Patty Williams Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Florida Area

•Oversee a team responsible for financial close, reporting, FP&A, accounts receivable & billing, and credit & collections. Successfully cultivated positive change in the team's reputation which is now collaborative, engaged, proactive, and dependable.•Oversaw the successful implementation of Workday Financials and Coupa Procure to Pay in Orlando and Gainesville, resulting in increased productivity and operational efficiency.•Orchestrated and oversaw annual and long-range operating and capital plans, launching each year with strategy sessions. Facilitated collaborative discussions among department heads on innovation and maximizing performance in the coming year(s). Subsequently, partnered with departments to formulate financial plans that align with the operating strategy.•Employed advanced Excel and A3 proficiency to streamline forecast and budget template management, which freed time for a broader evaluation of assumptions and drivers, resulting in improved accuracy.•Developed a KPI dashboard in Excel for senior management, showcasing meaningful insights that increased performance against targeted financial objectives.•Conducted capital project economic analyses and financial impact studies for potential company initiatives, resulting in improved strategic resource allocation.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

•Managed a team responsible for GL close (Epicor), financial reporting (Microsoft FRx), fixed assets (Sage), and budgets. Eliminated three positions including Accounting Manager position by leveraging technology and increasing process efficiencies.•Managed negotiations and review of station contracts, including multi-million-dollar retransmission consent agreements, consistently meeting or exceeding rate targets.•Led cross-functional projects, including two transformative building renovations, making timely and informed decisions to maintain project momentum and cost efficiency.•Spearheaded an initiative to re-imagine operations, guiding department heads in developing strategies that resulted in $1 million in permanent, annual expense savings. This effort also positioned the business to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving industry landscape.•Served as trusted advisor to the General Manager on financial and personnel matters.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

•Uncovered a contract issue with a major cable operator, resulting in a favorable $600k settlement.•Analyzed business opportunities including partnerships and presented findings and recommendations to senior executives while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

•Partnered with engineering to identify a cost-effective alternative to satellite distribution for cable network ONN, leading to annual savings of $500k. ONN earned acclaim as a trailblazer for adopting this economical IP-based solution, which remains prevalent in the industry today.

Dublin, Oh

•Performed financial and operational accounting functions for retail power markets. Participated on the accounting software steering committee. Managed large data files in Access and Excel.

Various Other Companies, May 1991 - Apr 1997