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Patrick Smith CPA, CA has a strong background in finance and accounting. Patrick'smost recent role was as the Director of Finance & Operations at Elevation Capital, where they oversaw financial planning, investment management, compliance, and day-to-day operations for the family office. Prior to that, they served as the Vice President of Finance at Lucky Financial, where they led the accounting and finance function for Egypt's leading FinTech app for consumer credit products. Patrick also worked as the Controller of Private Equity at Banyan Capital Partners®, where they oversaw all internal and external financial reporting for the fund and led large-scale restructuring transactions. Patrick began their career as a Senior Analyst of Investment Finance at OMERS Private Markets and later worked as a Senior Associate at Hilborn LLP, serving as an external auditor to non-public entities in various industries and providing tax consulting services to owner-managed businesses.

Patrick Smith CPA, CA completed their Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (Honors) in Accounting and Globalization Studies at Huron University from 2008 to 2013. Patrick then obtained their Chartered Accountant certification from CPA Ontario in 2016. In the same year, they also obtained their Chartered Professional Accountant certification from CPA Ontario.