Lindsay Carry

About Lindsay Carry

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.\" – Winston ChurchillAs a Senior Vice President of Finance and a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional with over two decades of expertise, I have consistently provided strategic financial leadership and advice, driving both short-term achievements and long-term growth. My journey in the construction industry has been marked by a commitment to optimizing financial and accounting operations, ensuring alignment with project timelines and market conditions. I am driven by a vision to not only meet but exceed performance targets. My ability to provide insightful and strategic recommendations based on thorough financial analysis, market trends, and economic forecasts has facilitated informed decision-making, driving growth and operational efficiency.I thrive in dynamic environments, continually seeking ways to enhance financial practices and outcomes. My leadership style is rooted in mentoring and developing finance teams, ensuring that we collectively foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.I specialize in: Strategic Planning & LeadershipFinancial Strategy & Performance Budgeting & ForecastingFinancial & Accounting Internal ControlsRisk Assessment & MitigationOperational & Technological EfficiencyTeam & Culture DevelopmentAccounts Payable & ReceivableGeneral Ledger & AdministrationCash Flow Reporting & Management

Experience

1. Senior Vice President Finance - Promoted

   Cesg

   Apr 2022 — Present

   At Critical Electric Systems Group, LLC, I drive financial accountability and forecast accuracy by developing and implementing training programs for project management staff, emphasizing the financial impacts of their decisions. I enhance revenue recognition accuracy by preparing monthly WIP schedules in compliance with ASC 606 and ensure regulatory compliance through audits, swift adaptation to new accounting and lease standards, and updated financial practices.• Drive improvements in operational efficiency through the strategic deployment of advanced technological solutions.• Safeguard the company’s financial health and mitigate financial exposure through robust risk management frameworks.• Continually develop a high-performance finance team of 16 professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.• Streamline executive decision-making by automating benchmarking processes with Power BI, delivering real-time insights and dynamic dashboards, reducing manual data compilation.• Implementing and integrating HRIS software with performance management solutions, streamlining operations, and eliminating redundant processes.• Collaborate with brokers and industry advisors to design competitive ERISA-compliant benefit packages, including health, wellness, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans.• Successfully migrated into a captive insurance program for Workers\' Comp, General Liability, and Auto policies, maximizing distributions and building company equity.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science Accounting, Accounting

• Dallas College

  AAS, Business

  2007 — 2010

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Account Reconciliation
• Budgeting
• Business Development
• Employee Benefits
• Journal Entries
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgets
• Finance
• Excel
• Accounts Receivable
• Problem Solving
• Cost Analysis
• Erp
• Accounts Payable
• Leadership
• Sage
• Account Management
• Management
• Gaap
• Strategic Planning
• Payroll
• Billing
• Cash Management
• Bookkeeping
• Access
• Office Management
• Quickbooks
• Financial Reporting
• Forecasting
• Analytics
• Cost Control
• Sage Crm
• General Ledger
• Cost Accounting
• Mas 90
• Accruals
• Mas500
• Financial Analysis
• Invoicing
• Data Analysis