Charlene Leighton, Cpa, Ca
About Charlene Leighton, Cpa, Ca
Charlene Leighton is an experienced Accounting Controller with over fifteen years in managing accounting operations. She holds a Bachelor of Math from the University of Waterloo and a CPA, CA designation, and has worked for several companies, currently serving at telMAX Inc. since 2020.
Work at telMAX
Charlene Leighton serves as the Accounting Controller at telMAX Inc. since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for preparing financial and operational reports for the company's owners and the Board of Directors. Her duties include managing general ledger reconciliations and enforcing internal control policies and procedures. Charlene's experience in the accounting field contributes to the efficiency and accuracy of the financial operations at telMAX.
Education and Expertise
Charlene Leighton holds a Bachelor of Mathematics degree with a focus on Mathematics, Accounting, and C&O from the University of Waterloo, where she studied from 1982 to 1987. She furthered her professional qualifications by obtaining the CPA, CA designation from CICA. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in accounting and financial management.
Background
Charlene Leighton has over fifteen years of experience in accounting, managing the day-to-day operations of accounting departments. Before her current position at telMAX, she worked at several organizations, including Artcast Inc. as Controller for thirteen years, and PSI Engineering as Financial Controller for two years. She also held a position as Controller at Lifestyle Hearing Corporation for seven months.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Charlene has led special projects and conducted necessary analyses and audits. She has experience collaborating with outside agencies, including insurance companies, banks, and consultants, particularly for SRED claims and European VAT. Her ability to manage complex financial tasks has been a significant aspect of her professional journey.