Katherine Munro
Saint John,Canada
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Self-employed
Saint John, New Brunswick
09.2021 - Current
- Providing services to public accounting firms across Canada.
- Services provided include the preparation of files, financial statements, and tax returns, ensuring compliance with all professional standards.
Compliance Manager
EJDM CPA
Coaldale, AB
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Led the accounting and assurance function for this independent accounting firm
- Meeting multiple deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
- Review of engagement files including working papers supporting schedules and corporate tax returns
- Responsible for improvements to engagement efficiencies and monitoring the firm’s quality assurance manual and ensuring compliance
Audit Manager
Dearolf & Mereness
Tampa, FL
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Responsible for auditing an international non-profit organization with revenues exceeding $15 million
- Led financial statement compliance engagements for 32 homeowner associations meeting tight reporting deadlines including preparing year-end journal entries for clients
- Researched complex accounting issues including assisting clients with implementing ASU 2017-09 (revenue recognition) and related financial statement disclosures
Principal/ Director of Assurance
Ascend LLP/ formerly Green Rosborough Webber
Saint John, NB
09.2013 - 12.2019
- Principal in the Saint John Office, directing the timely completion of assurance engagements for a large group of retail companies with revenues over $20 million
- Ensured staff members completed projects concurrently to optimal results and timely issuance of financial statements
- Responsible for mentoring and ensuring staff receive technical updates and appropriate professional development
- Oversaw all audit engagements and communicated results to those in charge
Director of Finance
Computer Generated Solutions Canada Ltd.
Saint John, New Brunswick
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Overseeing the entire accounting function including supervising accounting staff.
- Preparing monthly reports, budgets, and cash flow analysis.
- Reviewing forecasts and projected revenue.
Manager
Ernst & Young
Saint John, New Brunswick
- Supervision of teams of auditors, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
- Liaison with clients.
- Mentoring junior staff.
Acting Director of Finance
Canadian Cable System Alliance
Quispamsis, New Brunswick
- Responsible for the entire accounting function including payroll.
- Monthly reporting to senior management.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Ensuring compliance with all tax filings.
- Working with external auditors.
Controller
Saint John Sea Dogs
Saint John, New Brunswick
- Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
- Implements accounting system for this new organization.
- Controlled revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity.
University Instructor (Auditing)
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Assigned grades to student's work based on established criteria.
- Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.
Manager
Grant Thornton
Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Performed assurance engagements, ensuring work met professional standards, and was completed on time and under budget.
- Mentoring junior staff.
Senior Associate
Deloitte
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Education
Chartered Professional Accountant - Chartered Accountant
New BrunswickB.B.A. -
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NBB.Sc. -
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NBSkills
- Financial statement preparation
- Engagement efficiency
- Client relationship management
- Staff mentoring
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Self-Directed
- Project management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Training & Development
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organizational skills
Honours Activities
- Board Member, Private Enterprise Advisory Committee (PEAC) to the Accounting Standards Board of CPA Canada
- Board Member, New Brunswick Insurance Board
- Office Inspector, CPA New Brunswick
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Self-employed
09.2021 - Current
Compliance Manager
EJDM CPA
02.2021 - 08.2021
Audit Manager
Dearolf & Mereness
01.2020 - 05.2020
Principal/ Director of Assurance
Ascend LLP/ formerly Green Rosborough Webber
09.2013 - 12.2019
Director of Finance
Computer Generated Solutions Canada Ltd.
02.2013 - 07.2013
Manager
Ernst & Young
Acting Director of Finance
Canadian Cable System Alliance
Controller
Saint John Sea Dogs
University Instructor (Auditing)
University of New Brunswick
Manager
Grant Thornton
Senior Associate
Deloitte
Chartered Professional Accountant - Chartered Accountant
B.B.A. -
University of New Brunswick
B.Sc. -
University of New Brunswick
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