VP Finance/CFO

ANDREW PATTERSON, MBA,CPA, CMA

Address: * ********* ***, ******* ****, NSW AU Phone Number 718-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

15+ years CFO Experience / Company with $30 Million to$ 450 Million in annual turnover / High Growth and Established Companies / Diverse Product, Not for Profit and Service Industries

Self-motivated and operationally-oriented Chief Financial Officer with multi-industry experience in building, strengthening and leading the corporate financial functions of an organization. Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp the complexities of diverse industries and effect immediate improvements on cash management, forecasting, budgeting, cost reductions and personnel. Proven expertise in increasing productivity through the evaluation of financial management systems for the overall benefit of exceeding corporate goals and objectives.

Comprehensive experience across all financial services with particular emphasis on enhancing an organization’s financial performance. Well-developed investor relations and communication skills with a reputation for accuracy, credibility and integrity in financial reporting.

General Management Strengths:

• Corporate Finance, Treasury and Accounting

• Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Cash Flow Optimization

• Regulatory Compliance • Large Staff Management and

Leadership

• Efficiency Improvements

• Technology Integration

• Cost Reductions

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Western Suburbs Leagues Club/Casino, Sydney, NSW, AU 2008-Present

Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for all financial management functions including development of monthly/ quarterly/annual financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversees general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. Administers all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. Developed and maintains a highly-skilled accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. Provides financial and commercial advice to the Board of Directors.

• Represents organization as a Director on two subsidiary organizations.

• Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes.

• Serves as key leader in effectively managing 12% annual revenue growth, currently at $450 million annual turnover.

• Restructured organization’s banking strategy to be in line with organization’s strategic plan.

Western Districts Club/Casino, Canberra, ACT, AU 2002-2008

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Presented monthly/annual financial reports to Board of Directors, developed budgets, spear-headed the senior management strategic plans and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan. Supervised internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy. Built and led teams in carrying out special projects.

• Oversaw acquisition of 2 additional companies.

• Represented Organization as a Director for industry body.

• Elected as President of State association.

• Liaise with Government regarding industry policy and regulation.

Wagga RSL Club/Casino, Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU 1996-2002

Chief Financial Officer

Presented monthly financial reports to Board of Directors. Ensured organization achieved financial goals. Served as a member of the Senior Management team. Restructured organizations banking requirements. Ensured compliance with accounting standards.

• Conducted due diligence on diversification of business to include accommodation.

• Oversaw implementation of new accounting, payroll and rostering systems.

CEVA Logistics, Sydney, 1992-1996

Chief Accountant

Performed general ledger functions, including account analysis and reconciliation, payroll, journal entries, and AR/AP. Prepared financial statements for National Group Consolidation. Liaised with national and international offices

• Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives.

• Developed national fixed assets strategy.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Commerce (1993)

University of Western Sydney (UWS) – Australia, www.uws.edu.au

Master of Business Administration (2001)

Charles Sturt University (CSU) – Australia, www.csu.edu.au

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

CPA (1996-Present)

CMA (1996 – Present)

Board of Directors Institute 2002

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