Experience

EBNER Furnaces, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SAP Solution Advisor

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Serve as an Adviser to Ebner Furnaces (US) in the global roll out of SAP by the parent company (AU). This includes review and analysis of the current global design and configuration of SAP related to Finance modules as well as expert advice in meeting any local (country) specific requirements. Additionally, this role provides SAP knowledge transfer as well as assistance/advice in migration of current financial data and processes from legacy systems to SAP. Serve as an Adviser to Ebner Furnaces (US) in the global roll out of SAP by the parent company (AU). This includes review and analysis of the current global design and configuration of SAP related to Finance modules as well as expert advice in meeting any local (country) specific requirements. Additionally, this role provides SAP knowledge transfer as well as assistance/advice in migration of current financial data and processes from legacy systems to SAP.



MI6 Solutions Group

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SAP Financials - Solution Architect

  • Feb 2010 - Present

  MI6 Solutions Group is the #1 Provider of SAP New GL and New GL Migration Services. Our team has executed more than 90% of all migration projects in North America and our experience in this segment is unmatched by anyone. MI6 Solutions Group consists of former SAP Platinum FI/CO consultants who have all worked directly with SAP AG Development on the Migration Cockpit and Methodology. We have successfully performed some of the most challenging and complex migration scenarios while delivering tremendous value for our customer's investment dollars. We help companies of all sizes develop their IFRS readiness roadmap utilizing the SAP General Ledger as the recommended technology solution. We are currently involved in multiple SAP sFIN (Simple Finance) projects and can help your organization create a roadmap that includes sFIN, Show less



SAP (via MI6 Solutions Group)

• SAP Solution Architect - New GL Migration

  • Oct 2018 - May 2019

  Plan and Execute New General Ledger Migrations (Scenario 7) for two SAP Customers. One migration was the addition of a parallel ledger for technical purposes as a pre-requisite for an upgrade to S4 HANA Financials. The other project was an additional ledger for local statutory reporting purposes. These projects both involved integration with Fixed Assets as well as some work-around(s) due to conflicts with other modules (Treasury and Real Estate). Both projects completed on time and within budget with no issues at or after go live. Show less



ACCO Brands

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAP Solution Architect/Advisor

  • May 2017 - Jun 2018

  SAP Solution Architect responsible for Analysis, Design, and Implementation of SAP Financial Systems and Processes to support the migration from Oracle to SAP as the "Financial Book of Record". This includes a redesign of the SAP Financial Org. structure to meet reporting requirements as well as implementation and migration to the SAP New General Ledger. SAP Solution Architect responsible for Analysis, Design, and Implementation of SAP Financial Systems and Processes to support the migration from Oracle to SAP as the "Financial Book of Record". This includes a redesign of the SAP Financial Org. structure to meet reporting requirements as well as implementation and migration to the SAP New General Ledger.



IMG

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SAP New GL Migration Solution Architect - MI6 Solutions Group

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2017

  SAP sFIN (Simple Finance) Solution Architect Assisting client in on e of the 1st cFIN (Central Finance) implementations in North America including sFIN (Simple Finance) and MDG (Master Data Governance), SAP New GL Migration Architect - MI6 Solutions Group Ledger New GL Migration for Statutory Reporting (Scenario 7) Add parallel ledgers for 200+ company codes for statutory (where needed) and US implementation of IFRS (Placeholder), Migrate beginning balances, OI, Current Year Documents to New Parallel Ledgers Show less



Agilent Technologies

• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAP New GL Migration - Solution Architect

  • Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

  SAP Finance and New GL Migration Architect for migration from Oracle Financials to SAP Financials and subsequent migration to SAP New General Ledger. Scope includes reorganization of Profit Center Accounting, Implementing Functional Area, Fixed Assets, Project Costing (Internal Orders), Document Splitting for internal Financial Statements, and Parallel Ledgers for local statutory reporting. SAP Finance and New GL Migration Architect for migration from Oracle Financials to SAP Financials and subsequent migration to SAP New General Ledger. Scope includes reorganization of Profit Center Accounting, Implementing Functional Area, Fixed Assets, Project Costing (Internal Orders), Document Splitting for internal Financial Statements, and Parallel Ledgers for local statutory reporting.



DuPont Pioneer

• SAP New GL Migration Solution Architect - MI6 Solutions Group

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2016

  SAP Finance and New GL Migration Architect for Management Reporting and Process improvement and an SAP New GL Migration for MI6 Solutions Group as part of a Global FInance Project for DuPont. Scope includes implementing Profit Center Accounting, Business Area, Functional Area, Trading Partner as key coding block elements and Migration to the SAP New General Ledger in 2015. Also, part of the SAP New General Ledger project is implementation of parallel ledgers for local statutory reporting. SAP Finance and New GL Migration Architect for Management Reporting and Process improvement and an SAP New GL Migration for MI6 Solutions Group as part of a Global FInance Project for DuPont. Scope includes implementing Profit Center Accounting, Business Area, Functional Area, Trading Partner as key coding block elements and Migration to the SAP New General Ledger in 2015. Also, part of the SAP New General Ledger project is implementation of parallel ledgers for local statutory reporting.



FirstEnergy

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAP New GL Migration Solution Architect - MI6 Solutions Group

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  SAP Finance and New GL Migration Architect for Management Reporting and Process improvement as well as a complex multi-instance SAP New G/L Migration for MI6 Solutions Group. SAP Finance and New GL Migration Architect for Management Reporting and Process improvement as well as a complex multi-instance SAP New G/L Migration for MI6 Solutions Group.



