Leanne Kuciemba

Supported organizational growth from $1.5M to over $100M in net sales while helping maintain a lean staff through process optimization, ERP implementation, and scalable operational procedures. Played a key operational role in supporting NIT Industrial's growth to a portfolio approaching $780M in development projects by establishing scalable administrative, contract management, and financial processes. Led accounting and financial operations across multiple construction, development, and joint ventures (JVs) and special purpose entities (SPEs), including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and intercompany reconciliations.

Operations Manager - Locus Construction & NIT Industrial

(2015-01 - 2026-12)

• Supported organizational growth from $1.5M to over $100M in net sales while helping maintain a lean staff through process optimization, ERP implementation, and scalable operational procedures.
• Played a key operational role in supporting NIT Industrial's growth to a portfolio approaching $780M in development projects by establishing scalable administrative, contract management, and financial processes.
• Led accounting and financial operations across multiple construction, development, and joint ventures (JVs) and special purpose entities (SPEs), including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Established accounting infrastructure for over a dozen entities, including chart of accounts design, GAAP-compliant bookkeeping, tax reporting, and financial controls.
• Supported the formation and administration of multiple JVs and SPEs, including entity registration, financial reporting, shareholder distributions, and partner reporting requirements.
• Implemented and administered multiple ERP and project management platforms, leading software selection, data migration, system configuration, process redesign, and employee training to improve project visibility and operational efficiency.
• Converted the organization from paper-based records to a centralized electronic document management system utilizing SharePoint and OneDrive, creating standardized file structures, naming conventions, security permissions, and retention practices.
• Developed and continuously improved standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and workflow diagrams to support rapid company growth and cross-functional consistency.
• Managed and participated in construction administration activities, including bid solicitation, contract issuance, subcontract administration, change orders, vendor compliance, project closeouts, RFIs, submittals, AIA billing, and lien waiver collection.
• Produced project budget analyses, job cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and reimbursement draw packages for management, lenders, equity partners, and stakeholders.
• Established payable approval workflows and cost-plus billing processes that improved financial oversight, accountability, and reimbursement tracking.
• Created and managed employee onboarding programs, benefit plans, payroll administration, employee handbook policies, performance management processes, and HR compliance initiatives.
• Administered company insurance programs, including general liability, professional liability, workers' compensation, umbrella, auto, and builder's risk policies, while managing certificate requests for clients, lenders, and vendors.

Business Operations Manager - PlusPoint Business Solutions, Inc.

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Assisted in launching an outsourced bookkeeping services platform through the implementation of Xero.
• Developed operational procedures, trained staff and clients, and managed ongoing client relationships.
• Oversaw accounting and administrative personnel to ensure service quality and process compliance.

Office Manager - Ergos Technology Partners

(2012-01 - 2014-12)

• Directed accounts payable, sales tax reporting, payroll, benefits administration, and full HR operations.
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures that improved operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Participated in enterprise software integrations connecting CRM, service management, quoting, and accounting systems.

Business Partner & Office Manager - The Roof Doctor, Inc.

(2003-01 - 2013-12)

• Managed accounting, payroll, inventory, tax reporting, insurance audits, and administrative operations for a growing construction business.
• Oversaw accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking reconciliations, payroll processing, and vendor management.
• Developed expertise in construction administration, QuickBooks, and operational process management.

B.S. - Nutrition & Food Science - Sam Houston State University

B.S. - Interior Design - Sam Houston State University