Sebastien Lepage, Cpa, Ca
About Sebastien Lepage, Cpa, Ca
Sebastien Lepage is a Director of Finance and Budgets at Intact, overseeing Accounts Receivable for the Quebec Region. He has extensive experience in financial management, having previously held key roles at Aimia Inc. and Aeroplan Canada Inc.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Sebastien Lepage has served as the Director of Finance & Budgets for Accounts Receivable in the Intact Quebec Region since 2016. In this role, he has developed department dashboards and monitored scorecard KPIs to align with strategic, annual operating, and capital plans. His leadership focuses on enhancing financial operations and ensuring effective management of accounts receivable processes.
Previous Experience at Aimia Inc.
Prior to his current position, Sebastien Lepage worked at Aimia Inc. from 2010 to 2016. He held the role of Director, Controller for one year and then progressed to General Manager, Regional Controller for four years. During his tenure, he played a significant role in the planning and implementation of a new billing system for the Quebec Region, collaborating closely with the Corporate Financial system team.
Experience at Aeroplan Canada Inc.
Sebastien Lepage began his career at Aeroplan Canada Inc., where he worked as an Assistant Controller from 2006 to 2010. This four-year experience provided him with foundational skills in financial management and control, which he later applied in his roles at Aimia Inc. and Intact Financial Corporation.
Education and Expertise
Sebastien Lepage studied at HEC Montréal, where he earned a DESSCP in Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting in 2003. His educational background in accounting has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in finance and budgeting roles, particularly in managing accounts receivable and financial controls.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role, Sebastien Lepage manages three direct reports and oversees an accounts receivable team of 80 employees. His focus includes performance management, training, development, and mentoring, ensuring that the team operates efficiently and effectively. He has also implemented process and system improvements that resulted in significant cost savings by reducing redundant resources within 18 months.