Linda Williams
Smith Station
Summary
To utilize my skills, knowledge, and experience in the work of my interest compatible to my background with an opportunity for growth.
Financial leader with strong track record in strategic planning, risk management, and financial analysis. Adept at driving financial growth through effective team collaboration and adaptive strategies. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring fiscal health and organizational success.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Macedonia Christian Ministries
01.2012 - Current
- Financial Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute financial plans, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term growth strategies.
- Financial Operations: Oversee accounting, reporting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare financial statements, analyze performance, and provide data-driven insights for strategic decisions.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Leadership: Manage financial and accounting teams and provide financial guidance to executives.
Sr. Buyer Fleet Maintenance
Columbus Consolidated Gov’t
01.1999 - Current
- Sourcing & Procurement: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for fleet-related needs.
- Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations to secure best pricing, terms, and service level agreements.
- Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve issues.
- Process & Compliance: Ensure adherence to company purchasing policies, procedures, and use of procurement systems.
- Inventory Control: Collaborate on managing inventory levels for parts and supplies to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
Accounting Technician
Columbus Consolidated Gov’t
01.1987 - 01.1999
- Financial Processing & Record-Keeping: Processed, entered, and reconciled daily accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) transactions, ensuring timely payments and accurate customer billing. Maintained general ledgers and subsidiary accounts, posting journal entries and balancing financial records accurately.
- Reporting & Analysis: Assisted in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow summaries. Compiled budget data, monitored departmental spending, and analyzed financial information for variances. Operated accounting software to record, store, and analyze financial data.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Diversified Products
01.1983 - 01.1987
- Invoice processing: Receive, verify, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system, ensuring they are accurate, authorized, and matched with purchase orders.
- Payment management: Schedule and process payments to vendors via checks, electronic transfers (ACH), or other methods, while monitoring discount opportunities.
- Account reconciliation: Reconcile vendor statements against internal records to ensure accounts are accurate and up-to-date and investigate any discrepancies.
- Record-keeping: Maintain historical financial records and files of all accounts payable transactions.
- Discrepancy resolutions: Address and resolve issues related to purchase orders, contracts, or invoices, including resolving payment discrepancies with vendors.
- Reporting: Create accounts payable reports and assist with financial audits by providing necessary documentation.
Education
Associate of Science -
CVCC Community College
Phenix City, AL12.2025
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Chavala High School
Seale, AL01.1981
Skills
- Strategic financial planning
- Financial management
- Financial reporting
- Financial policy creation
INTERESTS
Reading, computers, Family, meeting people, attending church
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Macedonia Christian Ministries
01.2012 - Current
Sr. Buyer Fleet Maintenance
Columbus Consolidated Gov’t
01.1999 - Current
Accounting Technician
Columbus Consolidated Gov’t
01.1987 - 01.1999
Accounts Payable Clerk
Diversified Products
01.1983 - 01.1987
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Chavala High School
Associate of Science -
CVCC Community College