CAMERON CLARK
URLIUP,NSW
Summary
Seasoned Chief Financial Officer focused on helping companies accomplish missions and drive growth. Expansion-minded professional versed in navigating complex financial challenges.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CFO
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE (COMMUNITY)
11.2020 - Current
- Prior to my arrival they had never had a Chartered Accountant working for them. I reported directly to the General Manager and Board especially the Treasurer preparing accurate and timely Board and Management reports.
- I established cash flow forecasts where there were none.
- Moved the organisation from a NSW Incorporated Association to a Company Limited by Guarantee and then applied through the ACNC for Deductible Git Recipient Statues and for an FBT exemption.
- I improved all internal functions moving the organisation from MYOB to Xero.
- Managed all the Insurances for the business.
- Successfully applied for applicable Grants at the local/state and Federal levels
- Liaised with all external parties including auditors, lawyers and banks.
CFO
ECOSURE & AVISURE (ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY)
02.2017 - 11.2020
- I was responsible for month end closing, cashflow reporting preparing budgets and providing variance analysis.
- I managed all Netsuite functions including payroll (Infinet), General Ledger reconciliations, production accounts and reporting, looking for and implementing system automation and improvements.
- Managing company finances and all financial reporting
- Produce financial and management account reports Reconciliation of Work Cover, group tax and annual payroll tax and reporting to State Revenue Office. BAS preparation and lodgment Income tax advice and preparation.
- Managed all business insurances from policy renewals to claims Manage fleet of vehicles (50 in total)
- Prepared and paid Canadian Payroll (20 staff) and oversee Australian payroll (120 Staff)
- Looked after all Canadian financial operations for Avisure
- Ensured all finance operations were compliant with current legislation.
- Worked together with direct managers and key stakeholders to provide efficient, timely and accurate information.
- Worked with current processes and worked on continuous improvement
FINANCE MANAGER
THE SPHERE AGENCY (ADVERTISING)
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
EXTERNAL CONSULTANT
ST PIUS X COLLEGE (EDUCATION)
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Move all data held on Excel into Accounting software sub-ledgers
LEAD FINANCE TRAINER
KAPLAN PROFESSIONAL (EDUCATION & TRAINING)
10.2008 - 06.2014
- Being the lead Finance Trainer of the Intensive Licensing Program for Real Estate Agents in Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland and New South Wales
- Training them in How to manage and run a business, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Trust Accounting and various CPD topics.
LEAD FINANCE TRAINER
OPEN COLLEGES (EDUCATION & TRAINING)
06.2011 - 11.2013
- Tutor and subject matter expert in the Faculty of Business, Finance and Accounting
- Training them in How to manage and run a business, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Trust Accounting and various CPD topics
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
AMNESIA RAZORFISH (DIGITAL ADVERTISING)
07.2005 - 09.2008
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE OF NSW (MEMBER ASSOCIATION)
06.2003 - 06.2005
FINANCE MANAGER
CHANNEL SEVEN (MEDIA)
06.2000 - 06.2003
SENIOR MANAGER
SIMMONS JOHNSON & CO (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
06.1999 - 06.2000
FINANCE DIRECTOR
TELEGROUP NETWORK SERVICES (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
05.1998 - 06.1999
NETWORK FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
CHANNEL SEVEN (MEDIA)
04.1997 - 04.1998
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
EDISON MISSION ENERGY LIMITED (ENERGY)
04.1994 - 12.1996
SENIOR MANAGER
SIMMONS JOHNSON & CO (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
12.1992 - 03.1994
- Worked in the Business services area of the practice with multiple clients
ACCOUNTANT 1
COOPERS & LYBRAND (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
12.1989 - 12.1992
- Worked in the Business services area of the practice with multiple clients
TRAINEE TO INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT
FELSER RUSSELL (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
01.1986 - 01.1989
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
Education
Master of Economics Degree in Professional Accounting -
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW01.1992
Bachelor of Economics Degree -
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW01.1990
Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment -
Real Estate Institute of NSW
Sydney, NSW01.2003
Diploma in Business (Real Estate Management) -
Real Estate Institute of NSW
Sydney, NSW01.2000
No Degree - Public Speaking
Executive Toastmasters
Sydney, NSW01.1999
No Degree - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Sydney, NSW01.1992
Skills
- Netsuite with Infinet payroll
- Xero
- MYOB
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Process Improvement
- Tax Planning and Strategy
- Audit Coordination Abilities
- ERP System Implementation
- Working capital management
- Budget Development
- Financial Reporting
- Business Forecasting
- Reporting skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Management
- Budget Planning
- Capital Expenditure Planning
- Management Team Leadership
- Board Reporting
- Profit and Loss Management
- Financial Leadership
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Employee Coaching
- Executive Leadership
- Corporate Governance
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Policies and Procedures
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
Contact Details
0408478760, cameron.james.clark@gmail.com
Personal Information
Nationality: Australian
Certification
Master NLP Coach
Timeline
CFO
BYRON COMMUNITY CENTRE (COMMUNITY)
11.2020 - Current
CFO
ECOSURE & AVISURE (ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY)
02.2017 - 11.2020
FINANCE MANAGER
THE SPHERE AGENCY (ADVERTISING)
01.2015 - 08.2016
EXTERNAL CONSULTANT
ST PIUS X COLLEGE (EDUCATION)
07.2014 - 11.2014
LEAD FINANCE TRAINER
OPEN COLLEGES (EDUCATION & TRAINING)
06.2011 - 11.2013
LEAD FINANCE TRAINER
KAPLAN PROFESSIONAL (EDUCATION & TRAINING)
10.2008 - 06.2014
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
AMNESIA RAZORFISH (DIGITAL ADVERTISING)
07.2005 - 09.2008
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE OF NSW (MEMBER ASSOCIATION)
06.2003 - 06.2005
FINANCE MANAGER
CHANNEL SEVEN (MEDIA)
06.2000 - 06.2003
SENIOR MANAGER
SIMMONS JOHNSON & CO (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
06.1999 - 06.2000
FINANCE DIRECTOR
TELEGROUP NETWORK SERVICES (TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
05.1998 - 06.1999
NETWORK FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
CHANNEL SEVEN (MEDIA)
04.1997 - 04.1998
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
EDISON MISSION ENERGY LIMITED (ENERGY)
04.1994 - 12.1996
SENIOR MANAGER
SIMMONS JOHNSON & CO (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
12.1992 - 03.1994
ACCOUNTANT 1
COOPERS & LYBRAND (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
12.1989 - 12.1992
TRAINEE TO INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT
FELSER RUSSELL (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
01.1986 - 01.1989
Master of Economics Degree in Professional Accounting -
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Economics Degree -
Macquarie University
Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment -
Real Estate Institute of NSW
Diploma in Business (Real Estate Management) -
Real Estate Institute of NSW
No Degree - Public Speaking
Executive Toastmasters
No Degree - Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Master NLP Coach
Similar Profiles
Jaiden PatelJaiden Patel
Volunteer at CommunityVolunteer at Community
Kyler ThurmanKyler Thurman
Landscape Worker at CommunityLandscape Worker at Community
Destiny SotoDestiny Soto
Babysitter at CommunityBabysitter at Community