Pat is a Principal in the Accounting and Auditing Department of the Roseville office of Olsen Thielen and specializes in the telecommunications, manufacturing, real estate, retail, utility, and wireless industries.
Experience
- Extensive experience in meeting the full range of compliance reporting requirements to meet the needs of internal and external users
- Manages audit engagements for telecommunication, wireless, CATV, utilities, commercial, and not-for-profit companies
- Performs due diligence work related to mergers and acquisitions
- Provides business process improvement strategies and consults on improving internal controls
- Prepares budgets, financial, and cash flow projections
- Facilitates and conducts strategic planning retreats and assists organizations with board governance
- Conducts speaking engagements to boards of directors and members
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, St. John’s University, Collegeville
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) member
- Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) member
- Minnesota Telecom Alliance (MTA) member
- MTA Associate Member and Events Planning Committees
- Past Member of the AICPA 15-Member Standard Setting Committee
- Past Treasurer of the Brooklyn Park Athletic Baseball Association
Core Specializations
- Telecommunications companies
- Utilities and cooperatives
- Wireless industry
- Manufacturing
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Real estate
- Retail
- Peer review