Lisa Williams, Cpm Email & Phone Number

Raymore, Missouri

As the Finance Director, I am responsible for preparing and maintaining the City's $35M+ annual budget. I prepare monthly analysis of our revenue and expenditures for presentation to the City Council. I maintain our $16M+ investment portfolio. I manage our CIP (capital improvement plan) committee. I oversee utility billing and set annual water and sewer rates while using a breakeven model. Payroll, AP and Purchasing are also included in my department. I oversee our bond issues which includes rating analysis with Moody's. I am responsible for maintaining all accounting of our economic development districts and I am a board member for each of them. I manage our annual audit and make all year end entries to include fixed assets, bond entries, investments and accruals. I also prepare the fund financial statements and assist with the government wide portion of the Combined Annual Financial Report.

Raymore, Missouri

Maintain accounting records for all City funds; analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy and appropriateness of transactions; review cash receipts and deposits for accuracy; perform monthly and annual closeout of general ledger.Assist in recommending and implementing financial procedures, including audit procedures; review efficiency and effectiveness of financial methods, processes, and procedures; make recommendations for improvements; provide technical assistance to other employees regarding financial and audit procedures. Prepare City’s CAFR.Perform cash flow analysis and comprehensive review of City investment portfolio; monitor investments; ensure correct balances and transactions have been recorded.Assist auditors in completing the annual audits; determine accrual balances; compile data for notes and schedules; review all general ledger and sub ledger entries for accuracy; obtain information, retrieve records, prepare reports, and provide other assistance as needed for auditors.Assist in preparing the annual budget; participate in forecasting revenues, capital requirements and cash flow management for all funds; compare data and recommend appropriate adjustments; check, balance and verify completed budget requests; provide technical and analytical support as needed; proofread completed budget for printing.Manage fixed assets for the City; monitor capital assets for department purchase; post to fixed asset logs; ensure inventory and fixed asset records are current; prepares audit schedule and supporting documentation in compliance with related rules and regulations.Maintain the accounting records for all of the Incentive Districts within the City including tracking, billing and distributing EATS and PILOT revenues for the Tax Increment Financing Districts. Research, compile & prepare reports; analyze data and make recommendations; assist in making financial decisions; submit all mandated reports to regulatory agencies or others as required.

Worked at Western Blue Part Time. General Ledger Accounting.

Maintained all General Ledger accounting records for approximately 20 individual Longterm Care Facilities. Completed monthly financial statements and analysis to budget. Maintained relationships with business office personnel at each facility. Assisted with annual audits and MCR Cost Reports

Olathe, Kansas

Omaha, Nebraska

Certification, Public Management

Certified Public Manager Program

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi-Epsilon Delta Chapter, Institute of Mangaerial Accountants, Accounting Club Served.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Year Book Editor, National Honor Society, Octagon Club Received National Honor Society Scholarship for Character