Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)

As a mentor at the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, l play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of accounting professionals. I have the opportunity to share my knowledge and expertise with aspiring CPAs and guide them as they progress through the CPA program.

Mentor

Xen Accounting

Portfolio company acquired from the Equiom PE Group

Partner - Strategic Advisor

Nex CPA

Boutique financial services for vc backed businesses.

Principal

Vasco

B2B SaaS that engineers growth to scale 10x faster.

Fractional CFO

Equiom Group

A Private Equity Group providing sophisticated clients with professional service expertise.

Managing Director - Canada

Board Member - Canada

MailChannels

MailChannels is a Vancouver-based SaaS company that protects companies against malicious email threats.

- Model budget and cashflow to determine free cashflow and financing needs
- Monthly review of cashflow and month-end discussions held with the CEO
- Budget to actual variance analysis provided to the CEO and Board
- Track key metrics (MRR, MRR Expansion, MRR Retraction, EBITDA, ARPU, ARPA)

Rise Branding

Rise Branding is a Toronto-based branding and communications agency that partners with leading multinationals in the B2B space.

- Financial modeling to determine free cashflow, breakeven analysis, financing needs, and key revenue/direct cost/opex drivers.
- Quarterly review of cashflow needs with CEO
- Budget to actual variance analysis provided to executive management.

Cloud Accounting Firm that is 100% digital. Acquired by the Equiom Group on Nov. 1, 2018.

- Startup ecosystem in tech, fintech, and venture capital 
- Advisory & consulting services (financial modelling, SRED, fractional CFO)
- Reporting (financial statements, quarterly reports to limited partners, board packages)
- Tax (indirect, direct, payroll)

Senior Manager

Aon Risk Solutions

NYSE: AON
- Full cycle accounting under IFRS
- Budgets, fixed assets, month-end
- Federal excise tax

Senior Accountant

BMO Wealth Management - Canada

TSX: BMO
- Analyze equities
- Operated in the money market funds, equities, and derivatives.
- Licensed investment representative with IIROC

Equity Specialist

Startup advisor

I help modern businesses scale by optimizing their cash flow, finops technology, and tax compliance.

Hasan Shahariar, CPA

In April, Sonder (Airbnb rival) said it had entered its “next era.”
By November, it entered bankruptcy court.

Just months ago, the hospitality startup announced $18 million in new financing and a partnership with Marriott that promised to “redefine modern travel.”

They called it a transformation — complete with talk of “balance sheet strength,” “synergies,” and “long-term value creation.”

Then, last week, guests at Sonder properties got emails telling them to pack up and leave by 9 a.m.
Some found their luggage in hallways. Others paid thousands to rebook last-minute.
The “next era” didn’t last long.

This isn’t just another scaleup flameout.
It’s a reality check for a culture that still confuses raising money with making money.

Sonder wasn’t short on vision or capital — it was short on sustainability.
And when a business is built on narratives instead of numbers, every new round just buys time, not traction.
Because capital is a magnifier.
If your model is strong, it fuels growth.
If it’s weak, it speeds up the crash.

So here’s the real takeaway for founders:
Your next funding announcement shouldn’t sound like a finish line.
It’s the starting gun — and the clock’s already ticking.

Hasan Shahariar, cpa

I advise vc backed startups and build their accounting architecture.

Sometimes I sit down as a CPA, list out all the taxes we pay in Canada, and genuinely wonder if the government is trying to speedrun every possible revenue tool in the OECD.

Income tax? Of course.
Sales tax? Mandatory.
CPP, EI, EHT, WSIB? Naturally.
Carbon tax? Twice, if you’re in the wrong province.
Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, luxury goods? Taxed, taxed, and extra taxed. Property tax? Absolutely.
Vacancy tax? Spice it up.
Import duties?  Chef’s kiss.

The list goes on and on.

At some point, you stop reading the list and start laughing like you're in a Marvel movie post-credit scene...because there’s always one more!

And what’s eye-popping is when you compare us to similar countries:

Germany
Higher taxes in some areas, BUT universal healthcare that works, high-speed rail, vocational training pipelines, and infrastructure that isn't collapsing.

Australia
Lower overall tax burden than Canada, with faster healthcare access, and simpler business regulation.

New Zealand
Simpler tax code, fewer layers, better digital government services. And nobody there has ever heard of “Part VI.1 tax,” which already puts them ahead.

Meanwhile, here in Canada? We’re paying for public services that feel increasingly stretched, delayed, or just plain confusing.

