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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, GA
11.2021

Skills

IT Project Management

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

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