Kassia Desjardins
About Kassia Desjardins
Kassia Desjardins serves as the Finance Director of Optimisation & Control at Cofomo, leveraging her extensive background in finance and tax services. She has previously held positions at PwC Canada and has an academic foundation that includes studies at Harvard Law School and an MBA from UPC School.
Current Role at Cofomo
Kassia Desjardins serves as the Finance Director of Optimisation & Control at Cofomo, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees financial strategies and operational efficiencies within the organization. Her responsibilities include optimizing financial processes and ensuring effective control measures are in place to support the company's objectives. Kassia's experience in finance and operations contributes to her effectiveness in this leadership position.
Previous Experience at PwC Canada
Kassia Desjardins worked at PwC Canada in the Private Company Tax Services division. She began her tenure as an Associate from 2018 to 2019, where she gained foundational experience in tax services. She advanced to the role of Senior Associate from 2019 to 2020, further developing her expertise in private company taxation. Her time at PwC Canada provided her with significant insights into tax regulations and compliance.
Educational Background
Kassia Desjardins has a diverse educational background in finance and business law. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Université du Québec à Montréal, completed in 2018. She furthered her education with an MBA in International Business from UPC School (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) in 2020. Additionally, she studied at Harvard Law School, completing a Program on Negotiation from 2020 to 2021. Kassia is currently pursuing a Microprogramme in Business Law at Université de Montréal.
Experience in Finance and Operations
Before her current role at Cofomo, Kassia Desjardins served as Assistant Director of Finance and Operations for a period of five months in 2017. This role allowed her to gain valuable experience in managing financial operations and supporting strategic initiatives. Additionally, she provided administrative and accounting support at Sotramont from 2013 to 2017, which further solidified her skills in finance and operations.
Specialized Training in Big Data and E-Commerce
Kassia Desjardins has specialized training in Big Data and Analytics, having completed a Minor in this field at EAE Business School in 2020. She also holds a Minor in E-Commerce and Revenue Management, achieved during the same period. This training complements her finance background and enhances her ability to leverage data analytics in business decision-making.