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Overview
Work History
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Functional Finance Experience
Functional Software Experience
Software Applications
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Cindy Merryman

Cindy Merryman

Garden City,USA

Summary

I am a High-performing Finance & Software Consultant/Specialist with over 29 years of knowledge & experience. My Primary focus has been the Construction & Service Industry, although, I have also worked in Manufacturing, Distribution, Production, etc. I have worn many hats over the years that include Sales & Marketing, Implementations, Training, Support, 3rd Party software Integration and more! From assessing client needs and translating Industry requirements and processes into technology solutions to managing risk and ensuring sustained value, my background has positioned me to thrive in many roles.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant/Development

SIS, Inc.
Remote
04.2023 - Current
  • D365 Partner/Construction Project Management Solution

Software & Finance Consultant

Tri-Con Group, LLC
, MI
12.2015 - Current
  • Sage 100 Contractor Implementation and Training.
  • Coins, Global Software Implementation, and Training.
  • Sage 100 Support (Manufacturing)
  • Acumatica
  • My consulting business.

Senior Consultant

Wisebytes Solutions
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Startup Acumatica VAR.

Senior Consultant

Wipfli, Inc.
Remote
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Intacct Consultant

Regional Sales Director

Red Team Software
Remote
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Construction Project Management Solution

Controller/Multi Company Software Implementation

Future Net Group, Inc.
Detroit, MI
12.2010 - 11.2015
  • Department of Defense Construction, Multi-Division Company in Multiple Locations.

ERP Consultant

Toolbox Software
Remote
12.2005 - 12.2010
  • Implementation, Training, Sales, and Marketing.
  • Construction ERP.

ERP Consultant

Bluegrass Technology, Inc.
Remote
12.1999 - 12.2005
  • Implementation, Training, Sales, and Marketing.
  • Construction ERP

Skills

  • Construction project management
  • ERP software integration
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability in solutions
  • Time management
  • Software implementation
  • Enterprise resource planning
  • Project management
  • Systems analysis
  • Improvement recommendations
  • Negotiation skills
  • Teamwork mindset
  • Software management
  • Client relationship management
  • Consulting services
  • Project analysis
  • Best practices implementation

Functional Finance Experience

  • Held several positions to include CFO, Controller, Customization Design, Project Account, etc.
  • Performed Monthly and Year End Closings, etc.
  • Work closely with Banks, Insurers, Lenders and Joint Venture Partners. Produce and analyze institutional investor-required reporting. Create reports from database as needed.
  • Prepare financial models for current and prospective projects.
  • Oversee cash management, Intercompany transfers, bank recs, and analyze statements, account balances and projects construction draws, WIP Reporting, Deferred Revenue, P&L's, and more.
  • Implement and Oversee all Accounting Department Operations, procedures, controls, and software, etc.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
  • Audit, develop, implement, and maintain internal policies, controls, processes & procedures, systems, etc., to streamline operational efficiencies and comply with GAAP standards.
  • Managed all accounting processes including all cost, inventory, fixed asset, accounts receivable, payable, and general ledger, and more.
  • Prepared subsidiary and consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules, and notes to financial statements.
  • Maintained Budgets and Forecasts.
  • Manage cost/performance for division; provide financial information and explanations where needed.
  • Analyze historical and current trends to forecast future performance; analyze allocations and cost variances for material, direct, indirect labor and OH per project.

Functional Software Experience

  • Multiple Positions: Implementation Consultant, Director of Professional Services, Sales Director, Project Manager, Marketing, IP Development Design, etc.
  • Conducted reviews and discoveries outlining the goals and objectives of customers and developed a training plan to achieve their objectives.
  • Provide guidance to consulting team through proactive training, sharing knowledge, and communicating best practices.
  • Managed and performed many different functions that include Consulting, Implementations, Data Migrations, Development/Solution Design, Training, Testing, Discovery, Gap Analysis, Demonstrations, etc.
  • Consistently collaborated with leadership and project teams (internal and external) on implementation schedules, progress, issues, open items, and project risks, etc.
  • Worked on several product integrations with 3rd party applications including estimating applications, mobile, Service wireless solutions, Fleet and Equipment Management, Inventory, Warehouse, CC processing, etc.
  • Presented Software Demonstrations via web, tradeshows and onsite as well as for Channel Partners and Prospects.
  • Developed Integration Relationships and Partnerships with several Companies throughout the US & Canada.
  • Traveled for multiple Consulting projects, Trade shows, Onsite Training & Demonstrations, etc.
  • Effectively resolve client conflicts or Escalations, when needed.
  • Responsible for all channel activities including recruitment of partners, contract negotiation, program development, onboarding, policy setting, sales forecasts, support and training.
  • Created and Implemented methodology for End-to-End processes for several ERP's.
  • Very knowledgeable of business processes across many different industry verticals.

Software Applications

  • Acumatica
  • D365 Project Management Integrated Solutions
  • Azure DevOps
  • Sage Products - Intacct, Timberline, MAS 90, 100, 300 CRE, 100 Contractor
  • ODBC, SQL, Crystal Reports, Misc Report Writers
  • Other ERP's - Sage, Jonas, AccuBuild, Bluegrass, Toolbox, Coins and other ERP Systems
  • Many additional 3rd party & add-ons Solutions for integrations. Estimating Software, Document Management, Project Management, Service, GPS, Warehouse, Equipment, etc.

Timeline

Senior Consultant/Development

SIS, Inc.
04.2023 - Current

Senior Consultant

Wisebytes Solutions
10.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Consultant

Wipfli, Inc.
04.2021 - 10.2022

Regional Sales Director

Red Team Software
04.2019 - 03.2021

Software & Finance Consultant

Tri-Con Group, LLC
12.2015 - Current

Controller/Multi Company Software Implementation

Future Net Group, Inc.
12.2010 - 11.2015

ERP Consultant

Toolbox Software
12.2005 - 12.2010

ERP Consultant

Bluegrass Technology, Inc.
12.1999 - 12.2005
Cindy Merryman