Kara Gillis
About Kara Gillis
Kara Gillis is an experienced accountant currently working for the Government of Canada in Nova Scotia. She has held various financial positions, including roles as Financial Officer for the 2011 Halifax Canada Games and Senior Portfolio Accountant at Meridian Fund Services.
Work at Government of Canada
Kara Gillis has been employed as an Accountant at the Government of Canada since 2017. In this role, she has contributed to financial management and reporting within the organization. Her position is based in Nova Scotia, where she has applied her accounting expertise to support governmental financial operations.
Previous Experience in Financial Management
Before her current role, Kara Gillis worked at Meridian Fund Services as a Senior Portfolio Accountant from 2011 to 2015. She managed financial portfolios and provided accounting services during her four years there. Following this, she served as a Manager at Conifer Financial Services from 2015 to 2017, overseeing financial operations in the Halifax, Canada Area.
Experience at Halifax Canada Games
Kara Gillis held the position of Financial Officer for the 2011 Halifax Canada Games. She was responsible for financial oversight and management during the event, contributing to the financial planning and execution of the Games from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Kara Gillis earned her Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Dalhousie University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, she studied at Saint Mary's University, where she obtained a degree in Commerce with a focus on Accounting and Finance from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background supports her professional roles in accounting and financial management.