Cedrick Allen
Senior ERP/IT Project Manager Or Implementation Consultant
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Senior ERP/IT Project Manager or Implementation Consultant with over 25 years of experience in accounting and finance leadership roles is seeking new projects. By integrating technology, finance and accounting, I deliver quantifiable results that meet/exceed project requirements, are on time and on budget. Let's connect and explore how I can add value to your team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Development
Career Break
Atlanta, GA
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Participated in 20 plus capture the flag events surrounding mobile security on IOS and Android OS.
- Penetration tester initiating DDOS and SQL injection attacks.
- Troubleshooted IT network configuration issues involving routers and various iOS, Android and Windows operating systems.
SAP S4 HANA RTR Blackline Manager - Contractor
CDA Consulting Group; Client: PwC
Atlanta, GA
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Implemented three modules Account Reconciliations, Transaction Matching (Account Analysis feature) and Tasks Modules.
- Lead architect during the design phase. Advising client of industry standards and best practices to achieve optimal efficiency and delivery against all requirements.
- The implementation encompassed API calls between B/L and SAP for GL, sub-ledger and AP, AR & Inventory transaction detail.
- Scope: Global implementation (NA, EMA, APAC), 10+ currencies, 900 B/S accounts, integration and importation of transaction level detail, 3 different closing calendars
Sr. Software Delivery Project Manager - Contractor
Insight Global; Client: AT&T
Remote
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed and several high impact software mobile applications including MVNO & cybersecurity., managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with stakeholders to manage performance.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Blackline Implementation Consultant - Contractor
Charter Global; Client: EY
Remote
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Senior Project Manager and functional lead for Blackline implementation of the Account Reconciliations and Task Management modules.
- Executed full cycle implementation including design, build, ITC, UAT and cutover activities.
- Data Integration: Utilized SFTP for GL and sub-ledger data integration
- Scope: 800 balance sheet accounts, six currencies, closing calendars.
Controller / Sr. Mgr Consolidations - Contractor
Robert Half; Client: Cree LED
Remote
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Functional/ technical lead for Blackline implementation of the Journal Entry & Transaction Matching modules. System Administrator for Account Reconciliations, Task Management modules & Planful (a cloud-based EPM solution)
- Executed implementation including: build, ITC, UAT and cutover activities.
- Data Integration: Utilized SFTP for GL, sub-ledger, Journal Entry batch & Banking / Sales transaction detail
- Scope: Three entities, thee currencies (Yaun, Yen & USD) & three closing calendars.
Financial Systems Project Manager - Full Time
Georgia-Pacific LLC
Atlanta, GA
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed SAP S/4 Hana implementation of the FI and CO modules for Building Products division (Team Lead)
- Blackline implementation of Transaction Matching and Journal Entry modules (Team Member)
- System administrator for SAP Ariba responsible for security and provisioning users.
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst - Contractor
Robert Half, Client: Brill Inc
Atlanta, GA
04.2019 - 08.2019
- System administrator for a Planful (EPM cloud-based solution); responsible for financial statement preparation and presentation including Balance Sheets, P&L, Statement of Cash Flows and supporting schedules.
Mgr Consolidations and Financial Systems - F/T
Zep Inc.
Atlanta, GA
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Project Manger for Blackline implementation including: Account Reconciliations, Journal Entry, Transaction Matching & Task Management modules.
- Data Integration: Utilized SFTP for GL, sub-ledger, JE Batch and AP sub-ledger detail
- Scope: 1800 B/S accounts, six different GL systems, multi currencies, Journal Entry batches (four GL Systems)
- Project Manger for SAP 6.0 implementation including: FI and CO modules as they pertained to corporate accounting and supply chain finance.
- System administrator for Planful and all Blackline modules post cutover.
- System administrator for a Planful (EPM cloud-based solution); responsible for financial statement preparation and presentation including Balance Sheets, P&L, Statement of Cash Flows and supporting schedules.
Education
Non-Graduate Degree - Cyber Security
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 05.2021 - 11.2021
Masters Of Science - Corporate Finance
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 01.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor's Business Administration - Accounting
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 08.1995 - 12.1998
Skills
IT Project Management
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Timeline
Professional Development
Career Break
07.2023 - 10.2023
SAP S4 HANA RTR Blackline Manager - Contractor
CDA Consulting Group; Client: PwC
10.2022 - 06.2023
Sr. Software Delivery Project Manager - Contractor
Insight Global; Client: AT&T
12.2021 - 10.2022
Blackline Implementation Consultant - Contractor
Charter Global; Client: EY
10.2021 - 01.2022
Non-Graduate Degree - Cyber Security
Georgia Institute of Technology
05.2021 - 11.2021
Controller / Sr. Mgr Consolidations - Contractor
Robert Half; Client: Cree LED
04.2021 - 10.2021
Financial Systems Project Manager - Full Time
Georgia-Pacific LLC
09.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst - Contractor
Robert Half, Client: Brill Inc
04.2019 - 08.2019
Mgr Consolidations and Financial Systems - F/T
Zep Inc.
02.2016 - 04.2019
Masters Of Science - Corporate Finance
Georgia State University
01.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor's Business Administration - Accounting
Sam Houston State University
08.1995 - 12.1998
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