Michelle Thompson
Director, Finance
About
Michelle Thompson is the Director, Finance at CIFAR. She provides strategic direction for accounting and financial services. Her role extends to offering crucial support to senior leadership, the Audit & Finance Committee and the Investment Committee. She plays a crucial role in overseeing CIFAR’s financial statements, managing cash flow and investments, ensuring appropriate segregation of funds in line with donor restrictions and developing and implementing enhancements to CIFAR’s internal control environment and to the risk management practices.
With over 24 years of experience, Michelle encompasses a solid foundation in financial analysis and accounting specific to the charitable sector. She has a proven track record in financial management and strategic planning and has specialized in financial analysis, budget planning, cash flow management, grant management and compliance to ensure optimal utilization of resources to further the organization’s mission.
She holds a CPA, CGA designation and has earned an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University and a Business Accounting Diploma from Centennial College. Her solid academic foundation, combined with continuous learning and dedication to staying updated with the latest financial practices, forms the cornerstone of her excellent leadership in the charitable sector.
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