Romney Pattison
About Romney Pattison
Romney Pattison is an Accounting Manager at Cision in Beltsville, MD, with a background in accounting and finance, and experience in various roles including Assistant Controller and Carpenter.
Company
Romney Pattison is currently employed at Cision, where he holds the position of Accounting Manager. Cision is based in Beltsville, MD, and Romney plays a pivotal role in managing the accounting functions of the company. Among his responsibilities are improving payroll efficiency, managing audits, training new hires, and overseeing a team of accountants.
Title
Romney Pattison serves as an Accounting Manager at Cision. His role involves implementing efficient payroll systems, leading audit preparations, and managing a team of accountants. Additionally, he is responsible for developing training programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Education and Expertise
Romney Pattison holds a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Maryland University College, achieved between 2014 and 2016. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, completed between 2006 and 2009.
Background
Before joining Cision, Romney Pattison worked at Bulletin Intelligence as an Assistant Controller for eight years, from 2009 to 2017. He began his professional career in the construction industry as a Carpenter at Right Pedal Construction, where he worked for two years from 2007 to 2009.
Achievements
At Cision, Romney Pattison implemented a new payroll system that improved efficiency by 20%. He led the audit preparation team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. He also developed a training program for new hires and managed a team of 10 accountants, focusing on their professional development and performance. Additionally, he played a significant role in the financial due diligence process during Cision's acquisition of a major competitor.