1. GARY J. SCHWEYER, CPA, CA
Experienced Financial Leader
Specializing in Corporate Financial Management
Financial Leadership driven by Values, Vision and Experience with a
Customer Focus
Financial Leadership driven by Values, Vision and Experience with a Customer Focus
2. GARY J. SCHWEYER, CPA, CA
• Provides Leadership in driving growth in all key financial metrics
• Conceives strategies resulting in significant annual bottom line improvements
• Achieves successful audit results allowing Company to maintain focus on goals
• Leads finance group to achieve operational excellence
• Develops finance function to interact as valued business partners
• Ensures compliance with statutory and government reporting requirements
• Ability to overcome company challenges and take on additional responsibilities
Financial Leadership driven by Values, Vision and Experience with a Customer Focus
3. GARY J. SCHWEYER, CPA, CA
• Financial & Organizational Leadership
• Strategic Vision & Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Building
• Pricing Strategies & Analysis
• Policy & Process Development
• Executive Communication & Presentation
• Employee Development
• Change Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Systems Integration
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Capital & Investment Analysis
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Treasury & Taxation
• Financial Management & Restructuring
• Foreign Currency Reporting/Transactions
• Cost Containment & Risk Management
• Management & Statutory Reporting
Financial Leadership driven by Values, Vision and Experience with a Customer Focus
5. GARY J. SCHWEYER, CPA, CA
Progressive Career Synopsis
• Fisher Scientific Company 1988 - 2014
A wholly owned subsidiaryof Fisher Scientific/Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Canadianand Worldwide leader
in serving science with more than 35,000 employeesand greater than $17B in revenue annually.
Progressive roles leading to Director of Finance and Controller / VP & Officer
Member of the Canadian Leadership Team, overseeing a staff of up to 30 employees in Finance and Quality/Regulatory.
• Nortel 1982 - 1988
A leading multinational telecommunicationsand data networking equipmentmanufacturer.
Promoted with increasing responsibility in diversified financial analyst roles with
Northern Telecom Electronics and Data Networks Division
(accounting, investment and financialplanning), and Financial Management roles.
• Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. (currently part of KPMG) 1974 - 1982
The leading public accounting firm in the world.
Co-op student – Auditor – Senior Auditor
Financial Leadership driven by Values, Vision and Experience with a Customer Focus
6. GARY J. SCHWEYER, CPA, CA
• Designed, implemented & integrated systems
• Contributed to achieving consistent financial growth over lengthy period
• Participated as a Leadership Team member developing a company charter &
executing a company-wide cultural change
• Considered a subject matter expert on foreign currency reporting, purchasing &
managing risks
• Accepted roles on major projects, international assignments and vacant senior
financial positions
Financial Leadership driven by Values, Vision and Experience with a Customer Focus
7. GARY J. SCHWEYER, CPA, CA
Employee Development & Satisfaction (= Employee Engagement)
Teamwork & Involvement with Customer Focus
Experienced Financial Leadership
Financial Performance
Financial Leadership driven by Values, Vision and Experience with a Customer Focus
8. GARY J. SCHWEYER, CPA, CA
About: Gary Schweyer
Gary Schweyer is a remarkable business leader and financial expert bringing credibility to the finance function.
He is committed to fiscal and operational excellence while supporting corporate culture and values. A trusted
advisor to senior levels of management, he provides strategic direction to finance and the company as a whole.
He specializes in establishing and maintaining the internal control processes and procedures necessary for
successful audits and change management. Gary provides the leadership and experience to spearhead cost
saving initiatives and drive consistent financial and operating performance.
Gary possesses extensive knowledge of Canadian and US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, financial roles and
responsibilities, as well as unparalleled experience in reporting and managing foreign currency impacts. He has
an excellent track record in engaging finance to support and directly contribute to successful corporate results.
Financial Leadership driven by Values, Vision and Experience with a Customer Focus
9. GARY J. SCHWEYER, CPA, CA
Experienced Financial Leader
Specializing in Corporate Financial Management
Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing this presentation.
For more information about this experienced financial executive adding value to your business, please contact Gary at:
11 Roberge Cres. Ottawa, ON K2L 4G6 C: 613.601.9396 Email: gschweyer@yahoo.ca
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/garyschweyer
Financial Leadership driven by Values, Vision and Experience with a Customer Focus