I love this country, truly.

But even as a CPA, when I map out all the taxes individuals and businesses pay, my reaction is basically:

“This system is crazy.”

If Canadians are going to keep funding this many revenue streams, we should at least expect transparency, simplicity, and services that match what other advanced economies have already figured out.

When Ottawa says it’s “spending less to invest more,” my accountant brain twitches a little — because just a few pages later, they reveal a $78 billion deficit.

That’s like saying you’re cutting back on coffee…while financing a Tesla.

For years, federal budgets have been about rescue. Subsidies, grants, wage supports — lifelines for small business owners trying to survive inflation and high interest rates.

But this one feels different.

Budget 2025 quietly shifts Canada from rescue mode to builder mode — from handouts to productivity bets.

Ottawa’s pouring billions into what it calls “nation-building” priorities:
$115B in infrastructure
$25B in housing
$30B in defence
$110B in productivity and competitiveness

This is a map of where opportunity will flow next.
If you’re in construction, logistics, clean tech, AI, or advanced manufacturing, these investments ripple right into your world.

If not, you’ll still feel it — stronger supply chains, new contracts, and a bigger push for domestic production.

The fine print?
It’s designed to crowd in private investment, not hand it out.
BDC gets another $1B for venture funding.
EDC gets $2B for export financing.
Procurement rules are changing so small suppliers can finally compete.
Instant expensing stays.
And soon, investors will be able to use RRSPs and TFSAs to invest in private small businesses.

It’s quiet, but it’s powerful. Ottawa’s betting on builders.

Every budget tells a story about who a country chooses to bet on.
This year, that story points squarely at entrepreneurs.
The question is — are you?

Because this isn’t a budget for spectators.
It’s a budget for builders.

Toparo Talent

Toparo Talent is a tech recruitment company.

Founder & CEO

XGuard Security

XGuard is a technology-based company that is a leader in the security space in Montreal. They have 3 main divisions; XGuard Security, XGuard Robotics, and XGuard Traffic Control.

👉🏼 Worked closely with Hiring Managers in Operations, HR, Marketing, Technology, and Financial & Accounting, to fill their positions
👉🏼 Coached Talent Acquisition Specialists (2) in my team on sourcing, interviewing, candidate management, and negotiation techniques
👉🏼 Sourced using boolean searches in the ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.
👉🏼 Implemented the ATS (Lever); fully customized the pipeline flow, drafted email templates, enabled and analyzed the Diversity & Inclusion and Candidate Experience surveys monthly, automated and integrated with G-Suite for interview scheduling. 
👉🏼 Established processes to ensure the candidate experience is excellent
👉🏼 Kept track of weekly & monthly recruiting KPIs 
👉🏼 Played an active part in our HRIS migration project from Collage to BambooHR
👉🏼 Worked on the BambooHR setup and automation of processes such as new employees' onboarding
👉🏼 Onboarded new employees on their first day
👉🏼 Worked closely with the Talent & Culture team to create virtual team activities & surveys to strengthen our Remote-First culture

Head of Talent Acquisition

SnapX

SnapX was a FinTech startup operating 100% remotely, which mission was to automate the bookkeeping process for accountants.

👉🏼 Implemented the ATS (Lever)
👉🏼 Implemented an HRIS (BambooHR)
👉🏼 Created the Employee Handbook from scratch
👉🏼 Created and launched an Unlimited Vacation Policy
👉🏼 Successfully grew our Engineering, Marketing, and Financial teams through headhunting
👉🏼 Participated in weekly strategic meetings with the C-Suite
👉🏼 Reported on various HR KPIs to the C-Level
👉🏼 Organized various team-building activities

Head of HR

Ranger Technical Resources

Leading IT talent acquisition and consulting firm based in Fort Lauderdale. Ranger Tech's mission is to partner closely with clients and candidates, surpassing their expectations with every engagement.
 
👉🏼 Led the recruitment efforts for a broad range of technical positions such as DevOps/SRE, Cloud Engineers & Architects (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevSecOps, Software Engineers (JavaScript, Java, Ruby On Rails), Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Scrum Masters, Digital Marketing, QA, etc.
👉🏼 Was in charge of the full recruitment life cycle: understanding the client’s need, sourcing, qualifying, selecting, supporting the hiring, negotiating, and facilitating the onboarding process
👉🏼 Sourcing using various tools such as Bullhorn (ATS) searches, LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Indeed, GitHub & partnering with internal sourcing resources
👉🏼 Maintaining pipelines of qualified professionals and nurturing relationships
👉🏼 Coached IT professionals at every step throughout their job search and interview processes
👉🏼 Helped with coaching and training of new team members
👉🏼 Proven track record of building strong relationships with passive candidates which resulted in successful long-term placements and increased the client’s performance
👉🏼 Measured recruitment efforts and KPIs consistently to ensure monthly goals were achieved

Industries served: Financial Services, FinTech, IT Services & IT Consulting, Software Development, Telecommunications, Marketing Services, etc.

