Patty Leslie is a financial executive with a record of frequent promotions and selection to lead critical projects, programs and conversions. She has an unblemished record of controlling costs and providing top-flight financial and business management guidance as part of the senior management team.
Her contributions can be quickly summarized:
• Maximizing top and bottom-lines in tight margin environments • Providing practical, sustainable solutions to business challenges that impact complex operations • Implementing large cloud financial solutions for driving growth and cost savings
Well educated she holds an MS in Information Technology from the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and a BS in Accounting from Slippery Rock University. She is a licensed CPA in the State of Colorado.
Others have noted that she is adept at implementing large cloud financial solutions for driving growth and cost savings across the organization. She blends deep subject matter knowledge, big picture perspective and keen business savvy with a transparent, engaging and collaborative approach to deliver results in key performance areas.
Member of the National Association of College and University Business Officers
Finance Committee Member of the American Meteorological Society
Finance Committee Member for the Boulder Chamber of Commerce
Board Member of the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau
Timeline
Innovation Book Camp Workshop
UCAR 2020 Budget Review
UCAR Board of Trustees Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Proudest Accomplishment
De-risking the bond portfolio at UCAR to remove restrictive swaps and derivatives.
Experience Highlights
Highlight Title
Director of Treasury and Finance
Highlight Title
Chief Financial Officer/VP of Finance and AcCounting
Interests
Continuing Education
Innovation, artificial intelligence, The future of cryto currency, Emotional Intellegence
Hobbies
Biking, hiking, scuba diving, skiing, and cooking.
Results
$120
Million Investment Portfolio Managed
45
Total Staff
$200
Million Annual Revenue Managed
Skills
Leadership
15
Debt Financing
10
Technology
10
Board Relations
10
investments
10
Finance and Accounting
20+
Questions & Answers
What are your long-term goals?
To get things done.
What are you working on right now?
White paper for next generation financial upgrade.
What tools do you use?
Google Suite, Concur, Jira, Roadmunk, Microsoft, Trello
Describe your greatest accomplishment.
Major debt restructure for UCAR. Removing the threat of risk for the corporation was very important to me. We saved money and freed up cash that was restricted from more productive investments.
Who are your main influences?
I have always had a love of learning. As an undergrad, I focused on Philosophy - the fundamental nature of knowledge. I continue to push myself to learn something new every day.
Why did you choose your profession?
My passion is to support society, education, science, or the arts. I enjoy being the steward of funds for organizations that are making our world a better place.
