Leanne Smith, BHSc, CPA Candidate (2026)

Close Time

I cut month-end close from 10 days to 5

I streamlined reconciliations and automated checklists.

Reporting Accuracy

99.8% accuracy across consolidated reports

I built controls and a review cadence across entities.

System Uplift

NetSuite + Power BI rollout

I led the finance side for integrations and dashboards.

Location

London, Ontario, Canada - Open to hybrid/remote

I collaborate seamlessly with distributed teams.

Financial reporting and controls

I build dependable month-end packs, tight reconciliations, and clear variance narratives that leadership can act on.

Audit and compliance readiness

I prep schedules, evidence, and walkthroughs to keep audits smooth, with clean PBC lists and organized backups.

Process and close acceleration

I redesign close calendars, automate checklists, and sequence handoffs to cut days from the calendar.

Systems and data

I lead the finance side of ERP/BI improvements, align the chart of accounts, and deliver dashboards leaders trust.

Here’s what managers and customers I work with day-to-day have said about my work.

Letter of Recommendation

Reference letter from my previous manager at CSC LED Corp. outlining how I handled month-end close, AP/AR, and treasury work.

View full letter (PDF)

"Working with Leanne has been seamless. Communication is clear and timely, and any AP/AR questions are handled quickly and accurately. Overall, Leanne has been a pleasure to deal with and a great example of professionalism in our industry."

"It's always a pleasure working with Leanne. She communicates clearly and resolves any AP/AR concerns promptly and accurately."

"Working with Leanne has been truly effortless. She addresses all A/P and A/R inquiries promptly and with outstanding accuracy, and her communication is always clear and concise. It is always a pleasure working with Leanne."

Accounting & ERP

QuickBooks + in-house ERP

Day-to-day bookkeeping and month-end close in QuickBooks Online, alongside CSC LED’s custom ERP for inventory, purchase orders, and order-to-cash. Hands-on with reconciliations, automations, and audit-ready reporting.

Full-cycle bookkeeping • Month-end close • System integrations

Productivity

Microsoft 365 + Google Workspace

Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for financial models and management reports; Gmail, Calendar, Meet, and Drive for team coordination; Adobe Acrobat for reviewing and marking up documents.

Financial modeling • Reporting & collaboration • Shared file systems

Banking & compliance

Payments and filings

ScotiaConnect and Scotiabank Business Tax Payment Service for payments and treasury; BDC’s online portal for loan administration; CBSA CARM Client Portal and eTaxBC for filings; Payworks for payroll.

Online banking controls • Government filings • Payroll administration

Shipping & logistics

Carrier portals

Purolator, KWE, Welke, FedEx, and Freightcom portals used daily to pull freight quotes, book shipments, and track deliveries for customers.

Order-to-cash support • Shipment tracking • Customer communication

Controller

Manufacturing | 2021-2024 | London, Ontario

I cut month-end close from 10 days to 5; I instituted a close calendar and automated reconciliations.
I delivered consolidated reporting with 99.8 percent accuracy across multiple entities.
I led the finance workstream for NetSuite and Power BI rollout; I built dashboards for leadership.

Senior Accountant

Services | 2018-2021 | Toronto, Ontario

I owned GL, reconciliations, and variance analysis for a multi-entity environment.
I partnered with audit to reduce PBC cycles and clean up control documentation.
I trained the team on standardized workpapers and review cadence.

Staff Accountant

Public Accounting | 2016-2018 | Toronto, Ontario

I supported audits and reviews; I prepared working papers and walkthroughs.
I built foundational skills in controls, testing, and client communication.

CPA Candidate (Chartered Professional Accountant)

Expected 2026 | I focus on financial reporting and assurance.

Post-graduate certificates

Advanced Audit and Assurance
Accounting Information Systems
Data and Analytics for Finance

Close acceleration

From ad hoc to predictable close

I introduced a close calendar, automated reconciliations, and a review cadence.

Before: 10-day close, late variances.

After: 5-day close, earlier insights.

Controls

Clean audit with fewer notes

I documented controls, evidence, and PBC tracking to reduce surprises.

Before: Disorganized requests.

After: Smooth walkthroughs and timely responses.

Systems

Finance-ready NetSuite + BI rollout

I aligned the COA, mappings, and dashboards so numbers matched reality.

Before: Manual exports and errors.

After: Live dashboards with trusted data.

Community and mentoring

I volunteer with local financial literacy programs and mentor new grads pursuing CPA.

Interests

I love distance running, trying new coffee spots, and exploring trails around London, Ontario.

How I work

I'm calm, organized, and collaborative — I keep stakeholders aligned and deadlines predictable.

Let’s start the conversation

I'm based in London, Ontario, and open to hybrid or remote roles.

Tell me a bit about the role, your team, or your project, and I’ll get back to you within one business day.

I'm happy to answer questions or talk through what support you need.

You can reach me directly by email or LinkedIn, or use the form on the right, whichever is easiest.

LinkedIn: view profile

Email: leannesmith775@gmail.com

All messages are kept confidential, and I reply personally.
Looking forward to hearing from you!

I make month-end close faster and cleaner.

Quick wins and proof points