Lisa Bowden
Lititz,PA
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Analyst Manager
STV Inc.
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for supervising a group of 30+ Operational Group Project Analyst Leads and Project Analysts, overseeing the training and workload of staff, auditing work product, identifying and addressing any noted deficiencies, and identifying methods to streamline efficiencies with a continual focus on process improvement
- Supports and partners with business leaders across multiple functions, providing portfolio-focused review and analysis of financial performance of projects and reporting on financial metrics including cash flow
- Responsible for Project Accounting innovation and administration; ensuring corporate compliance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations; and providing pragmatic direction to address current and future challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business climate
- Full management responsibility for all project analyst functions and other administrative support functions as assigned
- Leadership of projects under their responsibility with regards to invoicing life cycle and metrics, ensuring complete and accurate delivery of invoicing completed by project accounting team, and communicating and collaborating with Billing Department to resolve outstanding issues
- Work extensively after monthly period close to review project financial performance and identify/respond to Management/Finance regarding any noted project developments or budget questions
- Advises management, including Finance, Business, and Operation Management on the financial performance of project(s) within their operational group
- Schedule PA Leader meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure consistency across the operational groups
- Contribute, as needed in all management meetings, or any type of project review or other project meetings; support project analysts when needed in project meetings
- Manage, train, and mentor other project analysts on financial analysis, the development of reports, interpretation of analyses done on projects, and with career development efforts
- Responsible for delegating and assigning training for on boarding and continued learning for team members in a manner that is consistent with the Project Accounting team’s strategy and best practices
- Oversight of internal and external project audits
- Leader in designing, creating and/or enhancing tools to further project performance for the wider project accounting group
- Monitor key indicators on project(s) and reports and help mitigate any potential issues using financial analysis, tools, and reports
- Work with VP of Project Accounting and Billing Operations, contributing to budget and forecast responsibilities for project accounting group
- Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff
- Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct
- Experienced manager-level senior project and finance professional performing in the role of Project Analyst Manager
AVP/District Project Accounting Manager
WSP USA Inc.
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Provides leadership support to regional teams by setting clear expectations, providing guidance, and motivating staff members
- Monitored the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback
- Recruited staff members and oversaw training programs
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders in the district
- Oversaw personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
- Developed training programs for new staff members in the district to ensure they understand company objectives and expectations
- Workload distribution, skill assessment of direct reports
- Actively engages in portfolio-based reviews and analysis of the financial performance of projects, reporting on key and secondary financial metrics, providing recommendations for addressing problem-project corrective strategies, and overseeing invoicing and revenue recognition efforts
- Monitor Key Financial Indicators (KFI) for District projects, evaluate financial performance, identify potential problems, and help to mitigate any potential issues, investigating further as needed
- Monitor/analyze funding, revenue, and unbilled balances for District projects, and communicate/ collaborate with project teams and District Business Leaders to resolve issues
- Provide support in performing financial analysis, the development of reports, and interpretation of analyses done on projects
- Facilitate Project Manager training sessions as well as new hire training and development
- Participate in Monthly Project Reviews with Operation Leaders, Project Managers, and Project Accountants
- Assigned duties and responsibilities to project personnel
- Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues that arose during a project's lifecycle to minimize disruption or delays
- Monitored costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues
Manager, Project Accounting
WSP USA Inc.
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Executed productivity benchmarks across departments to maximize company revenue
- Directed staff development initiatives to enhance employee performance, emphasizing a commitment to professional growth
- Developed existing team into a highly productive, results-oriented unit through creative initiatives
- Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities
- Reviewed monthly financial results with partners to identify opportunities to improve profitability
- Reconciled vendor payments against approved invoices ensuring prompt payment while maintaining good relationships with vendors
- Developed training materials and provided instructions on proper procedures for entering data into the project accounting system
- Monitored progress on projects to identify discrepancies between actual costs and estimated budgets
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits by providing requested documents or information as needed
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities including invoice processing and reconciliation of vendor statements
- Provided guidance to project managers regarding cost control measures to maintain profitability of projects
Project Accountant
WSP USA Inc.
