Leara Dory

Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

EMCOR Government Services

Value Delivered

By overseeing the division's financial and accounting functions, Leara builds the financial foundation required to meet government clients' demanding performance, system and service expectations. In addition to focusing the division's accounting operations more specifically on its government business, she oversees budgeting, financial analysis and forecasting, balance sheet management, tax compliance and business insurance activities. She also helps implement standardized financial reporting procedures, resolve financial reporting issues, plan for growth, assess capital requirements, and establish economic objectives and policies.

Expertise
Leara has over 24 years of accounting experience. During that time, she has developed expertise in such areas as treasury and cash management, shareholder relations, SEC reporting, acquisition, due diligence and tax compliance. In addition, she has developed and implemented accounting policies and procedures, as well as the internal controls needed to support them.

While working her way up from accountant to chief financial officer, Leara has held positions with telecommunications companies, government contractors and manufacturing firms. Most recently, she was consulting director for finance at OneMain.com, an internet start-up that went public in 1999. In that post, she handled the financial reporting of nine subsidiary companies. She was also vice president of finance for Cuisine Solutions, an international manufacturer and retailer of food and catering services. Prior to taking her current position, she was vice president of accounting/controller/treasurer for EMCOR Facilities Services.

Leara holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Manchester College (IN). A certified public accountant (CPA), she is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Maryland Society of CPAs.

The Personal Side
Leara is married and has one son. In addition to spending time with her family, she enjoys boating, traveling, reading and listening to music.