Lori Kanski
Lucas
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with over 20 years of experience in finance and administration. Skilled in effective communication and problem-solving, contributing to operational success and risk mitigation. Committed to driving cost savings and revenue generation through strategic analysis and reporting.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, Finance and Administration
McKinney Security Systems
Allen
11.2001 - Current
- Monitor financial performance, and identify areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Prepare detailed reports for senior leadership, outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
- Coordinate banking relationships, including opening new accounts, managing lines of credit, and administering loan agreements.
- Oversee payroll processing functions such as timekeeping, benefits administration, and tax filing requirements.
- Monitor accounts receivable and payable activities to ensure timely payments, collections.
- Manage relationships with tax authorities, bankers, and auditors.
- Review and analyze contractual agreements for potential risks and issues.
- Maintain accurate records of all contracts in the organization's database system.
- Analyze operational processes for efficiency improvements and risk reduction.
- Guide management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Suggest promotions and wage increases according to employee performance.
- Manage employee records, and maintain confidentiality in personnel files.
- Facilitate onboarding processes for new hires, including orientation sessions.
- Administer employee benefits programs, and respond to inquiries.
- Collaborate with management to address employee concerns, and resolve conflicts.
- Administer employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Handle employee termination to address policy infractions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05-1988
Skills
- Financial management
- Human resources management
- Organization and time management
- Risk management
- Contract management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Dependable and responsible
Affiliations
Volunteer, St. Jude Catholic Church/Catholic Relief Services, Project Manager, Parish Mission Awareness Initiative, 10/2025 to present.
Timeline
General Manager, Finance and Administration
McKinney Security Systems
11.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Louisiana Tech University