Lacey Pore
Saco
Summary
As a seasoned strategic finance and operations executive, I bring over 16 years of expertise in managing financial operations, team development, and scaling SaaS businesses. I most recently worked for a Veteran PIMS SaaS based company that was co-owned by a large consolidator. My ability to navigate both leadership teams and execute a successful strategy helped the company grow and ultimately exit for over 7 figures. My leadership is characterized by a steadfast commitment to monetary health and ensuring companies towards operational excellence. My hands-on approach ensures daily financial operations are executed with the utmost compliance and accuracy, positioning businesses for sustainable growth and profitability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Great Circle Group
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to essential funding channels.
- Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, significantly enhancing accuracy and timeliness of monthly and annual reports.
Consultant
The Pore Consulting Group
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with a leading veterinary hospital software provider to finalize accounts and strategic partnerships at Hippo Manager, ensuring compliance with state and local tax requirements.
- Oversaw accounts receivable and payable, including vetting vendors for compliance with financial and legal regulations.
- Prepared presentations and presentations summarizing financial data and strategic plans.
Director of Finance & Operations
Hippo Manager Software
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed a cross functional team of 6 - reorganizing the Customer Success, Finance and sales teams to make a Customer Facing organization dedicated to improving both the customer experience and aligning with Board expectations.
- Oversaw financial operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP accounting principles.
- Developed and managed annual budgets, providing strategic financial insights to executive leadership.
- Managed cash flow and revenue forecasting, maintaining liquidity for operational effectiveness.
- Negotiated contracts and managed relationships with banks, auditors, and third-party vendors.
- Designed and delivered SaaS metrics dashboards, including ARR, Churn, and CAC-LTV, to inform and drive valuation strategies.
- Conducted risk management analysis, identifying potential financial risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Spearheaded the complete M&A process, resulting in a successful seven figure acquisition by Shepherd Veterinary Software.
- Coordinated the dissolution of the legacy software application, including vendor offboarding and financial statement reconciliation.
Senior IT Auditor
Labcorp
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration and strategic meetings gathering to ensure the successful implementation of new financial systems, enhancing organizational compliance, governance, and alignment of business objectives & IT standards.
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and recommendations for improvements.
- Partnered with CIO-level executives to revitalize audit-readiness protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and risk management.
- Monitor business units, ensuring compliance with internal policies and responding to audit findings.
- Acted as SME to the Software Asset Management team in the implementation of the Flexera Software program.
Software Asset Manager
IDEXX Laboratories
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Established and led the Software Asset Management program, aligning with company objectives and scaling the team to meet program goals.
- Developed and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Successfully managed the full lifecycle implementation of Software One as the chosen Asset Management tool.
- Formulated and instituted robust processes and procedures to ensure the program's successful operation.
- Maintained strong vendor relationships, ensuring software asset management compliance with licensing agreements and standards.
- Conduct regular software inventory audits to ensure compliance with licensing agreements.
- Collaborate with IT and procurement to forecast software needs and budget requirements.
- Track and analyze software usage data to inform purchasing decisions.
- Provide training and support to staff on software asset management best practices.
Sr Financial Analyst
IDEXX Laboratories
07.2008 - 07.2016
- Created and managed an Annual Operating budget over $31M for Corporate IT and R&D, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
- Executed month-end financial processes, including recording depreciation, amortization, and expense accruals.
- Developed strategic financial plans, providing insights into cash flow forecasting and decision-making.
- Conducted ad hoc financial forecasting and analysis to address unexpected scenarios and support strategic initiatives.
- Created and presented comprehensive financial reports to the CIO and Senior Leadership, highlighting key performance indicators.
- Delivered timely financial readouts to the CIO and Senior Leadership, facilitating informed executive decisions.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Corporate Finance
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY01.2002
Skills
- Financial Analysis and Management
- Strategic Planning & Financial Analysis
- SaaS Financial Strategy (ARR, CAC, Retention)
- ERP & Financial Systems Optimization (SAP, Sage, Quickbooks, Concur)
- M&A and Exit Strategy Leadership
- Software Asset Management
Timeline
Director of Finance
Great Circle Group
11.2025 - Current
Consultant
The Pore Consulting Group
03.2025 - Current
Director of Finance & Operations
Hippo Manager Software
10.2022 - 03.2025
Senior IT Auditor
Labcorp
09.2019 - 10.2022
Software Asset Manager
IDEXX Laboratories
07.2016 - 09.2019
Sr Financial Analyst
IDEXX Laboratories
07.2008 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
SUNY Oneonta
Masters of Business Administration - Corporate Finance
Dowling College