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Lamphung Ngo-Burns

Executive Finance Leader (CFO/CAO/Treasurer) specializing in capital markets and public company reporting

Catalyze Parentco LLCUniversity of HoustonHouston, Texas39 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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CFO for PE-owned Catalyze Holdings (distributed generation solar + battery storage for C&I) brought in to professionalize a founder-led startup into an IPO-ready organization. Implemented IPO-readiness governance plus Procore and NetSuite (on time/on budget), established KPI and stage-gate operating rhythms, and drove change management that improved process clarity and reduced G&A spend.

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Key Strengths

  • Led PE-backed startup-to-IPO-readiness operational and governance buildout as CFO
  • Implemented Procore and NetSuite on time and on budget
  • Drove change management via board/executive buy-in, steering committee, and formal sign-offs
  • Built KPI-driven operating cadence (monthly exec reviews, quarterly board reviews) tied to budget
  • Uses stage-gate MW delivery tracking to pinpoint bottlenecks and drive remediation across partners/executives
  • Streamlined processes and reporting expectations, delivering significant G&A savings

Reference Highlights

Strongly Recommended
  • instrumental in streamlining processes
  • provided direction to other leaders
  • quickly assessed organizational environment and needs
  • improved cross-functional collaboration
  • implemented structured stage-gate checkpoints
  • reduced confusion around roles and responsibilities
  • strong but calm presence
  • creates trust and confidence
  • effective collaborator with direct reports and peers
  • drove strategic initiative that improved profitability
  • success at Catalyze attributed to her leadership
  • able to advise a weak CEO toward more effective operations
  • nimble in fast-changing environments

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Experience

EVP - Chief Financial OfficerCatalyze Parentco LLC · Jan 2022 – Present
Chief Accounting Officer / TreasurerNexTier Oilfield Solutions Inc. · Nov 2019 – Jan 2022
Chief Accounting Officer / TreasurerKeane Group, Inc. · Feb 2017 – Nov 2019
Senior DirectorAlvarez and Marsal · Aug 2012 – Feb 2017
Chief Financial Officer / Chief Administrative OfficerAbility Holdings, Inc. (dba ATI Enterprises) · Mar 2011 – Aug 2012
Chief Financial OfficerExpressJet Holdings, Inc. · Jun 2008 – Mar 2011
Staff V.P. Finance & ControllerExpressJet Holdings, Inc. · Feb 2002 – Jul 2008
Senior Director, Finance / Corporate AccountingContinental Airlines, Inc. · Nov 1995 – Feb 2002
Manager, Account AnalysisAMR Corporation Inc. · Jun 1987 – Jan 1995
Senior AuditorErnst & Young · Jun 1987 – Jan 1995

Education

University of Houstonmaster, Business Administration (Executive Program)
Oklahoma State Universitybachelor, Accounting

Awards

  • Treasury Today’s Woman of the Year (2021)

Skills

Strategic planningRegulatory complianceRisk managementForecastingPerformance managementChange managementProject managementcross-functional collaborationFinancial planning and analysis (FP&A)Corporate financeCapital marketsFundraisingEquity financingDebt financingTax equity financing

Languages

English

Certifications

CPA

Memberships

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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