Terry Scott

Terry Scott

MBA, CPA, CMA

Senior Consultant

Terry Scott is a Senior Consultant at Albert Gelman Inc., supporting the successful restructuring of corporations facing insolvency and performance challenges. He helps underperforming businesses regain control—stabilizing operations, identifying the root causes of business/operational challenges, and implementing practical financial and operational improvements.

Terry’s experience includes an eleven-year career as a Captain in the Canadian Army followed by more than thirty years of experience in leading/managing Small and Medium domestic and transnational enterprises. Terry brings significant expertise in both strategic and operational business management. His Private Equity experience includes acquisitions, divestments, governance, and control. As demonstrated by his USPTO filing (US Patent No. 9,031,990), Terry’s disciplined and process-driven approach is a good fit for companies seeking improved financial and operational controls and to assist private business owners/managers in continuously improving.

In restructuring engagements, Terry’s experience includes managing receivership activities of small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) from approximately $1 million to $90 million in scope. He works closely with owners, lenders, and other stakeholders to assess viability, strengthen controls, and execute a clear path forward—particularly for owner-managed businesses and SMEs.

Terry is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds an MBA focused on Corporate Finance and Strategic Management. His formal education, combined with his extensive business experience, results in the delivery of effective business solutions to the myriad financial and operational challenges experienced by SMEs.

    Education

    • Chartered Professional Accountant, 2014
    • Society of Management Accountants of Ontario, 2006
    • Certified Management Accountant, 2006
    • Schulich School of Business (MBA, Finance and Strategic Management), 2002
    • The British Standards Institution Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015)
    • Management Systems Auditing (ISO 19011:2018)
    • Leading Management Systems Auditing Teams (ISO 19011:2018)
    • Tarion Assessment/Qualifications
      • Construction Technology
      • Legal Issues in Housing

    Professional and Community Involvement

    • Community Volunteer/Coach
      • Hockey, Soccer, Baseball
      • York Mills Hockey Club
      • North Toronto Soccer Club
      • Lawrence Park Athletic Association
      • Bedford Park Community Athletics