SUMMARY:

• Accomplished Senior Level SAP FICO/Project Manager with 15+ years of extensive experience delivering on time and within budget completion of mission - critical software-related projects, managing entire project lifecycle. My goal is to lead Lean/Operational Excellence Projects.
• Excel at Leadership, Program Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Software Project Management (Waterfall / Scrum), Analysis.
• Proficient in using Project management tools like Requirement Traceability Matrix, RACI, Scope Management, Communication Planning etc. for successful delivery
• Skilled at working with SME/Business Analyst/ Developers/BPO/Stakeholders
• Highly proficient with 15+ years of experience in all facets of SAP ECC & S4 HANA Finance and Controlling Modules (Versions 4.5, 4.6a, 4.6b, 4.6c, 4.7, ECC 5.0, ECC 6.0, S4 HANA) including General Ledger Accounting, Special Purpose Ledger, Accounts Receivables / Accounts Payables, Contract Account Receivables, Credit Management, Enterprise Consolidation (ECCS), Asset Management/New Asset Accounting, Cost Center and Profit Center Accounting, Product Costing and Planning, Profitability Analysis, and Month-end closing support for Finance and Controlling.
• Hands on with functional and configuration understanding of SAP RAR - Revenue Accounting and Reporting module to comply with ASC606 - FASB guidelines for Revenue Recognition.
• Skilled in Executive Finance dashboard for Key management reporting needs.
• Completed S4 HANA training from SAP
• Holistic approach to Project Management, Continual Improvement and Lean Six Sigma activities.
• Specialize in assessing business needs, translating needs into innovative/creative solutions and gaining buy-in for proposed solutions.
• Skilled in Software vendor evaluation process, negotiations, SOW review, Vendor management.
• Highly adept in elevating organizational productivity, efficiency and technical performance through the correct application of cutting-edge technologies, with a specialty in SAP FI/CO Modules
• Excel at translating highly technical information into simple terminology, process mapping & data flow maps for non-technical audiences, communicating effectively with people at all levels of management.
• Recognized as a valuable team member, who understands evolving business needs and provides timely solutions that transform, improve and enhance business processes across internal business functions.
• Proficient in New General Ledger / Classical GL: Activation of New GL Accounting, Define ledger for GL Accounting, Integrating the GL with subcomponents, Document splitting, Segmentation and Parallel Accounting, Controlling Component Transfer postings, Integration with Asset accounting.
• Proficient in implementing Inter-company STO with Cost plus method & auto elimination of Profit in Inventory
• Highly proficient in FI integration with other SAP modules like MM, SD, PP, and PS.
• Accomplished in leading Financial Reporting projects and successfully deliver informative reports to Executive Office.
• Data integration for SAP to Hyperion Planning System, Concur Travel Expense System, Workflow System and Legal E-Billing System.
• Proficient in Hyperion Planning system / SAP BPC systems (Standard and Embedded)
• Implemented Legal E-Billing system (DataCert) and integration with SAP AP
• Experienced in VAT/WHT/EWHT Tax configuration for Europe and Asia. Also knowledgeable in SAP integration with Taxware and Vertex.
• Solid foundation in GAAP accounting/Financial Planning concepts, reporting requirements & software skills along with understanding of business processes.
• Proficient in supporting Corp Accounting/Management Accounting/FP&A/Shared Serv. Center super users/end user.
• Effective in working with both Internal Audit and External Audit to assist compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

General Ledger (Classic / SAP New GL)

Special Purpose Ledger

Account Receivables/Accounts Payables

Credit Management

Asset Management

Integration with MM, SD, PP, PS.

Cost Center Accounting

Profit Center Accounting

Product Costing & Planning

Internal Orders

Profitability Analysis

Enterprise Consolidation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ERP Finance Systems Manager/Architect

Confidential- San Francisco, CA

• Managed/Lead team of SMEs and Consultants for SAP S4 HANA/BPC implementation for all Fitbit entities using SAP’s best practice approach (Activation Methodology).
• Managing key stakeholders from Accounting, Costing, Revenue recognition and FP&A for their various ongoing support requirements.
• Managed/Lead design for SAP to Planning Application (Host Analytics) integration with key required dimensions for reporting.
• Providing guidance on key business decisions parallel ledgers, Chart of Accounts, P&L reporting and underlying dimensions.
• Providing best practice solutions to fit business needs in Management Reporting
• Hands-on with key configurations on Currencies, Ledgers, New Asset Accounting, RAR, Profitability Analysis, BPC
• Managing Tax solution (TR-OneSource) implementation project for US Sales Tax and VAT for EMEA & APAC, using Global Next tax engine.
• Perform various software solutions Vendor evaluation, SOW reviews, contract negotiations.

