Arden Pilkey, CPA

Arden Pilkey, CPA

Arden Pilkey is a results-driven finance professional with a strong track record of improving financial reporting, budgeting, and profitability across a variety of sectors. She has worked extensively with private businesses and not-for-profit organizations, delivering practical solutions that support better decision-making at both the management and board levels.

In the agricultural co-operative sector, Arden played a key role in strengthening divisional reporting and supporting financial projections for investment opportunities. Within a social services organization, she built a $33 million budget from the ground up, enhanced the board reporting package, and streamlined reporting to funders. Her work in the retail and manufacturing space includes implementing a new financial system and budgeting process, developing weekly sales reporting to boost profitability, and introducing cash flow forecasting tools to improve financial management.

Arden’s earlier experience includes full cycle accounting, payroll, variance analysis with independent investment firms, job costing, invoicing, and customer service for a family-owned steel company.

Known for her hands-on approach and ability to quickly understand each organization’s unique needs, Arden is committed to helping clients gain clarity and control over their financial operations. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and cooking.

Education

• Durham College, Diploma in Accounting
• University of Ottawa, Bachelor of Health Science