Alex Mac Gillivray
About Alex Mac Gillivray
Alex Mac Gillivray serves as the VP Finance at Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having previously worked in various roles at Clio and Deloitte Canada.
Work at Clio
Alex Mac Gillivray currently serves as the VP Finance at Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he was the VP, Corporate Controller from 2022 to 2024, and he worked as the Controller from 2018 to 2022. During his tenure at Clio, he has been involved in significant financial activities, including Clio's Series D and E Financing. He also played a role in the acquisitions of Calendarrules and Lawyaw, contributing to post-acquisition integrations and the implementation of a new accounting system.
Education and Expertise
Alex Mac Gillivray studied at The University of British Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Accounting from 2008 to 2012. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has a background as a financial auditor. His expertise includes financial management, accounting systems implementation, and corporate finance.
Background
Before joining Clio, Alex Mac Gillivray worked at Deloitte Canada, where he held various positions including Manager from 2017 to 2018, Assistant Manager from 2016 to 2017, and Senior in Audit & Assurance from 2011 to 2015. He also served as Controller at Easy Markit from 2015 to 2016. His professional experience spans multiple roles in finance and accounting, primarily in the Vancouver, Canada Area.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alex Mac Gillivray has been involved in key financial initiatives, including the successful execution of Clio’s Series D and E Financing. He has also implemented a new accounting system at Clio, enhancing the company's financial operations. His participation in the acquisitions of Calendarrules and Lawyaw demonstrates his capability in managing complex financial integrations.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Alex Mac Gillivray enjoys brewing beer with his father. He is a supporter of the local Vancouver Whitecaps soccer team and has a passion for literature, particularly enjoying re-reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy.