Darren Wood Cpa, Cma
About Darren Wood Cpa, Cma
Darren Wood is the Vice President of Finance at Jobber, where he oversees the Legal, Accounting, FP&A, and Internal IT functions. He has a background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at Western Economic Diversification Canada and Intuit.
Current Role at Jobber
Darren Wood serves as the Vice President of Finance at Jobber, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages the Legal, Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Internal IT functions. His responsibilities include overseeing Board reporting and preparing materials for subcommittees. Wood has played a significant role in building the Risk, People, and Operations teams within the organization and has assisted with multiple rounds of debt and equity financings.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Jobber, Darren Wood held several positions in the finance sector. He worked as a Financial Analyst at Western Economic Diversification Canada from 2009 to 2010. Following that, he served as a Senior Accountant at Intuit from 2011 to 2014. Wood also held the position of Director of Finance and Operations at Jobber from 2015 to 2021, contributing to the company's financial strategies and operations during that time.
Education and Professional Designations
Darren Wood studied at the University of Alberta, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Finance from 2003 to 2008. He participated in an Exchange Program at Lancaster University from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he pursued further education in accounting, achieving the Certified Management Accountant designation from 2010 to 2012.
Key Contributions at Jobber
During his tenure at Jobber, Darren Wood has made several key contributions. He has been instrumental in building the Risk, People, and Operations teams, enhancing the company's operational framework. His involvement in multiple rounds of debt and equity financings has also supported Jobber's financial growth and stability.