Natalia Halipchak

Corporate Finance & Accounting

Turning financial
data into decisions.

Results-driven Controller with strong corporate finance expertise, actively pursuing both the CPA (PREP) and CMA designations. I manage month-end close, financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and internal controls — turning complex financial data into actionable insights for leadership.

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Modern financial district architecture
CPA
PREP · In Progress
CMA
Certification · In Progress
Full-Cycle
Corporate Finance & Reporting

About

"Numbers only matter when they change a decision. My work sits at the intersection of rigorous accounting and strategic clarity — so leaders can act with confidence."

I'm a finance and accounting professional specializing in financial reporting, cash-flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis. Over the years I've closed the books, built the models, and — more importantly — translated all of it into stories executives can act on.

Whether it's a rolling 13-week cash-flow forecast, a variance analysis that explains what really happened, or an AI-powered workflow that saves a finance team hours each week, my goal is the same: transform financial data into clear insights that support better strategic decisions.

Selected Work

Projects & case studies

A selection of the models, dashboards, and frameworks I've built to make finance functions sharper and faster.

Financial Performance Dashboard
View case study
Power BIKPIsAnalytics

Financial Performance Dashboard

An interactive dashboard tracking revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and key business performance indicators.

13-Week Cash-Flow Forecast
View case study
LiquidityForecastingExcel

13-Week Cash-Flow Forecast

A rolling cash-flow model designed to identify funding gaps, manage liquidity, and support short-term financial planning.

Budget vs. Actual Analysis
View case study
VarianceReportingBudgeting

Budget vs. Actual Analysis

A financial reporting tool that compares actual results against budgets, highlights variances, and explains major performance drivers.

CFO AI Playbook
View case study
AIFrameworksAutomation

CFO AI Playbook

A practical collection of AI-powered workflows, prompts, and frameworks for financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and executive decision-making.

Experience

A track record
built on precision

Education & Credentials
  • CPA PREP

    CPA Ontario · In Progress

  • CMA Certification

    Certified Management Accountant · In Progress

  • Diploma, Accounting

    McMaster University · Expected 2026

  • Diploma, Accounting & Auditing

    Ivano-Frankivsk NTU of Oil and Gas · 2014

  • Master's Degree, Information Technologies & Documentation

    Ivano-Frankivsk NTU of Oil and Gas · 2011

Board & Volunteer
  • Board Member & Fundraising Committee

    Horizon Magazine, Winnipeg · Present

  • Finance & Audit Committee Member

    Thames Valley Family Health Team · 2024 — Present

Controller

Dec 2025 — Present

Hilltop Partner Network

  • Own month-end close, reconciliations, and executive financial reporting with clear variance analysis.
  • Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts, and cash-flow management to support leadership decisions.
  • Establish accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting automation for accurate, auditable financials.

Staff Accountant

Jul 2024 — Dec 2025

Lambert Cook CPA

  • Prepared financial statements and working papers for corporate and not-for-profit clients under ASPE / PSAS.
  • Handled complex tax engagements and full T2 corporate filings for multi-entity groups.
  • Coordinated audit and review files, supporting partners during assurance engagements.

Financial Analyst

Sep 2025 — Dec 2025

Hilltop Partner Network

  • Led full-cycle accounting and financial analysis including KPI reporting and budgets.
  • Built monthly Power BI dashboards to evaluate profitability and project performance.
  • Partnered with leadership on process improvement, automation, and data accuracy.

Payroll & Finance Coordinator

Dec 2023 — May 2024

Vanier Children's Mental Wellness

  • Implemented a cloud-based payroll system, reducing errors and improving efficiency for 100+ employees.
  • Processed bi-weekly payroll, T4s, WSIB reports, and CRA remittances with 100% compliance.
  • Supported leadership with customized financial reports and variance analysis.

Financial & Administrative Coordinator

May 2022 — Dec 2023

Great London International Airport

  • Managed payroll operations, T4s, WSIB filings, and reconciliations across multiple revenue streams.
  • Supported digital transformation via Aileron implementation, improving reporting efficiency by 15%.
  • Prepared monthly financials and supported internal and external audit processes.

Expertise

What I bring to the finance function

Financial Reporting

Accurate, audit-ready statements and executive dashboards with clear variance analysis.

Cash-Flow & Forecasting

Rolling forecasts, budgets, and liquidity models that support leadership decisions.

Controls & Compliance

Accounting policies, internal controls, payroll, and 100% CRA compliance across entities.

Systems & Automation

Reporting automation, ERP optimization, and AI workflows that make finance faster.

Financial Reporting
Month-End Close
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cash-Flow Management
Variance Analysis
Internal Controls
Taxation & CRA Compliance
Audit Coordination
Payroll Administration
ASPE / PSAS / GAAP
Power BI & Dynamics 365
Process Automation
Financial Reporting
Month-End Close
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cash-Flow Management
Variance Analysis
Internal Controls
Taxation & CRA Compliance
Audit Coordination
Payroll Administration
ASPE / PSAS / GAAP
Power BI & Dynamics 365
Process Automation

Contact

Let's build something
worth measuring.

Have a reporting challenge, a cash-flow question, or a project in mind? Send a note and I'll get back to you.

Natalia Halipchak

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