Don Hartman
Henderson,NV
Summary
Seasoned Oracle applications professional specializing in Financials and Order to Cash. Demonstrated success in leading system enhancements and implementations that have significantly improved operational efficiency and client satisfaction, notably optimizing month-end close processes for diverse client needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Oracle Consultant
Self
Henderson, NV
09.2010 - Current
- Led functional design sessions for Oracle applications implementation.
- Collaborated with clients to gather and analyze business requirements.
- Advised clients on best practices for Oracle solutions deployment, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for end-users, improving their proficiency in Oracle software functionalities.
- Performed system analysis to determine requirements for new functionality and enhancements.
- Developed documentation for system configuration and user guides.
- Created unit test plans to validate functionality prior to deployment into production environment.
- Reviewed bug reports from users and clients and identified root cause before providing solutions and fixes.
- Analyzed user feedback and made appropriate recommendations for feature enhancements and bug fixes.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives that enhanced delivery of products and services.
- Provided technical guidance to team members regarding the applications' underlying data structure and its implications.
- Conducted code reviews to identify potential issues or errors.
- Assisted in the migration of data from legacy systems to new platforms, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Ensured processes for month-end close were optimized for multiple clients
Senior Consultant
Hitachi Consulting
Mount Pleasant, SC
04.2007 - 09.2010
- Led Oracle R12 upgrade and re-implementation for international units and US communications equipment manufacturer.
- Directed requirements gathering, design, development, and testing of e-business tax across eight countries (BE, DE, FR, IT, NL, SE, SG, UK).
- Designed intercompany transaction flows between US and foreign subsidiaries, leading end-to-end invoicing process testing.
- Developed testing plan for chart of accounts changes for three sets of books using eprentise’s Flexfield.
- Monitored testing progress and identified necessary configuration changes during implementation.
- Implemented inventory and asset tracking on existing Oracle 11.5.10 instance for communications services provider.
- Led design, development, and testing of inventory and asset tracking tailored to client’s operational needs.
- Directed and coordinated work completed by junior consultants and other consultants.
- Configured Oracle General Ledger, Receivables, Payables, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management for financial services company.
Systems Analyst
C-COR Incorporated
04.2002 - 08.2006
- Supported and extended Oracle Applications, focusing on financial modules and order management to enhance functionality.
- Participated in all stages of the implementation of an acquired software company and the corporation’s European unit onto Oracle Applications including gap analysis, design, and testing.
- Led the internal team on an outsourced report development project that produced 26 reports in 60 days.
- Co-developed web-based sales forecasting application using Macromedia ColdFusion and Microsoft SQL Server, integrating sales and backlog data from Oracle Applications for improved forecasting accuracy.
- Delivered in-house Discoverer training to empower team members with essential reporting skills.
Senior Financial Analyst
C-COR Incorporated
09.1998 - 04.2002
- Directed and supported AR, GL, and OM as subject matter expert, enhancing cross-departmental financial processes.
- Assisted controller in preparing accurate financial reports and SEC filings, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented Adaytum ePlanning to forecast and evaluate corporate profit and loss.
- Prepared and presented forecasts and order metrics at monthly demand planning meetings, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
- Assisted in the implementation of Oracle Applications to replace company’s disparate legacy ERP systems. Solely responsible for setup of Fixed Assets and conversion of over 7,000 assets as FA module owner.
Staff Accountant
C-COR Incorporated
State College, Pennsylvania
09.1997 - 09.1998
- Prepared schedules supporting accurate ledger balances and journal entries.
- Reconciled corporate bank accounts to ensure alignment with financial records.
- Prepared journal entries and reconciled general ledger accounts regularly.
- Assisted with annual audits by providing necessary documentation and support.
Education
B.S. - Accounting
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Oracle applications
- Functional design
- Requirements gathering
- Data migration
- System analysis
- Process improvement
- User training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Personal Information
Title: Oracle Financials Consultant
Languages
Oracle PL/SQL, SQL
Expert Applications
- Subledger Accounting
- General Ledger
- Fixed Assets
- Accounts Receivable
- Order Management
- Cash Management
Familiar Applications
- E-Business Tax
- Project Accounting
- Approvals Management Engine
- Accounts Payable
- Purchasing
- Asset Tracking
- Inventory
Project Summary
- SLA Lead R12.2: SLA transformation for a large, multinational electronics manufacturer
- FA Lead R12.2: Fixed Assets reporting initiative for a global leader in applied safety science
- O2C Lead R12.2: Lead to order transformation initiative for a global leader in applied safety science
- O2C Lead R12.1.3: Business unit split on 12.1.3 footprint for large, publicly traded cybersecurity company
- GL, AR, & FA Lead R12.2.9: Upgrade from 12.1.3 to 12.2.9 for the company that manages NY’s electric grid and marketplace
- GL, AR, AP, & Tax Lead R12.2.8: Re-implementation on a new 12.2.8 instance for an analytical instrument manufacturer
- FA Lead R12.1.3: Implementation for the largest cooperative of food retailers in the US
- Financials Lead 11.5.10: Chart of accounts change and for the largest cooperative of food retailers in the US
- AR & Trade Management Lead R12.1.3: Integrated Oracle with third party software for one of the largest toy manufacturer in the world
- AME Lead R12.1.3: GL, AP, PO, and RCV approvals for one of the largest toy manufacturer in the world
- Financials Lead 11.5.10: Chart of accounts change for a medical equipment manufacturer
- SLA Lead R12.1.3: SLA transformation for a large, multinational electronics manufacturer
- Financials Support Lead 12.1.3: Provided production support for a large, multinational electronics manufacturer
- Financials Lead 11.5.10: Calendar change for a medical equipment manufacturer
- FA Lead 12.1.3: Implementation onto existing footprint for the company that manages NY’s electric grid and marketplace
- GL, CE, & Tax Lead R12.1.3: Integration of newly acquired licensing company onto existing footprint for the largest toy manufacturer in the world
- GL, CE, & FA Lead R12.1.3: Upgrade of US entity's instance and integration of the CA operations for largest employee-owned engineering firm in the US
- Financials Lead on R12.0.3: Fiscal calendar change for commodities and energy trader
- GL, CE, & Tax Lead R12.1.3: Upgrade for one of the largest toy manufacturer in the world
- AR, AP, & CE Lead 11.5.10: Implementation for an international steel manufacturer
- Solution Architect R12.1.3: Upgrade of international entities instance and re-implementation of US entities for a communications equipment manufacturer
- Asset Tracking Lead 11.5.10: Implementation onto existing footprint for communications services provider
- Financial Lead (GL & FA lead, AP & AR oversight) 11.5.10: Implementation for pipelay and subsea construction company
- FA Lead 11.5.10: Implementation for a financial services company
Timeline
Oracle Consultant
Self
09.2010 - Current
Senior Consultant
Hitachi Consulting
04.2007 - 09.2010
Systems Analyst
C-COR Incorporated
04.2002 - 08.2006
Senior Financial Analyst
C-COR Incorporated
09.1998 - 04.2002
Staff Accountant
C-COR Incorporated
09.1997 - 09.1998
B.S. - Accounting
The Pennsylvania State University