Cheryl Petersen, Cpa, Cma
About Cheryl Petersen, Cpa, Cma
Cheryl Petersen is a Mill Controller at Northwood and Taylor Pulp Mills with over 12 years of experience in the pulp and paper products industry. She has held various accounting roles at Canfor and has expertise in financial management and business process improvements.
Current Role at Canfor
Cheryl Petersen serves as the Mill Controller for the Northwood and Taylor Pulp Mills. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to financial management and operational efficiency in the pulp and paper products industry. Her role involves overseeing financial operations and implementing business process improvements to enhance productivity at the mills.
Previous Experience at Canfor
Cheryl Petersen has extensive experience at Canfor, having worked in various accounting roles from 2008 to 2018. Her positions included Junior Accountant at Northwood Pulp Mill, Temporary Operations Accountant at Northwood Pulp Mill, Operations Accountant at Intercon Pulp, and Senior Operations Accountant at Intercon Pulp. She also served as Acting Senior Operations Accountant for Specialty Paper in 2017-2018.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Cheryl Petersen studied Accounting at the Certified Management Accountants of British Columbia, achieving her CPA designation between 2006 and 2008. She is also currently studying at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) since 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial management within the pulp and paper industry.
Industry Expertise
Cheryl Petersen possesses over 12 years of experience in the pulp and paper products industry, with a focus on maintenance financial management. Her expertise includes proficiency in Oracle Database and JD Edwards, which she utilizes to enhance financial operations at Canfor.
Business Process Improvements
In her current role, Cheryl Petersen has implemented business process improvements that have significantly enhanced operational efficiency at Northwood and Taylor Pulp Mills. Her initiatives contribute to better financial management and streamlined operations within the organization.