Louie Chan, Cpa, Ca
About Louie Chan, Cpa, Ca
Louie Chan is a Controller at Centrecorp Management Services Limited, with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Mathematics Honours from the University of Waterloo and has previously held key positions at SmartCentres and Ivanhoé Cambridge.
Work at Centrecorp Management Services Limited
Louie Chan has served as the Controller at Centrecorp Management Services Limited since 2017. In this role, he oversees financial operations and ensures the integrity of financial reporting. His responsibilities include managing financial processes and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. Chan's leadership fosters an environment of open dialogue and collaboration among team members, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Louie Chan studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Mathematics Honours with a Chartered Accountancy Option from 1990 to 1994. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial management, particularly in commercial real estate and construction. Chan is recognized for his proficiency in conducting due diligence on real estate transactions and specializes in development project financial management and operations.
Professional Background
Louie Chan has over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate and construction sectors. He began his career at KPMG, where he worked as a Senior Manager in the Assurance Practice from 1995 to 2003. He then joined Ivanhoé Cambridge, where he held several positions, including Assistant Controller for the Central North America Region from 2006 to 2013 and Manager of Development Analysis from 2013 to 2016. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Accounting Manager at SmartCentres from 2004 to 2006.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout his career, Louie Chan has demonstrated a strong ability to improve financial processes through controls review and enhancement. He provides prudent recommendations based on financial, returns, and variance analyses. His extensive experience in financial management has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex financial landscapes and contribute to the success of the organizations he has worked with.