Laura Longpre, MBA, Cpp
About Laura Longpre, MBA, Cpp
Laura Longpre, MBA, CPP, is an ERP Payroll System Specialist with extensive experience in payroll and taxation across various industries. She has held significant roles at companies such as Chevron, Equinor, and Transocean, and possesses expertise in multi-jurisdiction taxation and process improvement.
Work at Comfort Systems USA
Laura Longpre currently serves as an ERP Payroll System Specialist at Comfort Systems USA. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's payroll operations and system management. Her role involves leveraging her expertise in payroll systems to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Previous Experience in Payroll and HR Operations
Prior to her current role, Laura Longpre worked at Chevron as an Expatriate Payroll Analyst for one month in 2021. She also served as a Principal Consultant in HR Operations & System at Equinor from 2020 to 2021, where she specialized in payroll for eight months. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Payroll Analyst at Equinor for five months in 2020, further solidifying her expertise in payroll management.
Career Background in Financial Reporting and Taxation
Laura Longpre has extensive experience in financial reporting and taxation. She worked at Transocean in various roles, including Lead Expatriate Taxation Financial Accountant & Analyst from 2011 to 2014 and Senior Financial Reporting Analyst from 2005 to 2007. Her background also includes a position as Manager of Payroll Tax and Compliance at ADP from 2019 to 2020, where she managed payroll tax operations.
Education and Expertise
Laura Longpre holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Texas Women's University, which she completed from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from the University of North Texas between 1991 and 1994. Her expertise includes multi-jurisdiction taxation, internal controls, audit processes, and advanced skills in Excel and planning systems.
Skills and Specializations
Laura Longpre is recognized for her ability to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency within payroll systems. She possesses strong skills in internal controls and audit, alongside advanced capabilities in Excel. Additionally, she has experience with relocation and immigration processes, which complements her work in expatriate taxation.