Ali Morteza Panju

Ali Morteza Panju, CPA

Finance leader building clarity, control, and predictability for founders and executive teams

CPA with 10+ years leading multi-entity finance operations, digital transformation, and strategic planning across operating companies and advisory

How I help

Executive-ready financial reporting that drives confident decision-making

Clear dashboards, variance analysis, and KPI tracking that help leadership understand performance, identify risks, and allocate resources effectively

Accurate forecasting grounded in operational reality

Rolling forecasts, scenario planning, and cash-flow modelling that anticipate challenges and support sustainable growth - not spreadsheet fiction

Finance systems built for scale and efficiency

Cloud-based workflows, automated reporting, and streamlined processes that reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and free your team to focus on strategic value

Selected outcomes

Built and led the finance function across a $50M+ real estate group of four operating companies, establishing consolidated reporting, controls, and workflows
Led migration to a cloud-based finance stack, improving month-end close speed by 30% and reporting accuracy
Reduced accounts receivable aged over 60 days from 70% to 30% within one year, significantly improving cash liquidity
Improved audit efficiency by 50% through analytics and workflow automation tools

Experience snapshot

Director of Finance — Baker Real Estate group (4-entity operations)
Founder — Financiall (modern accounting & advisory)
Audit & Assurance — MNP LLP (mid-market engagements, IFRS)

About

I'm Ali—a Canadian CPA and finance leader focused on turning complexity into clarity.Over the past decade, I've built and led finance operations across public accounting, multi-entity real estate groups, and my own advisory firm. I partner with founders and executive teams to establish scalable financial systems, accurate forecasting, and reporting that drives confident decision-making.I'm drawn to environments where finance is a strategic partner—not just a scorekeeper. Whether it's cutting month-end close times in half, improving cash flow visibility, or migrating to cloud-based systems, I focus on practical solutions that create lasting value.I'm particularly interested in finance leadership roles in high-growth, transformation-focused environments where strategic financial operations drive meaningful impact.

Let's connect

If you're seeking a finance leader who brings strategic clarity, operational excellence, and a builder's mentality to growing organizations, let's connect.