Mitch Paioff, MBA, CMA
Certified Management Accountant

• Over eight years of experience with IBM Cognos 8 Planning software
• More than two dozen successful implementations of IBM Cognos 8 Planning software in a variety of industries including entertainment, energy, medical, technology, and education
• Over 50 classes taught on Analyst and Contributor, with more than 300 students trained
• Former controller and CFO in the manufacturing, distribution, and construction industries

Are you looking for an experienced professional to implement your IBM Cognos 8 Planning system? Do you or your employees need classes in Analyst and Contributor taught at your location? Would you like a cost-effective alternative to hiring a large consulting firm to manage your implementation?

Mitch Paioff is an experienced implementer and trainer of IBM Cognos 8 Planning software, formerly known as Adaytum ePlanning, and also known as Deltek Planner.

With over eight years of experience on that platform, Mitch has established a track record of successful implementations, effective training experiences, and satisfied clients. A true road warrior, Mitch will travel anywhere in the world to serve your software needs.

Prior to starting his own consulting business in 2001, Mitch worked as a consultant for Adaytum Corporation, which was acquired by Cognos in 2003. After the acquisition by Cognos, Adaytum's ePlanning product was renamed Cognos Planning. IBM recently acquired Cognos, and the product is now called IBM Cognos 8 Planning.

In his role as a consultant for Adaytum, Mitch did implementations, taught classes, and prepared product demonstrations on Adaytum's ePlanning applications. He also worked on the Help Desk and in the Best Practices Lab.

Since 2001, Mitch has implemented IBM Cognos 8 Planning for dozens of companies, large and small, all over the US and in Canada, as an independent consultant. He has trained over 300 students on the Analyst and Contributor products. He has been a project manager, model builder, trainer, and designer.

"Mitch's depth of experience and hands-on knowledge of the Cognos Analyst and Contributor applications were critical to the success of this project. He was able to quickly understand our business processes and then customize the forecasting model to fit our needs. More importantly, Mitch was able to transfer knowledge of the software, enabling In-Sink-Erator to take true ownership of the process. All while under an aggressive timetable." - Thomas Orlowski, Director, eBusiness, In-Sink-Erator

Mitch Paioff's Background in Management and Training Roles

Prior to becoming a consultant, Mitch worked for JD Edwards as a Senior Product Training Developer. In that position he developed training programs for JD Edwards' activity based costing product. He also taught classes in manufacturing accounting and product costing.

Before that, Mitch held management positions in the manufacturing, construction, and distribution industries. As a former cost accounting manager, controller, and chief financial officer, he developed annual budgets, rolling forecasts, long-term strategic plans, and cash management models.

Mitch received his BS in Accounting from San Jose State University and his MBA from the University of Redlands. He holds a California community college teaching credential. He has been a member of the Institute of Management Accountants since 1983.

Mitch and his wife Toby reside in Littleton, Colorado.

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