Sharad Dhingra

Sharad Dhingra, M.Acc., CPA•CA Email:- Mobile: - | Address: 8-1155 Birchview Drive, Mississauga ON, L5H3C9 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Highly accomplished, innovative leader with over 15 years of experience in financial accounting. Adept at leading complex, highly visible change initiatives and making critical business decisions. Proven track record in developing and overseeing strategic plans, policy and program initiatives. Strong people management skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including C-Level Executive. Proficient at understanding business issues, interpreting data and drawing conclusions. Strong qualifications in developing and implementing financial controls and processes in addition to change management. Highly experienced in end-to-end processes to successful and accretive M&A deals and integrations. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Accounting & Financial Management | Controllership & Decision Support | Financial Reporting and MD&A | Mergers & Acquisitions Team Management | Consulting | Business Planning & Analysis | Growth Strategy Development | Global Operations Change Management | IFRS and US GAAP | Research and Strategy | Risk Management | ERP Conversion | Project Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Divisional Controller - Contract Mississauga, Ontario Morguard Corporation April 2016 – December 2019 ▪ Responsible for preparation of consolidated financial reporting and analysis for Temple Hotels Inc., a TSX-listed company with over $160 million revenue and 30 different properties. ▪ Successfully transitioned Temple Hotels Inc.’s asset management function to Morguard from its predecessor and ensured the timely preparation and filing of quarterly financial statements, MD&A and press release within the 4 weeks of arrival. ▪ Analyzed financial data and prepared quarterly and ad hoc presentations for CFO, Director of Finance, and Board of Directors. ▪ Controlled changes to accounting policies, including coordinating schedules with property managers, drafting and publishing IFRS 9 and IFRS 16 adjustments to financial statements and MD&A on behalf of the company, and managing the ongoing processing of transactions through the ERP system (Yardi). ▪ Trusted advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance. ▪ Reviewed financial metrics with the property management team and updated models to conform with updated external facing reports. ▪ Prepared and presented quarterly lender reporting packages in accordance with lender covenant requirements. ▪ Corresponded with tax authorities throughout the transition and during input tax audits and reviews. Director (Corporate Finance) - Contract Mississauga, Ontario Zebra Technologies Inc./Motorola Solutions Inc. April 2014 - April 2016 ▪ Project Manager for Zebra Technologies Inc.’s $3.4 billion acquisition of the Motorola Solutions Inc.’s Enterprise division. ▪ Led finance’s communications to ensure internal and external stakeholders’ actions are coordinated in accordance with both companies’ requirements. ▪ Developed and updated integration plan, addressing risk areas on a timely basis. ▪ Collaborated with business unit finance leaders to successfully drive over 100 functional integration objectives. ▪ Managed weekly project status updates to senior leadership team, ensuring all issues and roadblocks were identified, addressed and cleared effectively. ▪ Coordinated discussions between Motorola Solutions and Zebra Technologies’ senior management teams in order to meet strict timelines. ▪ Coordinated country readiness for global Motorola divestiture and integration into Zebra Technologies Inc. ▪ Collaborated with cross-functional integration teams on complex, multifunction process integrations. ▪ Worked with Zebra counterparts to ensure competent “on-boarding” of Enterprise staff for post transaction integration. ▪ Identified areas of improvements to internal controls and financial reporting. ▪ Worked with Treasury, tax and shared services to address integration of former Motorola Solutions Inc.’s Enterprise division into Zebra Technologies’ business. Director (Corporate Finance) - Contract Mississauga, Ontario Motorola Solutions Inc. October 2012 – October 2014 ▪ Co-led the integration of Psion’s global business into Motorola Solutions as part of a $200 million transaction. ▪ Successfully transitioned oversight functions for US controllership, treasury, Canadian taxation, global consolidation, financial reporting and shared services to Motorola hierarchy for sustainment; ▪ Drove integration of over 150 financial functions and sub-functions to Motorola Solutions' environment. ▪ Successfully converted Psion reporting from IFRS to US GAAP; ▪ Developed communications to internal and external stakeholders for successful transition to a shared services model for general accounting support; ▪ Coordinated weekly meetings to discuss integration activities throughout the company globally. ▪ Directed internal analysis of business valuation to ensure proper accounting treatment of intangible assets, equity, etc. in accordance with US GAAP. Coordinated discussions with external consultants to gain buy in from executive management. ▪ Assisted in reorganization of the Psion organization, including headcount decisions, changes to global company structure, and monthly reporting cycle. ▪ Coordinated monthly US statutory sales tax filings and communications. ▪ Coordinated Psion’s inaugural SOX implementation and testing to comply with US GAAP reporting requirements. ▪ Worked with external auditors to ensure quarterly and annual reporting requirements were completed on a timely basis. Director (Corporate Finance) - Contract Mississauga, Ontario Psion PLC May 2012 – October 2014 ▪ Managed a global team of 5 Managers/Controllers and over 20 finance professionals globally. ▪ Coordinated and prepared financial statements for half year reporting for UK-listing requirements in accordance with IFRS. ▪ Led review of financial disclosure documents by management and external auditors prior to public release. ▪ Documented accounting policies and accounting treatment, including revenue recognition and takeover disclosures. ▪ Drove improved AP and AP processes in order to reduce DSO and address working capital objectives. Assistant Controller - Contract Vaughan, Ontario Priszm Income Fund April 2011 - May 2012 ▪ Managed a team of 1 Accounts Payable Manager and 4 to 6 Analysts. ▪ Supported Chief Restructuring Officer during CCAA restructuring. ▪ Prepared quantitative and qualitative accounting documentation for the successful divestiture of 4 regional divisions. ▪ Presented detailed quarter-end financial statements and MD&A to key stakeholders. ▪ Provided consultation and developed documentation to support court monitor during divestiture decisions. Controller Markham, Ontario MTS Allstream October 2007 - February 2011 ▪ Managed a team of 2 Finance Managers and 7 Financial Analysts. ▪ Created efficiencies to enable division to grow 200% with finance staff increases of only 12.5%. ▪ Improved corporate cash flow through budgeting and implementation of strict controls over working capital processes. ▪ Effectively consolidated and amalgamated three acquired companies in 6 month period. ▪ Led successful 3 month transition to Microsoft Great Plains enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ▪ Senior Financial Analyst, MTS Allstream ▪ Senior Staff Accountant, KPMG LLP ▪ Staff Accountant, Ernst & Young July 2006 - October 2007 January 2004 - July 2006 January 2000 - December 2003 EDUCATION AND TRAINING ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Canadian Risk Management Designation (CRM), University of Toronto/Risk Management Society LaMarsh Change Management Workshop ICAO Controllership Program Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario Masters of Accounting, University of Waterloo Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accountancy Co-Op, University of Waterloo Expected-