Background
Brad Celmainis graduated from the University of Calgary in 1990 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree (major in accounting). He articled with KPMG and received his Chartered Accountant (“CA”) designation in 1992. All required exams were passed on first attempts. Brad remained a CPA-CA until 2020, when he chose to renounce his designation and voluntarily resigned in good standing.
Experience
Brad’s “sweet spot” has been for-profit, privately held, owner-managed corporations. Before starting his entrepreneurial journey in 2013, he worked at companies with annual revenues ranging from $1 million to $200 million, most of which had multiple locations across Canada.
Brad has been “in the trenches” at several organizations, guiding them through challenging financial times. This experience has helped him benefit current clients of all sizes.
Collaboration
Brad has the tools to look beyond the numbers, seeking ways to add value and strengthen relationships, both internal and external to the business. A well-known connector in the Calgary small-business community, he will find a solution to your problem if he cannot find someone who can.
Brad is a high-energy finance professional with a history of making things happen. He believes in two-way communication and treats people with respect. His approach fosters buy-in and loyalty. He has a good eye for talent and has built and mentored strong teams based on fit and technical ability.
Direct Industry Experience
For-profit entities, including Offshore Investment Management, Residential Valuations, Residential Home Building, Woodworking Machinery Distribution, Wholesale Flooring Distribution, Audio Visual Equipment Sales, Service and Rentals, Hotel/Resort/Property Management, Roofing/Siding Material Distribution, Oil and Gas storage, rentals and fabrication, Coffee Roasting, Distribution and Retail, Organic Grain Processing, Photography and many more
Specialties
Process Improvement, IT Infrastructure Planning, ERP/CRM Conversion, Treasury and Cash Management, Working Capital Optimization, Bank, Auditor and Vendor Relations, Reporting Systems, KPI and Dashboards, Budgeting and Forecasting, Recruiting and Team-building, Credit and Collections, General Management, Project Management
Professional Development
Brad was chosen to participate in Intuit’s “VIP Summit” program at the former QuickBooks Connect world conference in San Jose, California, from 2015 to 2019. The program was discontinued after the 2019 conference. He has also attended QuickBooks Connect in Toronto, London and Las Vegas and is a well-known QuickBooks personality worldwide.
