RESUME

Patricia A. Fukami 

Chief Financial Officer with over 20 years experience as a financial manager.  Experience includes mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and private financings.  Entrepreneurial problem solver who has acted as a strategic business partner on critical management, finance and accounting matters for the financial services, software, biotech and nonprofit business sectors.

EXPERIENCE

Chief Financial Officer, San Rafael, California                                                                      2003 to 2004

Dominican University of California

Manage the finance, accounting, IT and human resources departments for the University.  Assess, implement and manage the restructuring of the Finance and IT departments to broaden functionality, add new depth and improve discipline within the existing functions.  Work closely with the President and Provost to set the long-term strategic direction of the University and to implement new initiatives across all departments.

·        Successfully completed the annual audit and implemented a corrective action plan to address and track audit findings.

·        Revised and implemented a new annual budget, monthly forecast and financial reporting process that aligns with the strategic priorities of the organization.  Educated and trained budget managers to focus on key revenue and expense drivers critical to achieving their business goals and objectives.

·        Reviewed and revised the cash management process and implemented new investment policy guidelines for the University’s Endowment.

·        Participate as a key member of the President’s Executive Council to develop and set policies that impact the University’s day-to-day operations.

·        Manage a staff of 15 accounting, systems and administrative professionals.

Chief Financial Officer, San Francisco, California                                                                 2002 to 2003

The Bar Association of San Francisco

Manage all aspects of the finance, accounting and administrative functions for the non-profit membership organization and its three affiliates.  Work closely with the Executive Director to bring discipline to the financial and administrative functions and to strengthen the organization’s financial infrastructure.   Participate as a senior member of the executive team to assess and implement the organization’s strategic direction and initiatives.

·        Initiated a forensic audit to identify, analyze and implement an effective corrective action plan.

·        Redefined and restructured the annual budget, monthly forecast and financial reporting processes for the organization.

·        Implemented a grant reporting and tracking system.

·        Manage the treasury, tax, and insurance activities for the company.

·        Participate as a key member of the management team to recommend and develop policies, procedures and systems to meet the organization’s long-range strategic objectives.

·        Oversee the annual audit and quarterly review process.

·        Managed a staff of 5 accounting and administrative professionals. 

 

Vice President, Finance and Administration, South San Francisco, California                                2001-2002

Diadexus, Inc.

Participated as a senior member of the executive team of a post genomics diagnostic and therapeutic products company.  Managed the company’s finance, accounting, facilities and overall administrative functions. Assessed and implemented the company’s strategic initiatives in a competitive, high growth, early stage company environment.

·        Completed the filing of the S1 for initial public offering in January 2002.

·        Managed the annual audit and quarterly review process.

·        Oversaw, managed and produced the annual budget, monthly forecasts and financial reports for the company.

·        Managed the treasury, tax, purchasing, employee benefits and insurance activities for the company.

·        Managed all aspects of the facilities functions including the design and implementation of the safety policies and procedures, security, shipping and receiving and other day-to-day tasks related to facilities management.

·        Participated as a key member of the management team working closely with scientists and business development groups.

·        Managed a staff of 6 accounting and administrative professionals.

Vice President Finance and Administration, Emeryville, California                                                   1999-2001

Health Central.com

Member of the executive start-up team for an internet health content and drug store company. Designed, developed and implemented the company’s finance, accounting, human resources and overall administrative functions as company grew from 20 to over 350 employees.

·        Raised over $20 million in Series B preferred stock private placement financing.

·        Completed Initial Public Offering raising $82.5 million in December 1999.

·        Successfully completed six mergers and acquisitions within an 18-month period.  Key member of due diligence team.  Responsible for coordinating and implementing acquisition integration plans.

·        Managed financial audit and SEC regulatory reporting functions including: preparation of 10Q and 10K, shareholder proxy, and all merger and acquisition related filings.

·        Oversaw and directed treasury, budgeting, audit, tax accounting, purchasing, real estate, and insurance activities for the company.

·        Developed and implemented company procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper financial records and accounting controls.

·        Managed all aspects of the human resources function including benefits, payroll, recruitment, employee relations and training in a rapid growth environment.

·        Managed a staff of over 20 professionals.

 

Vice President Finance, San Francisco, California                                                              1983-1999

Bank of America             

Concorde Solutions, Inc.

Designed, coordinated and implemented the finance, accounting and human resources operating policies and procedures for a $6 million start-up software company.

Investment Administration Group

Performed extensive due diligence and analyses to evaluate strategies for over 400 subsidiaries acquired under the Security Pacific and Continental Bank mergers.  Managed the disposition, merger and sale of over 50 BAC subsidiaries and equity investments in the US, UK and Latin America.

Credit Policy Group

Implemented the financial planning and reporting processes for the newly created Credit Policy Group.

Domestic Financial Institutions Group

Oversaw all aspects of the finance, audit and compliance functions.

Check and Currency Services Group

Managed the finance functions for the check processing operations in California.

Bank of America Systems Engineering Group

Evaluated, analyzed and processed system-related investment proposals to identify the most attractive system investments.

Financial Analyst, San Francisco                                                                                             1982-1983

Natomas Company

Consolidated subsidiary accounting information, prepared earnings projections and pro-forma financial statements.

Financial Analyst, San Francisco                                                                                             1979-1982

Wells Fargo & Co.

Managed the company’s note holder and bank relationships.                                                                              

Education

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California                                                1976-1980

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Finance