LISA L. CONTI-BACON,CPA,CGMA
*** **. ********* ****** * Richmond Hill, GA 31324 ꞏ 912-***-****
EXPERIENCE
IMTT Epic, LLC/Epic Midstream, LLC
Controller, February 2016 to October 2020
Transformed the Accounting and Financial Reporting processes and procedures for an $11M annual EBITDA company
Managed the Accounting and Administrative functions through the merge with an SEC registrant and beyond
Built a professional accounting team.
Established an Internal Control framework in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley Circa Lighting, LLC
Controller/Accounting Manager, July 2014 to January 2016.
Led Company through the corporate restructuring and software conversion.
Built a professional accounting team.
Updated policies and procedures to move entity from small to large company mindset. Hancock, Askew & Co., LLP
Senior Audit Manager, 2005 to June 2014
Conduct SEC audits and reviews for public clients in accordance with PCAOB requirements.
Conduct full and limited scope employee benefit plan audits for public and non-public companies.
Conduct audits and reviews of non-public partnerships & S-corps in a variety of industries.
Create, review, maintain and update internal control documentation in the Sarbanes Oxley Consulting Practice.
Manage and train staff, lead continuing education effort, participate in firm leadership and community service
Develop and maintain excellent client relationships. Lazard Dana LLP
Senior Auditor, 2002 to 2005
Planned and executed full scope audit engagements for both large and small clients in a variety of industries.
Planned and executed full and limited scope employee benefit plan audits for small to large non companies.
Trained and supervised staff and review work on assigned engagements. St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System
Senior Accountant, 1999 to 2002
Prepared financial statements and account reconciliations for physician practices, affiliate organizations and consolidations.
Developed policies and procedures that provide adequate financial internal controls.
Provided information and assistance to external auditors.
Addressed inquiries from department heads regarding account balances, financial trends and fluctuations. Southeast Healthcare Associates, PC
Accounting Manager, 1998 to 1999 (Entity was dissolved)
Oversaw the daily operations of the Finance Department, including the supervision of personnel.
Managed and reported on Treasury Operations.
Prepared and reviewed financial statements and account reconciliations supporting those statements
Developed and monitored policies and procedures to provided financial internal controls. Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts
Medicaid and Local Governments Audits Division
Principal Auditor, 1994 to 1998
Supervised a team during audits of health care providers.
Responsible for completing audits on time and under budget. OTHER ACTIVITIES
Georgia Society of CPAs Leadership Council
Educational Foundation Board, Director
EDUCATION
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting, 1994, GPA 4.0
Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma and Beta Alpha Psi honor fraternities.
Columnist for the George-Anne, campus newspaper. CPA GEORGIA LICENSE NUMBER 020774.