CATAPULT IS YOUR GROWTH ORIENTED CFO
CFO . ACCOUNTING . TAX
Catapult is a professional services firm focused on delivering Chief Financial Officer and Accounting services to high-growth private and public companies.
Our vision is to become a key financial and strategic advisor in the advancement of the businesses we work with.
WHO WE ARE
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
We are a CFO professional services firm with a passion for driving sustainable growth in the clients we serve. We’ve had the privilege to work with some of the most exciting businesses in Vancouver and have established a reputation for consistently being able to execute on growth.
Jason TongFounder and CEO
CATAPULT IS YOUR GROWTH ORIENTED CFO
OUR PROVEN ENGAGEMENT MODEL
We provide a tailored engagement model depending on the need, size and the growth stage of the client company.
- Formulate and execute comprehensive growth strategies to create and sustained value
- Realign operating model to reach strategic objectives
- Implement budgeting and forecasting processes to support and monitor strategy execution
- Develop and execute international expansion strategies
- Formulate and execute on capital raising strategies
- Liaise with lenders and investors
- Prepare and present investor presentations
- M&A transaction advisory services
- Financial modelling and due diligence services to support corporate transactions
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and accompanying MD&A’s
- Prepare monthly management reports highlighting KPI’s and financial performance
- Liaise with external auditors and tax specialists
- Ensure clients comply with all regulatory and reporting requirements (TSX, TSX-V, NYSE, BCSC, IIROC)
- Customized and scalable full cycle accounting packages
- Manage payroll transactions and employee benefit plans
- Prepare GST/HST returns
- Prepare and present business insights including project, managerial, and operating reporting
EXPERTISE IN GROWTH
CLIENTS WE WORK WITH
We offer our clients a full spectrum of accounting, tax, capital raising and strategic planning services across sectors. Through our tailored integrated approach, we help privately-owned and public companies manage risk, minimize tax and strategically plan for continued growth and success.
OUR TEAM
MEET THE MINDS BEHIND THE WORK
The Catapult Team is committed to developing solid business relationships with its clients to ensure that individual and company needs are understood and met.
We work on the frontlines with clients to understand their needs and deliver customized solutions to achieve success. Our experienced team of highly skilled professionals are geared to meet the challenges of high-growth businesses.
Jason Tong, CPA, CA, CFA
FOUNDER AND CEO
Jason Tong has over a decade of experience providing accounting, tax, capital raising, systems implementation, and CFO services to private and public companies in the technology, professional services, manufacturing, consumer goods, finance, not-for-profit, and mining sectors. Previously, Jason was the CFO of Pathway Capital Ltd, a venture capital firm with a portfolio of early stage ventures with market capitalization ranging from $5M to $100M. Jason articled at Deloitte & Touche LLP in Vancouver where he provided assurance and tax services. Jason is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and is a Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder (CFA).
Derek Sobel, CPA, CA
VICE PRESIDENT
Derek Sobel has a decade of experience in financial reporting, corporate modelling and financial audits working with public and private companies in the software, mining, construction, not-for-profit, tourism, and service industries. Previous to joining Catapult, Derek worked at a fast-growing software company as the corporate controller where he oversaw all finance and accounting aspects of the company. Before entering the technology sector, Derek worked in public practice in Calgary, where he provided full scale assurance and tax services. Derek is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA).
Lynda Bemister
Director of People and Culture
Lynda has over 10 years of professional experience in Human Resources including strategic planning, leadership development, change management, culture alignment, full-cycle recruitment, employee retention and engagement, conflict resolution and HR program development. Prior to joining Catapult, Lynda planned and executed all people-related practices and policies at a start-up telecom. She then worked with senior leaders and their teams at a Leadership Development firm ensuring engagement and building leadership capacity. Lynda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Human Resources Management Certificate.
Nathan Murphy, CPA
Senior Associate
Nathan has over 8 years of professional audit, accounting and treasury experience across a variety of industries. Prior to joining Catapult, Nathan worked at a copper mining company and oversaw most of the treasury functions. Nathan enjoys solving problems and helping fellow colleagues learn and grow. Nathan is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
Raymond Ng
Senior Associate
Raymond has over 5 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and corporate budgeting. Prior to joining Catapult, Raymond worked at a Fortune 500 company in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry as a financial analyst. Before entering the CPG sector, Raymond worked as an accountant at an event management company creating the budget and forecast of some of Western Canada’s largest live music entertainment events. Raymond holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and is currently working towards his CPA professional designation.
Lynn Yang, CPA, CGA
Associate
Lynn Yang has over 10 years of professional accounting experience in financial reporting, business insights and corporate budgeting. Previous to joining Catapult, Lynn led multiple accounting functions at highly entrepreneurial companies. Lynn enjoys tackling complex business problems and prides herself in being able to streamline and optimize accounting management processes. Lynn is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA)
Sayed Israr Rahimi, CPA
Associate
Israr has over a decade of experience in accounting, finance, tax, financial reporting and audits working with public and private companies in various industries. Previously, Israr was corporate accountant for a public company in the technology industry where he focused on complex accounting transactions, budgets, financial reporting and financial analysis. Before entering the technology sector, Israr worked at KPMG LLP and KNV Chartered Accountants where he provided accounting, assurance and tax services. Israr is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
Connor Renshaw
ASSOCIATE
Connor has over 7 years of professional accounting and corporate banking experience. Previous to joining Catapult, Connor worked at a fast-growing software company as the intermediate accountant where he completed the majority of the finance and accounting aspects of the company. Before entering the technology sector, Connor worked in the banking industry, primarily focusing on commercial lending. Connor holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and is working towards his CPA professional designation.
Sam Truong
ASSOCIATE
Sam has over 10 years of accounting experience in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation. Previous to joining Catapult, Sam worked at a fast-growing satellite communications company and oversaw all accounting functions. Sam enjoys developing new approaches and methods to improve efficiencies and optimize accounting processes. Sam is currently working towards his CPA professional designation.
Gina Camacho
Associate
Gina Camacho has over 7 years of professional accounting experience in technology and tourism companies. Previous to joining Catapult, Gina worked at a fast-growing tourism company as the accountant where she completed the majority of the finance and accounting aspects of the company. Gina holds a Degree in Tourism Administration, an Accounting and Payroll Diploma, and she is fluent in Spanish.
Michelle Oh
Associate
Michelle has extensive accounting and finance experience in full-cycle accounting and general bookkeeping duties. Prior to joining Catapult, Michelle worked at an investor relations firm managing business operations and financial records. She gained experience through working in both multinational companies and financial services. Michelle holds a Diploma in Accounting.
Carol Chan
ASSOCIATE
Carol has over a decade of experience in operations management, logistics and process improvement. Previous to joining Catapult, Carol led operations and logistics teams at several large telecommunication companies. Carol is Six Sigma Green Belt Certified and her process improvement initiatives had significantly contributed to improved efficiencies and profitability at the companies she worked for. Carol holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce.