Laurie A.

Andre
76 Rideout Lane, Gardiner, ME  207-592-0725

Education
Husson College, Bangor, ME
May 2000 Master of Science in Business
 Graduated on the Dean’s list with High Distinction

Experience
State of Maine, DAFS, Procurement Services | Augusta, ME
Director 04/15/18 - current
Responsible for the management and procurement of a wide range of goods, supplies, and services in
accordance with Maine statures and rules. Provides professional support and sound procurement advice to all
stakeholders – including State agencies, bidders, and vendors. Serves as the chair of the State Procurement
Review Committee. Facilitates procurement plans to maximize buying power and minimize inefficiencies.
Ensures purchasing practices are consistent, open, and designed to encourage maximum competition and best-
value procurements. Provides vendors and suppliers information to ensure the marketplace maintains a
comprehensive understanding of the state procurement practices. Participates with regional and national
committees to promote cooperative agreements and provides expertise to other states’ purchasing operations
and programs.

State of Maine, DAFS, Office of the State Controller | Augusta, ME

ERP Business Systems Analyst 09/01/2015 – 04/14/2018
Support enterprise resource planning systems. Participate in the day-to-day activities of the Financial Systems
section, including the Advantage Financial System and the Data Warehouse. Research and analyze business
needs, formulate and define scope, objectives and enhancements to existing systems capable of fully meeting
the business needs. Apply system analysis skills to formulate solutions to complex business problems through
automation technology and facilitate the development, implementation, and management of those solutions.
Perform in-depth analysis of statewide financial transactions and system troubleshooting using specialized
querying tools. Analyze, test, validate, and direct the implementation of enhancements and other changes to
the Advantage Financial application. Provide system training to statewide users. Provide guidance and
assistance to end users of the Advantage Financial application.

State of Maine, DAFS, Office of the State Controller | Augusta, ME

Accounting Application Manager 02/08/2009 – 08/31/2015
Lead financial management system contact for the Office of the State Controller. Responsible for the design
and implementation of complex state-wide accounting systems, developing program financial policy and
supervising a staff of professional and technical accounting personnel. Advise agencies of accounting,
budgeting and other fiscal matters. Provide leadership and expert advice to the State agencies regarding all
fiscal operations in state government in order to ensure that agencies are complying with applicable laws,
rules, regulations and policies. Provide highly specialized expertise on complex issues to management staff on
various programs, administrative, legislative, policy matters and their impact. Ongoing customer support and
training to agencies statewide on Maine’s financial and administrative information system. Ensure all policies
are accurate, thoroughly documented and consistently applied. Plan, design and evaluate agency accounting
systems or statewide subsystems in order to promote sound fiscal management and ensure proper interface
with statewide financial management systems.
 Laurie A. Andre
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State of Maine, DAFS, Office of the State Controller | Augusta, ME
General Accounting Supervisor 06/30/2003 – 02/07/2009
Professional services work involving the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines in overseeing the design, implementation, and
evaluation of large and complex accounting systems for a state agency or comparable subsystems on a
statewide basis. Applied advanced accounting theory, accounting skills, and management skills in designing
and building large and complex accounting systems, ensuring the integrity and proper functioning of these
systems, and controlling the application of resources. Much of this work was accomplished through
delegation to subordinate professional and paraprofessional accounting personnel. Worked closely with
agency managers and program administrators to determine financial status and reporting requirements;
identify ways of using accounting data for management purposes; evaluate the risk, benefit, and cost of
proposals and agency initiatives; and participate in decision and policy making sessions.

State of Maine, DAFS | Augusta, ME

Senior Staff Accountant 02/08/1999 – 06/29/2003
Provide and manage the accounting services for the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations as
well as the Central Fleet Management Fund. Preparation and analysis of financial statements using GAAP and
GASB. Assist operations in developing accounting systems and internal controls as well as developing various
reports for management. Ensure the reconciliation of accounts and prepare the required adjusting entries.
Formulate process changes to improve efficiency of the accounting procedures. Provide the required training
and coaching to subordinate staff so as to insure the accomplishment of the division goals; and to insure that
the entire accounting process complies with all state and federal statues and policies or other requirements.
Provide high level accounting services for the Risk Management, State Administered, and Retiree Insurance
Funds, while supporting lower level accountants providing services to other accounts. Prepare audited
financial statements and related notes and disclosures. Interpret and apply accounting theory and principles
and adapt procedures and reporting to ensure compliance with governing laws, rules, regulation, policies, and
procedures. Consult with agency program managers and internal/external financial staff to identify business
needs, compliance issues, and reporting requirements. Knowledge of State budgetary procedures as they
apply to both governmental and propriety accounts. Prepare both financial and budget orders. Apply
working knowledge of all aspects of State personnel expenditures to provide accurate payroll projections for
the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. Complete estimates of Personal Services allotment
requirements for the Work Programs. Review and approve travel advance request, waivers and expense
reports.

Maine Poly, INC | Greene, ME

Financial Manager 07/1993 – 02/1999
Provide key financial operations support for company’s manufacturing business with approximately $25
million in annual sales and $1 million in inventory. Administer daily Asset based borrowing transactions and
monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts in excess of $3 million (credit line, A/P, Payroll, and Foreign
Lockbox). Responsible for all entries to General Ledger, including month-end/year-end closing and
preparation of all audited financial statements. Provide accurate management reporting’s; including budget
comparison, cash flow analysis, competitive analysis, price forecasting. Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts
Receivable, Payroll, Billing, Purchase Orders and Receiving, Inventory and Job costing. Coordinated strategic
five-year business plan in order to obtain bank financing as well as prospective purchasers of the company.
Manage development of inventory from a monthly physical count to a perpetual inventory system.