LISA T. PERDUE

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Results-oriented and prolific Business Executive, equipped with consistent track record of success. Expert financial and operations management experience with start-ups and companies in transition. Reputation of excellence in establishing and leading the corporate accounting, audit, tax, finance, human resources and administration functions in a broad cross-section of industry including construction, government contracting, professional services, telecommunications and financial services with revenues

>$110M+. Analytical, Champion of Change Management, proficient in process mapping, improving financial operations and gaining organizational efficiency. Polished negotiation and communication skills at all levels with superior interpersonal skills and ingenuity in leading teams. ‘Hands-On’ Leadership, adept at financial close processes. Utilizes vast toolkit to ensure objectives are achieved. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

GAAP / Job Costing / Audits / Tax ERP Implementations / Technology Process Flow Mapping

Budgets / KPIs / Process Flow Contract / Vendor Negotiation Corporate Compliance

Cash Management / Forecasting Team Building / Mentoring Strategic Planning

Human Resources / Payroll / Benefits DCAA / FAR Compliant Processes Efficient Resource Allocation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC. Chantilly, VA (2015 - Present) Chief Financial Officer/Consultant

Retained to facilitate the seamless integration of newly acquired subsidiary with primary focus on federal contracts. Developed scalable, DCAA-Auditable Timekeeping, Corporate Governance, GAAP accounting Policies & Procedures to ensure FAR compliant cost allocation and billing for IDIQ and FFP contracts totaling $5M - $50M. Key Accomplishments:

Implemented Comdata, streamlined expense management in field operations resulting in more timely and accurate data.

Successfully negotiated factoring with 3rd party financial institution to increase shorten “dirt-to-cash” cycle, increase cash flows by 200% and reduce days outstanding by 28 days. NPL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Manassas, VA (2014-2015) A wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly-traded Southwest Gas, generating $1B in revenue with >4,500 employees in North America performing construction services for natural gas utilities. Director of Accounting & Administration

Primarily responsible as liaison between centralized corporate office (in AZ) and Area Field Operations, $110M of revenue; 650 employees. Managed 35 employees, providing training and mentoring resulting in increased productivity while reducing payroll costs through utilization of certain technology and software. Key Accomplishments:

Analyzed vendor costs for aggregate providing customer with cost per tonnage previously not available.

Mentored and promoted 2 employees to Manager positions supporting operations in Northern California and Maryland. TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCEPTS, INC. Gaithersburg, MD (2010-2012) A privately held environmental consulting and petroleum services and construction company generating $20M in revenue with 45 employees in the US and Bahamas.

Controller

Responsible for all accounting, financial and management reporting, job costing, tax, audit, payroll, human resource and administrative functions for the company and 2 wholly-owned subsidiaries. Managed corporate compliance with DCAA-auditable timekeeping, labor distribution, cost pooling, overhead and fringe calculations along with compliant billing of FFP, IDIQ, T&M and Cost+ contracts. Developed new budgeting processes, financial modeling and cash flow forecasting to support financial execution of corporate growth initiatives. Established KPIs surrounding Billability and Days Outstanding. Managed all key relationships. Key Accomplishments:

Streamlined operations, implementing CRM (Salesforce), quantifying marketing efforts resulting in increased productivity.

Performed due diligence and seamlessly integrated new business segment with no additional personnel costs. APTELA, Inc. Herndon, VA (2007-2010)

Aptela, formerly a VC-funded start-up offering VoIP telephony services to >3,500 customers, generating $6M in revenue, with 60 employees – successfully sold to a competitor, Vocalicity. Controller/Consultant

Primary deliverables as consultant included completion of 2006 financial audit and ERP implementation. Replaced controller within 1st month, calibrated accounting processes and personnel resulting in transactional accuracy and GAAP compliance while successfully positioning the company for acquisition. LISA T. PERDUE

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Key Accomplishments:

Rendered 100% of ERP training resulting in cost savings of $10k in implementation fees.

Played an important role in the successful design of an integrated proprietary billing system including automated credit card and ACH payment processing for more than 2,700 customers; reducing 3rd party billing expenses by $12k per month. US GENERAL CONTRACTING, LLC. Chantilly, VA (2006-2007) A start-up commercial construction company focused on tenant fit-out projects targeting property management companies and commercial building owners and developers.

Chief Financial Officer and Co-Founder

Negotiated with bankers, sureties and bonding companies, acquired favorable terms for credit facilities for vehicle and equipment purchases. Proactively involved in field operations to gain deeper understanding of primary cost drivers. Active involvement in project management while ensuring OSHA compliance. Managed all accounting, tax, audit, technology and administrative functions. Key Accomplishments:

Streamlined operations and developed job costing and GAAP accounting processes implementing Timberline, a fully integrated, estimating, project management and accounting software.

Analyzed and identified the key drivers of the business, subsequent target marketing, business development, accounting, recruitment, human resources, and operations that facilitated the attainment of 100% of revenues in 2006; 75% in 2007. CALUSA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, Inc. Herndon, VA (2001-2006) Calusa Investments, formerly a Virginia state-licensed mortgage lending start-up originating loans in 43 states with 400+ employees, closing >2,000 loans/month, generating $100M+ in revenue annually. Directed all accounting, audit, tax, and warehouse lending activities along with human resources, payroll, and administrative functions. Appointed President for sister company, managing day-to-day operations and personnel, overseeing disbursement of loan proceeds and reconciliation of multiple trust accounts. Chief Financial Officer (Calusa Investments, LLC. Herndon,VA) A senior member of executive management team focused primarily on execution of strategic initiatives including legal matters involving state licensing/bonding, collaborating with software developers to ensure seamless integration of Loan Origination System with Loan Disbursement System, ensuring strict adherence to all federal and state regulatory authorities. Key Accomplishments:

Recruited, trained and managed team of >50 employees, consistently achieving successful financial & regulatory audits.

Spearheaded TI for 37,000 HQ, strictly managing contractor deliverables and completing project 12% under budget. President and Chief Financial Officer (USA Settlements, LLC Chantilly, VA) USA Settlements, formerly a sister company offering real estate settlement services including property reports, resolution of encumbrances on title, loan closing, mortgage recordation and title insurance, generating $3M in revenue with 20+ employees. Key Accomplishments:

Directed the recruitment, training, and management of a high output team accountable for the successful processing of more than 10,000 transactions totaling $50M monthly, achieving successful regulatory audits in all trust accounts.

Scaled operations through implementing integrated software used in loan disbursing operations, and daily trust account reconciliations resulting in 100% accuracy and $500K reduction in disbursing proceeds for loans that had rescinded. Chief Financial Officer (Equity Guaranty LLC Chantilly,VA) An affiliated company providing consulting services to financial institutions entering mortgage lending on a national basis. Realigned all accounting operations after identifying inaccuracies in audited financials. Promoted to Chief Financial Officer within 3 months. Built and managed a top-notch team of 30+ accounting professionals, achieving successful financial audits from KPMG. Key Accomplishments:

Implemented state-of-the-art software for disbursing loan proceeds and automated reconciliation of trust accounts.

Identified $200k in payroll cost reduction by migrating bank employees from PEO to direct hire. EARLIER EXPERIENCE

Controller (1999-2001) BIA Financial Network, Inc. Chantilly, VA Controller (1994-1998) Dean & Company Strategy Consultants, Inc. Vienna, VA Senior Accountant (1991-1994) Mercer Management Consulting Inc. Washington DC EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ACCOUNTING (1994) Marymount University, Arlington, VA

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