William Lyons
North Attleboro,MA
Summary
Accomplished Program Manager and Finance Controller with a proven track record at the Department of Defense and Hi Tec Raytheon, specializing in strategic planning and problem-solving. Expert in enhancing program operations and financial performance, achieving significant milestones and optimizing cost control. Skilled in project management and detail-oriented analysis, driving successful cross-functional team collaborations and informed decision-making.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Department of Defense
06.2001 - 07.2024
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Finance Controller
Hi Tec Raytheon, Motorla. .Honeywell., Wang Labs
08.1974 - 06.2001
- Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation processes and procedures.
- Established efficient payroll processes that ensured timely payment of salaries while maintaining compliance with all relevant labor laws.
- Oversaw preparation of annual budgets, providing accurate financial guidance for key business decisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall business performance through strategic financial analysis and recommendations.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining and automating data processing tasks.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential areas of concern in company operations, providing actionable insights for risk mitigation efforts.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Increased profitability, optimizing cost control measures, and expense reduction initiatives.
- Assisted in successful merger and acquisition activities by conducting comprehensive due diligence reviews.
- Conducted regular financial performance reviews with senior management, providing valuable insights for strategic decisionmaking.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI06.1986
Bachelor Of Administrative Studies - Accounting And Business Management
Johnson & Wales University - North Miami
Providence, RI06.1970
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Detail Oriented
- Strategic Planning
Certification
Program manager Department of Defense
Certified military instructor Rhode Military Academy
Business Instructer Johnson &Wales University
Timeline
Program Manager
Department of Defense
06.2001 - 07.2024
Finance Controller
Hi Tec Raytheon, Motorla. .Honeywell., Wang Labs
08.1974 - 06.2001
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
Bryant University
Bachelor Of Administrative Studies - Accounting And Business Management
Johnson & Wales University - North Miami
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