Management Consultant - Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

SherWeb

SherWeb is a world leader in cloud computing and a gold partner of Microsoft. 

👉🏼 Was in charge of the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding of new employees 
👉🏼 Managed relationships and expectations of hiring managers through effective communication 
👉🏼 Main recruiter for Sales and Marketing; from entry-level to Director positions 
👉🏼 Part of the recruitment team for Customer Service and Technical Support Advisor positions; high volume call-center positions (20 to 30 new hires every 6 weeks, divided into 2 locations) 
👉🏼 Participated in various administrative tasks including building job descriptions, offer letters, market reports, etc. 
👉🏼 Was part of the Employer Branding team: developing creative strategies, and content on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor) 
👉🏼 Was part of the Social Committee: In charge of the Christmas party organization and fund-raising activities 
👉🏼 Was the lead psychometric assessor. I worked with tools such as NOVA and MPO. Provided feedback and facilitated manager/employees’ relationships through the understanding of their personal and motivational preferences and differences.

Recruiter

Danone Dairy

👉🏼 Coordinated the internship program for current and future interns
👉🏼 Assisted the recruitment manager to fill plant operators and management positions as well as head office managers
👉🏼 Created various documents to help the HR department in their activities: a calendar containing the important dates of the collective agreement, a procedure for the organization of the annual appreciation night, and visuals presentations for HR managers

Human Resources Assistant

Recruit Action inc.

Recruit Action provides quality recruitment services through support and a personalized approach for both job seekers and businesses. 
👉🏼 Responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle including posting job advertisements, searching relevant databases, networking, and qualifying candidates 
👉🏼 Screened, interviewed, and registered prospective professional candidates 
👉🏼 Recruited for IT, financial, and insurance companies across Canada

Human Resources Coordinator & Recruiter

Cheaper Vacations®

Travel Agent

As the CEO & Founder of Toparo Talent, I’m on a mission to help people build impactful careers and enable companies to scale smarter. Through our premium Talent-as-a-Service (TaaS) solutions, I connect top-tier tech talent with startups and SMBs ready to grow.

Why Tech?
Because tech never stands still, and neither do I.

I thrive on solving challenges, building connections, and supporting companies in one of the most dynamic industries in the world. Helping innovative companies assemble the right teams isn’t just business—it’s what I love most.

My Journey (in a nutshell):
🗺️ 2011: I left school to travel and discovered my passion for connecting with people while working as a travel agent.

💡 2014: Back in school pursuing HR, I started organizing Startup Weekends and realized that matching people to opportunities (whether jobs or ideas) was as exciting as selling vacations.

🚀 2017: I joined my dream tech company, helping scale its team from 300 to 800+ employees. This experience ignited my passion for fast-paced, high-growth environments.

🤿 2019: My wanderlust took me to Florida, where I worked as a tech recruiter while scuba diving every weekend.

👩🏻‍💻 2021: Back in Canada, I thrived in the chaos of startup life at a remote FinTech and security startup, tackling challenges daily.

🔝 2022: I launched Toparo Talent, turning my employer into my first client.

Where Am I Now?
Today, I’m blending two passions:

1. Helping companies scale their teams faster and more effectively through premium TaaS solutions.
2. Exploring and promoting coworking and coliving spaces worldwide to inspire remote workers and digital nomads to mix work with ocean adventures (surfing, spearfishing, and scuba diving—DareSea).

At Toparo Talent, we’re more than recruiters—we’re scaling partners.
⚡ We help you find “the one” for your team.
⚡ We deliver premium TaaS solutions with precision and speed.
⚡ We believe every challenge has a solution.

What Drives Me?
1. Freedom: Designing a business that works wherever I do.
2. Meaningful Impact: Helping companies grow and people find fulfilling work.
3. Connection: Building relationships that last beyond a single hire.

💡 Ready to scale smarter with premium talent solutions or showcase your coworking space to the world?

Let’s connect.

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