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Mark E

Fractional CFO | Liquidity, Working Capital & Performance Improvement | Industrial & Asset-Intensive

About Me

Senior finance executive and CFO with a track record of improving liquidity, strengthening working capital, and driving operational performance in asset-intensive and contract-driven businesses. Experience includes scaling asset-backed financing platforms, restructuring credit facilities, and implementing systems that accelerate cash flow and support growth. Brings a hands-on approach to aligning finance with operations, particularly in environments requiring structure, discipline, and execution. Partners with CEOs, owners, and boards to navigate growth, complexity, and performance challenges, delivering practical financial leadership on a flexible basis.

Jurisdiction

Canada

Notable Employer

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at THOMAS GROUP OF COMPANIES; THOMAS SOLUTIONS / THOMAS NUTRIENT SOLUTIONS / THOMAS VACUUM SOLUTIONS
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at De Lage Landen Financial Services Canada (Rabobank Group)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Parsons Brinckerhoff Halsall Inc. (WSP Group)

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)City View Group of Companies | Canada & U.S.
2024 - 2026

Led finance across a multi-entity, asset-intensive platform supporting equipment, fleet, and service operations. Expanded working capital capacity by 30% through restructuring and negotiation of lender facilities Secured $120M in contract renewals through improved bid compliance and operational performance Strengthened vendor and customer relationships, improving Metrolinx performance scores from 37 to 46 (out of 50) and increasing vendor participation with City View Supported financial structure, liquidity management, and operational alignment across business units

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Notable THOMAS GROUP OF COMPANIES; THOMAS SOLUTIONS / THOMAS NUTRIENT SOLUTIONS / THOMAS VACUUM SOLUTIONS
2018 - 2026

Oversaw finance across a multi-entity industrial services platform, including equipment rental, logistics, and environmental services. Implemented Odoo ERP and customized rental/leasing platform, reducing invoicing cycle from ~2 weeks to <3 days and improving cash conversion. Improved profitability through pricing discipline, cost analysis, and operational alignment. Strengthened financial oversight across contract-driven operations and project-based environments.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)NotableDe Lage Landen Financial Services Canada (Rabobank Group)
2003 - 2009

Led finance for a regulated asset-backed lending platform. Scaled assets under management from $300M to $1.4B while improving ROE from 7% to 18%. Executed tax structuring initiatives reducing working capital requirements by $39M+ and generating $1.2M+ in annual savings. Structured syndicated funding facilities and strengthened lender relationships.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)NotableParsons Brinckerhoff Halsall Inc. (WSP Group)
2013 - 2015

Led finance through acquisition and integration into WSP, supporting a 450-person engineering and infrastructure business. Led ERP transformation to Oracle and Deltek, improving reporting, controls, and operational alignment. Strengthened project accounting, WIP management, and cost-to-complete forecasting across a complex infrastructure environment. Partnered with operations to restore on-budget performance and improve project margin visibility.

Education

Degree of Management / EconomicsUniversity of Guelph
1981 - 1986

Certification

Total Certifications3

CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant)

CPA Ontario

2014

Credential ID: 30056471

CMA (Certified Management Accountant)

Society of Management Accountants of Ontario.

1996

Credential ID: 056471

CGA (Certified General Accountant)

Certified General Accountants of Ontario.

2014

Credential ID: 2226047

Skills

Core skills0
Languages1

Languages

English