Alberto Fischman

CFO

Alberto is a highly accomplished Chief Financial Officer with over 20 years of experience across private capital, family offices, and complex multi-entity environments. His sector expertise spans real estate, hospitality, construction, manufacturing, retail, and investment.

He has led finance functions for groups comprising more than 25 entities, working closely with boards, shareholders, and executive teams on strategy, capital allocation, and governance. Alberto is recognized for his ability to drive financial performance and deliver tangible value, most recently achieving $11M in tax savings while partnering closely with leadership to strengthen overall business outcomes.

Track record highlights

Optimized global treasury and cash management for high-growth subsidiaries, improving liquidity by 25% through aggressive working capital and FX hedging strategies
Managed a $150M infrastructure portfolio, delivering two major capital projects on time and 10% under budget through rigorous vendor and contract oversight
Directed a $100M cross-border tax restructuring and multi-entity reporting framework, ensuring full compliance with Canadian and international regulatory standards delivering $11M in tax savings
Executed a lean transformation project that eliminated redundant overhead for all companies of the group saving $1.5M annually without impacting core delivery or headcount in critical departments
Mentored and scaled a 10-person finance department, establishing a leadership pipeline that resulted in two internal promotions to Senior-level roles
Negotiated a $50M credit facility with a tier-one bank, reducing interest expenses by 300 basis points and providing flexible capital for opportunistic acquisitions

Sector Experience

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics: Industrial products
Construction: Real Estate Developments
Hospitality: Restaurants
Mining, Resources & Energy: Recycling
Property & Real Estate: Marines
Retail & Consumer Products: Golf & Clothing

Alberto's specialist skills

Banking Relationships

Cultivates trusted partnerships with banks and other financial institutions, securing advantageous credit and banking arrangements backed by well-structured, credible financial plans

Cash Flow Improvement

Monitors and anticipates risks/threats to cash flow, then puts in place targeted measures to build a resilient and sustainable financial foundation over time

Compliance

Multi-Entity Governance: Lead financial leadership for 25+ companies, standardizing policies to significantly reduce monthly close timelines and administrative costs

Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist

M&A and succession readiness expertise, leading financial normalization initiatives for portfolio companies to ensure rigorous due diligence, support successful exits, and enable complex generational wealth transitions

Corporate Finance

Modernises and strengthens financial systems, workflows, and reporting structures to drive greater operational efficiency, data accuracy, and more informed strategic decision-making

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