 to August 2013, where they gained knowledge in the finance industry and developed a website for clients.

Overall, Eric Haynes, CPA has a strong background in finance and accounting, with expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and management.

Eric Haynes, CPA, completed their education history as follows:

In 2007, Eric graduated from Nelson High School. However, no degree or field of study was specified.

From 2011 to 2015, Eric attended McMaster University, where they obtained an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in Accounting and a minor in Economics.

In 2015, Eric enrolled in the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, where they pursued a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy, focusing on Accounting.

Additionally, Eric obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation in October 2020 from both the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) and CPA Ontario.