Background
Brad Celmainis graduated from the University of Calgary in 1990 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in accounting. He then articled at KPMG and earned his Chartered Accountant (“CA”) designation in 1992, passing all required exams on his first attempt. 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 always 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. Many of these companies operated multiple locations across Canada and maintained inventory.
Brad has been actively involved in various organizations, guiding them through challenging financial times with unwavering confidence. This experience has undoubtedly benefited his current clients, regardless of their size.
Collaboration
Brad possesses the tools to go beyond mere numbers. He actively seeks ways to enhance value and strengthen both internal and external business relationships. As a well-known connector in Calgary’s small business community and the wider QuickBooks community across Canada, he’ll diligently search for a solution to your problem. If he can’t find one, he’ll find someone who can.
Brad is a high-energy finance professional with a proven track record of success. He values two-way communication and treats everyone with respect, fostering buy-in and loyalty. His keen eye for talent allows him to build and mentor strong teams, ensuring a good fit and technical expertise.
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
Brad in the QuickBooks Community
Brad was selected 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 ended after the 2019 conference. Brad has also attended QuickBooks Connect events in Toronto, London, and Las Vegas and is a well-known QuickBooks personality globally.
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