Senior Accounting Position with a company that can use my expertise.
Patrick T. Palensky
35 South Linden Home Phone (712) 322-1402
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 Cell Phone (619) 788-1494
E Mail: Patrick.Palensky[at]gmail.com
Controller – Financial Manager
Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Controller and Finance Manager with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvements. Talented leader directing highly skilled financial management teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. Core competencies include:
• Accounting Management
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting • Cash Management
• Budgeting
• Cost Reductions • Technology Integration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Efficiency Improvements
Selected Accomplishments
Secured $500,000 in lease money for the purchase of computer hardware and software programs
Completed round of financing for over $2,000,000 for the purpose of company expansion in sales and marketing
Brought current 10 years of past due federal and state corporate taxes
Completed tax year filings for 8 corporations total, utilizing Federal Form 990
Created and implemented successful job cost program that would reflect sources and uses of revenues and expenses by individual revenue streams
Prepared projected financial statement for round of financing and was instrumental in securing a new corporate lease for the company’s new offices
Completed 6 end of year audits with clean opinions issued every year
Audited sales reports and commission payments for sales staff of 30 people
Successfully accounted for cash flow analyses for 26 bank accounts on a daily basis, resulting in increased interest revenue for the companies
Successfully implemented Great Plains Accounting Software into companies’ accounting procedures
Career History
Corporate Controller Autofusion, Inc. July 2008 to February 2010
Interim Project Controller T.E.R.I. March 2008 to June 2008
Assistant Controller Optimum Health Institute January 2006 to May 2008
Chief Financial Officer Competitor Magazine February 2000 to January 2006
EDUCATION:
University of Nebraska – Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
B.S. History, Minor Math and Business Administration
San Diego State University, San Diego, California
B.A. Accounting
ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Goldmine Software
MAS90, MAS500, Quickbooks, Great Plains, Unilink
Hyperion Management Software
Macola Magazine Manager, Oracle and Timberline
Converted Quickbooks Accounting Software to Great Plains
Implemented all modules of Great Plains and have taken advance training in implementing and monitoring Great Plains Accounting Software
SOP 97-2 Revenue Recognition software
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