Elizabeth Leahy
Trevor,USA
Summary
With a passion for making positive impacts to the bottom line, I welcome the opportunity to partner with an organization looking to take their company to the next level. I am a sales oriented financial management professional with expertise in cash cycles, systems oversight and compliance. I hold solid knowledge in all aspects of A/P, A/R, contracts, process improvements and lien law. I believe that efficiency is the competitive edge, and accountability propels successful operations. To best support the organization, I maintain a strong focus on best practices by staying current on industry developments.
Finance professional prepared to bring years of credit management expertise to your organization. Adept at analyzing financial data, ensuring compliance, and maximizing credit performance. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and driving results in dynamic financial settings. Possesses critical skills in risk assessment and policy development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Credit Manager
Revere Electric
01.2015 - Current
- Oversee project life cycle from quote to close-out while maintaining margin forecasts
- Analyze and report on revenue & cash variances; research/resolve root cause issues affecting financial metrics
- Monitor, report and address all areas of risk exposure to protect the company
- Expert knowledge of bonds, liens, waivers, draws, compliance, WIP, contracts, DBE and other related components
- Internal auditing for sales tax documentation & compliance.
- Manage diverse accounts portfolio of up to $200m open receivables & 3rd party portals
- Developed credit policies to mitigate financial risk and enhance profitability.
- Oversaw collections process, ensuring timely payments while maintaining customer relationships.
- Evaluated complex customer profiles using financial statements, credit reports, and industry data to make informed lending decisions.
- Consistently achieved monthly collection targets by prioritizing accounts based on risk level and potential impact on cash flow.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, management, and other departments to maintain effective operations.
Director of Treasury Operations
ARI Network Services
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Cultivated strong relationships with banking partners, auditors and tax authority relations.
- Tested and assessed internal controls for SOX compliance. Responsible for A/R, A/P and Payroll teams.
- Managed risk monitoring processes within financial frameworks.
- Directed A/R, A/P and Payroll teams for optimal efficiency
- Achieved remarkable turnaround of underperforming divisions through strategic leadership and restructuring.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders, enhancing communication and alignment with business goals.
Division Accounting Manager
Aldridge Electric
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Develop, facilitate and manage all aspects of financial operations as a GC and subcontractor for Drilling, Airport & Telecom divisions. Responsible for building relationships with contractors, GC and Owners
- Responsible for A/R, A/P, union payroll, billing and payment applications.
- Coordinate lien waiver exchanges
- Assist with change order management and contract overage/under billings
- Conducted detailed variance analyses to identify areas of improvement in financial performance.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Saint Leo University
12.2025
Skills
- Multi-goal oriented
- Critical thinker
- Drill down troubleshooting
- Solid knowledge of order to cash cycle
- Project accounting
- 3rd party platforms: Coupa, GC-Pay, Textura
- SOPs: Compliance, Internal Auditing, Sales Tax
- Contracts, Risk Management
- SaaS, CRM: Salesforce, Epicor, NetSuite, Microsoft Office
- Client relationship management
- Profitability improvement
Accomplishments
- Increased company cash position by applying years of experience with implementing best practices for optimal efficiencies
- Achieved record setting reduction of DSOs
- Established process for utilizing lien law options with deadline triggers for various state statutes
- Designed preconstruction contract administration planning itinerary based on the nature of construction jobs, customer requirements and Owner to GC agreement
- Implemented job post mortem guidlines to review margin goal vs actual variance analysis and lessons learned for executive team
Timeline
Construction Credit Manager
Revere Electric
01.2015 - Current
Director of Treasury Operations
ARI Network Services
01.2010 - 01.2014
Division Accounting Manager
Aldridge Electric
01.2001 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Saint Leo University