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Summary: * Work Experience - 21 years progressively responsible accounting, auditing, and monitoring experience * Licensing/Certifications - Certified Public Accountant (1991), Certified Contract Manager * Education - MBA California State University (1995) and BS in Accounting Marist College (1986) * Professional Affiliations - previously Association of Government Accountants, AICPA and IIA Major Accomplishments include redesign of processes for SharePoint implementation and use by internal and external stakeholders. 1 Lisa M. Tessier, MBA, CPA 2737 Oakleigh Court Tallahassee, FL 32312 (850) 893-3120 * Ltescpa@centurylink.net * Early Learning Specialist: Developed, implemented and maintained annual monitoring plans for Early Learning contracted subrecipients and other pass-through entities prepared annual risk assessment procured, executed and performed oversight of monitoring services performed by contracted CPA firms, and approved monitoring procedures performed. 2007 - 2009 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TALLAHASSEE, FL * Financial Manager: Led a group of seven professional staff who comprised the Monitoring Review Section. This section was responsible for providing complex reviews of provider's financial records, and administrative and accounting processes. I developed and implemented policies to ensure proper accountability and oversight coordinated, conducted, and supervised onsite and desk reviews of providers. 2005 - 2007 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TALLAHASSEE, FL * Program Specialist IV: Reviewed school district financial reports and budgets to determine compliance with financial reporting and budgeting requirements. Provided technical assistance to school districts in financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, and other areas of school finance. 2003 - 2008 AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, TALLAHASSEE, FL * Audit/Evaluation/Review Analyst: Full-time two years and OPS dual employed three years. Planned and conducted technical and analytical reviews / evaluations of work performed by independent and contracted auditors. Developed and interpreted policies and procedures for service programs and audits thereof. Developed correction action plans to resolve audit findings and deficiencies. Major accomplishments include significant contributions to the development and implementation of an electronic cost reporting program. Davis Productivity Award recipient.
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