Joshua French, Cpa, Ca
About Joshua French, Cpa, Ca
Joshua French is a CPA and CA who currently serves as the Director of Finance at Sourced Group in Toronto. With extensive experience in accounting and finance, he has worked with various organizations, including Grant Thornton and OLG, focusing on publicly listed companies and complex accounting advisory.
Work at Sourced Group
Joshua French has served as the Director of Finance at Sourced Group since 2019. In this role, he has been instrumental in closing debt and equity financing for the company. He supports Sourced Group's global team by developing reporting and forecasting models, enhancing the financial decision-making process. His tenure at Sourced Group has been marked by a focus on financial strategy and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Joshua French earned a Bachelor of Accounting (Honors) degree from Brock University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Accountant (CA). His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial reporting and accounting standards, particularly in publicly listed companies reporting under IFRS.
Background
Joshua French has a diverse professional background in accounting and finance. He began his career at Vincor Canada as a Team Leader from 2006 to 2009. He then worked at PRGX as a Staff Auditor before joining Grant Thornton LLP in Canada. Over his tenure at Grant Thornton, he held various positions, including Senior Accountant, Manager, and Senior Manager, focusing on sectors such as mining and manufacturing & distribution.
Professional Experience at Grant Thornton
At Grant Thornton LLP, Joshua French worked from 2010 to 2019, where he gained extensive experience in accounting advisory services. He was a member of the Professional Practice group, serving both internal and external clients. His work involved supporting entities reporting under ASPE and US GAAP, and he completed complex accounting advisory assignments. He also successfully completed the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario’s staff training program in 2013.
Audit Experience at OLG
Joshua French worked as an Audit Specialist at OLG from 2014 to 2015. In this role, he completed risk-based, business process-focused audit assignments aimed at improving the risk and control environment. His exposure to all aspects of OLG's business and corporate operations provided him with valuable insights into operational auditing and compliance.