Finance Solutions Manager/Project Manager

Confidential - Fremont, CA

• Managing SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) implementation project to comply with new FASB Revenue recognition rules ASC 606 - 5 steps Rev Rec model. Solution Evaluation, Proof of Concept, Project planning working with stakeholders on requirement gathering, ASIS process review and mapping of new process.
• Requirement gathering for SAP RAR project include - Data flow, Item Category mapping to Performance Obligation (POB), Parallel Accounting, special rules for Call-of order, Contract Identification for Migration etc.
• Implemented Intercompany STO process with seamless elimination of Inter-company profit in Inventory as well as IC/AR and IC/AP. This reduced reconciliation during month-end for finance as well as provided clear Consolidated Financials as well Company level financials.
• Manage Finance Business Stakeholders (CAO, Directors, BU Controllers etc..), conduct monthly Finance applications roadmap strategy meeting, drive Finance projects to completion and status updates.
• Lead clean-up efforts for Global Chart of Accounts and provide guidance on General Ledger Master Data setup to help understand impact on Foreign Currency Revaluation process.
• Lead design and implementation of newly acquired company in Brazil in the areas of GL, AR, AP, Automatic Bank Payments as well as Electronic Bank Statements. Work with interdisciplinary team to conceptualize project planning, detail step-by-step instructions and execution of final cut over
• Responsible for BPC maintenance and support during AOP and Fcst Cycle.
• Responsible for evaluating and implementing Credit Management functionality for Service Contracts.
• Support BPC issues during month-end/year-end.
• Project Managed Vertex O series implementation for US sales and use tax purposes. Driving design changes for functionality and upgrade. Also driving VAT/WHT requirements for EMEA and APAC using Vertex O series tax engine.
• Finance design lead for SAP R/3 implementation for Spain/China acquisition for Record to Report process area.
• Leading New GL Implementation and Migration project. Vendor evaluation and negotiations, resource staffing and SOW review. Overall drive project design and scope. Oversee project deliverables, timelines and stakeholder reporting.
• Participate in implementation of Credit Card processing functionality for Ecommerce division
• Support business units in identifying gaps and deficiencies in current processes, and recommend changes for efficient process flows in Finance organization.
• Perform various software solutions Vendor evaluation, SOW reviews, contract negotiations.
• Key Accomplishments & Initiatives:
• Lead New Revenue Recognition Compliance Solution - SAP RAR (Project Manager/Solution Architect)
• Lead Receivables/Collections Management Solution-GETPAID - Collections/Dispute/Biller Direct (Project Manager/Solution Architect)
• Lead Systems Integration effort for new acquisitions in Italy and Israel (Project Manager)
• Lead Accounts Payable Workflow Implementation - DOLPHIN/TIS - (Project Manager/Solution Architect)
• Vertex O Series Upgrade/Implementation - Sales Tax/ Use Tax / VAT (Project Manager)
• New GL Implementation/Migration - Doc Splitting and Segment Reporting (Project Manager/Finance Lead)
• Functional Currency Re-design for 17 EFI Company Codes (Project Manager)
• SAP R/3 Implementation for Spain acquisition (SAP B1 to R/3 Migration) - (Finance Design PM)
• BofA-Vendor Financing Program Implementation (Project Manager)
• SAP R/3 Implementation for Brazil acquisition (Finance Design PM)
• Global Chart of Account clean-up and standardization (Project Manager)

