Antoine Gignac
Portland,ME
Summary
CPA candidate with over 5 years in audit and finance, demonstrating expertise in financial analysis and budgeting. Led junior auditors and engaged with C-level executives to present strategic insights, driving improvements in revenue and internal controls.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Auditor
BERRYDUNN
Portland, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Analyzed variances and financial trends to identify drivers for $10-90MM gross revenue clients, evaluating budgets, historical performance, and leveraging large data sets to reconcile discrepancies.
- Led a team of junior auditors through fieldwork cycles and managed direct relationships with C-level executives to present strategic recommendations, resolve issues, and communicate audit findings.
- Evaluated internal controls, identifying weaknesses that required improvement for financial reporting reliability.
- Prepared and reviewed GAAP financial statements, applying technical accounting guidance to complex transactions, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), CECL, and debt structures.
Finance Intern
STERILITE CORPORATION
Townsend, USA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed month-end close activities, completing balance sheet reconciliations for fixed assets, accruals, and prepaids while resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Built expense forecasting models to improve budgeting accuracy and support monthly financial planning cycles.
- Delivered comprehensive financial analyses to senior management, providing insight into cost controls, profit margins, and pricing strategies.
Manager of Quebec's Soccer Association
REGIONAL SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Quebec City, Canada
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Prepared payroll bi-weekly for multi-department teams, reconciling hours and benefits, ensuring accurate wages.
- Developed innovative strategies for pricing and advertising, resulting in a 12% increase in field rental revenue.
- Oversaw compliance processes, employee scheduling, and hiring coordination, supporting operations of a not-for-profit organization.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting Concentration
FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Credential of Readiness Certificate - Economics for Managers, Business Analytics, Financial Accounting
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE
Skills
- Advanced Excel
- Power Query
- SAP
- Power BI
- Salesforce
- QuickBooks
Languages
Bilingual (French and English)
Timeline
Senior Auditor
BERRYDUNN
01.2024 - Current
Finance Intern
STERILITE CORPORATION
01.2023 - 01.2024
Manager of Quebec's Soccer Association
REGIONAL SOCCER ASSOCIATION
01.2018 - 01.2023
Master of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting Concentration
FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Credential of Readiness Certificate - Economics for Managers, Business Analytics, Financial Accounting
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor of Business Administration -
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE