Donna Williams
Randolph,USA
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer (Full-time)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts/DYS
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated strategic insights and guidance to enhance fiscal planning processes within agency.
- Engaged with central office and regional teams to optimize financial workflows and support organizational growth.
- Managed federal grant administration and reporting to ensure compliance and optimize financial performance.
- Assessed effective use cases of agency funding to support agency and state goals while navigating various line-item constraints and funding programs.
- Analyzed payroll accounts and staffing levels to ensure compliance with state finance law and federal regulations, enhancing service delivery efficiency.
- Redesigned state procurement framework to facilitate effective management of federal grant funds and streamline operations across state agencies.
- Led fiscal team to deliver timely and supportive responses to financial information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
- Reviewed and approved fiscal recommendations to enhance financial planning and provide critical insights to senior management and program staff.
Finance Director (Acting Chief Financial Officer) (Full-time)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts/DOER
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Exhibited strong leadership capabilities while overseeing comprehensive fiscal management strategies.
- Directed implementation of comprehensive financial systems across agency operations.
- Oversaw state procurement process for encumbrance of federal grant funds to ensure effective distribution to local agencies.
- Collaborated with executive staff to oversee fiscal planning initiatives across agency operations.
- Directed and supervised fiscal staff to ensure efficient and precise operations.
- Evaluated and authorized financial planning and control recommendations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Assisted functional heads in reviewing business operations from a financial perspective. Supported identification of growth drivers and challenges within the agency. Collaborated with teams to enhance financial understanding and strategic planning.
- Directed fiscal and program leadership for project, overseeing administrative processes, fiscal management, subcontract management, and accounting practices.
Finance Operations Manager (Contract)
National Grid/ICON
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Spearheaded ad hoc analysis initiatives to optimize cost efficiency.
- Oversaw review and verification processes for vendor payments.
- Directed implementation of financial systems across regional operations.
- Directed project initiatives to enhance accuracy of vehicle utilization tracking.
Deputy Director of Finance (Full-time)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts/EOHLC
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Leveraged extensive financial management expertise to guide teams and drive strategic initiatives.
- Ensured adherence to federal (FAR) and state contracting regulations and policies to support organizational integrity.
- Managed deployment of financial systems to enhance operational efficiency within the agency.
- Provided expertise on operational aspects of agency financial systems to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborated with IT to implement application improvements that address agency needs.
- Directed procurement operations for encumbrance of federal grant funds, facilitating timely allocation to local agencies.
- Partnered with fiscal director and senior management to drive financial strategy aimed at optimizing agency performance.
- Provided leadership to fiscal team, facilitating timely and supportive responses to financial inquiries from municipalities and agencies.
- Reviewed and approved fiscal recommendations to enhance financial oversight and support senior management decision-making.
- Led cross-functional collaboration with functional heads to analyze business performance from a financial standpoint. Identified key growth drivers and challenges impacting agency success. Developed strategic insights to inform decision-making processes.
- Led project fiscal and program initiatives to ensure compliance with planning policies and procedures while managing administrative functions.
Senior Financial Analyst – Treasurer/Controller (Full-time)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts/MBTA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of departmental financial records utilizing Power BI for enhanced accuracy.
- Directed efforts in the implementation and enhancement of financial applications, ensuring alignment with agency objectives.
- Established and nurtured effective working relationships with public and private sectors alongside academic institutions to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration.
- Analyzed financial needs and allocated funds effectively, ensuring adherence to established spending priorities.
- Achieved improved software performance through effective issue management and client security enhancements. Delivered robust solutions that strengthened data protection and user satisfaction.
- Facilitated staff understanding of cost analysis principles and effective fiscal allocation strategies.
- Evaluated existing procedures and suggested improvements to drive cost efficiency and revenue growth.
- Reviewed accounting documentation to ascertain financial requirements for optimal operational performance and program execution.
- Analyzed financial data and submitted recommendations for budget adjustments to support organizational goals.
- Facilitated communication among planning staff and policy representatives to maximize the application of existing knowledge and data.
- Developed and implemented electronic systems to streamline processes for documenting, reconciling, and analyzing data.
- Consulted with staff to optimize functionality and support the transition to newly implemented systems and procedures.
- Evaluated financial data and communicated insights regarding departmental financial status to stakeholders.
- Established clear communication channels with customers, vendors, and employees to ensure seamless operations.
Senior Financial Analyst (Full-time)
PTC
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with department heads and executives to enhance forecast accuracy and accountability.
