ERP Financial Project Management: Capable, energetic ERP manufacturing and accounting systems Project/Sales Manager, with many successful implementations delivered on schedule and within budget. Hold current Secret Security Clearance. Additional independent project work for a variety of small companies in diverse industries and software. Hands on skills with technology and accounting. Approaches all assignments with professionalism and passion for the products. Hold current Secret Security Clearance.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Products: Excel, Word, Access, Project
• ERP and Accounting Systems
• Epicor Vista and Vantage v8.03 & v9
• Oracle Financials v. 11i
• Platinum Financials for Manufacturing
• Peachtree for Manufacturing
• MAPICS/AS 400
• Quickbooks
• Certified Implementation Project Manager: Epicor & Oracle
• Cost Accounting: Experienced in Setting Standards & all
• Manufacturing processes & best practices

Highlights

• Managed 6 successful Epicor software Business System implementations for a diverse group of medium to large manufacturing companies producing custom engineered products. Verticals included job shops and high volume manufacturers. Converted complex business processes into the new system achieving both schedule and budget goals,using Epicor's Signature Project Methodology. CEO's of some companies have continued to work with me independently following the project go live. Subject Matter Expert in all aspects of Finance/Accounting.
• Participated as an Oracle Project Team Member for 3 major GE Capital implementations: 1) Corporate consolidation accounting system, Stamford, CT 2) worldwide Human Resources system, Stamford, CT and 3) General Ledger/Accounts Payable system for a GE Capital division in North Carolina. Utilized the Oracle AIM Project Planning Tool. Additional assignments at AT & T New Jersey and Lucent. Project management and presentation skills developed with high level corporations.
• Successful renegotiation of a contract with a major supplier resulting in a $1 million cost reduction for a large transit project. Reduction in days sales outstanding on a $35 million customer receivable to fewer than 40 days, and development of a company-wide billing rate structure for two major projects.
• Lead a team to implement a floor stock program which resulted in lower costs and more on time shipments
• Improved manufacturing shop cost gathering and financial recognition of work in process using underutilized features of the Peachtree Manufacturing Accounting System.
• Streamlined administrative processes for 200 person direct sale force resulting in quicker turnaround of expenses and reduced internal costs.
• Transitioned new product line from a manual to MAPICS cost accounting environment including setting up bills of material, routings and developing budgets and standard costs.
• Improved processes at hospital/nursing facility by introducing electronic billing, selecting and implementing an upgraded hospital financial information system and resolving several billing backlog situations. These improvements resulted in accelerated cash flow with minimal operating cost increases.

Work Experience

Confidential, Rochester, NY 1/2010-10/2010
Controller
Interim assignment for manufacturer of acoustical surveillance devices. Worked
with Epicor systems. Experience in government projects and accounting.

Confidential, Lima, NY 4/2010-6/2010
Controller
Interim Accounting and Human Resources support for manufacturing
company. Duties include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable,
General Ledger and Financial Statement Preparation, as well as Human
Resources oversight.

Confidential, Rochester, NY 2007-2009
Project Manager - Epicor Systems Implementations
Expertise in all manufacturing modules. Subject matter expert in Cost
Accounting and financial transaction flow through the system. Hands-on
proficiency in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger.

Financial Systems Project Team Member or Manager 1999-2006.
Assignments through KPMG, Stamford, CT, Oracle Corporation,
Parsippany, NJ and as an independent contractor

Confidential, Wellsville, NY1998-1999
Division Project Leader for Oracle Implementation
Trained in all major financial modules of Oracle v. 11i

Confidential, Bath, NY 1996-1998
Product Line Cost Manager
Payroll, Accounts Payable, Budgeting, Cost Accounting for Halogen
Product Line

Confidential, Bath, NY 1993-1995
Director of Patient Accounting
Staff of 15 Managed Credit and Collections, Patient Registration,
Medical Billing and Payment Processing for Hospital and Nursing Home

Confidential, Elmira, NY 1992-1993
Project Controller - Arrow III

Full financial control for Subway car rehabilitation project for New Jersey
Transit Prepared full cost to complete forecasts including analysis of
all risks and potential mitigations.

Confidential, Rochester, NY 1988-1992
Manager, Financial Planning & Cost Accounting

Preparation of factory budgets, analysis and actual reporting. Capital
Expenditure development and reviews. Full absorption standard cost
system with annual rate development in a union shop.

Education

BS in Business Administration with High Honors