MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—John Bernhardt, executive vice-president and chief financial officer at EllisDon, has been named a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario.
The Fellows (FCPA) distinction formally recognizes those members whose achievements and contributions, in their careers and in the community, have rendered exceptional service to the profession, indicates a release. Becoming a fellow is the highest honour that can be bestowed on a CPA.
When Bernhardt first joined EllisDon in the early 1990s, the company faced major challenges in the wake of the recession and he was instrumental in reshaping the company’s finance function and creating and implementing new controls that turned EllisDon around, adds the release.
Bernhardt also played a key leadership role in transforming EllisDon from a family-owned business to a 100 per cent employee-owned company.
He is credited with having built out a surety bond program that represents one of the largest in North America.
During his tenure, Bernhardt spearheaded countless initiatives to expand. When he first assumed the CFO role, EllisDon had seven profit centres and today that number is approaching 30.
“I feel humbled to be recognized as a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and to be in the company of so many other fine colleagues and individuals. My career as a CPA has always been a fulfilling one, and to achieve one of the highest distinctions in the profession is truly an incredible honour,” said Bernhardt in a statement.
“I look forward to continuing to make an impact by supporting our communities and guiding young people to consider the rich and diverse possibilities that a CPA designation can bring.”
In recognition of his achievements and the contributions made to the profession and community, Bernhardt was celebrated at the Fellows Evening of Distinction hosted by the CPA.
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