Lisa (Lesa) Piantoni-Cady
East Lyme,CT
Summary
Accomplished in elevating financial and operational processes at Bond Building Corporation, I excel in business process improvement and critical thinking. My adeptness in Excel and software learning has streamlined month-end closings and enhanced financial reporting accuracy, showcasing a blend of analytical prowess and adaptability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Analyst
Bond Building Corporation
12.2022 - Current
- Managed all project related variables with a designated niche for Massachusetts State Funded Projects with comprehensive requirements and timelines.
- Responsible for Budgets, Schedule of Values, Changes, Invoicing for accurate owner billing and company financial reporting. Accounts Payable, labor rate maintenance, ensuring accuracy to established contract rates.
- Established Team Compliance Tracking for adherence to risk management controls.
- Responsible for entire Lifecycle of project ensuring variances, costs, and forecasting are accurate, reported and collaborated with team for problem-solving and maintaining project standards.
- Government monthly reporting as required.
- Determined root cause of problems and issues to implement courses of action required to implement solutions.
- Cultivated a positive working environment for team members, resolving conflicts promptly, and promoting collaboration at all levels.
Self - Employed Accountant
Water Street Mgt, Caritas Properties, Sweeney Exc.
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Led successful integration of financial systems following merger, ensuring continuity and accuracy of financial reporting.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Accounting Manager & Human Resource Manager
Triad Construction Services, LLC
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Worked concurrently as Self- Employed -Company dissolved and I assisted in closing.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees- Certified Payroll Projects and Salaried employees.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable through more effective communication strategies with clients.
- Optimized cash flow management, implementing strategies that minimized cash holding periods.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Mentored junior staff members in effective resource management techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
Accounting Manager
Montagno Construction
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Optimized cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory levels, and working capital requirements.
- Reviewed analyzed, and improved the overall effectiveness of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files. Certified Payroll Metrics developed for multiple required government reporting.
Accounting Manager & Human Resource Manager
Freeman Companies, LLC
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable through more effective communication strategies with clients.
- Enhanced accuracy of financial forecasts by implementing more rigorous budget review process.
- Achieved compliance with all regulatory standards, conducting thorough internal audits and making necessary adjustments.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing requirements, resulting in improved workforce planning and reduced turnover rates.
Senior Project Accountant
S. Carpenter Companies
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Responsible for all payroll processing and taxes.
- Maintained all project lifecycle from set up to close
- Expedited month-end close processes by streamlining reconciliations and intercompany transactions.
- Reduced budget discrepancies by conducting thorough variance analyses and reconciling accounts timely. Project reporting and financials were adjusted and corrected in collaboration with CPA firm for inter-company accounts
- Real Estate Development Company financial reporting.
- Authorized and reviewed funds transfers into and out of project accounts.
- Assessed, cleaned and closed out accounts with depleted funds upon project completion.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Senior Accountant
Petra Construction Corporation
10.2009 - 09.2011
- Managed Payroll and all Payroll Tax Reporting and Compliance (staff of 3).
- Benefit Management Coordination with Human Resource Team.
- Managed and Reviewed all Project Invoicing and Accounts Payable.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Streamlined tax preparation process, ensuring timely and accurate submission of all tax documents.
Education
No Degree - Finance
Post University
Waterbury, CTBachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-1991
Associate of Science - Accounting
New London School of Business (Ridley)
New London, CT05-1989
Skills
- Business process improvement
- Critical Thinker and Problem-Solver
- Self-Motivated -Tenacious Resolution
- Proficient Excel
- Adaptable and Quick Learner of Software
- Process Mapping
- Multitasking Abilities
- Risk Assessment
- Time management abilities
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Project Analyst
Bond Building Corporation
12.2022 - Current
Self - Employed Accountant
Water Street Mgt, Caritas Properties, Sweeney Exc.
12.2018 - 12.2022
Accounting Manager & Human Resource Manager
Triad Construction Services, LLC
08.2016 - 04.2019
Accounting Manager
Montagno Construction
09.2015 - 05.2016
Accounting Manager & Human Resource Manager
Freeman Companies, LLC
05.2013 - 09.2015
Senior Project Accountant
S. Carpenter Companies
01.2011 - 03.2012
Senior Accountant
Petra Construction Corporation
10.2009 - 09.2011
No Degree - Finance
Post University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Connecticut
Associate of Science - Accounting
New London School of Business (Ridley)
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