Elena Harding, Cpa, Ca
About Elena Harding, Cpa, Ca
Elena Harding is a CPA and the Director of Finance at Ultra Electronics Group in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having held various positions at Brookfield Renewable, Export Development Canada, and other organizations.
Current Role at Ultra Electronics Group
Elena Harding serves as the Director of Finance at Ultra Electronics Group, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategy within the organization. Her experience in finance and accounting supports her leadership in managing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Based in Montreal, Quebec, she contributes to the company's financial health and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Brookfield Renewable
Prior to her current role, Elena Harding worked at Brookfield Renewable in various capacities. She served as a Senior Accountant in Financial Reporting from 2014 to 2017, where she focused on financial statements and reporting processes. She then transitioned to Manager, Accounting from 2017 to 2018, followed by a role as Manager, Corporate Risk from 2018 to 2019. Her tenure at Brookfield Renewable spanned approximately five years, during which she gained extensive experience in financial management and corporate risk.
Experience at Export Development Canada
Elena Harding worked at Export Development Canada (EDC) as Principal, Business Integrity from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she was involved in ensuring compliance and integrity in business operations. Her responsibilities included assessing risks and implementing strategies to enhance business practices. This two-year experience further solidified her expertise in corporate finance and risk management.
Educational Background in Accounting and Finance
Elena Harding holds a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. She completed her undergraduate studies at Lakehead University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting and Finance from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in finance and accounting.
Early Career at BDO Canada and Government of Canada
Elena Harding began her career as an Auditor at BDO Canada, where she worked for 11 months in 2010. Following this, she joined the Office of the Comptroller General at the Treasury Board Secretariat of the Government of Canada as a Financial Analyst from 2011 to 2014. In these early roles, she developed her skills in auditing and financial analysis, which contributed to her later success in corporate finance.