Lisa A. M.

About Lisa A. M.

Experienced financial leader with expertise in internal controls, lean methodologies, process improvements, financial transactions, and IT implementations that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.Major Accomplishments:* Capital Controller responsible for managing leases and fixed assets. Ensured compliance with the FASB ASC842 Lease Accounting Standard for complex real estate leases. Enhanced policies and processes, and implemented new systems to address material weaknesses, resulting in an unqualified opinion on the 2024 10-K financial statements.*Senior Finance Manager experienced in P&L management and FASB ASC606 implementation. Enhanced processes recognized as best in class for finance departments, including Estimates at Complete, Fixed Assets, Forecasts, Plans, Reporting, Standard Cost Reviews, Labor Reconciliations, and Charge Numbers.*Senior Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning Manager, CollinsImplemented Executive Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning at the Windsor Locks site. Transitioned to a SAP Subject Matter Expert role supporting a 3-year companywide implementation project responsible for migrating all part demand into the APO Module at their respective lead times.*Senior Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning Manager, Pratt & WhitneyLed the Executive Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning team. Directed IT and logistics projects, demand reporting, program health assessments, and capacity planning for timely engine deliveries, with monthly reports to VP and President.*Senior Material ManagerLed a team of over twenty personnel, overseeing material provision and accounting for $300 million in inventory related to the C-17 Engine and LRU repair contract. This included SAP upgrades and systems enhancements to improve inventory accuracy and provide fleet support. Supervised the team responsible for external repairs, thereby enhancing accountability and timeliness for the customer contract.Achieved 95% inventory accuracy across four depots. Presented at customer quarterly reviews and contributed to contract modifications, leading to improved inventory systems. Developed Excel and Access database tools to support supply chain demands and respond promptly to critical parts shortages.*Various Senior Analyst and Accounting roles in other manufacturing sectors.*Six years at a local CPA Firm – acquired expert accounting skills understanding logistical flows, complex problems and performing any analysis through transactional mapping and reconciliation of accounts and reports to the penny.

Experience

1. F135 Pfs Senior Fp & a Manager

   Pratt & Whitney

   Aug 2025 — Present · East Hartford, CT, US

   Lead FP & A support for the F135 PFS portfolio, including CIP, Block 4 flight test, and Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) programs.•Ensure accurate sales, margin, and cash projections with clear and timely variance analysis across monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.•Partner with Program Management, Contracts, and Engineering teams to align funding, forecasts, and EACs with contractual requirements and program milestones.•Provide strategic insights and decision support to leadership, helping drive financial performance and resource prioritization.•Champion process, system, and reporting improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy, mitigate risks, and improve communication across stakeholders.

Education

• Sacred Heart University

  MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  1990 — 1993

• University of Hartford

  Masters, Accounting and Taxation

  2005 — 2007

• University of Connecticut School of Business

  BS, Accounting

  1985 — 1990

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Logistics
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Accounting
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Kaizen
• Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain
• Inventory Management
• Mrp
• Auditing
• Account Reconciliation
• Operations Management
• Aerospace
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Finance
• Business Process Improvement
• Sap
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Six Sigma