Senior Business Analyst FICO/Project Manager

Confidential - San Jose, CA

• Provide high level business analysis for SAP operations as well as other mission critical systems and applications; instrumental in impacting productivity, performance and internal controls through the integration of SAP modules, programs and applications.
• Leading re-design of Inventory Reserves automation and reporting by Batch in SAP.
• Hands-on Analyst performing FICO configurations to assist in the implementation of new functionalities for this global organization.
• Lead major SAP rollout project; work with interdisciplinary team to conceptualize project planning, detail step-by-step instructions and execution of final cut over.
• Support business units in identifying gaps and deficiencies, building efficient data and code solutions and making calculated, real time adjustments.
• Configure Product costing (CO-PC), integration with PP, Costing Variants, valuation variant, milestone-billing, Overhead Costing Sheet
• Expertise in Cost Element/Cost Center Accounting: Planning cost centers, cost center hierarchy, cost elements, statistical keys, activity type, assessment, distribution, reposting and integration with MM.
• Hands-On in Configuring and Customizing the basic settings, maintaining profit center hierarchy, assignments, CO-Objects to Profit Centers, distribution and assessment of costs, budgeting, planning and development of Reports.
• Proficient in EC-Consolidation module and all aspects of configuration and user training.
• Project managed international teams across Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, India and South Korea, Norway, Sweden and Spain; manage project budget, ensuring deliverables on time and on budget.
• Enhance product costing interface with manufacturing and product tracking system and lead configuration for internal orders, BOM and Routing, projects and cost centers.
• Design, test and execute interfaces for reports in BI; gather business requirements, lead system design, configurations and testing as well as provide post implementation support.
• Created customer master data, customer groups, payment terms, reporting structure, AR aging ad residual payment types; ensure product costing for all phases of manufacturing activity and provide production support for Hyperion Planning System.
• Configured global modules for posting transactions; served as Integration Lead or Project Manager on Legal E Billing System, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and AP Implementation for Asia and Europe.
• Perform various software solutions Vendor evaluation, SOW reviews, contract negotiations.
• Key Accomplishments:
• Hyperion Planning System Implementation (Finance Integration Lead)
• Legal E-Billing System Implementation (Project Manager)
• Workflow for Accounts Payable (Project Manager)
• General Ledger/Accounts Payable Implementation ASIA & EUROPE (Finance Lead/Project Manager)
• Inventory Reserve Re-design - (Finance Lead)
• Purchasing Implementation (ASIA & EUROPE) (Project Manager)
• Sale & Finance Reporting Dashboard (Design Lead)

Senior SAP/Business Systems Analyst

Confidential, Milpitas, CA

• Lead comprehensive requirements gathering sessions and due diligence to configure new entity for German location; managed all facets of VAT configuration, FX Reevaluation and transfer of assets, & Profitability Analysis.
• Served as Technical Lead for depreciation transfer cut-over and reconciliation and led project rollout in Germany, France, Singapore, Malaysia, Honk Kong and the UK.
• Supported and Enhanced functionalities in CO-Profitability Analysis: Configuring and Customizing Costing based CO-PA and Account based CO-PA including setting up of the operating concern, characteristics, and value fields.
• Involved in Cost center assessments to segments, COPA reporting, forms, Planning, Derivation rules and structures, Product and customer hierarchy, PA settlement, realignments and integration issues with SD.
• Instrumental in developing blueprint for FI-GL (New), FI-FA, MM-FI, SD-FI (P2P & OTC) functionalities as well as project integration.
• Key member of the 4.6c to ECC6.0 upgrade (With New GL) project team; conducted gap analysis, Configurations, Prep for Migration, functional testing and provided ongoing end-user training and support.
• Hand-on with New GL configurations, Basic Settings, Document splitting, segments.
• Conducted validation and testing throughout the project; implemented credit functionality across all company codes and led a team of 2 Analysts in executing the development of interfaces for AP and payroll payments for Bank Transition project.
• Key Accomplishments:
• SAP Global Rollout Phase 1 & 2 (New GL) (Finance Team Lead)
• Credit Management Implementation (Finance Team Lead)
• SAP Redesign Project (Finance Team Lead)

SAP Finance Consultant

Confidential, Santa Clara, CA

• Provided oversight for SAP production support team; led project integration of billing through collections processes and supported re-engineering project for inter-company accounting platforms.
• Specifically addressing AR, Treasury, and Cash Apps & Credit Management, P2P, OTC, CO-PA issues in Production.
• Provided consulting services to end user on various GAAP compliances & Standard SAP functionalities on Revenue Recognition.
• Configuration for the creation of Account Receivables invoices and posting of manual incoming payments with differences, clearing and reversals, interest calculation.
• CO-PA Configuration and Customizing the operating concern, characteristics, value fields, maintaining the derivation rules and valuation, creating Drilldown Reports and Planning.
• Developed AR custom report for month end closing to capture every detail of Closed and Open Customer invoices
• Involved in data migration from legacy systems to SAP system using LSMW.
• Integration of FI with MM, PP and SD modules, Integrated SD and FICO with Project System.
• Created functional specifications, configured credit management, updated order management processes and developed unit test script for business processes during upgrade from 4.5b to 4.7