- Oversaw management of $1 billion in revenue streams.
- Led business and corporate finance initiatives as a functional project manager for SAP implementation.
- Collaborated with executives and department heads to oversee SAP project implementation lifecycles, ensuring timely achievement and documentation of all project milestones in JIRA.
- Oversaw enterprise and data analytics initiatives for US and global finance divisions.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration as primary liaison for SAP implementation.
- Collaborated with department heads and executives to oversee P&L management for sales and marketing initiatives.
- Facilitated implementation of efficient business models across organization in collaboration with regional director.
- Redesigned and streamlined KPI management reporting to align operational performance with financial outcomes.
- Spearheaded development and maintenance of comprehensive management reporting and analytical insights.
- Facilitated preparation and participation in quarterly and annual business operations reviews.
- Spearheaded implementation of innovative initiatives within sales and marketing to enhance subscription service offerings.
- Collaborated with sales executives to develop annual and quarterly budgets for global sales initiatives.
- Delivered monthly results presentations to senior leadership, emphasizing key performance variance drivers.
- Developed financial models to evaluate sales productivity compensation and optimize expense management controls.
- Oversaw associate-level staff within business finance team, ensuring effective performance and collaboration.
- Drove monthly budget and forecast accuracy exceeding 90% through development and implementation of a comprehensive sales and marketing planning process.
Senior Financial Analyst (Full-time)
Centage Corporation
09.2013 - 05.2017
- Led financial planning and budgeting teams as a consultant at client locations.
- Directed CFO and controllers in formulating a comprehensive project plan for budget completion utilizing Budget Maestro software and Jira.
- Executed consulting services to develop comprehensive client budgets.
- Conducted client interviews to identify business nature, budgeting methodology, and reporting requirements.
- Served as subject matter expert and liaison, facilitating resolution of technical software issues for clients and staff.
- Directed implementation of highly complex financial technology projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Enhanced client financial reporting systems through software optimization.
- Enhanced visibility of cloud performance and spearheaded implementation initiatives to optimize Budget Maestro performance.
- Facilitated user training and support for effective software planning and functionality.
- Diagnosed and resolved systemic issues through effective troubleshooting and collaboration with IT teams.
- Collaborated with clients to formulate a comprehensive project plan, facilitating transition into the design phase of budget creation using acquired technology.
- Oversaw software documentation processes and developed user modules for client implementation.
- Mentored and directed associate-level staff on adherence to company policies and procedures.
Senior Budget Analyst (Full-time)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts/DDS
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Developed and implemented financial strategies for two regional offices, ensuring effective management of ten area offices and two hundred vendor relationships.
- Analyzed budgetary data and generated reports for area offices, facilitating informed decision-making for area directors.
- Analyzed regional workforce data to generate precise payroll forecasts.
- Reviewed and analyzed vendor budget performance metrics to guarantee adherence to established budgetary limits.
- Conducted thorough review of historical financial data to ensure appropriate vendor contracts were established.
- Coordinated efforts with area offices and vendors to streamline contract modifications for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Oversaw strategic financial communications with area directors and vendors, promoting cohesive teamwork and improved operational outcomes.
- Managed liaison activities to address vendor expense and payroll concerns, ensuring alignment between area offices and regional operations.
- Oversaw development and execution of strategies aimed at optimizing vendor relations and ensuring robust account management.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of vendor invoicing and departmental spending to identify and forecast financial trends.
- Coordinated all aspects of contracting and fiscal management for residential day and family support programs, including budget creation and payment history documentation.
Education
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Endicott College
Beverly, MA01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Emmanuel College
Boston, MA01.2006
Skills
Compiled and presented detailed financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators and trends for stakeholder review
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma certification, 2019-01-01
- PMP certification, 2014-01-01
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer (Full-time)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts/DYS
06.2024 - Current
Finance Director (Acting Chief Financial Officer) (Full-time)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts/DOER
09.2023 - 06.2024
Finance Operations Manager (Contract)
National Grid/ICON
07.2022 - 10.2022
Deputy Director of Finance (Full-time)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts/EOHLC
08.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Financial Analyst – Treasurer/Controller (Full-time)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts/MBTA
08.2019 - 08.2020
Senior Financial Analyst (Full-time)
PTC
05.2017 - 08.2019
Senior Financial Analyst (Full-time)
Centage Corporation
09.2013 - 05.2017
Senior Budget Analyst (Full-time)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts/DDS
08.2012 - 09.2013
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Endicott College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Emmanuel College