Lesa
Piantoni-Cady

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT /
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Lesa Piantoni-Cady serves as Project Accountant and Business Development professional at VASE Construction, bringing expertise in financial analysis, project accounting, and operational process improvement. She manages project budgets, AIA billing, financial reporting, subcontractor compliance, and documentation for large-scale public and private construction projects while helping implement standard operating procedures and accounting system enhancements. With degrees in Political Science and Accounting, Lesa combines strong financial oversight with cross-functional collaboration to support successful project delivery and organizational growth.

Trainer - SOP Implementation Development

Project
Coordination

Project
Projections

Team
Collaboration

Financial
Reporting

Compliance Insurance, State Forms, Payroll

Key Qualifications

Project Accountant /
Financial Analyst

  • Analyze project costs, WIP reports, budgets, and forecasts through completion.

  • Manage AIA requisitions for private and public projects, including change orders, allowances, and contingency tracking.

  • Oversee subcontractor billing, compliance documentation, and payment processing.

  • Maintain accurate construction documentation and project records.

  • Prepare comprehensive financial reporting for construction and real estate projects.

  • Bring experience supporting large-scale state, federal, and local projects.

Education / Certifications

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science |
    University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT

  • Associate Degree in Accounting | New London
    School of Business | New London, CT

Organizations

  • Women in Construction

  • Connecticut Hikers

Professional Experience

  • Coordinate with project teams to oversee financial controls and monitor budget variances.

  • Prepare, distribute, and manage reconciliations for costs, billings, subcontractors, vendors, & purchase orders to ensure eligible costs are billed accurately & in accordance with owner requirements.

  • Collaborate with project teams to review & approve costs tied to contracts and purchase orders.

  • Coordinate subcontractor AIA billings, compliance documentation, certified payroll, insurance, and lien waivers while guiding subcontractors to provide timely, accurate support for multiple multi-million dollar projects

Focus Areas

  • Manage project AIA billing, reconciliation, job-cost tracking, and mandated reporting while maintaining compliance.

  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the accounting department.

  • Research and execute software and system improvements to strengthen operations.

  • Streamline internal accounting processes for reporting and project tracking.