Lori Lord
About Lori Lord
Lori Lord serves as the Finance Lead at Amentum, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in finance and project management, having held various positions in organizations such as AECOM and the University of Hawaii.
Current Role at Amentum
Lori Lord serves as the Finance Lead at Amentum, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing budgets, actuals, forecasts, Estimate to Complete (ETC), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) for various projects. She contributes to the overall strategic process improvements and implementation within the department. Additionally, she provides monthly variance analysis of results compared to forecasts and manages the internal review and submission of invoices to US Government Agencies.
Previous Experience at AECOM
Before joining Amentum, Lori worked at AECOM as a Senior Finance Analyst from 2011 to 2020 in Springfield, Virginia. Her responsibilities included reviewing month, quarter, and annual revenue forecasts in collaboration with project management. She also reviewed and submitted Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and created crosswalks between various technological systems, primarily SAP and CostPoint. Lori calculated monthly and quarterly cash projections and analyzed burden rates for projects during her tenure.
Educational Background
Lori Lord studied at Strayer University, where she earned her MBA from 2009 to 2016. Prior to that, she attended Wheelock College, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Math & Science, Human Biology, and Child Life from 1993 to 1995. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation for her career in finance and project management.
Career History and Roles
Lori has held various positions throughout her career. She worked as a Library Aid at Wheelock College from 1993 to 1995 and as a Financial Service Representative at First Commonwealth Bank from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, she served as a Database Manager at the University of Hawaii from 2005 to 2007. Her diverse experiences have contributed to her expertise in finance and operations.
Skills and Contributions
Lori Lord has demonstrated proficiency in coordinating with multiple departments, including Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Contracts, and Procurement within Business Operations. She assists in monthly close activities, prepares assigned journal entries, and reviews and approves internal coding corrections. Her analytical skills are evident in her ability to provide variance analysis and oversee financial processes effectively.