Patricia D. Fontanarosa  
Certified Public Accountant 
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 Summary  
 
Accountant with diverse experience in public and industry accounting, internal
and external audit, and US tax preparation.   Proven record of success in
adapting to different organizational needs and developing processes and managing
staff to achieve organizational goals.  Self-starter with excellent
organizational and communication skills. 
 
 
Professional Experience 
 
2002- 2006 
Patricia Fontanarosa CPA  
Sole Practioner – public accounting  
 
Owner  
Started as a sub-contractor providing accounting and audit services to CPA
firms.  Purchased small tax practice and built a solid business by client
referral.  Provided individual, corporation and partnership tax return
preparation, accounting and payroll services. Due to focus of local IRS office,
developed specialty in representing clients to the IRS.  Performed temporary
Controller duties and managed Controller selection process for clients.  
Provided management consulting to clients, including developing programs for
personnel  and regulatory compliance.
  
 
December 1999 – June 2002 
Jeffery C. Goossen 
Certified Public Accountant 
Bakersfield, CA  
 
Senior Accountant  
Completed requirements for California Certified Public Accounting license.
Performed audits and prepared financial statements for special districts,
homeowner associations, non-profit organizations and Section 42 real estate
partnerships.  Performed cost certifications for affordable housing construction
in compliance with California Tax Credit Allocation Committee.  Prepared
individual tax returns. Responsible for development and operation of all
automated spreadsheets, automated reporting and accounting software for the firm.

 
 
April 1996 – December 1999 
Rosewood Retirement Community 
Bakersfield, CA 
 
Director of Financial  Services  
Responsible for contract and financial management for continuing care retirement
community, assisted living, and skilled nursing facility.  Hired and managed all
accounting and administrative staff.  Analyzed third party billing contracts and
developed $8M automated private pay, Medicare, MediCal, and managed care billing
system to meet contract requirements. Reduced overdue receivables from $500,000
to $5,000 in 14 months. Analyzed ancillary services contracts and recovered
$150,000 of overlooked revenue.   Reduced bad debts by 30%.  
 
Evaluated, negotiated and managed all ancillary service contracts. Identified
and resolved cost and quality problems with existing therapy services contract,
resulting in savings of $35,000 per year.  Negotiated and implemented new managed
care, pharmacy, and pharmaceutical waste contracts. Responsible for managing $3M
skilled nursing facility center budget.  
 
  
 
 
Patricia D. Fontanarosa 
 
 
Nov. 1989 - July 1994 
American Management Systems    
Denver, CO 
 
Principal – Contracts and Accounting   
Responsible for managing the contract and finance department of the Denver
division of an information system consulting firm developing an oil and gas
royalty accounting system for the US government.    
 
Manager - Contracts and Accounting   
Assisted in the development of a $56M five-year contract proposal. Evaluated
contract award and developed systems to ensure contract compliance and
performance in accordance with contract requirements.  Responsible for all formal
and informal communication with government contracting officer.  Responsible for
maintaining all contract documentation, generating contract change orders, and
generating invoices in compliance with government and contract requirements. 
Developed and monitored financial information and coordinated with functional
managers to ensure zero cost overruns. Negotiated and managed subcontracts for
software development and data entry.  Developed subcontractor reporting processes
to insure compliance with IRS regulations.   
 
Managed Fortune 500 company’s contract award process for $12M management
information systems platform and software. Developed addendum to Request for
Proposal, conducted bidder’s Q&A sessions, managed bid evaluation and
negotiations process.  Developed comparative bid analysis, and assisted with
final contract award.   
 
Audit Supervisor  
Responsible for managing small group of auditors and analysts performing audits
of contract compliance. Developed reporting processes and procedures to ensure
service quality in compliance with contract requirements.  Reviewed contract
performance to determine compliance with federal regulations.  Assisted with
developing cost and technical proposals for federal and commercial clients.  
 
 
1987 - 1989 
Grampian Healthcare Aberdeen, Scotland 
 
Principal Auditor 
Managed a small group of auditors performing the full range of internal
financial audits.  Evaluated contract performance of ancillary services.
Identified subcontractor error in inventory management system resulting in saving
of $55,000 per year.  Assisted in the development of proposals for ancillary
service contracts.  
 
 
1984-1987 
London Transport 
London, England 
 
Accountant 
Responsible for all financial reporting and budget monitoring for the marketing
and communications department.                         Developed implemented job
costing system  
 
 
Education and Professional Qualifications 
California Certified Public Accountant license  
Masters in the Science of Business Administration, Boston University 
Bachelor of Accounting (magna cum laude), International University, London,
England  
Certified Information Systems Auditor, Computer Auditors Association
(non-active)  
 
 
References available upon request