Elizabeth Lakin Bfp, Fca (Uk), Cpa
About Elizabeth Lakin Bfp, Fca (Uk), Cpa
Elizabeth Lakin is a Corporate Controller and Director at Long View Systems in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with extensive experience in corporate tax management and finance. She holds multiple qualifications, including Bfp, Fca (UK), and Cpa, and has a strong educational background in geology, mathematics, and tax courses.
Work at Long View Systems
Elizabeth Lakin serves as the Corporate Controller and Director at Long View Systems, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she reports directly to the CFO and has played a significant role in establishing and developing the corporate tax department. Her focus includes managing tax matters across both Canadian and International jurisdictions. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Corporate Tax Manager at Long View Systems from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Lakin has a strong educational background in finance and tax. She completed the InDepth Tax Course Parts 1, 2, and 3 through the CICA from 2012 to 2015. She also holds an Msci in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Liverpool, which she obtained from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she studied Maths, Physics, and Chemistry at Collingwood College from 1997 to 1999.
Background
Elizabeth Lakin has extensive experience in corporate finance and tax. She began her career as an Audit Senior at Menzies LLP from 2005 to 2008. She then worked at PwC Canada as a Corporate Tax Manager from 2012 to 2016, where she enhanced her tax knowledge in the corporate tax department. Prior to her tenure at PwC, she was the Canadian Financial Controller for the Energy Division at RPS Group from 2009 to 2012, and she also served as the Energy Divisional Finance Manager at RPS Group for a brief period in 2008.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Elizabeth Lakin has held various positions that have contributed to her expertise in corporate tax and finance. She worked at PwC Canada for four and a half years, focusing on corporate tax matters. Her roles at RPS Group included both Canadian Financial Controller and Energy Divisional Finance Manager. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial management and tax compliance.