Heather Ryan
Surfside Beach,SC
Summary
Professional with strong background in finance management, specializing in accounts payable processes. Demonstrates high level of accuracy, efficiency, and problem-solving skills in managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely payments. Focused on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Skilled in financial software, process optimization, and compliance. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
MrBeastYouTube LLC
06.2021 - 10.2025
- Directed all accounts payable functions for domestic and international vendors, ensuring 100% compliance with financial controls and audit standards.
- Streamlined collaboration between finance, procurement, and operations teams to improve workflow efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Managed global vendor compliance, ensuring timely W-8BEN and W-9 documentation for all international transactions and contest payments.
- Streamlined invoice approval process, reducing turnaround time by implementing digital workflow tools.
- Developed and maintained strong vendor relationships to ensure timely payments and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborated with finance team to prepare accurate month-end closing reports and reconciliations.
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 600 invoices per month.
- Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation efforts.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
Town Manager / Director of Finance
Town of Glasgow
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Directed all municipal operations, overseeing finance, public works, utilities, and law enforcement with a focus on transparency and efficiency.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Led community engagement initiatives to foster collaboration between residents and local government.
Senior Scheduling Coordinator
Mohawk Industries
01.2002 - 08.2019
- Analyzed forecasts and capacity metrics to anticipate demand shifts and align schedules with material availability.
- Supported strategic planning initiatives, driving continuous improvement and long-term operational efficiency.
- Reduced scheduling conflicts by proactively identifying potential issues and coordinating with team members to resolve them.
- Coordinated scheduling for multiple teams, ensuring alignment with production timelines.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business – Concentration in Finance
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Regulatory adherence
- Financial account reconciliation
- Accounts payable management software
- Employee onboarding
- Financial budgeting
- Expense management
- Collaborative networking abilities
- Reconciliation of credit card statements
- Accounts payable management
- Bank reconciliation
- Bill coding
- Payroll processing
- Committed to continuous learning
- Staff management
- Decision-making
- Vendor Management
- AP/AR Management
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
MrBeastYouTube LLC
06.2021 - 10.2025
Town Manager / Director of Finance
Town of Glasgow
09.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Scheduling Coordinator
Mohawk Industries
01.2002 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business – Concentration in Finance
University of Phoenix