Team Member

Patricia Tatro, CPA

CFO

How did you decide you wanted to work in accounting?

After pondering many ideas, I finally decided to take some Accounting classes that were offered at my High School. I really enjoyed them and started learning more about the role accounting and finance played in business. The clarity came just in time for me to choose my major and begin my college studies. As my career developed, I was able to see that I loved how vital it is for all businesses to understand their current financials in order to plan for the future. Obtaining those important numbers is a process unique to each company I have worked with. I honestly love understanding what is important to each business. I feel like I am constantly confirming that I want to work in accounting as each opportunity has helped me gain new insight and growth.

What is your favorite thing about working with small businesses and startups?

This is one of my favorite questions because it is a passion of mine. I spent the beginning of my career working for large, Fortune 500 corporations. Those were amazing experiences and I learned a lot, but there is nothing like working beside the stakeholders of an organization. It is a joy for me to help to contribute to the success of their vision as these brave entrepreneurs are not just doing a job. They are perusing their dream, often with sacrifices. These sacrifices may include their personal finances, a safer career path, much of their personal time, and maybe just a little of their sanity. I enjoy learning about and supporting their goals.

What three words best describe you?

Energetic

Curious

Empathetic

Where did you grow up? If you aren't from MN how did you end up here?

I grew up in Georgia. I honestly never thought I would leave the South, but an opportunity for my husband brought us to Minnesota in 2015. I soon learned that MN offers much more than just a cold, white winter. I love it here… especially during the beautiful summer!

What did you want to be when you were a little kid?

I never had an answer to that question as a child. I think because I always knew it was a big decision and my curiosity about my many options actually made the question difficult.

What do you like to do for fun outside of work?

I love to be outdoors the most. I have not yet learned to embrace the winters, so I escape the cold when possible to find a little sun. Otherwise, I love time with my family, music, movies, and a relaxed morning with a hot cup of coffee.

Anything on your bucket list?

My bucket list is full of the desire to see new places and experience new things. On top of my list is a visit to the Greek Isles.

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