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Dale Monette

Fractional CFO | M&A, Capital Strategy & Real Estate Investment | CPA, CA

About Me

Entrepreneurial finance and operating executive with 20+ years of experience founding, financing, scaling and advising businesses across international markets. I combine Big Four discipline with founder-level accountability across M&A, capital strategy, financial modelling, operations, governance and growth. Through Meridian House Ventures, I advise portfolio companies, investors and strategic partners. Highlights include $250M+ in real estate projects, $100M+ in debt and equity initiatives, scaling a national real estate business to $10M+ in annual revenue and $60M+ in assets under management, and helping grow a Canadian franchise network to 32 locations.

Jurisdiction

Canada

Notable Employer

  • Senior Associate at Ernst & Young LLP

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Managing DirectorMeridian House Ventures Inc.
2005 - Present

Lead finance, operations, business development and shared-service mandates for portfolio companies, investments, strategic partners and consulting clients. Managed and advised on $250M+ in real estate engagements and structured or marketed $100M+ in debt and equity initiatives. Delivered executive mandates spanning M&A, investor relations, capital raising, operations and growth across international markets.

Board Director; former CEO & VP SalesActionCOACH Canada Master License Ltd.
2018 - Present

Acquired the Canadian master franchise rights and led the national launch. Expanded the network to 32 locations through franchise sales, recruitment, training, organizational leadership and performance support. Served as CEO from 2018 to 2022 and VP Sales from 2022 to 2025; remain a Board Director.

Co-Founder & Chief Executive OfficerHomeowners Now Inc.
2015 - 2024

Co-founded and led one of Canada’s largest private rent-to-own organizations. Scaled the business to more than $10M in annual revenue and more than $60M in residential real estate assets under management, directing strategy, capital raising, finance, risk, operations, business development, team leadership and stakeholder relations.

Senior AssociateNotableErnst & Young LLP
2011 - 2015

Delivered assurance and tax services to public and private companies with revenue up to $20B and assets up to $250B. Managed multi-location and multinational engagements across Canada and the United States and executed Transaction Advisory Services engagements involving M&A, business valuation and financial modelling.

Education

Masters of Professional Accounting (MPAcc)Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
2013 - 2013
Degree of Commerce (B.Comm.)Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan
2011 - 2011

Certification

Total Certifications1

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)

2014

Skills

Core skills10
Interests8
Languages1

Skills

Fractional CFO
Mergers & Acquisitions
Capital Raising
Financial Modelling
Corporate Finance
Strategic Planning
Real Estate Investment
Business Valuation
Operational Leadership
Governance & Risk

Interests

Private Equity
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
Growth Strategy
International Business
Venture Investing
Business Transformation
Digital Assets

Languages

English

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