Vice President, Financial Systems at Brightspeed (2024-09 – 2025-10)
- Defined and executed enterprise finance systems strategy across ERP and EPM platforms supporting planning, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting across 150+ legal entities.
- Led end-to-end SAP S/4HANA transformation including architecture, integration, data migration, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization, reducing financial close cycle time by 30%.
- Applied AI-enabled automation strategies across enterprise platforms, reducing manual effort by 20% and improving operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Led collaboration across finance systems, reporting, and data warehouse teams to strengthen data integrity, improve consolidation accuracy, and enable scalable enterprise reporting and analytics capabilities
- Built and scaled an ERP Center of Excellence (CoE), establishing governance standards, delivery models, and platform operating frameworks across the organization.
- Oversaw integration across CRM (Salesforce), billing (SAP BRIM/Zuora), HRIS, and data platforms to enable end-to-end order-to-cash and record-to-report processes.
- Led enterprise application consolidation and rationalization, eliminating redundant solutions across the ERP landscape and reducing cost and complexity.
- Established KPI/SLA governance and IT service management frameworks driving operational excellence and system reliability across the enterprise.
- Partnered with Finance, FP&A, IT, and Operations leadership to align systems roadmap with business priorities and enable scalable growth.
- Built and led high-performing global teams, establishing delivery discipline and continuous improvement practices enterprise-wide.
Director, Financial Systems at Brightspeed (2022-01 – 2024-09)
- Designed and implemented enterprise ERP, CRM, HRIS, and reporting architecture supporting scalable multi-entity operations from Day 1 of carve-out.
- Reduced data reconciliation effort by 25% through implementation of data governance frameworks, reconciliation controls, and integrated system architecture.
- Partnered on integration initiatives across Salesforce, billing, and ERP platforms to improve process connectivity and data flow across order-to-cash and record-to-report operations
- Led payroll (ADP) integration and enterprise financial data alignment, ensuring accurate GL posting and reporting consistency.
- Established governance frameworks supporting SOX compliance, scalability, and consistent system usage across a rapidly expanding entity structure.
- Drove post-go-live stabilization and optimization, improving system performance, usability, and user adoption across finance and operations teams.
Director, Financial Business Applications at Bluestem Brands (2015-08 – 2022-01)
Led enterprise transformation of financial systems supporting planning, reporting, and operational performance across a multi-brand, multi-entity retail organization.
- Standardized financial processes across procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and record-to-report cycles, reducing complexity and improving cross-entity consistency.
- Implemented data models and analytics platforms enabling forecasting, KPI tracking, and executive-level reporting.
- Strengthened data governance and financial controls, improving audit readiness and reporting accuracy enterprise wide.
- Led payroll system integration and reconciliation processes, ensuring data integrity across HR and finance platforms.
- Partnered with AP/AR leadership to improve financial workflows and operational efficiency across the organization.
Director, Financial Business Applications at Orchard Brands (2010-04 – 2015-08)
- Standardized financial processes and reporting across 50 business units, enabling consistent performance measurement and executive visibility.
- Implemented automation initiatives reducing manual effort by 70%, significantly improving operational efficiency and data accuracy.
- Established governance frameworks supporting financial data consistency, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
- Managed payroll system integrations and reconciliation processes ensuring accuracy across HR and finance systems.
Manager, Financial Business Applications at Orchard Brands (2007-05 – 2010-04)
Served as Finance lead for corporate ERP strategy and integrations, centralizing financial data and strengthening reporting for a multi-entity retail organization.
- Led ERP implementations and integrations (Infinium, JD Edwards), standardizing chart of accounts and reporting structures across 15 acquired entities.
- Partnered with CFO, CIO, and Controllers to define ERP strategy, prioritize enhancements, and support audit and compliance objectives.
- Coordinated cross-functional testing, deployment, and M&A integrations, ensuring system readiness and continuity of financial operations.
Manager, Financial Systems at Blair Corporation (1994-10 – 2007-05)
- Directed enterprise ERP modernization to JD Edwards, integrating HR, payroll, GL, AP, and fixed assets across all business units.
- Implemented financial automation reducing month-end close from 20 to 10 days while maintaining full compliance and controls.
- Developed SOX documentation and control testing frameworks, improving audit readiness with standards later adopted enterprise wide.
- Served as primary liaison between Finance, IT, and Operations on all systems strategy and implementation initiatives.
General Accountant at Rexnord Corporation (1990-05 – 1994-10)
- Performed full-cycle accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting for the Warren location with timely submission to corporate.
- Supported audits and maintained compliance with corporate accounting standards, establishing the foundation for future financial systems leadership.
