DENIS J MULTON, JR
Howell,MI
Summary
To provide exceptional financial and managerial experience in the accounting and IT arenas with organizations who want to succeed and grow. Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
Viking Cloud
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Project manage numerous projects assigned by Viking Cloud PMO
- Prepare detailed project plans, including timeline development, task assignment and implementation guidance using agile, waterfall and hybrid project management methodologies
- Fully vetted potential Financial ERP system with Viking Cloud Finance Director to determine feasibility of move to new system
- Continually strived to maintain transparency with project team and leadership to ensure successful project delivery.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Performed extensive data management of 30k customer site information.
IT Manager, Finance Systems
Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors
07.2016 - 10.2021
- Oversee deployment of Finance related applications to global user community
- Project manager responsible for Concur Travel and Expense implementation & deployment in North America and Europe for 3,600 employees
- Project manager responsible for Planview implementation & deployment in North America and Europe for 120 engineers
- Project manager responsible for Metrix 2.0 implementation & deployment in North America
- Maintain strong working relationship with Business throughout project deployment
- Actively pursue proper business applications for global user community.
- Promoted collaboration between cross-functional teams by integrating disparate systems into unified platforms for improved communication and workflow efficiency.
IT Lead, Business Resource Management Group
Adient, Inc.
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Maintained strong working relationship with Business from Purchasing to Commercial throughout these projects
- Principal Business Analyst for Purchasing Roadmap system (PRS)
- Move directly related to spinoff of Seating Business.
- Played pivotal role in successful project completion by efficiently allocating personnel and resources according to project timelines.
BRM Manager, Global Business Solutions Group
Johnson Controls Inc.
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Oversaw IT operations for Milwaukee and Monterey Business Centers
- Ensured that business systems were fully functional for Milwaukee Business Center (MBC)
- Oversaw closure of Milwaukee Business Center from IT user perspective
- Created detailed mapping of all applications used at MBC
- Procured access for over 150 employees in 35 different applications over 3 month period
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
IT Lead, Business Resource Management Group
Johnson Controls, Inc.
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Successfully lead training and end user understanding of MATTER functionality in Price Cockpit and SARA
- Oversaw deployment of Phase 1 of Project MATTER as BPO Lead
- Principal Business Analyst for Purchasing Roadmap system (PRS)
- Oversaw deployment and training of Phase 1, 2 and 3 of PRS
- Developed and oversaw extensive UAT activities for Project MATTER and PRS
- Maintained a strong working relationship with Business from Purchasing to Commercial throughout these projects.
Sr. Cost Analyst, Integrated Forecasting
Johnson Controls, Inc.
04.2011 - 02.2014
- Core Business Team member of Global Planning and Forecasting, Integrated Forecasting (IF) project
- Global Training and Security Lead for IF project
- Successfully developed and lead global training for over 650 users at 13 different training locations, during over 5.5 week time period
- Successfully developed and implemented security design for IF project
- Provided expertise and first-hand knowledge, development and design of Materials Application for IF project
- Worked closely with development team to successfully launch IF project
- Provided 24/7 support for end users after go live of IF project, April 2013
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development and enhancing overall team performance.
- Improved financial reporting quality by conducting thorough variance analyses and identifying discrepancies.
Sr. Cost Analyst, Central Commercial Finance
Johnson Controls, Inc.
04.2005 - 04.2011
- Established Inter-Company Standard Costing process for both Sales Orders and Schedule Agreements, for All SAP plants
- Created numerous procedures which covered SAP costing process
- Actively participated in Project Genesis as deployment lead for North and South America
- Lead trainer for Project Genesis SAP deployments in North and South America
- Group designate to perform testing for revisions/upgrades to SAP for Standard Cost module
- Oversaw Standard Costing of 11 plants utilizing JCI's SAP software
- Participated in and took lead role in Annual Standard Costing roll for all SAP plants
- Work closely with each SAP plant to ensure accurate and complete costed parts
- Supported business growth initiatives by providing accurate cost projections and risk assessments.
Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant
Johnson Controls, Inc.
09.2003 - 04.2005
- Oversee all aspects of COGS to ensure costing accuracy
- Validate all Inter-company raw material pricing and create PO's
- Complete entire month-end closing process including all major journal entries
- Perform uploads into Hyperion at month-end
- Modify and update all month-end spreadsheets for Monthly reporting package
- Validate all month-end reports and compete requirements of each worksheet
- Consolidate and prepare month-end GMBU reporting package
- Oversee capitalization of Fixed Assets for plant
- Assist in preparation of Quarterly Forecast and FY Plan
- Prepare bi-monthly Salary O/T Payroll
- Assist in troubleshooting issues with Kronos Timekeeping Software
- Perform and completed numerous daily/weekly reporting requirements
- Various other projects assigned by Plant Manager and Controller.
Plant Accountant
Findlay Industries, Inc.
08.2000 - 09.2003
- Oversaw all aspects of financial state of West Carrollton Division
- Prepared Annual budget for division
- Created monthly financial statement, which was, distributed corporate wide
- Determined monies necessary for daily purchases for division during financial crisis
- Maintained close relationship with all raw material suppliers to help ensure procurement of daily requirements
- Oversaw all aspects of Fixed Assets of plant
- Responsible for all aspects of Physical Inventories of plant
- Oversaw Accounting Department with three direct reports
- Various other projects requested by Plant Manager and Findlay Corporate.
- Reduced discrepancies in inventory valuation by conducting regular physical counts and maintaining accurate records.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Business Management
Wright State University
Dayton, OHSkills
- Information Technology Management
- Business Analysis
- ERP/Financial System Deployment
- Project Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Training and mentoring
- Cost/Budget Control
- Financial Administration
- IT Infrastructure
- IT Budgeting
Certification
- Completed Johnson Controls Six Sigma Greenbelt Training 2/15/05.
- Completed Johnson Controls Innovation Catalyst Training 7/31/13.
- Completed PMP training 6/30/16.
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Viking Cloud
11.2021 - 05.2024
IT Manager, Finance Systems
Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors
07.2016 - 10.2021
IT Lead, Business Resource Management Group
Adient, Inc.
04.2016 - 07.2016
BRM Manager, Global Business Solutions Group
Johnson Controls Inc.
07.2015 - 04.2016
IT Lead, Business Resource Management Group
Johnson Controls, Inc.
02.2014 - 07.2015
Sr. Cost Analyst, Integrated Forecasting
Johnson Controls, Inc.
04.2011 - 02.2014
Sr. Cost Analyst, Central Commercial Finance
Johnson Controls, Inc.
04.2005 - 04.2011
Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant
Johnson Controls, Inc.
09.2003 - 04.2005
Plant Accountant
Findlay Industries, Inc.
08.2000 - 09.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Business Management
Wright State University
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