Sue Williams

Experience

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  PwC

  Sept 1986 - Jan 1991

  Senior Auditor

  • Prepared financial statements and related footnote disclosures.• Performed financial audits* Performed due diligence in connection with acquisitions.

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  Koala Technologies Corporation

  Jun 1990 - Jun 1991

  Controller

  * Controlled cash flow and prepared cash flow analyses and forecasts for all subsidiaries.* Prepared monthly consolidations, financial statements and projections.* Analyzed financial data reported by subsidiaries.* Prepared SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings.

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  PacTel Corporation

  Jul 1991 - Dec 1994

  Accounting Standards Manager

  • Major contributor in PacTel’s IPO. • Developed and verified implementation of accounting policies and procedures; evaluated internal controls.• Researched complex accounting issues for proper US GAAP treatment.• Led preparation and filling of statutory financials statements in Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. PacTel Corporation was a subsidiary of Pacific Telesis Group, a worldwide diversified telecommunications corporation operating cellular, paging, vehicle location and international wireless ventures. In 1994, PacTel was spun off as AirTouch Communications. Show less

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  AirTouch

  Jan 1995 - Dec 1996

  Manager Financial Planning Analysis

  • Prepared business plans and forecasts for two international joint ventures. Presented plans to the Board of Directors• Responsible for analysis of results and variance to the budgets and forecasts• Developed and maintained financial reports, KPIs, and Executive dashboards • Provided key assistance with the initial public offering for a Portuguese telecommunications company (organization’s 51% investment was $830 million).AirTouch Communications was the leading provider of wireless telecommunication services for a global market. In 1999, Vodafone acquired AirTouch Show less

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  Vodafone

  Jan 1997 - Apr 2000

  Accounting Manager
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  Vodafone Global Enterprise Inc.

  Apr 2000 - Mar 2014

  Controller

  Promoted to Controller from Accounting Manager in April 2000:• Managed month-end close using SAP, Great Plains and Hyperion with oversight of daily transactions and reporting in accordance with the requirements of the publicly-traded parent company in the United Kingdom. Average monthly EBIT of $5 million - $6 million • Directed the accurate and timely reporting of financial results to the Board of Directors and parent company governance teams in the United Kingdom.• Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial results • Directed a five person team consisting of three general ledger accountants and two accounts payable accountants. • Responsible for complete Sarbanes Oxley documentation for the financial processes Implement internal controls to ensure proper segregation of duties and create additional compliance procedures where potential deficiencies exist.• Developed and wrote accounting policies and procedures. • Researched appropriate accounting treatment for various transactions such as a $900 million acquisition, entity disposition and merger of entities.• Coordinated financial audits with external auditors.• Member of Audit Committee for the $20 million non-profit organization Vodafone Foundation.• Prepared annual budgets and forecasts.• Led successful system conversion from Great Plains to SAP for the U.S.• Decreased the monthly close cycle from seven to four days and streamlined the chart of accounts to match parent company reporting requirements.• Responsible for implementing process improvements to downsize the general ledger staff from nine to three over a two-year period resulting in annual savings of $600K - $700K. Led Human Resources Functions from 2007 to present:• Promoted to lead a broad range of HR functions including administering benefits, writing employee handbooks, and overseeing disciplinary actions. .• Ensured employee benefit plan compliance with health care reform and ERISA regulations Show less

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  GT Nexus, Inc.

  May 2014 - Jan 2016

  Director of Accounting, Domestic Operations

  Advanced to Director of Accounting, Domestic Operations from Assistant Controller • Lead accounting operations for the US, overseeing all transactions related to the general ledger and month-end close. • Responsible for all domestic accounting reporting activities, including development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures that improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the company.• Lead Revenue, A/P, A/R, Tax, and Payroll processes. • Lead external financial audits.• Provide leadership to 10+ employees and contractors with a commitment to recruiting, mentoring and training a diverse team. • Ensures that the team delivers to the highest standard. Show less

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  NantMobile™, H2 Wellness, Alogent

  Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

  Executive Financial Consultant
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  Turnitin

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2022

  Director Of Accounting