Cedrick Allen
Senior IT Program Manager
Houston,TX
Summary
Instrumental Senior IT Project Manager bringing 25 years of experience achieving ambitious goals in accross challenging Accounting, Finance & IT environments. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, customer, and project needs. Successful at motivating cross-functional teams to meet demanding timelines.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Professional Development
Career Break
Atlanta
01.2024 - Current
- 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, Linux and Windows operating systems.
SAP S4 HANA RTR Blackline Manager - Contractor
CDA Consulting Group; Client: PwC (Consulting)
Atlanta
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Implemented three modules Account Reconciliations, Transaction Matching (Account Analysis feature) and Tasks Modules
- Lead SAP RTR architect during the design phase
- Advising clients of industry standards and best practices to achieve optimal efficiency and delivery against all requirements
- Configured APIs to integrate data into Blackline for GL, sub-ledger and AP, AR & Inventory transaction details
- Scope: Global implementation (NA, EMA, APAC), 10+ currencies, 900 B/S accounts, integration and importation of transaction level detail.
Sr. IT Project Manager - Contractor
Insight Global; Client: AT&T (Telecommunications)
Remote
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Lead inventory data migration from legacy WMS system to SAP MM at TX distribution center
- Developed Power BI visualization dashboards to allow Texas Distribution facility insight into inventory movements
- Developed labor cost driver rates based on third-party weighted average billings and job costing tiers
- Created Project Charter, Project Plans/Schedules, risks & opportunity matrix, issue tracking logs, cutover plans, UAT & ITC workbooks and other PM tools
- Chaired monthly performance reviews with leadership.
Functional Implementation Manager Contractor
Charter Global; Client: EY (Consulting)
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 (Consulting)
Remote
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Ran MRP simulating year-to-date demand planning requirements for forecasting raw material and material requirements
- Functional/ technical lead for Blackline implementation of the Journal Entry & Transaction Matching modules
- System Administrator for Account Reconciliations, Task Management modules & HFM (a cloud-based EPM solution)
- Executed Blackline 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, three currencies (Yaun, Yen & USD) & three closing calendars.
Manager, Financial Systems - Full Time
Georgia-Pacific LLC (Manufacturing)
Atlanta
09.2019 - 01.2021
- PM for SAP Ariba implementation as part of comprehensive SCM
- Collaborated with Procurement, Supply Chain Finance and Operations for requirements gathering and system architecture
- Implemented and administered SAP Ariba including for security and provisioning users.
Manager Financial Reporting - Contractor
Robert Half; Client: Brill Inc (Manufacturing)
Atlanta
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed Financial reporting & Consolidation using HFM
- Financial Statement & Supporting Schedule Prep.
Manager Consolidations and Financial Systems
Zep Inc. (Manufacturing)
Atlanta
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Project Manager for SAP 6.0 implementation including: FI and CO modules for RTR and supply chain finance
- Managed and developed HFM and all Blackline reports
- Project Manager 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 subledger detail
- Scope: 1800 B/S accounts, six different GL systems, multi currencies, Journal Entry batches (four GL Systems).
Sr. Business Analyst (Sr. Financial Analyst)
Ricoh Electronics (Manufacturing)
Lawrenceville
07.2010 - 02.2016
- Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices for business analysis techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Streamlined workflow for better productivity with the implementation of new software solutions.
- Enhanced stakeholder engagement through effective communication of complex data and insights.
Sr. Financial Analyst
Verizon Wireless (Telecommunications)
Alpharetta
03.2009 - 07.2010
Manager of Operational Accounting
Euramax (Manufacturing)
Norcross
04.2007 - 11.2009
Plant Accountant
HB Fuller Company (Manufacturing)
Tucker
04.2004 - 04.2007
Sr. Cost Accountant
MI Swaco (Manufacturing)
Houston
04.2000 - 01.2004
Sales & Use Tax Auditor
Gary Lambert Company (Consulting)
Houston
12.1998 - 04.2000
Education
Candidate for CISSP Professional Certification - undefined
07.2024 - 05.2024
Candidate for CPA Professional Certification -
Candidate
07.2024 - 01.2025
Masters Of Science: Corporate Finance - undefined
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 01.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor's Business Administration: Accounting - undefined
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 08.1995 - 05.1998
Non-Graduate Degree : Cyber Security - Information Technology Project Management
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA11.2021
Skills
IT Project Management
Enterprise Resource Planning
Blackline Implementation / System Administrator
Digital Transformation
Enterprise Network Security
Served as a subject matter expert in SAP functional areas, providing guidance and support to project team members throughout the entire implementation lifecycle
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software Versed in robust network defense strategies
Certification
PMP, CPA
Timeline
PMP, CPA
10-2024
Candidate for CPA Professional Certification -
Candidate
07.2024 - 01.2025
Candidate for CISSP Professional Certification - undefined
07.2024 - 05.2024
Professional Development
Career Break
01.2024 - Current
SAP S4 HANA RTR Blackline Manager - Contractor
CDA Consulting Group; Client: PwC (Consulting)
06.2023 - 01.2024
Sr. IT Project Manager - Contractor
Insight Global; Client: AT&T (Telecommunications)
12.2021 - 10.2022
Functional Implementation Manager Contractor
Charter Global; Client: EY (Consulting)
10.2021 - 01.2022
Controller / Sr. Mgr Consolidations - Contractor
Robert Half; Client: Cree LED (Consulting)
04.2021 - 10.2021
Manager, Financial Systems - Full Time
Georgia-Pacific LLC (Manufacturing)
09.2019 - 01.2021
Manager Financial Reporting - Contractor
Robert Half; Client: Brill Inc (Manufacturing)
04.2019 - 08.2019
Manager Consolidations and Financial Systems
Zep Inc. (Manufacturing)
02.2016 - 04.2019
Sr. Business Analyst (Sr. Financial Analyst)
Ricoh Electronics (Manufacturing)
07.2010 - 02.2016
Masters Of Science: Corporate Finance - undefined
Georgia State University
01.2010 - 05.2011
Sr. Financial Analyst
Verizon Wireless (Telecommunications)
03.2009 - 07.2010
Manager of Operational Accounting
Euramax (Manufacturing)
04.2007 - 11.2009
Plant Accountant
HB Fuller Company (Manufacturing)
04.2004 - 04.2007
Sr. Cost Accountant
MI Swaco (Manufacturing)
04.2000 - 01.2004
Sales & Use Tax Auditor
Gary Lambert Company (Consulting)
12.1998 - 04.2000
Bachelor's Business Administration: Accounting - undefined
Sam Houston State University
08.1995 - 05.1998
Non-Graduate Degree : Cyber Security - Information Technology Project Management
Georgia Institute of Technology