Eric Shank, Cpa, Cga
About Eric Shank, Cpa, Cga
Eric Shank is a CPA and CGA with extensive experience in finance, currently holding various positions within the Government of Canada since 2003. He specializes in internal control and compliance audit, and has a strong focus on process innovation and resource optimization.
Work at Government of Canada
Eric Shank has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2003, where he has held various finance positions for over 21 years. His work is primarily based in the Ottawa, Canada Area. In his current role, he provides advisory services and operations management across multiple federal departments. Since 2015, he has been in an executive-level finance role, focusing on process streamlining and innovation to enhance departmental priorities.
Previous Experience at Scotiabank
Before joining the Government of Canada, Eric Shank worked at Scotiabank from 1998 to 2001 as a Commercial Banking Account Manager. During his three years in this role, he served various locations in Eastern Ontario. His experience in the banking sector contributed to his expertise in finance and client management.
Education and Expertise
Eric Shank holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree from the University of Guelph, which he completed from 1994 to 1997. He also studied at SAP Canada, where he achieved certification in the SAP Financial and Controlling Module (SAP FI-CO). Additionally, he studied at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), focusing on Accounting and Finance. His education supports his specialization in internal control and compliance audit within the finance sector.
Leadership and Management Style
Eric Shank is recognized as a values-based, client-focused leader and team builder. He emphasizes leveraging existing resources and tools to meet departmental priorities. His approach to leadership includes a strong focus on process innovation and streamlining operations, which has been a key aspect of his executive roles since 2015.