Transformed financial management into a dependable and efficient process with business process analysis and IT consulting to help assess people, practices and applications for more productive operations, and to ensure accurate, timely financials that support better decision-making. Conduct a thorough vetting to optimize performance of all IT systems requirements and software applications;communicate results and present solutions to clients and stakeholders. Review legacy systems to upgrade… Show more Transformed financial management into a dependable and efficient process with business process analysis and IT consulting to help assess people, practices and applications for more productive operations, and to ensure accurate, timely financials that support better decision-making. Conduct a thorough vetting to optimize performance of all IT systems requirements and software applications;communicate results and present solutions to clients and stakeholders. Review legacy systems to upgrade performance and centralize information. Collaborate with clients to formulate a plan for scalable systems, to manage growth and enable them to make smart technology investments. Design and test software modifications and conduct quality assurance tests. Monitor application performance and its impact on user experience; serve as key escalation point for technical issues with immediate phone or on-site response. Show less

Key technical leader supporting the finance and operations departments and driving the ERP business systems integration and post-acquisition migration. Researched and recommend technology, evaluated and negotiated with vendors, mapped implementation, and provided full cycle project management. Served as liaison between both companies to streamline disconnected and overlapping processes and develop centralized and unified solutions. Enhanced software modules for General Ledger, Accounts… Show more Key technical leader supporting the finance and operations departments and driving the ERP business systems integration and post-acquisition migration. Researched and recommend technology, evaluated and negotiated with vendors, mapped implementation, and provided full cycle project management. Served as liaison between both companies to streamline disconnected and overlapping processes and develop centralized and unified solutions. Enhanced software modules for General Ledger, Accounts Payable,Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Advanced Financial Reporting,Inventory Management, Sales Order Processing and Purchase Order Processing and Manufacturing functions to meet business needs. Developed reporting systems to provide data such as sales forecasting, shipping and cycle times to assist executive staff in key decision making. Provided software and technical support across the organization. Show less

Led and directed all technology activities related to Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting/finance system including upgrades, third party solutions, maintenance, and user support of all business units related to the ERP system. Point of contact for all support issues that ranged from user errors, data extraction for external reporting, system setup and failures.Trained users and communicated on how to leverage system functionality to improve business process flows and provide automated solutions to… Show more Led and directed all technology activities related to Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting/finance system including upgrades, third party solutions, maintenance, and user support of all business units related to the ERP system. Point of contact for all support issues that ranged from user errors, data extraction for external reporting, system setup and failures.Trained users and communicated on how to leverage system functionality to improve business process flows and provide automated solutions to meet their needs. Maintained development and production environments to test updates and modifications, complete quality assurance checks, and facilitate audits.Represented the MS Dynamics perspective and technology in cross-functional /group meetings and related projects. Show less

Managed all phases of the ERP systems life cycle including needs analysis, design, integration, implementation, and daily operations for a globally dispersed company with >100 users. Researched technology, selected vendors and negotiated contract services, and engineered database back-up,security and disaster recovery solutions. Provided 24/7 remote support worldwide resulting in business continuity. Trained staff on systems and provided top notch support.

Performed several GP implementations and upgrades, including database servers, ERP software, and third party products. Supported sales team as pre-sales consultant ensuring potential clients were provided with quality software demonstrations. Built and maintained client relations resulting in improved company image and increased sales and service.

Staff Accountant for electronics manufacturing company. Performed all accounting duties including, but not limited to, AP, AR, GL, Cost Accounting, and Inventory Control. Supported purchasing, customer service, shipping, engineering, manufacturing, finance, inventory management, stock counts related to Great Plains. Managed system upgrade of GP systems including hardware acquisition, software installation and configuration, data migration, disaster recovery plans, and user training.