Jennifer Kushnier
About Jennifer Kushnier
Jennifer Kushnier serves as the Assistant Conservation Controller at Ducks Unlimited Canada, a position she has held since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Chartered Accountant designation, and has previous experience as a Tax Associate and Auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Work at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Jennifer Kushnier has been serving as the Assistant Conservation Controller at Ducks Unlimited Canada since 2017. In this role, she contributes to the organization's conservation efforts by managing financial aspects related to conservation projects. Her responsibilities include overseeing budgets, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ducks Unlimited Canada focuses on wetland conservation and habitat protection, and Kushnier's expertise supports these initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Kushnier holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting from the University of Manitoba, which she completed from 2001 to 2004. She further advanced her qualifications by obtaining a Chartered Accountant designation from the CA School of Business between 2004 and 2008. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminology from the University of Manitoba from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both accounting and social sciences.
Professional Background
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Kushnier worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers in various capacities. She served as an Auditor from 2004 to 2008, where she conducted audits and ensured compliance with financial standards. Following this, she worked as a Tax Associate for one year in 2008 to 2009, focusing on tax-related matters. Her experiences at PricewaterhouseCoopers provided her with valuable insights into financial management and regulatory compliance.
Career Timeline
Jennifer Kushnier's career began with her studies in Criminology at the University of Manitoba from 1998 to 2001. She then pursued a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from 2001 to 2004, followed by her Chartered Accountant designation from 2004 to 2008. She joined PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Auditor in 2004 and transitioned to a Tax Associate role in 2008. In 2017, she began her tenure at Ducks Unlimited Canada as the Assistant Conservation Controller.