James Madter, Cpa, Cma
About James Madter, Cpa, Cma
James Madter, CPA, CMA, is an Associate Finance Manager at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in various finance roles within the company.
Current Role at SC Johnson
James Madter is currently an Associate Finance Manager at SC Johnson. In this role, he is the Financial Lead for the Home Cleaning and Shoe Care Business Marketing teams, managing Brand P&L’s and providing cross-functional support. He also supports the Net Revenue Management function and is responsible for key Sales Account teams including Wal-Mart, Sobeys, Metro, and Dollarama.
Previous Experience at SC Johnson
James Madter has held multiple roles at SC Johnson in various finance capacities. He served as Associate Manager - Consumer Finance from 2015 to 2018, Sr. Analyst FP&A - Consumer Finance from 2014 to 2015, Sr. Financial Analyst - Sales from 2011 to 2014 in Brantford ON, and Financial Analyst - Product Supply from 2009 to 2011. This trajectory showcases a steady progression in his finance career within the company.
Early Career
James Madter’s early career includes a role as a Finance Generalist at CAMI Automotive, where he worked for three months in 2008. This experience preceded his extensive tenure at SC Johnson, providing him with foundational expertise in financial analysis and management.
Education and Certifications
James Madter holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University, which he completed between 2005 and 2009. He further pursued studies at The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario, where he achieved the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation from 2011 to 2013. These qualifications underpin his professional expertise in finance and management.
Involvement in Global Trade Promotion Management
James Madter plays a pivotal role in the Global Trade Promotion Management project at SC Johnson. He serves as a Canadian & Finance Subject Matter Expert, where he builds value cases for investment, defines key performance indicators (KPIs), and provides input on the functional design of solutions. He also participates in fit-gap workshops and demo/training sessions related to the project, contributing to its development and implementation.