Lisa M. Kobza5065 Cherokee Avenue • Columbus, NE 68601-8272 • (402) 910-9313 • kobzalisa@frontier.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Highly motivated, detail-oriented professional that offers a rich blend of accounting, property management,

financial analysis and leadership talents gained from 10 plus years of controllership, analytics, operations and research proficiency.

History of reorganizing, streamlining and strengthening financial operations to maximize performance and profitability as part of management team.

An effective and articulate communicator who builds and nurtures excellent working relationships with external contacts, support staff, management and key decision-makers.

Employs excellent critical thinking, analytical and investigative skills. A creative champion of change skilled at leading, motivating and inspiring positive personal growth of team

members.

CORE STRENGTHS

Full-Cycle Accounting Financial Reporting/Analysis Cash Flow Management Advanced Excel Spreadsheets 401K & Payroll Adminstration Internal/External Audit Variance Analysis Accounting Internal Controls Expense Analysis Monitoring Budget/Forecast Compilation Research & Analysis Cost Analysis/Reporting Process Improvement Property Management GAAP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCELee Enterprises, Inc. – Columbus, NE Oct 2014 – Jun 2015DBA Columbus Telegram – Fremont TribuneFinancial Controller Supervise a small staff for two enterprises interacting with regional and corporate finance centers that also provide

some financial services for the local newspaper Focus is on maintaining internal accounting controls, ensuring accurate financial statements and financial

planning Responsible for financial analysis and evaluation to determine productivity and cost metrics for corporate Determine and maximize profit drivers, accurately assessing the ongoing impact of strategies and protecting the

assets of the companyErnst Auto Center, Inc. – Columbus, NE Feb 2011 – Apr 2014Ernst General Motors • Ernst Toyota Financial Controller Administrator for conversion of two independent dealership DMS operating to one centralized accounting system

each according to specific manufacturer accounting and information reporting guidelines Fairly represent and interpret financial condition of two dealerships; directing overall financial planning,

accounting, human resource and payroll practices with high ethical standards Develop and maintain controls for business management including regular rapport with department managers on

profitability, pay-plans and strategy to strengthen operations Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workload to meet numerous time constraints and deadline requirements Cash management forecasting for profitable use of cash funds and daily operating control (DOC) management Review of all ledgers and work with accounting staff to continually maintain data integrity Ensure compliance will all tax and applicable government and dealer regulation Working knowledge of all accounting positions and skilled at managing, delegating and training 7 direct reportsNebraska Pork Partners LLC – Columbus, NE Feb 2007 – Feb 2011Production Analyst - Accounting Pilot research to Board of Directors and Production Management measuring key performance indicators (KPI)

impacting profitability to company and driving management decisions of genetics, feed and treatment protocol

conversions through closeout economics & ad-hoc analysis Handle details of a highly confidential nature in company research and innovation. Ensure that research studies

are designed to provide clear results to the objectives Guide teams to develop clear measurable objectives, employ appropriate statistical methods (SPC), draw data-

supported conclusions, and present results (Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tool-pack) Solid data analysis, problem solving and critical thinking skills and effective formulation and presentation of

spreadsheet systems across trial data Member of senior production team and administrator of LSS continuous improvement Green Belt projectNebraska Pork Partners LLC – Columbus, NE Sep 1996 – Feb 2007Financial Accountant Proficient in extensive financial report preparation including profit and loss, balance sheet and supporting

schedules; Work with audit investigation Responsible for complete set of working papers, note obligations, property management, depreciation, insurance,

allocation, accrual and expense entries; and all facets related to monthly closing procedures Budget development support and variance reports Distinguished team member of special projects generating spreadsheet systems used to analyze revenues and

lost business opportunities Integral role in establishing ‘lot tracker’ database including testing, post-deployment, training and implementation Streamlined production reports by skillfully creating, formulating, and programming spreadsheets systems Supported start-up operations following bankruptcy restructure to continue uninterrupted businessKobza Residential Properties – Columbus, NE Jan 1995 – Feb 2016Property – Financial Manager Residential property management ensuring profitability for various personally-owned residential dwelling

including multi-dwelling, home, vacation, storage, land Maintain effective working relationships through excellent interpersonal skills, relationship development and

problem-solving complex issues Skilled in business management, contracts, mediation and negotiation All facets of daily rental operation management including financial record-keeping and income tax return Nebraska Army National Guard – Lincoln, NE May 1989 – Apr 1998Automated Logistics Specialist Maintain state of readiness for Guard force and support; Annual training and physical fitness

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTBachelor of Science in Business Administration University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE (1998)

Accounting EmphasisLean Six Sigma Green Belt Tool Pack University of Texas, Arlington, TX (2007) Continuous Process Improvement Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)Real Estate Principles/Practices & Foundation Larabee School of Real Estate & Insurance,

Lincoln, NE (2014)U.S. Army Basic Training/76V Supply Support Fort Jackson, SC/Fort Lee, VA (1989)