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Project Manager Sales

Location:
Liberty, MO, 64068
Posted:
April 20, 2010

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Todd R. Pittman, CA, CISA

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Liberty, MO 64068

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Home: 816-***-****

Cell: 816-***-****

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EMPLOYMENT

**** - ******* ********* ****** ***********ls, Kansas City, MO

Project Specialist

SAP FI/CO Business Analyst for United Launch Alliance - Feb

08 - Jan 10

. Worked with business areas to re-engineer business

processes in the financial accounting, accounts payable,

payroll, and revenue recognition areas during SAP

implementation.

. Re-engineered processes, including financial month end

close, balance sheet reconciliation procedures, and

management reporting.

. Business lead for SAP system and process issues; business

liaison to IT to ensure complete and timely resolution of

issues.

. Act as 1rst level support for the Controllers group.

. Configuration of results analysis and settlement within the

CO/Projects module.

. Configuration of the new GL (ECC 6.0).

. Assisted the business in prioritizing ERP issues and

enhancements.

. Developed test scripts for the business to execute end-user

testing and validation.

. Developed training documentation for the business in all

major accounting areas.

SAP FI Consultant for Kansas City Southern - Sept 06 - Oct

07

. Developed project plan for a major SAP FI accounts

receivable implementation.

. Experience using the ASAP methodology.

. Experience configuring and administering InfoPak training

software.

. Performed configuration relating to lockbox processing,

ledger setup, dunning and setup of new GL accounts.

. Created technical and functional specifications for custom

interfaces, conversions, forms and reports.

SAP Security and Quality Review of Integration Testing for

Kansas City Southern - July 05 - Sept 06

. Presented strategy for integration testing of R/3 and SOX

compliance.

. Reviewed completeness of functional and technical

specifications for major conversions and interfaces.

. Developed SAP test scripts for procurement to pay process

area. Scripts included transactions within MM, CO and FI

modules.

SAP Project for Global Reinsurance Company - Nov 04 - June

05

. Developed and implemented a security strategy for an SAP

implementation. Included in this was the implementation

of numerous authorization groups.

. Scripted and conducted security testing on R/3 FI, and

CO modules. In total 700 transaction codes were

examined.

. Developed IT SOX documentation for a major SAP R/3

implementation.

. Documentation included the development of a segregation

of duties methodology and risk control matrix for

significant interfaces.

2004 - 2004 PSC Consulting, Overland Park, KS

Senior Consultant

. IFS distribution and financial business analyst for

major Kansas City based process manufacturer.

. Workshop facilitation, user requirement definition and

process modeling with core team members.

. Report writing software selection analysis and executive

presentation.

2003 - 2004 Fiskars Brands, Madison, WI (head office)

Internal Audit Manager

. Develop and implement risk based audit approach to be in

compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.

. Identify and recommend improved processes and policies

to increase both profitability and efficiency.

. Design and update financial policies and procedures.

. Automate working papers within MS-Excel and MS-Access.

. Coordinate Audit Committee meetings with senior

management in US and Europe.

2002 - 2003 Fiskars Brands, Madison, WI (head office)

ERP Team Leader

. Implemented JDEdwards OneWorld XE Accounts Receivable,

Accounts Payable, Sales Order Management, and General

Ledger modules for multiple US locations.

. Managed the work of 7 functional team members.

. Re-engineered financial and sales systems in a move

towards centralized Shared Services Division.

. Developed customer profitability statements for the

organization.

. Designed and lead workshops and prototype sessions for

end-users.

. Managed and reported project milestones.

1999 - 2002 H & R Block, Kansas City, MO

Senior Business Analyst

. Serve as Supply's business user technology leader for

the recognition and implementation of future technology

enhancements including JDEdwards One World modules,

releases and applications.

. Lead the overall alignment of JDEdwards One World

systems' applications while being consistent with the

current and future needs of Supply's customers.

. Serve as the overall Supply/JDEdwards/PeopleSoft

financial expert and assist the VP Supply and functional

department heads in understanding what information is

required, how to obtain the information, and how to

utilize the information to best balance stakeholders'

needs.

. Identify and implement Supply management information and

decision support systems, and serve as Supply's

managerial accounting manager by providing information

that Supply associates require for internal decision-

making.

. Prepare pricing guidelines to maximize profitability and

sales growth.

. Develop sound business cases on various supply

initiatives.

. Develop performance and operational measures to assist

with management of the Supply department.

. Coordinate all month-end accounting close procedures for

the JDEdwards system.

1998 - 1999 H & R Block, Kansas City, MO

JDEdwards Project Manager/Financial Team Lead

. Lead the implementation of the JDEdwards OneWorld Supply

System for H & R Block.

. Served as the Financial Team Lead for the implementation

of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General

Ledger modules of the JDEdwards Supply System.

. Cooperatively established project priorities and

timelines, including procedures necessary to ensure

implementation of the system within time/budget

constraints.

. Provided regular written project status updates to VP

Supply and management.

1994 - 1998 H & R Block, Calgary, Alberta

Senior Internal Auditor

. Planned, coordinated, conducted and analyzed compliance,

operational and Electronic Data Processing computer and

investigative audits.

. Conducted due diligence reviews for asset and share

purchase requirements.

. Developed and recommended new venture policies and

procedures.

. Performed IS audits of networks, applications and

projects.

. Compiled forensic audit reports.

. Liaised with district managers, franchise owners and

senior management.

. Operated MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-Access computer

applications.

. Reported directly to the Director of Internal Audit.

. Automated the department's working papers.

. Traveled extensively to locations throughout North

America.

1989 - 1991 Price Waterhouse, Calgary, Alberta

Intermediate Accountant

. Organized and monitored small audit engagements.

. Compiled financial statements for review and compilation

engagements.

EDUCATION

1984 - 1989 University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta

Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting and Economics

. Computer programming courses

CERTIFICATION

1997 - Present Information Systems Audit and Control Association

Certified Information Systems Auditor designation

1996 - present Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta

Chartered Accountant designation

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

. SAP MM, FI/CO and security.

. RWB InfoPak

. JDEdwards XE

. MS-Project

. MS-Excel

. MS-Word

. MS-Access

. Crystal Reports (SQL report generator)

. Vertex Sales and Use Software

. QC Quality Center

. MS-SharePoint

REFERENCES

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