Cargill

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAP New GL Migration Solution Architect- MI6 Solutions Group

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  Overall Solution Architect for high level retrofit of large SAP global installation (Provimi) to global design of parent for MI6 Solutions Group. Highlights of project:Chart of Accounts ConversionLedger New GL Migration (Scenario 8) for Statutory ReportingChange leading accounting principle from IFRS to US GAAPRetrofit Major Finance Org Elements (Co Code, Trading Partner, Profit Center, Segment, Functional Area).Convert Currency 30 (FI CO COPA ML) from EUR to USDDoc. Split New GL Migration (Scenario 6). Show less

• SAP Financial Solution Architect - MI6 Solutions Group

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2012

  Lead SAP FInance Solution Architect for one of the largest and most complex SAP implementation projects ever for SAP and MI6 Solutions Group. Lead SAP Finance teams for the first 18 months working with partner and customer to develop world class / leading practice finance design/solutions. Have continued as independent advisor to finance team leadership assisting to refine the global template and solution gaps for the coming roll outs. Scope included full FI/CO suite as well as consolidations, reporting, and customer and product profitability solutions. Show less



Honeywell Process Solutions

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SAP New GL Migration Solution Architect - MI6 Solutions Group

  • Feb 2013 - May 2014

  SAP New GL Migration Architect for a complex multi-client landscape migration the the SAP New General Ledger in April of 2014. Project Scope includes redesign of Financial coding block for global management reporting, implementation of parallel ledger solution for local statutory reporting and preparation for IFRS adoption, and other Finance Process improvements, and a global financial reporting solution. SAP New GL Migration Architect for a complex multi-client landscape migration the the SAP New General Ledger in April of 2014. Project Scope includes redesign of Financial coding block for global management reporting, implementation of parallel ledger solution for local statutory reporting and preparation for IFRS adoption, and other Finance Process improvements, and a global financial reporting solution.



The Timken Company

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAP New GL Migration Solution Architect - MI6 Solutions Group

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

  Lead Architect and Consultant for a New GL Migration (Scenario 3) as a foundational project for implementing all Financials for the Steel Division on SAP for MI6 Solutions Group. Parallel Ledger (Statutory/IFRS) Document Splitting (Management Financial Statements) Coding Block Enhancements (Global Management reporting). Consolidation Feed. Lead Architect and Consultant for a New GL Migration (Scenario 3) as a foundational project for implementing all Financials for the Steel Division on SAP for MI6 Solutions Group. Parallel Ledger (Statutory/IFRS) Document Splitting (Management Financial Statements) Coding Block Enhancements (Global Management reporting). Consolidation Feed.



CareFusion

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAP New GL Migration Solution Architect - MI6 Solutions Group

  • Dec 2011 - Sep 2012

  New GL Design (conform to CareFusion US design) for MI6 Solutions Group. New GL Blueprint Project Planning for GL Migration GL Migration Testing GL Migration Project Oversight and QA Over 30 company Codes in 13 countries New GL Design (conform to CareFusion US design) for MI6 Solutions Group. New GL Blueprint Project Planning for GL Migration GL Migration Testing GL Migration Project Oversight and QA Over 30 company Codes in 13 countries



Nikon

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• SAP New GL Migration Solution Architect - MI6 Solutions Group

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  Lead Design for New GL and SAP New General Ledger Migration for MI6 Solutions Group. Project Planning for New GL / GL Migration GL Migration Testing / Execution Lead Design for New GL and SAP New General Ledger Migration for MI6 Solutions Group. Project Planning for New GL / GL Migration GL Migration Testing / Execution

• SAP New GL Migration Solution Architect - MI6 Solutions Group

  • Feb 2010 - Aug 2011

  SAP Financials' Architect and New GL Migration Consultant responsible for activation of Profit Center Accounting and Migration from SAP Classic General Ledger to SAP ERP General Ledger for MI6 Solutions Group SAP Financials' Architect and New GL Migration Consultant responsible for activation of Profit Center Accounting and Migration from SAP Classic General Ledger to SAP ERP General Ledger for MI6 Solutions Group



SAP

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Practice Manager - New GL/IFRS

  • Aug 2009 - Feb 2010

  SAP Platinum Financials Consultant responsible for leading the SAP Consulting practice for New GL Migrations and IFRS adaption.Part of SAP Global team of Development, Consulting, and Product Management responsible for engaging with customers and providing solution options for IFRS with SAP software. SAP New General Ledger Migration consultant responsible for leading workshops and migrations.

• Platinum Financials Consultant

  • Mar 2003 - Feb 2010

  SAP Platinum Financials Consultant that engaged with over 100 SAP customers including six Fortune 20 companies to assist them in maximizing the value of their SAP Financials focused in the areas of New General Ledger, IFRS Planning, Inter company, Global Design, and Tax.SAP New General Ledger Migration Consultant responsible for 4 New General Ledger Migrations and over 30 SAP New General Ledger Migration and IFRS Planning Workshops.

• Consultant

  • 2006 - 2009


ConAgra Foods
• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• SAP Finance Lead

  • 2006 - 2007
• Solution Designer

  • 2006 - 2007

Plaut Consulting
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Consultant

  • 1997 - 2002

OfficeMax
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee
• Manager International Systems

  • 1992 - 1997