Dan Watson, Cpa, Cma
About Dan Watson, Cpa, Cma
Dan Watson, CPA, CMA, is the Controller at TELUS in Vancouver, Canada, with a background in financial analysis and accounting.
Current Role as Controller at TELUS
Dan Watson is currently serving as the Controller at TELUS in the Vancouver, Canada area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and ensuring that all financial reporting is accurate and timely. His responsibilities include managing financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, and integrating various data sources to deliver comprehensive and actionable insights to stakeholders.
Previous Positions at TELUS
Before his current role as Controller, Dan Watson has held multiple positions at TELUS, starting with a Financial Analyst role from 2017 to 2018. He then advanced to the position of Senior Financial Analyst from 2018 to 2019. In these roles, he developed advanced financial models that helped identify cost savings and growth opportunities, and implemented key metrics dashboards to overcome system limitations.
Experience at Bench Accounting
Dan Watson worked at Bench Accounting in various capacities over several years. He started as an Accountant - Team Lead from 2014 to 2015, then moved to a Financial Analyst role from 2015 to 2016, and was then promoted to Senior Financial Analyst in 2016. His tenure at Bench Accounting included responsibilities such as developing financial reports, leading a team of accountants, and improving financial processes.
Educational Background and Professional Designations
Dan Watson has a BA (Honours) in Business and Marketing from Sheffield Hallam University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he attained his Certified Management Accountants (CMA) designation from 2012 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business principles and financial management, which he has successfully applied throughout his career.
Technical Skills and Tools Utilized
Dan Watson regularly uses tools like MS Power BI and Tableau for business intelligence and data visualization projects. He is currently learning simple macros in Visual Basic (VBA) to enhance automation in financial reporting. His technical skills are focused on removing redundancies and improving processes to deliver faster, more reliable reporting.
Connection with Professionals
Dan Watson actively seeks to connect with like-minded professionals through various channels, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and email. He believes in the power of networking to share knowledge, best practices, and industry insights, which can enhance his own professional growth and contribute to the broader financial community.