Ryan Patterson, CPA, MBA, CGMA

Experience

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  Ernst & Young

  Nov 2001 - Oct 2004

  Senior Auditor

   Prepared financial statements and footnote disclosures and assist in preparation of 10-K, 10-Q SEC filings Evaluated and assessed management’s assertion of its internal control environment in conjunction with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Communicated audit timing, expectations, budget to actual comparisons, staffing, and reporting deadlines to audit executives and client personnel Participated in financial statement audits for private, government statutory regulated and SEC reporting entities Coordinated and controlled budgets for multiple locations and reported to audit executives on a weekly basis  Administered recruiting efforts for the Human Resources Department at major universities throughout the Southwestern United States Served as a Peer Advisor to staff accountants by assisting in the creation of long-term goals and career development plans Evaluated and recommended critical accounting policies including revenue recognition, minority interest accounting, purchasing, stock compensation and equity transactions, accounting for certain financial instruments, business combinations, accounting for lease obligations, interest capitalization and inventory valuation Evaluated client control practices and assisted in improving and implementing controls Supervised engagement teams that are spread throughout the world Show less

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  PetSmart

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Senior Financial Analyst

   Prepared budgets and forecasts for over 300 stores throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States. Analyze costs for variances and trends in relation to plan, forecast, and prior year  Participate in the customer relation management team rolling out a new customer appreciation card and direct marketing program. Evaluates general ledger activity; analyzes errors and deficiencies in terms of potential risk, impact on operations, and possible financial statement implications. Show less

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  Navajo County

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Accounting Manager

   Supervised daily operations, including treasure cash receipts, special districts, accounts payable, and travel reimbursements Prepared requests for proposal for the banking agreement in Navajo County. Assisted in the process of creating a budget. Oversaw and reviewed all payroll for the county and filed all monthly and quarterly reports to the Arizona Department of Revenue and IRS. Evaluated general ledger activity; analyzed errors and deficiencies in terms of potential risk of budget overages. Provided assistance for the preparation of the expenditure limitation report. Show less

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  City of St Johns

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2019

  Mayor
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  Apache County

  Jan 2012 - now

   Manage, direct and oversight for the entire organization’s financial policies, budgeting, and accounting. Including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, payroll/timekeeping, fixed assets, cost accounting, and revenues. Develop and execute the annual County budget for 30 departments and over 50 grants by allocating department resources including staff, equipment and capital expenditures in line with department goals and in compliance with federal and state law. Organized, managed and implemented new ERP system. Manage and prepare Comprehensive Annual Financial Report maintaining compliance with all new GASB reporting requirements.  Coordinate and manage financial planning and budgeting for all fixed asset and capital improvement plans.  Direct the production of monthly and annual financial reports including analysis of revenue and expenditures for projects and departments. Supervise the Finance Department staff through selecting, developing, evaluating, monitoring their activities, providing guidance and making assignments; plans, directs and coordinates department activities through subordinate staff; ensures compliance with state and federal requirements.  Coordinate and manage financial planning and budgeting for all fixed assets and capital improvements. Show less * Appointed by the Board of Supervisors to act as County Treasurer during the suspension of the current elected official.* Supervised daily operations, including treasure cash receipts, debt service and investment portfolio.ACHIEVEMENTS:* Coordinated and supervised an overall audit of the office in which millions of dollars were identified as improperly allocated over several years.* Developed a new Investment Policy for the county.* Working with our investment advisors implemented policies that will save 90% or $400,000 annually on investment fees. Show less

  • County Manager

    Feb 2018 - now

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Mar 2007 - Feb 2018

  • Interim County Treasurer

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2012