About
Victoria MacPhail brings extensive experience in finance, accounting, and business advisory. She began her career with Deloitte Calgary, auditing private and public companies with a focus on financial compliance, risk assessment, and internal controls. She then joined ATCO Group in investor relations and corporate reporting, gaining insight into the complexities of a large publicly-traded organization.
In 2019, Victoria moved to Chicago as a Senior Associate at The Siegfried Group, providing accounting consulting and leadership advisory to a publicly traded fintech company. Upon returning to Prince Edward Island in 2021, she took on a remote VP of Finance role at Kapoose Creek Bio, a biotech startup, where she gained hands-on experience navigating the unique challenges of early-stage, innovation-driven ventures.
She also served as Finance Manager for the Native Council of PEI, overseeing day-to-day accounting, budgeting, and cash flow across more than 30 funding agreements supporting social programs for off-reserve Indigenous communities.
With a diverse background in finance and accounting, Victoria is passionate about helping organizations find tailored solutions that meet their specific needs—whether mid-sized companies focused on growth, or small purpose-driven startup.
Experience
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Business Planning
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Strategic Financial Planning
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Financial Forecasting & Modeling
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Investor Relations & Communications
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Big 4 Audit & Assurance
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SR&ED Tax Credit
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Grant Writing
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Policy Development
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Financial Reporting (IFRS/GAAP/US GAAP)
Industries
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Biotechnology
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Wellness & Natural Health Products
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Fungal Therapeutics & Psychedelics
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Financial Technology
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Renewable Energy
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Energy Services
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Electric Utilities
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Natural Gas Pipelines
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Non-Profit & Indigenous Advocacy
Education
Master of Professional Accounting
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
2017
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB
2015
Certifications
Improving Your Business Through a Culture of Health
Harvardx
2022
Collaborators
At Sovereign Solutions, collaboration means combining diverse expertise to bring clients clarity, structure, and strategic insight. Each collaborator contributes a specialized skill set — from strategic growth and brand development to bookkeeping and financial management.
Peter Crooks
Strategic Advisor
Peter Crooks is a visionary leader and innovation expert with a proven track record of building and scaling successful consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses. His extensive experience spans over two decades, encompassing leadership roles in the food & beverage, natural health products, biotech and cannabis sectors, domestically and internationally.
From launching groundbreaking products and brands to leading successful company turnarounds and navigating complex regulatory environments, Peter's strategic approach and entrepreneurial spirit consistently deliver exceptional results. He possesses a deep understanding of the entire product lifecycle, from concept to design and development to market success, and is adept at building high-performing teams, optimizing operations for efficiency and profitability, and driving sustainable growth. Peter's ability to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities, combined with his collaborative leadership style, makes him a highly sought-after executive and public speaker across multiple converging industries.
Sovereign Solutions also collaborates with trusted professionals in bookkeeping and administrative support to ensure clients receive complete, end-to-end financial clarity.
