William Bill Kelly

About William Bill Kelly

Strategic finance executive partnering with leadership teams to deliver decision-ready financial insights that support growth, scalability, and long-term value creation. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing finance organizations grounded in strong governance, operational discipline, and technology-enabled efficiency.Focused on strengthening internal controls, optimizing processes, and aligning financial strategy with broader business objectives.Licensed CPA (Pennsylvania) with sixteen years of public accounting experience prior to transitioning into private industry leadership.

Experience

1. Senior Director Finance & Accounting

   Minitab

   Nov 2021 — Present · PA, US

   Provide strategic leadership to a 60+ member global finance organization, building a high-performance culture focused on accountability, scalability, and continuous improvement- Direct the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations, including AR, AP, procurement, tax, general ledger, treasury, order processing, revenue operations, FP & A, budgeting, and financial systems- Lead enterprise-wide financial reporting strategy, delivering a two-business-day monthly close while maintaining rigorous accuracy, transparency, and internal control- Drive operational excellence initiatives that streamline processes, enhance internal controls, and strengthen financial governance across the organization- Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, aligning financial strategy with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans- Champion digital finance transformation, including implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Management Reporter and Prophix budgeting software to enhance reporting, forecasting, and decision support capabilities- Architected a consolidated global insurance program, reducing risk exposure, lowering costs, and improving operational efficiency across subsidiaries- Oversee the annual budgeting and long-range planning process, aligning resource allocation with strategic priorities and performance objectives- Direct finance integration efforts for M&A activity, ensuring seamless operational transition, control alignment, and value realization- Strengthened treasury operations by establishing a global banking partnership, implementing best practices, diversifying risk, and reducing reliance on a single institution- Build and lead cross-functional teams to address complex business challenges, drive enterprise initiatives, and foster collaboration across departments.

Education

• Freedom High School, Bethlehem PA

  High School Diploma

  1985 — 1989

• Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Accounting, Accounting and Business/Management

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Construction Accounting
• Fund Accounting
• Finance
• Leadership
• U.s. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
• Tax Research
• Government Accounting
• Gaap
• Financial Statements
• Not-for-Profit
• Internal Controls
• Nonprofits
• Financial Accounting
• Computer Proficiency
• Account Reconciliation
• Higher Education
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
• Not for Profit
• Us Gaap