Lisa Polak

Lisa Polak is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in accounting and financial management. Currently serving as Controller at CHN Housing Partners since April 2023, Lisa previously held the same position at Laurel School from July 2016 to April 2023, where responsibilities included supporting the CFO, safeguarding assets, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Prior to this, Lisa worked at Forest City as Accounting Manager and Senior Financial Accountant, focusing on GAAP and tax basis journal entries and financial analysis. Lisa’s career began at Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co. as an Accounting Associate, followed by a role as GL Accountant at Emerald Performance Materials. Lisa earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Kent State University between 1999 and 2002.