Patrick Sunday, CPA

Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)

Professional Overview
Patrick Sunday is an experienced finance executive with a proven track record of driving strategic accounting and treasury initiatives. As the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) at Bottomline Technologies, he is responsible for leading the company's global accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making. With expertise in the financial services and technology sectors, Patrick brings a deep understanding of complex accounting and treasury management practices.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) at Bottomline Technologies, Patrick is responsible for overseeing the company's global accounting and financial reporting functions. He leads a team of finance professionals to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial information, enabling the organization to make informed strategic decisions. Patrick's key achievements in this role include streamlining financial reporting processes, optimizing the company's treasury management practices, and enhancing internal controls to support regulatory compliance.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Bottomline Technologies, Patrick served as the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and Corporate Treasurer at Nymbus, where he played a pivotal role in driving the company's financial transformation. Before that, he held various leadership roles at FIS, including Senior Vice President of Finance and Segment Accounting Controller, as well as Operations Controller positions within the Institutional and Wholesale Segments. Earlier in his career, Patrick gained valuable experience as a Manager of Corporate Audit at SunGard Data Systems and a Senior Consultant at Protiviti.

Academic Background
Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has demonstrated a commitment to ongoing professional development throughout his career.

Areas of Expertise

• Accounting and financial reporting

• Treasury management and cash flow optimization

• Internal controls and regulatory compliance

• Financial systems and process improvement

• Leadership and team management

• Strategic decision-making and business partnering

Professional Impact
Patrick's contributions have had a significant impact on the organizations he has served. At Nymbus, he played a key role in streamlining the company's financial reporting processes, resulting in improved data accuracy and timeliness. As the Segment Accounting Controller at FIS, he led cross-functional initiatives to enhance financial controls and drive efficiencies across the organization's diverse business units.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience in the financial services and technology sectors, Patrick Sunday is a seasoned finance executive who excels at driving strategic accounting and treasury initiatives. As the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) at Bottomline Technologies, he is poised to continue making a meaningful impact on the company's financial operations and strategic objectives.