Tom Pender Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

Doing what it takes to get more folks outside and into the Great Outdoors

Went skydiving, Rocky Mountain climbing, and 2.7 seconds on a bull named Fumanchu

Alexandria, Virginia, US

• Hired to lead new functional area to expand beyond B2B transactional sales of cybersecurity learning and certifications. Applied consultative selling skills to build long-term enterprise relationships and drive.
• Created $300K new-hire education and assessments program for Big 4 consultancy practice
• Initiated $100K continent-wide certification training program across Africa
• Led cross-functional team to launch a multi-year, global workforce development initiative

Durham, NC, US

• Recruited from internal Tiger Team to develop and lead formal enterprise sales team. Upgraded team from transactional account management to consultative selling for increased repeat business. Presented to Managing.
• Grew book of business from $0 to $1M; top performer at time of departure
• Sold $675K multi-year learning program to Fortune 100 technology company; first of its kind; largest in organization's history (mentioned in annual report)
• Innovated virtual reality learning experience for 300-person risk advisory practice
• Built first-to-market co-branded corporate learning badge program for global finance team of 4,000

Durham, NC, US

• Managed performance of technical Continuing Professional Education (CPE) product portfolios for 400K-member professional association. Submitted annual budgets, bi-monthly forecasts, and weekly results. Adjusted.
• Planned and executed launch of global financial credential in US market
• Grew Management Accounting CPE portfolio revenues by 3x
• Launched Not-for-Profit CPE portfolio
• Managed multiple cross-functional teams of 15-20 stakeholders to drive portfolio revenues

Durham, NC, US

• Promoted growth of AICPA’s 2,000-firm membership section through marketing efforts, conference exhibits, webcasts, and regulatory advocacy. Managed two employees.
• Spearheaded networking events for Managing Directors and CEOs of top 75 public accounting firms
• Coordinated profession's largest benchmarking survey for firm practice management
• Created Succession Planning Resource Center for firm owners selling their practices

Durham, NC, US

• Reported monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for $2B consolidated group of 5 credit unions and NFP organizations. Oversaw month-end close as well as accounts payable and grant accounting. Managed four.
• Reported quarterly financial results to industry regulators and Board of Directors
• Prepared and reviewed annual IRS Form 990s
• Worked with CFO to implement complex fair value accounting standards (FAS 157)
• Reviewed technical valuations of hedging instruments for compliance with accounting rules

Morrisville, NC, US

• Managed accounting, benefits administration, information technology, and peer review for 12,000-member professional association. Presented financial results to executive committee and Board of Directors. Created and.
• Coordinated $8M budget, year-end audit, and tax returns of 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) entities
• Managed $5M in cash and investments
• Overhauled and reduced month-end close from 10 days to 3 days
• Directed migration to new Association Management System (AMS) in 6 months
• Launched and directed the North Carolina Young CPA Cabinet

• Promoted to manage $4M warehouse inventory
• Reduced inventory levels while meeting internal company and external customer demand
• Worked with IT staff to refine purchasing software to improve vendor orders and inventory levels
• Worked with customer service reps to develop a remanufactured component program

• Performed data analytics on $2 million in warranty claims
• Interpreted data for financial and operational impacts
• Worked with Engineering for product design improvements

• Traveled domestically and internationally to field locations inside a $1B company
• International assignments included Belgium, England, France, and Sweden
• Reviewed operations for compliance with internal policies and the integrity of business practices
• Worked with a diversity of local managers and staff to understand systems and procedures
• Presented final reports (written, verbal) to local management and corporate leadership

• Planned, prepared, and executed audits of small businesses with revenues of $10-20M.
• Expanded firm’s practice through business development.
• Supervised various co-workers on multiple engagements.
• Prepared individual tax returns.

• Co-founded 501(c)(3) focused on physical infrastructure and community development projects
• Used alternative adobe building technology to meet rural facility needs
• Surveyed international projects in Uganda and the Baltics
• Created a national marketing plan and solicitation campaign
• Supervised two employees and numerous volunteers
• Managed Board of Directors relations and reporting

London, GB

• Audited balance sheet and income statement accounts for public and private clients
• Interviewed clients to understand company processes
• Prepared narratives for work paper files