MBA, FCPA

Pat Jackson MBA, FCPA

941-***-**** *******@*****.***

THE CANDIDATE

An accomplished Professional known for the ability to streamline financial processes, motive multifunctional Team Members, understand the big picture, and meet sensitive deadlines while maintaining commitment to quality and customer service. Excellent Negotiation/Communication Skills and References, currently seeking challenging, full termed in the Melbourne area. I have served as CFO/ Controller in several industries including Manufacturing, Technology, Service, Non-Profit, Distribution, Hospitality/Retail. I work well with External and Internal Boards and recently located to Melbourne. I have just currently completed a project to review processes and financials for a wireless manufacturer.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Asset/Cash Management Consolidated Financials Financial Statement/Analysis

Audit/Inventory Control Budget and Forecasting Network/Telephony Conversions

Accounting Centralization Call Center Centralization Cost Efficiencies

Organization/Finance Structuring International Reporting Staff Level Evaluations/Recruitment

Payroll/Human Resources Acquisitions Operational Interaction-all Levels

Profit/Non Profits MIS/IT

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

Quick Books Pro SAP (ERP) Sun Accounting (International)

Microsoft Office American Contractor PeopleWare (Customer Service)

PeachTree MAS 90 Proprietary Software-Accounting/Tax

Summit (Accounting) Infinium (Hospitality) Showcase Query/Sharepoint

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CONTRACTOR/EMPLOYEE (Profit/Non-Profit)

Florida/Nevada, 2006-Current

• Recently complete a project for a Wireless Manufacturer to review Financial processes and make recommendations and enhancements (4 Business Units). (Melbourne)

• Seasonal Tax Preparer

• Finance Supervisor-MGM Mandalay Bay Hotel/Casino (Nevada) -8 Locations.

• Responsible for converting Corporate financial reporting from cash to accrual basis. (PEO).

• Responsible for 70 LLCs in reference to IT, Tax and Financial Reporting for a Senior Living Development Company.

CONTROLLER (Multiple, high cost, institutional projects-inclusive of Joint Ventures)

Willis A. Smith Construction, GC, Sarasota, Florida, 2003-2005

• Responsible for Financial Reporting for Multiple Projects Cost and Consolidated Results

• Managed Accounting, IT, Payroll, Human Resources, External Audits, Banking Relations, Legal and Tax events.

• Initiated and managed Network/Telephony conversions.

CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT (Profit/Non-Profit)

Sarasota, Florida, 1999-2003

• Established Internal Controls/Accounting Processes and Systems for 4 Divisions of Non-Profit Florida Evaluated and restructured staffing levels for improved productivity and reporting for 4 Florida Corporations.

• Negotiated vendor debts to relieve outstanding Corporate payments to Vendors, and comply with Bank loan requirements.

• Created enhanced Financial Reporting for External Board Review and Analysis in consideration of merger for a Non-Profit operation.

• Evaluated Financial Reporting for Technology Company (SAP) for a potential IPO in London market.

GENERAL/PROJECT MANAGER-Shared Services (33 Countries)-[Project Completed]

Institute for International Research (IIR), Sarasota, Florida 1997-1999 (Reported to Amsterdam) ******

• Established Centralized Accounting and Call Center Operation for 5 U.S. and Canadian Corporations. ($73M)

• Managed and Negotiated Network and Telephony contracts for Shared Services.

• Responsible for Accounting, Call Center, Banking, Payroll (650 employees), Legal, Insurance, Human Resources, Receivables/Payables, and Networks.

• Responsible for Monthly Financial Reporting to Amsterdam (3 day turnaround).

• Reduced annual costs by $.5 million.

• Converted companies from DOS environment to Windows as a model for International Operations.

• Recruited and staffed operations with 34 Temp to Perm employees from IT, Accounting, Payroll, and Call Center.

CFO/CONTROLLER-(9 locations- Florida)-[Company sold some subsidiaries and closed the remainder]

Ebonite Recreation Centers, Sarasota, Florida 1993-1997

• Responsible for negotiation and managing Accounting, Treasury, Budgets, HR/Payroll, Tax, Legal, Audits, Insurance and Network departments.

• Executed and Managed Due Diligence for 3 Acquisitions.

• Performed unannounced Internal Audits at remote locations.

• Transitioned 9 remote Bookkeeping positions into 4 by restructuring Accounting Processes.

EDUCATION

Forensic CPA

University of Sarasota/Argosy- MBA

Houston Baptist University- BS Accounting/Management

Disney University for Customer Service/MGM University Leadership/Management

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