Ali Morteza Panju

Ali Morteza Panju, CPA

Finance leader partnering with founders and executive teams to
build clarity, control, and cash-flow predictability.

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with 10+ years across multi-entity finance leadership,
forecasting, and systems modernization.

Director of Finance | Multi-entity operations | Systems + process modernization

How I help

Reporting & decision support

Executive-ready reporting that turns financial results into actionable insight.

Forecasting & cash-flow visibility

Disciplined budgets and forecasts grounded in operational reality - not spreadsheet fiction.

Systems & process modernization

Modern finance workflows that reduce friction, improve accuracy, and support scale.

Selected outcomes

Built and led the finance function across a group of four operating companies
Led migration to a cloud-based finance stack, improving speed and accuracy
Reduced accounts receivable aged over 60 days from 70% to 30% within one year
Improved audit efficiency by approximately 50% through analytics and workflow tools

Experience snapshot

Director of Finance — Baker Real Estate group
Founder — Financiali (modern accounting & advisory)
Audit & Assurance — MNP LLP (mid-market engagements)

About

I’m Ali - a CPA (Canada) and finance leader who likes turning complexity into clarity.Over the past 10+ years, I’ve worked closely with founders and executive teams across multi-entity organizations, helping them understand the story behind the numbers and make decisions with more confidence.I’m most interested in finance functions that are practical and trusted: strong forecasting, clear reporting, healthy cash flow, and systems that make work easier - not just more detailed spreadsheets.

Let's connect

If you’re building a business that values clarity, thoughtful leadership,
and a steady long-term approach, I’d be happy to connect.