The Finance and Administration Group is responsible for ARC's planning, risk management, financial management and reporting, compliance and regulatory requirements. The group also works closely with portfolio companies on various issues, including governance practices, financial reporting, insurance and banking arrangements.

Nancy L. Smith

Managing Director, Finance & Planning

Tanya M. Causgrove

Chief Financial Officer

Nancy L. Smith, Managing Director, Finance and Planning.  Nancy's responsibilities include finance and risk management, strategic planning, investor relations, and legal and regulatory compliance at ARC. Nancy joined ARC in 1999 after nine years in the Oil and Gas industry and four years with a major Canadian Bank.

  • Joined ARC in 1999 as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Member of ARC's Executive, Investment and Strategy committees.
  • Currently represents ARC on the board of Canbriam Energy Inc.
  • Prior to joining ARC, worked with a major integrated oil company in various executive roles in the financial management and marketing areas.  Prior to that worked at a major Canadian bank.
  • Education includes an M.B.A. and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Alberta.
  • Member of the Board of Directors of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Tanya Causgrove,  Chief Financial Officer. Tanya is responsible for ARC’s finance and administration activities. She leads a team which provides support to ARC on finance, accounting, tax, human resources, regulatory and administrative matters. Tanya advises on deal structuring and analysis and assists investors and portfolio companies on a range of financial, reporting and fund-related issues.  Tanya joined ARC in 1997 after spending five years with a major accounting firm.

  • Joined ARC in 1997. 
  • Chartered Accountant.
  • Prior to joining ARC, held various roles at an international public accounting firm.
  • Education includes a B.Comm in Accounting from the University of Alberta.
  • CFA charterholder.

Jennifer L. Dugdale

Vice-President and Controller

Carrie A. Scott

Projects Manager

Jennifer Dugdale, Vice-President and Controller.  Jennifer is responsible for all financial matters related to the ARC Energy Funds. Jennifer’s focus is on US and Canadian tax planning and compliance, financial reporting and maintenance, analysis and reporting of ARC’s portfolio information. Jennifer joined ARC in 1999 after spending four years with a major accounting firm.

  • Joined ARC in 1999. 
  • Chartered Accountant.
  • Prior to joining ARC, worked as a senior audit professional for an international public accounting firm.
  • Education includes a B.Comm in Accounting and a B.A. in Geography from the University of Calgary.  Completion of CICA In Depth Tax Program.
  • United Way Account Executive.

Carrie Scott,  Projects Manager.  Carrie focuses on reporting and project management for the finance and administration group. Carrie’s experience at ARC also includes four years in the Oilfield Service area where her responsibilities included: sector analysis and financial modeling.  Carrie joined ARC in 1999 after spending two years with one of Canada’s largest banks in the areas of Research and Investment Banking.

  • Joined ARC in 1999. 
  • Prior to joining ARC, worked as a Research Associate for a major investment banking firm.
  • Education includes an M.B.A. from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario and a B.Comm in Finance and Accounting from McGill University.
  • CFA charterholder.

Kara L. Haug

Team Lead, Financial Reporting

Christopher Wong

Senior Financial Accountant

Kara Haug, Team Lead, Financial Reporting.  Kara is primarily focused on financial reporting and US and Canadian tax compliance for the ARC Energy Funds.  She is responsible for tax compliance for the ARC corporate entities and financial reporting and portfolio analysis for the ARC Energy Funds.  Kara joined ARC in 2005 after five years with a major accounting firm.

  • Joined ARC in 2005.
  • Chartered Accountant.
  • Prior to joining ARC, worked as a Manager, Accounting, for a major natural resource company.  Prior to that, worked as a Manager, Assurance & Assurance & Advisory, for an international public accounting firm.
  • Education includes a B.Comm in Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan.

 

Christopher Wong, Senior Financial Accountant.  Chris is responsible for corporate reporting and financial accounting.  Chris' focus is on ARC's internal reporting, budgeting and tax compliance for the ARC corporate entities, as well as assisting with reporting and administration for the ARC Energy Funds. Chris joined ARC in 2007 after eight years of accounting experience across a variety of firms, including a major Canadian stock exchange.

  • Joined ARC in 2007.
  • Chartered Accountant.
  • Prior to joining ARC, worked as a Senior Financial Accountant for a major oil sands company and as a Listings Manager for a Canadian stock exchange.  Prior to that, worked as a senior audit professional for an international public accounting firm.
  • Education includes a B.Comm in Accounting and Management Information Systems from the University of Calgary.
  • Level II candidate in the Chartered Financial Analyst program.

Jennifer L. Laing

Senior Financial Reporting & Tax Accountant

Winnie Arnold

Senior Financial Accountant

Jennifer Laing, Senior Financial Reporting and Tax Accountant.  Jennifer is primarily focused on financial reporting and US and Canadian tax compliance for the ARC Energy Funds. She is responsible for tax compliance for the ARC corporate entities and maintenance, analysis and reporting of ARC’s portfolio information.  Jennifer joined ARC in 2003 after four years with a major accounting firm.

  • Joined ARC in 2003. 
  • Chartered Accountant.
  • Prior to joining ARC, worked as a senior accountant at a international public accounting firm.
  • Education includes a B.Sc. from the University of Calgary.

Winnie Arnold, Senior Financial Accountant.  Winnie is responsible for financial reporting, US and Canadian tax compliance for the ARC Energy Funds and analysis and reporting of ARC's portfolio information.  Winnie joined ARC in 2007 after seven years with a major accounting firm. 

  • Joined ARC in 2007.
  • Chartered Accountant.
  • Prior to joining ARC, worked as a Manager in the Financial Advisory group of an international public accounting Firm.
  • Education includes a B.Comm in Accounting and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Calgary.
  • Chartered Business Valuator.



Administrative Staff


Lisa G. Beierle
Human Resources & Office Coordinator
Tel:(403) 292-0817
Email:lbeierle@arcfinancial.com

Mandi Barcelos
Executive Assistant
Tel:(403) 292-0437
Email:mbarcelos@arcfinancial.com