Ryan Farmer

About Ryan Farmer

Finance, Accounting & Credit Executive | 27+ Years in Fortune 500 CompaniesI am a finance and credit management professional with 27+ years of proven success leading teams, improving financial performance, and partnering with executive leadership across Fortune 500 organizations. My expertise spans finance, accounting, FP & A, credit risk management, collections/DSO optimization, cash application automation, financial reporting, and process transformation.Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my ability to turn complex financial data into actionable insights that drive both short and long-term strategic decisions. I thrive in environments that require analytical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership that inspires teams to excel.Key strengths include:• Leadership & Team Building – Creating and developing engaged, high-performing finance and credit teams.• Credit & Collections Management – Reducing risk, improving DSO, and enhancing cash flow efficiency.• Financial Analysis & Reporting – Delivering accurate insights to guide strategic and operational decision-making.• Process Improvement & Change Management – Implementing automation, streamlining workflows, and driving efficiency gains.• Executive Partnership – Collaborating with C-level leaders to align financial operations with business strategy.I believe that empowered employees are a company’s greatest asset, and I approach leadership with a collaborative, results-driven mindset. My goal is always to create value—for the business, for the team, and for the customer.

Experience

1. Director Credit - Cash - Collections

   Aramark Uniform Services

   Jan 2023 — Present · Lexington, KY, US

Education

• Indiana State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General

  1995 — 1999

• North Central High School

  High School Diploma, Accounting and Business/Management

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Peoplesoft
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Financial Statements
• P&L Management
• Forecasting
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Account Management
• Financial Reporting
• Budget
• Inventory Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Business Process Improvement
• Accounts Receivable
• Oracle Reports
• Budgeting
• Credit Analysis
• Operations Management
• Credit
• Income Statement
• General Ledger
• Cost Accounting
• P&L
• Strategic Planning
• Team Management
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Accounting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Budgets
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Accounts Payable
• Finance