Lisa Gallagher
Platte City,MO
Summary
Experienced finance executive with 30 years of expertise spanning financial operations, acquisition integration, sales support, and financial reporting and analysis. Skilled in optimizing systems and driving operational enhancements to improve efficiency and support business objectives. Recognized for unwavering commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and excellence in delivering solutions for operational success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director & Enterprise Transformation Exec
Oracle Corporation (acquired Cerner Corporation)
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Served as strategic advisor for financial integration and data migration of a $28B acquisition (Cerner Corporation) ensuring seamless transition and alignment
- Participated in education sessions for the acquiring organization to enhance understanding of existing financial practices
- Partnered with senior leadership of both companies for business continuity throughout the integration process
- Fostered positive relationships with colleagues to drive employee engagement and openness to transformative change
- Contributed to a complex data migration initiative involving the transition from a single to multiple revenue management systems
Director and Senior Director, Financial Operations
Cerner Corporation
04.2003 - 06.2022
- Designed, implemented, and ensured adherence to operating procedures and controls while ensuring strict compliance with revenue recognition policy and standards
- Provided executive leadership for the timely execution of monthly revenue close processes and the submission of quarterly audit deliverables
- Directed financial strategy and controllership for a specific business pillar encompassing annual financial planning, quarterly forecasting and comprehensive results reporting and analysis
- Supported sales teams in securing new client contracts through financial modeling, contract negotiation, and strategic consultation
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies by optimizing processes and leveraging advanced technologies
- Led transformational effort aligned with product optimization initiative, presenting progress to the executive committee, which resulted in $1M savings and improved offerings to clients
- Partnered with a third-party consulting firm to successfully expand financial operations into India, overseeing the onboarding and integration of the new team which resulted in $200k of cost savings
- Completed two high-impact short-term assignments in London and Sydney to align financial operations and global corporate standards
- Managed day-to-day team operations, including interviewing, onboarding, performance reviews and professional development
Regional Controller/Manager
Cerner Corporation
04.1997 - 03.2003
- Ensured strict compliance with revenue recognition policy and standards
- Served as project manager for the implementation of PeopleSoft to streamline revenue recognition processes overseeing design, testing, roll-out, training, and ongoing support while ensuring alignment to the general ledger
- Managed a portfolio of client contracts, overseeing revenue recognition, client invoicing, cash collections, and financial reporting and analysis
- Led timely monthly revenue close processes, ensuring adherence to audit deliverables and regulatory requirements
Staff Accountant
Cerner Corporation
05.1994 - 03.1997
- Developed and managed accounting operations for corporate subsidiary including annual financial planning, results analysis, vendor payment process and intercompany transactions
Education
Master of Business -
Avila University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri
Skills
- Fostered collaboration across a 100 member finance organization to drive alignment and efficiency, while designing employee training and development programs to enhance team performance and support professional growth
- Led acquisition integration and data migrations, ensuring seamless transitions and maintaining data integrity through the process
- Experienced in financial planning, forecasting and results analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Results-driven professional with a proven track record of accuracy and precision in financial operations for a publicly traded company
Timeline
Senior Director & Enterprise Transformation Exec
Oracle Corporation (acquired Cerner Corporation)
06.2022 - 12.2024
Director and Senior Director, Financial Operations
Cerner Corporation
04.2003 - 06.2022
Regional Controller/Manager
Cerner Corporation
04.1997 - 03.2003
Staff Accountant
Cerner Corporation
05.1994 - 03.1997
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri
Master of Business -
Avila University
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