Lisa Tovar
Duarte,CA
Summary
Dedicated Chief Financial Officer and financial leader with proven track record in strategic planning risk management and success in leading and growing organizations. Strong background in driving financial growth through effective team collaboration and adaptive strategies. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring fiscal health and organizational success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
PUC National
12.2013 - Current
- Oversee $100m budget development for 14 Local Education Agencies
- Advised Board of Directors on strategic financial matters, providing insightful recommendations backed by thorough analysis.
- Developed strategic financial plans to support growth and achieve long-term objectives for non-profit educational agencies.
- Managed risk effectively through comprehensive insurance coverage review and implementation of robust internal controls.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team, encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Advised Board of Directors on strategic financial matters, providing insightful recommendations backed by thorough analysis.
Finance Manager
Warner Brothers Records
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Senior Accountant
Screen Actors Guild/AFTRA
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
Education
J.D. -
Northwestern California University School of Law
06-2028
MBA -
Woodbury University
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts -
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASchool Business Management Certificate -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial management
- Performance metrics analysis
- Financial policy creation
- Audit coordination
- Corporate leadership
- Fiscal management
Certification
CASBO Certification of Executive Chief Business Officer
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
PUC National
12.2013 - Current
Finance Manager
Warner Brothers Records
10.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Accountant
Screen Actors Guild/AFTRA
J.D. -
Northwestern California University School of Law
MBA -
Woodbury University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of California, Los Angeles
School Business Management Certificate -
University of Southern California
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