Jeridean Young, Cpa, Ca
About Jeridean Young, Cpa, Ca
Jeridean Young is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as Vice President, Head of Tax & Treasury at Canopy Growth Corporation. With extensive experience in tax services and treasury management, Young has successfully managed large-scale projects across various sectors, including healthcare and banking.
Current Role at Canopy Growth
Jeridean Young serves as the Vice President, Head of Tax & Treasury at Canopy Growth Corporation since 2019. In this role, he oversees the company's tax strategy and treasury operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing financial performance. His responsibilities include managing the tax implications of corporate transactions and developing treasury policies that support the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience at TD Bank Group
Prior to his current position, Jeridean Young held the role of Associate Vice President, Tax Services at TD Bank Group from 2009 to 2014. During his five years in this position, he focused on tax planning and compliance, contributing to the bank's overall financial strategy and supporting its operations in Toronto, Canada.
Expertise in Tax and Treasury Management
Jeridean Young specializes in evaluating tax and treasury aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate reorganizations. He has structured domestic and international acquisitions, investments, and divestitures across various sectors, including consumer packaged goods, healthcare, real estate, and banking, with projects valued up to USD 3.2 billion. His experience includes managing global treasury functions and investment portfolio management.
Educational Background
Jeridean Young earned a Bachelor of Accounting through the Co-op Program at Brock University, studying from 1995 to 1999. He has also achieved the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation in Ontario since 2001, reflecting his expertise in accounting and finance.
Career Progression and Previous Roles
Jeridean Young's career includes significant roles at various organizations. He worked at Deloitte from 2000 to 2006, progressing from Tax Senior Staff Accountant to Senior Manager. Following this, he served as Director, International Tax at Sun Life Financial from 2006 to 2009, and then as Vice President, Treasury & Head of Tax at ADVANZ PHARMA from 2015 to 2019. His diverse experience spans multiple industries and financial functions.