Goldhar & Associates Ltd. offers comprehensive debt solutions for various business types, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. We specialize in Business Advisory and Corporate Restructuring services. Our team of seasoned professionals is dedicated to helping clients overcome financial challenges and attain financial freedom.
We have extensive experience in resolving all types of debts, including those related to Government COVID-19 Assistance Programs such as CEBA, CERS, and CEWS, Business Loans and CRA Tax Debt, including payroll, HST (GST in applicable
provinces), and Corporate Tax. We are committed to providing our clients with personalized, tailored solutions that are designed to address their unique needs and circumstances. At Goldhar & Associates Ltd., we take pride in treating both debtors and creditors with the utmost respect and understanding throughout the process. Our deep knowledge of the relevant laws and regulations allows us to provide informed advice and guidance to our clients, ensuring that their rights are protected at all times. With our professionalism and dedication, we help businesses find the right debt solution and achieve a brighter financial future.
Richard Goldhar, B.Comm, CIRP, LIT is the Founder and President of Goldhar & Associates Ltd., a national insolvency and restructuring practice operating across Canada, excluding Quebec. He is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional, with experience gained at leading national accounting and insolvency firms prior to establishing the firm in 2013.
Richard’s practice focuses on corporate restructuring, formal and informal insolvency proceedings, and advisory mandates for mid-market businesses facing financial or operational stress. He works closely with management teams, lenders, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to preserve enterprise value and support durable outcomes.
A graduate of Dalhousie University’s Bachelor of Commerce program, Richard plays an active role in the insolvency profession. He serves as an evaluator with the CAIRP National Insolvency Examination Board and has mentored professionals pursuing Licensed Insolvency Trustee licensure.
His work spans a wide range of industries and restructuring scenarios across Canada, grounded in judgment, discretion, and stakeholder alignment.
Richard is a husband to Jennifer Shupak-Goldhar and a proud father of three young boys.
Len is a financial professional with over 20 years of experience assisting individuals and businesses overcome their financial problems. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2002 and as a Licensed Insolvency Trustee in 2008, with KPMG, a national accounting and insolvency firm. Len spent 10 years practicing with BDO, overseeing their Cape Breton, New Brunswick, and PEI insolvency practice. In 2021, he joined Goldhar & Associates Ltd. as Managing Partner in Atlantic Canada.
Len is known for his attention to detail and friendly demeanour, and takes great care in helping people navigate their financial issues. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, volunteering with organizations such as MADD Cape Breton and St. Anne’s Parish, and participating in outdoor activities such as skiing and boating.
Andrew Smith is a Licensed Insolvency Trustee and Chartered Professional Accountant with 14 years of experience in the insolvency and restructuring field. He spent the first six years of his career working on corporate insolvencies and restructuring small companies before transitioning to consumer practice in 2015, where he began providing insolvency advice to individuals in financial distress. Andrew graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration, concentrating in Accounting, from Vancouver Island University and obtained his Chartered Accounting designation in 2009. His financial accounting expertise includes reviewing not-for-profit financial statements, analyzing corporate transactions, and resolving matrimonial disputes through detailed financial reviews. He is also an active volunteer with the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, providing financial literacy sessions to the community, and serves as a Board Member of the British Columbia Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals.
Marlene Oilgisser is a senior business executive with extensive experience in both operational and strategic functions. Her career includes practicing as a Chartered Accountant for 10 years and serving as Vice President of Finance for 12 years in a family business, where she played a pivotal role in guiding the company through an M.B.O. and an I.P.O. Marlene has also managed a cosmetic distributor on behalf of an absentee owner, assisted a cosmetic manufacturer through financial challenges leading to bankruptcy, and led a major cosmetic manufacturing operation for over 17 years, primarily as President, where she drove exceptional growth. Additionally, she has provided consulting services to business owners, offering tailored guidance to meet their specific needs. Marlene’s diverse experiences have equipped her with a wide range of management skills, enabling her to adapt quickly to hands-on situations, navigate complex challenges, and provide the necessary guidance for success.
