1. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Accounting
Financial Management
Corporate Compliance
Retirement Plan
Administration
Budgeting
Payroll
CAREER STATEMENT
“Experienced accountants can
sometimes become too focused
on the numbers and forget to
look at the big picture. I feel
that one of my greatest
strengths is my ability to use
financial data to educate and
lead stakeholders enabling
them to make strategic
decisions. By doing so they are
able to strengthen their
companies and secure a
stronghold in their market.”
Katherine A. Pairish
Katherine Pairish
CFO
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated senior financial executive for a $22 million orthopaedic practice
with four locations throughout the Bay Area. A resourceful self-starter with an
extensive accounting and financial management background. As part of the
executive team, provides strong, strategic and financial consultation to help
guide business decision-making. A collaborative, proactive problem solver
who is able to be flexible and work well under pressure. Strong analytical and
organizational skills. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. A
creative and resourceful manager with a strong work ethic who is committed to
the long-term.
CAREER HISTORY
Webster Orthopaedic Medical Group, APC – Oakland, San Ramon, Dublin, and
Castro Valley, CA
Chief Financial Officer (December 2010 to Present)
Highlights:
 Developed and analyzed cash flow projections for a new $2.5 million clinic enabling
the company to obtain bank financing and validate the feasibility of the project.
 Assisted in restructure of overhead formula resulting in physician retention and
recruitment.
 Negotiated contracts with various vendors lowering prices with average savings of
20% of total costs for supplies over a two-year period.
 Restructured financial statements to include revenue and cost categories for key
financial indices providing in-depth data for strategic decision making. This data
currently used to determine business line profitability on an ongoing basis.
 Secured alternate financing to reduce physician personal exposure.
 Increased efficiencies through change in banking relationship. Functions that were
previously accomplished manually were converted to electronic functions shaving
hours off the daily process.
 Administration of $17 million 401(k)/retirement plan.
 Presentation of monthly financial results at shareholder meetings.
Thomas, Wirig, Doll & Company, CPA’s – Walnut Creek,
Controller (February 2006 – December 2010)
Highlights:
 Began as account manager preparing individual, corporate, partnership, trust and non-
profit tax returns.
 Promoted to Controller in 2007. Oversaw preparation of monthly financials and
payroll for three entities within the firm: investment company, retirement
management firm and 9-partner CPA firm.
 Presented monthly financial results at shareholder meetings.
Pacific Service Credit Union – Walnut Creek,
Accounting Analyst (February 1996 – February 2006)
Highlights:
 Prepared month-end closing journal entries including accruals for GAAP.
 Bank reconciliations and supervision of payroll processing.
 Monthly lines of business reporting along with weekly Regulation D reports sent to
the Federal Reserve.
 Assisted in writing of procedural manuals – Y2K.

2. PERSONAL DETAILS
Katherine Pairish
2127 Myrtle Beach Lane
Danville, CA 94526
925-890-7400 (cell)
katherinepairish@yahoo.com
PERSONAL SKILLS
Well-spoken
Efficient
Organized
Confident
Empathetic
Dedicated
Collaborative
High sense of Urgency
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Proficient in:
 Excel
 SAGE 100 (Accounting software)
 QuickBooks (Accounting software)
 Paychex and ADP (Payroll software)
 Lacerte (Tax software)
Affiliates
 AAOE, Member (1997-present)
 HFMA, Member (2013-2014)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration with and emphasis in Accounting,
Minor in Spanish
San Diego State University (1979-1983)
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request
PERSONAL
INTERESTS
Golf
Hiking
Travel