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Stuart Pasternak

CFO

Stuart is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and fractional CFO based in Vaughan/Woodbridge, with a diverse expertise in finance, business, and leadership.

With over 30 years of experience, he has expertly navigated complex challenges across strategic planning, financial reporting, treasury, risk management, and representation at the International Trade Tribunal and Department of Justice.

Stuart’s expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and cross-border transactions reflects his strategic insight and deep understanding of global markets. His ability to identify and leverage growth opportunities while guiding organizations toward their objectives ensures long-term financial stability and compliance.

Stuart is a member of the York – Simcoe CFO team serving Greater Toronto.

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Track record highlights

  • Led multiple due diligence engagements, including valuation, negotiations, deal structuring, legal agreements, and securing a $55 million acquisition line.
  • Served as a financial expert at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, contributing to the imposition of key tariffs.
  • Secured $30 million in U.S. government incentives to establish a manufacturing plant in West Virginia, marking the second-largest state investment at the time.
  • Built two world-class financial services centres, driving operational excellence and client satisfaction.
  • Toronto Regional Director of the CFO Leadership Council and former Chair of the Alzheimer Society of York Region.

Sector Experience

  • Construction: Home Builders and Heavy Construction
  • Manufacturing-Transport-Logistics: Building Materials
  • Property-Real Estate:
  • Not-For-Profit:

Stuart's specialist skills

Executive Coaching

Empowering entrepreneurs with efficiency-driven solutions and process improvements.

M&A Specialist

Led multiple due diligence engagements, overseeing valuation, negotiations, deal structuring, and legal agreements.

Banking Relationship

Negotiated working capital, equipment, and acquisition borrowing lines

Budgeting & Forecasting

Create budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow models.

Financial Operations

Design and implement streamlined processes, while building high-performance, world-class teams.

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