Open To Work
Leeann Wise
Enola,PA
Summary
Strategic finance and accounting leader with over 20 years of experience in overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, and enterprise-wide financial analysis across telecommunications, regulated utilities, and public sector environments. Expertise in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial statements under GAAP while transforming complex financial data into actionable insights for executive leadership. Proven track record in enhancing financial close processes, strengthening internal controls, and improving regulatory reporting efficiency, all while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in partnering with senior leadership, auditors, and regulators to align organizational strategy with long-term financial health.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Regulatory Analyst
Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA)
Harrisburg, PA
04.2025 - Current
- Provide enterprise-level financial and regulatory analysis supporting oversight of utilities, ensuring transparency, compliance, and alignment with regulatory frameworks.
- Lead financial and regulatory analysis of rate filings, evaluating revenue requirements, cost structures, and capital investments under applicable regulatory and accounting standards.
- Prepare expert testimony and financial reports used in formal proceedings, translating complex financial data into clear, defensible insights for decision-makers.
- Interpret financial, accounting, and regulatory data to assess enterprise-wide financial impacts and risk exposure.
- Partner cross-functionally with attorneys, economists, and engineers to evaluate cost allocation methodologies, financial performance, and governance practices.
Controller
Addison Group (Contracted to Central Medical Equipment)
Harrisburg, PA
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Directed full-cycle accounting and financial reporting operations in a regulated healthcare-related environment.
- Led month-end close, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Strengthened internal controls and financial governance, mitigating risk and improving audit readiness.
- Oversaw AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger activities, ensuring integrity of financial data across the organization.
- Delivered timely financial reporting and insights to leadership, improving visibility into operating performance, working capital, and cost drivers.
- Identified and implemented process improvements to streamline close cycles and enhance reporting accuracy.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 25 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for Medical Supply business with $1.5 million in monthly expenses.
Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting (Business Services)
Comcast Corporation
Harrisburg, PA
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Owned end-to-end $60M budget development while overseeing the financial reporting team, driving forecast accuracy, reporting transparency, and executive-level decision support.
- Partnered with accounting teams to support accurate financial reporting and variance explanations tied to monthly close cycles.
- Developed executive-level reporting packages and dashboards, enabling clear financial storytelling for senior leadership.
- Built and maintained financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives and operational performance.
- Improved reporting efficiency through automation and enhanced data visualization tools.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to align financial insights with business strategy and operational execution.
Manager, Finance & Accounting (Customer Services)
Comcast Corporation
Harrisburg, PA
03.2008 - 09.2021
- Directed budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight for a $40M+ operational unit, supporting both financial reporting and operational decision-making.
- Strengthened financial controls, reporting accuracy, and governance practices across multiple business units.
- Led and developed a team of six analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and analytical rigor.
- Improved forecast accuracy by 25% and reduced operating costs by 10% through data-driven insights and process improvements.
- Designed and implemented KPI reporting frameworks, enhancing transparency and executive visibility.
- Supported long-range planning and strategic initiatives, connecting financial performance to enterprise goals.
Education
MBA – Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA12.2008
BS - Professional Accountancy
Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, PA05.1989
Skills
- Financial Reporting (GAAP Compliance)
- Month-End / Quarter-End Close Leadership
- Accounting Operations & Consolidation
- Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Regulatory Reporting & Testimony
- Technical Accounting & Policy Interpretation
- Financial Storytelling & Executive Communication
- Scenario Planning & Strategic Analysis
- Process Optimization & Reporting Automation
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
- SAP, Hyperion, Oracle Essbase, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau
- SAP
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
Advanced Excel (Power Query / Power Pivot)
- Legal research
- Oracle Essbase
- Anaplan
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Incorta
- Advanced Excel (Power Query / Power Pivot)
- PowerPoint
- Oracle Essbase
- Anaplan
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Incorta
- Advanced Excel (Power Query / Power Pivot)
- PowerPoint
- Oracle Essbase
- Anaplan
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Incorta
- Advanced Excel (Power Query / Power Pivot)
- PowerPoint
Timeline
Senior Regulatory Analyst
Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA)
04.2025 - Current
Controller
Addison Group (Contracted to Central Medical Equipment)
10.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting (Business Services)
Comcast Corporation
03.2021 - 09.2024
Manager, Finance & Accounting (Customer Services)
Comcast Corporation
03.2008 - 09.2021
MBA – Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Shippensburg University
BS - Professional Accountancy
Pennsylvania State University