James Finlay, Finance
James started his accounting career in 1996, acquiring his first diploma in Canada. He then moved to the UK where he gained his accounting designation. Whilst in the UK he also obtained his Certification with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, an organization committed to fighting fraud worldwide. After his return to Canada he worked in both the manufacturing and charity sectors before starting Finlay & Associates, a small business providing accounting services to clients in the manufacturing, nonprofit, and service industries.
James is deeply committed to the nonprofit sector, and has volunteered for over 18 years in a diversity of roles including Probation Officer, Income Tax Officer, Treasurer and Board Director. He is currently a volunteer Director with Hamilton Extend A Family, an organization which works to help children with developmental, physical, or emotional challenges. James has also been appointed by the Ontario Government to the Trillium Grant Review Team for Hamilton.
James has memberships with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Institute of Internal Auditors, The Guild of Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Accountants and has a Fellow Membership with the Association of Accounting Technicians.
