Denise Lippuner

Government and Public Sector State & Local Risk Advisory Leader at Cherry Bekaert

Vienna, Virginia, United States

About

Experienced in leading large and complex projects across the government. Works with CFOs and CROs in developing and implementing programs to enhance financial management and risk management processes to better support an organization's mission and strategic objectives. Built and led advisory practices at global and National consulting firms. As an Industry Leader, focused on developing and continually refining the market approach strategy; defining new or enhancing existing service capabilities; leveraging intellectual capital across the firm; driving solutions in concert with service line and account leaders; leading complex pursuit efforts; managing service delivery teams; optimizing the operating model; overseeing the talent acquisition and management process; and developing training programs and knowledge platforms to strengthen the skills and competencies of consultants. In addition to client facing and practice leadership roles, served in an internal facing role as the Public Sector Professional Standards Director (PSD). Responsible for quality and risk management monitoring and oversight, serving as the initial point of contact for addressing and resolving independence issues. Also established a risk management governance structure, a risk management committee, and a risk profile for the organization. Risks are now routinely discussed among leadership across the organization and appropriate actions are taken. Performed and managed financial and compliance audits prior to moving to consulting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Government Financial Manager, (CGFM)

Experience

  • Partner, State & Local Risk Advisory Leader at Cherry Bekaert
    Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • Independent Consultant at Independent Consultant
    Oct 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Partner at Grant Thornton LLP
    Jun 2013 - Sep 2019 · 6 yrs 4 mos

  • Partner / Associate Partner at IBM
    Oct 2002 - Nov 2012 · 10 yrs 2 mos

  • Associate Partner/Managing Associate/Senior Associate at PwC Consulting
    Nov 1995 - Oct 2002 · 7 yrs