Bill Heaven

About Bill Heaven

Organizational visionary with 20+ years’ experience that includes guiding enterprise-wide IT audit, cybersecurity, and IT risk management functions across high-growth, regulated, consulting, and client-facing environments. Expertise includes designing security governance program that uphold operational integrity and regulatory compliance.Successes include growing firm revenue by launching cybersecurity assessment tools, cutting subscription costs via security tool renegotiations, and automating global SOX control testing.Lead cross-functional teams through complex transitions and regulatory shifts, with skills crafting security policy foundations that elevate firmwide resilience. Proficient in translating executive-level risk reporting into action plans that address systemic vulnerabilities and align with firm priorities; navigate technology integrations that modernize infrastructure and elevate cybersecurity maturity.Career Highlights:Senior Director, Compliance | HBK CPAs & Consultants* Led efforts to strengthen IT security posture by developing core governance program components and formalizing compliance protocols.* Guided executive leadership through adoption of foundational policies across firm operations.Manager, IT Audit | The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company* Collaborated with business leaders to assess and reduce risk through pre-implementation audits across finance, HR, manufacturing, and supply chain within North America core operations.Vice President of Operations | Phoenix Systems Group, Inc.* Increased annual revenue 177%, growing from to over $1.1 million through strategic client engagement and project oversight.* Directed full turnaround of unprofitable business unit to achieve over 10% profit in year 1.

Experience

1. Senior Manager

   Pelican3 Consulting Llc, Cpas & It Advisors

   Dec 2025 — Present · Poland, OH, US

   Happy to join the team at Pelican3 to be a trusted partner to our clients, delivering tailored CPA and technology solutions that solve today’s challenges while preparing them for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Education

• Kent State University

  BBS, Computer Science

  1982 — 1986

Skills

• Business Process Mapping/Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Information Technology
• E-Commerce
• Budget Management
• Vendor Negotiations
• Business Process Improvement
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Service
• IT Audit
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Cisa
• Team Player
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Project Deliverables
• Ability to Think Strategically
• Organization & Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Executive Presentations
• Relationship Management
• Sap Products
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Contract Review/Recommendation
• Ability to Articulate Complex Issues
• Process Improvement
• Project Management Lifecycle
• Management
• Team Building