Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill
With over 30 years of progressive leadership in finance and accounting, Melanie Lis, a certified public accountant, brings a strategic, hands-on approach to driving financial health and operational efficiency for organizations across industries — from nonprofits to private equity-backed firms and billion-dollar enterprises.
Currently a Senior Manager with Herbein + Company’s On Demand Accounting & Advisory Services (ODAAS), Melanie partners with clients as a fractional CFO/Controller, helping them navigate complex financial decisions, optimize internal controls, build strong finance teams, and plan confidently for growth, succession, or transformation. What sets Melanie apart is a balance of technical expertise (CPA, MBA, Lean & Green Belt Certified) and a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset.
Whether advising on accounting system implementations, cash flow forecasting, or due diligence for acquisitions, she is focused on delivering insight, clarity, and measurable results. She is passionate about empowering finance teams and executives to make data-informed decisions that strengthen their organizations — today and into the future.
Focused On
- Account reconciliation
- Accounting
- Implementation of Process Improvements
- Cash Flow Forecasting and Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Key Performance Indicators
- Team Building
Education & Certifications
- Albright College – Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
- Alvernia University – Masters of Business Administration
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Green Belt in Six Sigma / Lean certified
Involvement
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Member
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) - Member
- Berks Community Health Center – Board Member
- Berks Community Health Center – Finance Committee Member
- Schuylkill Valley Football Boosters - Member
