Financial Reporting Project Management

Walter Thom Williams

901-***-**** ️ *********@*****.***

Profile

Accomplished Controller with 30+ years of experience driving financial strategy, accounting operations, and cross-functional leadership across manufacturing, services, and nonprofit sectors. Proven ability in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and process optimization with a consistent record of cost savings, operational efficiency, and team development. Adept at leading accounting functions for multi-entity organizations, overseeing payroll/HR, and implementing systems that strengthen accuracy and reporting speed. Trusted advisor to executives with strong skills in analysis, forecasting, and driving results aligned with corporate goals.

Core Competencies

Financial Reporting & GAAP Compliance

Budgeting, Forecasting, Project Management & KPI Analysis

Month-End & Year-End Closings (One-Day Close Expertise)

Audit & Tax Compliance (Sales/Use, Property, DOJ, BJA)

Payroll & HR Management (Teams up to 17 staff)

Process Improvement & Lean Six Sigma

ERP & Accounting Systems: SAP, QuickBooks, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Sage Intacct, Xero, FreshBooks, Bill.com, Thomson Reuters, Amtech, Shelby NeXT

Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Google Suite

Professional Experience

Pratt Industries, Inc. – Converting Division, Memphis, TN — Controller [2024 – 2025]

Lead all plant-level accounting, HR, IT, and financial operations, ensuring seamless business performance.

Oversee full-cycle accounting including AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close with one-day closing and day-one reporting.

Prepared exact weekly KPIs according to budgets and performance. Monthly P&L reports to all Senior level of corporate leadership. Managed all company fixed assets, along with depreciation and disposal processes.

Partner with GM and Regional Controller to support cost controls, align sales to budget, and prepare annual budgets and forecasts.

Administer corporate credit, documented all Capital Expenditure requests through all levels of Management, and all tax filings (sales, use, property).

Managed all projects with cost accounting, ROIs, and proforma P&Ls.

Improved financial reporting accuracy and accelerated month-end close process, reducing review time and strengthening executive decision-making.

Centerline Business Solutions, LLC - CV Landscaping, LLC — Senior Accountant / Controller [2022 – 2024]

Managed accounting operations across three acquired subsidiaries within an equity platform company structure.

Directed month-end closings, GL entries, cash flow reporting, and bank reconciliations.

Oversaw AP, AR, payroll, and investor reporting for preferred loans and benefactor interests.

Trained and supervised AP/AR and payroll staff across Operating Companies and Holding Company levels.

Prepared quarterly and annual budgets with financial analysis for Directors and Owners.

Conducted monthly financial reviews with executive leadership, improving transparency and decision-making.

Hughey’s Debits & Credits, LLC — Grant Managing Accountant [2019 – 2022]

Oversaw accounting for 10+ nonprofit organizations, including government and educational entities.

Managed budgets, reconciliations, and grant compliance reporting.

Delivered training on QuickBooks and reconciliation processes for client staff.

Produced exact reporting for boards, donors, and government agencies.

Independent Contractor – Accounting [2010 – 2018]

Barton Center, LLC. — Central Processing Manager [2000 – 2009]

Managed AP/AR department of 17 staff across 13 branch and corporate offices.

Directed HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and staff training.

Oversaw SAP implementation and system-wide accounting training.

Reduced costs through audit reviews, reconciliations, and process improvements.

Education

Mississippi State University – Starkville, MS [1990]

BBA, Accounting & Finance

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