Patrick Griffiths, Cpa, Cia, Crma, Mba Email & Phone Number

United States

Working on project to optimize Sage utilization and build best in class accounting/finance processes. Reviewing and implementing ITGC controls. Migration of old server to a new server based in the cloud. Day to day support of 100 person user environment.

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Lead accounting and finance professional for national trucking firm with > $20MM in annual revenues, reporting directly to the CEO of the Company. Operations center in Eastern Europe.

Greater Chicago Area

Project consultant in the Real Estate Department. Implemented policyIQ workflow automation software. Reengineered A/R, A/P, C/R and month-end close processes. Developed template and conducted testing in ASC842 implementation. Created set of KPI indicators using YARDI and PeopleSoft accounting systems. Hired and trained staff.

Greater Chicago Area

Completed a long-term engagement for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Duties include: forensic accounting, external reporting, financial statement close, annual budget preparation, external audit project manager, process improvement, and documentation.

Chicagoland

Consulting roles with various clients, including Real Estate management, NFP management, write-up and F/S compilation.

Chicago, Il

Working for the MAKE Corporation on a consulting engagement with the Northern Trust Bank. Duties include assisting the Operational Audit Dept. in conducting, Operational, SOC, and SOX audits.

Chicago, Il

Working for ST Residential, a subsidiary of Starwood Capital, on a project to comply with the FDIC's requirements after the Company's takeover of the multi-billion dollar commercial R/E portfolio of Corus Bank. Assignments include:• Project lead on 9 NOI Property audits to FDIC• ERM project including Risks/Control documentation and testing• Workflow automation utilizing policyIQ software (Reg AB, IT, Compliance)• Deep-dive reconciliations and process improvement

Westmont, Il

Promoted to Senior Leadership Team of this multi-billion dollar global provider of relocation and moving services. Increased responsibilities in addition to Director Role include:• Lead on Company’s continuous auditing and transaction monitoring initiative. Implemented ACL software with a data warehousing and analytics process.• Monitoring and oversight of all Company’s major IT initiatives. Project manager on HSF, GRC, and EDA initiatives.• Lead on Company’s FCPA initiative, including program development with continuous monitoring being implemented• Lead on external audit process, (SOX, SOC), including in-housing the majority of the annual audit (External auditor: E&Y)• Provide quarterly presentations to the Board of Directors Audit Committee, and monthly updates to the CFO.• Performing special projects on complex accounting matters.• Position reports to the SVP of FP&A and Internal Audit with dotted line to the CFO.

Director of the Global Internal Audit Department, responsibilities include:• Planning and execution of company’s SOX 404 program• Implementing technologies in the Internal Audit function which included globally automating the entire account reconciliation process.• Project manager of the company’s global Transfer Pricing initiative.• Conducting detailed operational audits of major business segments, authoring audit reports provided to top management.• Assisting in annual audit planning process which requires the interviewing of company’s senior executives. • Position includes the training and supervision of multiple staff members.

Consultant on SOX 404 projects for various Fortune 500 corporations, including Waste Management, Inc, Hewitt Associates, Sirva Inc and Tyco Inc. Responsible for leading and implementing SOX effort in multiple departments. Assignments included international travel, and working closely with the external auditors. Duties included:• Study and Documentation of accounting processes and procedures.• Creation and implementation of internal controls and associated process improvements.• Development and performance of testing programs, evaluation and documentation of results.• Implementation of SOX software tool (PolicyIQ). (Hewitt, Sirva)• Liaison to external auditors, assisted on European SOX kick-off in UK. (Hewitt).• QA officer for entire first year SOX effort (Hewitt). • Training and Supervision of multiple staff members (Hewitt, Sirva).• Advising and consulting to departmental managers and senior management.

Owner and developer of multi-unit Schlotzsky’s Deli franchise, including the creation of the Café LuLu restaurant concept, skills included:• Purchasing and developing commercial real estate; including site selection, construction, government approvals, and store openings.• Developing fast-casual restaurant concept (Café LuLu) including menu, décor and operating system.• Maintaining accounting records, including computerized payroll, general ledger, and BOS software.• Managing fast paced, multi-location, restaurant environment with a bilingual staff of over 75 employees.• President of local marketing co-op of 24 Schlotzsky’s Deli’s. Negotiating and placing all print and radio media.

Lake Forest, Il

Responsible for the financial and accounting operations of this $60MM National rental furniture corporation of 500+ employees. Directly supervise a staff of 12 accounting professionals and indirectly coordinate and oversee activities of 100 other employees. Position reported directly to the CFO. Accomplishments include :• Integration of multi-state operations to a centralized accounting process.• Development and implementation of policies and procedures that embodied numerous process improvements.• Organization and documentation of entire accounting function, including building and managing an accounting team of 12 employees.• Secured sales tax refund from state of California for over $500K, with on going tax savings of $360K/yr.

Chicago, Il

Provided accounting and financial consulting to national clients on a project basis. Assignments included audit preparation, accounting system integration and implementation, and public filing assistance. • Re-engineered accounting systems, recommended and implemented process improvements. (Brook Furniture Rental, Inc.)• Prepared and filed SEC quarterly and annual reports, 10-Q/10-K (Gaylord Corporation).• Designed and prepared forecasts and budgeting models. (National Home Equity).

Illinois

Responsible for the financial and accounting activities of this 40MM division of a public 400MM health care service cooperation (ambulance provider), including:• Producing and reviewing monthly and yearly financial statements, for distributing to the corporate office and SEC filings.• Integrating and coordinating multiple acquisition activities.• Creating and maintaining company wide budgets.• Advising and consulting to the CEO, and other senior management.• Development and supervision of accounting staff, including IS selection, integration and training.• Continued hands treatment of critically ill patients.

Equity partner of this 10MM health care service corporation, in which I recruited and coordinated the acquisition of.• Supervised all financial, accounting and acquisition activities.• Created and marketed multi-state medical billing profit center for Municipal 911 services.• Responsible for litigation on all EEOC, ADA, BOL suits, company compliance, and loss control.• Developed and managed A/R staff, including electronic private insurance and Medicare billing, and IDPA reimbursement.• Provided critical care to medically ill patients, including operation and transport of patients on intra-aortic balloon pumps.

Large, regional public accounting firm, serving on the auditing staff. Planned and supervised audits and reviews, including tax return preparation. Client base: Manufacturing, and Governmental units.

National public accounting firm, served on audit staff. Client base: Manufacturing, Real Estate, and Hotel.

Provided the critical care and transport of medically and traumatically ill patients from the streets of Chicago.

Mba, Accounting

Bba, Finance

Chicago