Patrick Smith
About Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith VP Corporate Finance
Patrick Smith serves as the VP of Corporate Finance, bringing over 17 years of experience in the finance and accounting sectors, particularly within the electronic payments and financial services industry. His career spans multiple high-responsibility roles, including internal auditor, senior analyst, division controller, and Vice President of business development. Smith has extensive experience in building and managing financial teams, raising capital, and overseeing due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
Patrick Smith Education and Expertise
Patrick Smith holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from the University of Memphis. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in finance, where he has gained expertise in internal auditing, financial planning, and analysis. Smith's education has played a critical role in shaping his adeptness at managing financial staff, capital raising, and due diligence processes.
Patrick Smith Professional Background
Patrick Smith began his professional career in 1997 as an internal auditor with Concord EFS. He progressively took on more responsibility, advancing to Vice President-Controller of EFS Federal Savings Bank, a subsidiary of Concord EFS, where he played a key role in growing the bank's assets from $25 million to over $400 million. Smith also managed over 1500 nationwide ATMs owned and operated by Concord EFS. Subsequently, he took on the role of Director of Finance at Pay By Touch, Inc., a biometric payments startup in San Francisco, where he was responsible for acquisition due diligence and integration. Smith also served as Corporate Controller at National Bankers Trust, a transportation factoring company, and conducted financial planning and analysis for several large ISOs.
Patrick Smith Career Achievements
Throughout his career, Patrick Smith has achieved significant milestones. As Vice President-Controller of EFS Federal Savings Bank, he successfully led the growth from $25 million in assets to over $400 million. At Concord EFS, he managed over 1500 nationwide ATMs. While working at Pay By Touch, Inc., Smith was crucial in managing due diligence and integrating acquisitions. His efforts have consistently demonstrated his capability to handle large-scale financial operations and growth initiatives.