04.2013 - 07.2018
- Performed variance analysis on project performance versus budget expectations
- Monitored contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders., ensuring compliance with company policy
- Assisted with the preparation of periodic cost forecasts and cash flow projections
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop effective strategies for managing project finances
- Developed, maintained, and analyzed budgets, preparing periodic reports that compared budgeted costs to actual costs
- Conducted audits of vendor invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing
- Prepared periodic reports to compare budgeted costs to actual costs
- Participated in regular meetings with senior management regarding current projects' financial statuses
- Generated weekly and monthly reports detailing project expenses, progress payments
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes related to the management of project finances
- Utilized advanced Excel skills to create complex spreadsheets for forecasting and budgeting purposes
- Developed and maintained project budgets, tracking actual costs against projected estimates
- Tracked customer payments received to update accounts receivable status
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion
Assistant Controller
Karp Automotive
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Assist Controller with month-end closings by cleaning schedules
- Reconcile bank statements for three bank accounts including million dollars plus contract in transit account
- Calculate all salesperson's commissions
- Reconcile all parts payable statements for each manufacturer
- Assist Controller with Financial Statements at month end
- Assist billing department with forms and motor vehicle processing
- Report directly to Office Manager and provide office manager assistance when she is absent
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Coordinator
North Shore Chevrolet
10.2010 - 07.2011
- Code and post all invoices and monthly bills from vendors
- Responsible for streamlining the payables process for more efficient processing and developing a relationship with vendors that helped the company receive discounts
- Processed all payable checks
- Accounts receivable including but not limited to Processing invoices monthly
- Calling on customers to collect past-due payments
- Reconcile and keep track of the accounts receivable schedule
- Assisted the Office Manager and Controller with tasks as needed
Client Relations/Assistant Supervisor
Palm Beach County Tax Collector
01.2009 - 07.2010
Automotive Bookkeeper/Assistant Controller
Karp Automotive
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Processed payroll accurately while ensuring compliance with applicable laws
- Reconciled and noted and reported discrepancies found in records
- Provided timely customer service regarding billing inquiries
- Assist Controller with month-end closings by cleaning schedules
- Reconcile bank statements for three bank accounts including million dollars plus contract in transit account
- Calculate all salesperson's commissions
- Reconcile all parts payable statements for each manufacturer
- Assist billing department with forms and motor vehicle processing
- Report directly to Office Manager and provide office manager assistance when she is absent
Automotive Bookkeeper/Assistant Controller
North Shore Honda/Saab
07.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Controller/Payroll Manager
Berkshire Financial Group, Inc.
06.2004 - 07.2006
Assistant Controller/Payroll Coordinator
Franklin First Financial
05.2003 - 06.2004
Full Charge Bookkeeper/Payroll Coordinator
Forum Personnel, inc
03.1995 - 05.2003
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Queensborough Community College
QueensSkills
- Oracle Business Systems ERP
- Deltek
- MS Excel
- MS Power Automate
- Power BI
- SharePoint
- QuickBooks
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Budgetary Controls
- Hiring and Staffing
- Project analysis
Timeline
Senior Project Analyst Manager
STV Inc.
04.2024 - Current
AVP/District Project Accounting Manager
WSP USA Inc.
09.2020 - 03.2024
Manager, Project Accounting
WSP USA Inc.
07.2018 - 09.2020
Project Accountant
WSP USA Inc.
04.2013 - 07.2018
Assistant Controller
Karp Automotive
07.2011 - 02.2013
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Coordinator
North Shore Chevrolet
10.2010 - 07.2011
Client Relations/Assistant Supervisor
Palm Beach County Tax Collector
01.2009 - 07.2010
Automotive Bookkeeper/Assistant Controller
Karp Automotive
01.2008 - 08.2008
Automotive Bookkeeper/Assistant Controller
North Shore Honda/Saab
07.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Controller/Payroll Manager
Berkshire Financial Group, Inc.
06.2004 - 07.2006
Assistant Controller/Payroll Coordinator
Franklin First Financial
05.2003 - 06.2004
Full Charge Bookkeeper/Payroll Coordinator
Forum Personnel, inc
03.1995 - 05.2003
No Degree - Accounting
Queensborough Community College
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