Lisa Appel

Lisa Appel

Controller/ HR Specialist

BA
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Location

North Plainfield NJ

Services Listed

1 active

24+

Yrs Exp

2

Industries

100%

Satisfied

Executive Summary

Professional Bio

Finance and Operations leader with 24+ years of accounting experience, including 16+ years as a Controller

operating under GAAP. Extensive background across financial management, business operations, HR leadership,

and IT infrastructure within the New York and New Jersey markets. Proven success supporting both U.S. and

global organizations across B2B, B2C, C2C and ASC 606 models.

• Lead financial, operational, HR, and systems consulting for small to mid-sized businesses (typically

• $5M–$25M in revenue).

• Deliver full-cycle accounting oversight including reconciliations, reporting, payroll, benefits, and staff

management.

• Rebuild accounting infrastructures, implementing modern cloud-based ERP/CRM and HR platforms.

• Serve as senior account manager for ERP/CRM and HR system integrations and optimization.

• Advise clients across multiple industries on financial strategy, process improvement, and scalable growth

operations.

24+

Yrs Experience

2

Industries

1

Services

Background

Education

San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA September 1994 – May 1998

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Extensive finance concentration, business and accounting

coursework.

Art Students League New York, NY July 1999 – September 2001

Advanced College Coursework: Studied sculpture under Lori Goulet for two years. Additional coursework

includes welding and fabrication in various metals.

Antonelli Art Institute of Art & Photography Plymouth Meeting, PA September 1992 – May 1994

Associate Degree of Photography: Studied all photography & studio coursework.

Core Expertise

bookkeeping cfo payroll audit fin_planning

Industries Served

tech non_profit
$100,000/proj

Freelance Consultant - Controller/HR

Accounting
18 month freelance contract, migrated a digital marketing agency over to running solo. Implemented new CRM/ERP in Odoo, trained staff, hired a new Bookkeeper and was the agency Freelance Controller/HR liaison.

Credentials & Certifications

BA

Verified Professional

24+ Years Experience

Professional Practice

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Controller/ HR Specialist

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