Controller
Lisa Giannelli
Lisa Giannelli is an accomplished financial executive with more than 30 years of experience providing strategic financial leadership across construction, financial services, healthcare, and professional services organizations. Throughout her career, Lisa has served as Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and financial leader for organizations ranging from privately held businesses to large multi-location enterprises. As a Controller with Next Level Now, she partners with business owners and executive teams to strengthen financial operations, improve reporting and forecasting, and develop practical financial strategies that support sustainable growth. Lisa is recognized for combining strong technical accounting expertise with a collaborative, hands-on leadership style that helps organizations build scalable financial foundations.
Areas of Expertise
Lisa specializes in financial reporting and analysis, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, and operational finance. Her expertise includes financial modeling, internal controls, month-end and year-end close, payroll administration, human resources oversight, treasury management, and financial systems implementation. She has extensive experience managing accounting operations, coordinating audits, developing financial policies, and partnering with executive leadership to improve organizational performance. Lisa is also highly skilled in financial planning, business process improvement, and building reporting structures that provide leaders with meaningful financial insights.
Leadership Approach
Lisa believes effective financial leadership begins with building trusted relationships and providing business leaders with accurate, timely information they can use to make confident decisions. She is known for her hands-on approach, clear communication, and commitment to developing high-performing teams. Throughout her career, Lisa has successfully led finance organizations through periods of growth, organizational change, and operational improvement while maintaining strong internal controls and financial integrity. Her collaborative leadership style emphasizes accountability, mentorship, and practical solutions that help organizations achieve both short-term objectives and long-term success.
Education & Certifications
Franklin Pierce College
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Leadership & Human Resource Management (Summa Cum Laude)
University of Massachusetts Boston
Bachelor of Science in Management
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