Nathalie Kavanagh

Chief Operating Officer

CPA

Nathalie joined Kerr Financial in 2023 as the Chief Operating Officer bringing over 25 years of experience as a Chartered Professional Accountant with a proven track record as a finance executive in both owner-managed companies and a non-profit organization and eight years of experience owning and managing a family business. As COO, Nathalie ensures Kerr Financial’s operations run efficiently and strategically. Her broad experience and leadership bring invaluable insight to her role in driving operational excellence.

Education, Professional Designations and Certifications

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Career Background

Nathalie began her career in the audit division of a major accounting firm where she spent 10 years working in both the Montreal and Toronto offices. She later advanced to the firms’ tax practice serving as a Senior Manager in the Estates Group.

Specializations and Expertise

As Chief Operating Officer, Nathalie’s broad expertise and strong entrepreneurial background contribute to her leadership in optimizing Kerr Financial’s operations, where she leverages her skills in:

  • Driving operational strategy and execution to ensure alignment with Kerr Financial’s long-term goals
  • Implementing scalable efficient processes to enhance productivity and service delivery across all departments.
  • Overseeing compliance and governance standards to maintain operational excellence
  • Overseeing financial and operational controls to ensure compliance and maintain accountability across the organization

Companies

As COO, Nathalie leads up the operations for all of the affiliated entities comprising the Kerr Financial Group of companies which include Kerr Financial Advisors Inc., Kerr Financial Consultants Inc., and Kerr Financial Professional Corporation.