Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Lisa G. Skidmore, M.B.A.
***************@*****.***
Columbus, OH 43235 614/464.7764
Professional Profile
Senior finance and operations experience managing complex projects that drive process improvement, cost control, strategic realignments, and benchmarking.
Proven leadership of multi-site operations, human resources, information technology, financial, and accounting systems.
Performance management, coaching, and mentoring of management staff to efficiently implement organizational improvements, enhance profit and loss control, and deliver consistent, annual, bottom line growth, both organically and through expansion.
Development of streamlined technology and system processes including, budget preparation and variance analysis, waste elimination, with strategic problem solving to accomplish business objectives within cost and time parameters.
Successful track record for entering industries foreign to areas of expertise, with rapid development as the subject matter expert and leader.
Professional Experience
Arshot Investment Corporation Columbus, OH 2006-2011
$100M regional real estate investment / development / construction / property management firm
Chief Financial Officer
• Hands-on management of all areas of accounting and finance, including forecasting, budgeting, tax preparation, cash management, and financial analysis.
• Developed cross-functional business plans involving information technology, accounting, and human resource functions.
• Managed the personal, financial affairs of the three principals and their families
• Eliminated waste, and cut costs through departmental restructuring and process streamlining.
Oversaw accounting, tax preparation, and financial reporting for 75 businesses, including LPs, GPs, LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps
Reduced accounting department expenses by 35%, through elimination of duplicate processes
Identified systemic error, resulting in $3M in federal and state, tax dollar refunds
Tactical activities included:
o Accounting (A/P, A/P, GL, Payroll, 401k, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Tax Preparation)
o Finance – Draw Requests, Land Development Loans, Working Capital funding
o Property manager for commercial, industrial, and residential properties
o Provided all Human Resource management and compliance
PRG-Schultz International, Inc. Columbus, OH 1998-2005
$835M International, publicly traded audit and consulting firm catering to government and Fortune 100 clients
Government Division Audit/Project/Engagement Manager
• Managed multiple government projects across the United States with a focus in DOD and civilian federal agencies.
• Formalized audit plans and scopes to provide extensive contract compliance evaluations.
• Liaised face to face with clients to propose/renew contracts, execute projects, and increase client base.
• Documented client processes and procedures, and created proprietary management reports.
Established best practices and identified a systemic error saving $40M
Uncovered $50M in erroneous payments through contract compliance work
Supervised and trained 40 cross-functional audit and IT staff
Audited all GSA contractor agreements and leases; discovering over $200M in unreported SLA refunds
Tactical activities included:
o Preparation of RFP responses
o Participation in “kick off” meetings with numerous client POCs from IT, AP, and Procurement, conducting interviews with all levels of client staff
o Development of Audit Plans
o Interview and documentation of client processes and procedures
o Project management for 70 federal and state government client projects
o Training team members on new concepts, techniques and best practices
o Ensuring compliance with revenue recognition policies
o Performing contract compliance and other complex audit reviews – IDIQ, T&M, CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, FFP, FPE, FPI, lease reconciliation, GSA schedules, Federal Supply Schedules, & State Medicaid programs
o Expert knowledge of DCAA
o Mentoring, managing, and leading audit staff
o Serving as the sole Q & A Manager behind other Audit Managers
o Participating in annual assessment process for audit and support staff
o Manipulation and analysis of client data through the use of Microsoft Excel, Access, and proprietary software
o Drafting white papers on policy change recommendations and delineation of new concepts and approaches
o Serving as SME for government division
o Federal government clients included DOD, DOJ, DOI, DOT, DOS, GSA, & USDA
H.R. Ransom, Inc. Dublin, OH 1988-1998
$25M Custom builder / developer / property manager of residential and commercial environments
Vice President of Operations/Controller
• Supervised the human resources, accounting, support, architecture, and construction departments.
• Targeted and assisted in all aspects of land acquisition opportunities. (i.e. due diligence and rezoning).
• Met with clients, conducted construction site visits, and managed contractors.
• Obtained construction and land acquisition loans and short term operational financing as bank point of contact.
Tactical activities included:
o Accounting (A/P, A/P, GL, Payroll, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Tax Preparation)
o Finance – Draw Requests, Land Development Loans, Working Capital funding
o Bid & estimating process
o Construction supervision
o Contract development and change order process
o Land Acquisition, including identification of potential acquisitions, performing financial analysis, due diligence investigation, structure and negotiation of the deal, preparation and execution of purchase agreements, and participation in municipal zoning meetings
o Property manager for both commercial and residential properties
o Treasurer for several Owner Associations
o Provided all Human Resource management and compliance
Early Career Experience
Controller – M & G Distributors ($5M manufacturer & distributor) Columbus, OH
Asst. Controller – Cardinal Industries ($10M motel chain – Knight’s Inn) Columbus, OH
Sr. Accounting Clerk – Continental Insurance (Re-insurance division) Columbus, OH
Education
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Master of Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MS/IOP) (5/2012)
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
Master of Business Administration, (MBA)
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Professional Affiliations
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Financial Executive Networking Group (FENG)
Society of Industrial Organizational Psychologists (SIOP)
International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP)
Skill Sets
Regulatory
FAR, DFAR, CAS, GASB, GAAP, DCAA, CFR, OMB, & AIG
Information Technology and Software
Visio, Quicken, Peach Tree, SAP, PeopleSoft, ERP, SQL, Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, AS400
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