Tracy Merenick

Enterprise business systems executive with 20+ years leading ERP transformation, financial systems strategy, and integrated platform delivery for multi-entity organizations up to $2B in revenue. Trusted advisor to CFOs and C-suite leadership on SAP S/4HANA modernization, AI-enabled automation, and enterprise application consolidation. Recognized for building high-performing teams and governance frameworks that translate complex systems challenges into scalable, business-aligned solutions, consistently delivering measurable results in close cycle time, reporting accuracy, audit readiness, and operational efficiency.

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.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting – University of Pittsburgh