As an experienced financial executive with over 25 years of experience including companies with an international presence, Lisa Johnson has provided financial leadership with a strong track record of success in the manufacturing, hospitality, franchise and non-profit sectors. Ms. Johnson started her career in the pharmaceutical industry, worked for several years for an international hospitality company, and also has experience working as a CFO for private equity owned companies. In addition to her accounting experience, she has managed teams responsible for collections, human resources, and operations support.
As a financial executive Ms. Johnson has a strong commitment to financial integrity, strategic thinking, and teamwork, which has been pivotal in the success of organizations she has served.
Ms. Johnson is a goal-driven leader with extensive experience in the areas of:
- Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Private Equity
- Business Analysis
- Budgeting
- M&A (sell-side)
- Financial Modeling and Reporting
- Due Diligence
- Implementation of Policies and Controls
- Banking Relationship Management
Although a native of Trinidad & Tobago, Ms. Johnson has lived in North Carolina for the past 36 years. Ms. Johnson attended Campbell University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and then went on to obtain her MBA.
She currently serves Branz Technologies, Inc., a traffic control company with over 75 years experience.
Career Timeline:
- Joined Rankin McKenzie as Partner in 2023
- 2019-2023: CFO of EnviCor Enterprises LLC, a privately owned rotational molding manufacturing company.
- 2016-2019: CFO of Paris & Potter Management, a privately held restaurant franchisee with footprints in Fast Food (34 units), Movie Theatres (2) and various real estate investment ventures.
- 2015-2016: CFO of Sea Trail Resort, a foreign owned resort and golf course.
- 2005-2015: Director of Finance for an international hotel and timeshare company.
- 2004-2005: Treasurer of Energy Conversion Systems, a global manufacturer of components for the automotive industry.
- 2000-2004: Accounting Manager for Environ Products, Inc., an international manufacturer of underground service station equipment.
- 1997-2000: Accounting Manager for Magellan Laboratories, a contract testing pre-FDA pharmaceutical company.
