Frank C. Ohlin, CMA, B.Sc.

West Kelowna, British Columbia

V1Z 2N8
(250) 899-1847
fohlin@shaw.ca fohlinbsc@gmail.com
https:ca.linkedin.com/in/frank-ohlin-LION

Experienced controller and administrator with proven skills in office and property
management and accounting service excellence, using effective communication,
integrity and flexibility to increase property owners profitability, stability and future
growth through diversity, forward thinking strategies, practical leadership, energy and
technical financial abilities.
Core Competencies
Financial Analysis
Business Tax Analysis & Planning
Budgeting and Forecasting
Documentation Accountability
Risk Analysis and Reporting
Financial Performance Testing
Liaise professionally with clients Optimal Business Relationships Strategic Team Project Planning
Not-for-Profit Entities -- Operational Management, Accounting and Client Subsidy Analysis

Skills and Abilities

Accounting, Office & Property Management

Manage for increased revenues and

budgeted cost controls
Office team management - quality office
atmosphere & efficiency analytics
Teamwork & relationship development,
work collaboratively with all members of
team to achieve common goals
Multitasking skills - supervise and tutor
all staff through experienced and
efficient time management
Collections and legal actions

Accounting & Auditing Procedures

Full cycle accounting financial
statements with working paper analysis
Bank Recs, cash flow history, forecasts
and budgeting analysis
Revenue planning and budgeting with
efficiency analytics
Not-for profit sector accounting with
tenant subsidy reporting
Yearly comparisons to spot trends and
inefficiencies for timely improvements

Financial & Audit Reporting

Revenue and expense analysis with
relevant budget and variance reports
Key financial systems appraisal with
appropriate risk analysis
Annual and multiyear budgets with
comparison with historical actual
amounts and variances

Firm and direct but with timely energetic

assistance and encouragement, able to
identify critical issues and assess risks
Employee health and safety meetings
for compliance and reporting
Liaise with owners, management and
key employees about critical situations
Enthusiastic day to day leadership skills,
utilizing optimism, integrity, passion and
accountability while maintaining a
balanced lifestyle.

Enhanced communication between

accounting staff, management & owners
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint,
QuickBooks, CaseWare, Profile, Simply
Accounting and tax software
Knowledgeable use of IFRS and ASPE
Personal awareness of current
accounting, tax and audit requirements
Budget and cost control for operations
and capital projects

Client financial analysis with accurate

and appropriate recording and expenses
and revenues
Tenant relations, issues and actions
Capital Projects, major equipment
replacements and repairs

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(250) 899-1847
fohin@shaw.ca
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Work Experience
Director and Controller
2011 to 2016
Central Okanagan Kiwanis Community Service Society The Kiwanis Tower -- Kelowna, BC
Reduced vacancy rates from 20% to 2% and increased monthly revenues by $20,000 within my first four
months. Organized and supervised renovation of 105 rental units(150 total in the building) within three
years and under budgeted costs. Fostered constructive tenant relations, replaced stressful environment
with relaxed ambiance & increased building security to dramatically improve the quality of life for tenants.
Small Business Owner
2007 to 2012
Accounting and tax preparation business Kelowna, BC
Perform full spectrum of all bookkeeping, tax and consulting for several local service businesses.
Assisted management with day to day tasks, interpretation of financials, budgeting and cash flow analysis
and forecasting, banking and legal consulting, government reporting, and CRA liaison.
Corporate Accounting Supervisor
2007 to 2011
Your Dollar Store With More National Corporate Office - Kelowna, BC
Received complaints from numerous stores about communication problems with corporate office,
which led to sub-par management and declining sales. Facilitated telephone conference calls,
regular store visits, and more retail store input for sales flyers and semiannual conventions. Improved
sense of involvement and sales trends for all stores in following six months.
Controller
1993 to 2007
Jabs Construction Ltd - Kelowna, BC
Performed complete modernization of accounting and secretarial system, in anticipation of the acquisition
of many additional commercial and residential properties. Introduced and refined computerized
commercial and residential rent rolls for 27 properties and 8 companies. JCL complete portfolio
consisted of 1400 residential tenants and 300 commercial tenants.
Controller
1990 to 1993
Argus Industries Ltd - Kelowna, BC
Due to owner's increased need to act upon current financial results, not data which was many months old,
custom excel spreadsheets were designed for each property that compared actual data with budgeted
figures. Resulting variances allowed accurate critical decisions to be made in a timely fashion to enhance
management action. Full portfolio consisted of 1200 residential and 150 commercial tenants.
Controller
1988 to 1990
Ocutech Canada - Kelowna, BC
Performed initial installation of networked computerized accounting system for a contact lens facility that
required current financial information to be reported to demanding shareholder investors located
throughout the world. Current data was constantly needed to support budgeted increases in stock share
prices and produce funds for planned expansion targets.
Branch Manager and Controller
1984 to 1988
Bredero Management Services - Fort McMurray, AB
Serving as both Branch Controller and Manager of office responsible for 1850 residential tenants in ten
different properties, many simultaneous issues constantly demanded and timely communications followed
by immediate action. Provided annual budget and verbal and written management report on all
properties for property owners in regular monthly stewardship meetings. Supervised and provided
regular and timely direction for three assistant property managers and sixty staff employees.

Frank C. Ohlin, CMA, B.Sc.

(250) 899-1847
fohin@shaw.ca
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Education Professional Qualifications

Society of Management Accountants of BC and Alberta

CMA - Accounting Technologist, Audit Procedures, Business Law,
Cost Accounting and Yearend Financial Reporting

1992 to 2000

H & R Income Tax Preparation Courses

Fort McMurray, AB and Kelowna, BC

1984 to 1995 & 2015

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah, USA
Bachelor of Science Business Management, Accounting, Auditing,
Economics, Marketing and Psychology

1971 to 1976

Sevier Valley Technical School

Richfield, Utah, USA
Architecture Certificate - Home and Landscape Planning and Design

1969 to 1971

Community Service
West Kelowna Food Bank (Service project - Homeless & Low Income)

2010 to Current

Gospel Mission (Christmas Meal Preparation)

2006 to 2008

Steve Nash Basketball League (Youth participation)

1998 to 2007

Community Service Organization (Counseling & teachingPro Bono)

1978 to Current

Kiwanis Club of Kelowna (Public youth projects)

2011 to 2016

Kelowna Community Income Tax Program (Pro Bono for Low Income Earners)

2013 to Current

Fort McMurray Rotary Club (Community service projects)

1984 to 1988

Kiwanis Club of Kelowna (Financial and personal consultingPro Bono)

2016 to Current