SAP FICO
Resume:
MIKE TRUSIO
West Caldwell, NJ *7006
973-***-**** ********@*******.***
SUMMARY
SAP Implementation, Applications Support / Project Team Leader with 17 years experience in
Business Analysis, Design, Configuration, Deployment, Training and Post-production support. I am
an expert in SAP's FICO modules and their integration with SAP MM/SD/PP . I am a self-starter and
a leader; I am a SAP Evangelist and I consider the building of advocacy a mandatory objective for
any SAP position. I believe that these skills and experiences will support my success while I help
implement, enhance and support your SAP system.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SAP AMERICA INC., Newtown Square, PA 2012 – 2013
FICO Solutions Engineer
Interviewed customers, gathered functional specifications and proof points, prepared demonstration
materials and configured SAP demonstration system. Delivered demonstration and value
proposition, assisted in Value Engineering.
• Configured mini “Proof of Concept” to support Record to Report, Procurement to Pay and
Order to Cash functional demonstrations. Demonstrated SAP’s ability to meet the customers’
FICO business requirements.
• Polished written and verbal/presentation skills in front of large audiences of business
leaders, decision makers and end users.
LONZA AMERICA INC., Allendale, NJ 2008 – 2012
SAP FICO Implementation, Applications Support and Project Manager
Performed analysis, functional specification, design, configuration, testing, and deployment of
change requests as well as provided training and 24x7 post-production support and report design for
the US SAP FICO suite in ECC 6.0 environment and SAP Vendor Invoice Management by
OpenText. Led IT team responsible for annual Cost Center, Profit Center and Sales (SAP COPA)
budgets
• Designed and implemented IT Time Keeping solution (SAP CATS/CO-OM-IO) for
Global IT organization. Collaborated with SD resource to deliver cross-organizational billing.
Achievement – improved reporting accuracy and streamlined month end closing process.
• Managed and implemented US roll out of OCR / automated SAP Invoice Verification
(Vendor Invoice Management by OpenText). Planned project, Managed team/consultant,
rolled out global template, designed and led testing, deployed scanning centers to three
locations. Budgeted and purchased scanning and PC hardware. Achievement –
streamlined invoice verification process for PO and non-PO invoices resulting in substantial
cost savings.
• Led internal team through design, implementation and training of MS SharePoint –
based reporting tool used by Business and IT to manage and prioritize support work, report
definition and change requests for all SAP functions. Achievement – created a transparent
view of the SAP work pipeline – streamlined reporting process and improved customer
satisfaction.
SGA/Mercedes Benz USA, Montvale, NJ 2007 – 2008
SAP FICO Implementation and Applications Support - Consultant
Performed analysis, functional specification, design, configuration, testing, deployment, training and
post-production support for SAP FICO functions in 4.6c environment.
• Designed and deployed functionality and business process for the Revaluation of Foreign
Currency for Daimler Mexico Holdings
AVAYA INC., Basking Ridge, NJ 2006 – 2007
Change Management Manager, SAP and Cognos initiatives
Designed and delivered IT/process-based end-user training and project communications. Planned
and deployed Change Management and Stakeholder Management activities, including plans,
methodologies, communications and tools.
• Supervised organizational readiness.
• Evaluated software purchase, upgrade, and enhancement opportunities and
delivered recommendations (risk, costs and value)
UNISYS CORPORATION, New York City, NY 2004 – 2005
Business Development Manager
SAP AMERICA INC., Newtown Square, PA 1996 – 2002
Account Executive 2000 – 2002
Cross-Industry Applications Consultant 1996 – 2000
Functional Specification, Design, Configuration, Deployment, Training and Post-production support
of SAP CO solution – Overhead Management, Profit Center Accounting, Report Painter solutions at
customer sites. Increase awareness of solution features and values. Lead CO-OHM
implementation teams. Provide post-implementation support. Developed ASAP Methodology for
Release 4.0, 4.5 and 4.6. Assisted in pre-release product testing – Overhead Management for
release 4.6c. Led classroom training using SAP curriculum.
SAP Functional Expertise – Design, Configuration, Deployment, Testing, Training and
Support:
• Controlling – Overhead Management – Cost Center Accounting, Cost Element Accounting,
Internal Orders. Product Cost Planning – Cost Estimates. CO Profitability Analysis and Profit
Center Accounting. Report Painter.
• Financial Accounting – General Ledger, AP and AR. Asset Accounting. Foreign Currency
Revaluation, G / L Account Clearing / FX Gain-Loss Realization. Lockbox and Autocash set up.
• Cross Application Time Sheets – Configuration, Master Data (HR), Functionality and Integration
to Controlling.
• Materials Management – Purchase to Pay process functionality
• Sales and Distribution – Order to Cash process functionality
• Project Systems and Investment Management – Budgeting and Availability Control.
Appropriation to Capitalization process.
• SAP Business Workflow – troubleshooting.
• OpenText Vendor Invoice Management for SAP – Optical Character Recognition and Automated
Vendor Invoice processing in SAP.
IMPLEMENTATION EXPERIENCE
Performed Design, Configuration, Deployment, Testing, Training and Post Production Support:
• Becton Dickinson – a large medical supply and device manufacturer in New Jersey.
• Public Service Enterprise Group – a large gas and electric utility provider in New Jersey.
• David A Sarnoff – a non-profit electronic research firm in New Jersey.
• General Reinsurance – a large reinsurance provider in Connecticut.
Performed Post Production Support:
• Mercedes Benz USA – a luxury auto manufacturer in New Jersey.
• Bristol-Myers Squibb – a large pharmaceutical manufacturer in New Jersey.
• Best Foods – a large consumer products company in New Jersey.
• Computer Horizons Corporation – a professional services provider in New Jersey.
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RELEVANT SAP TRAINING
Level I
• SAP Overview • SAP System Architecture / Integration
Level II
• Project Systems • Investment Management
• Financial / Management Accounting &
Reporting
Level III
• Configuration & Organization Financial • Change Management (Correction /
Accounting Transport)
• Cost Center Accounting • CO Profitability Analysis
• Profit Center Accounting • Product Cost Planning
• Basics of the Report Painter & Report Writer • Overhead Cost Controlling
• Asset Accounting • Logistics in Project Systems
• Project Systems • Global ASAP Implementations
• Cross Application Time Sheet • Relevant Delta & Upgrade Classes
• Accelerated SAP Methodology
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TOOLS
Expert level user – MS Office Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word and
SharePoint.
Intermediate level user – Open Text Invoice Center for SAP/DokUStar, Cognos 8 and 7 Business
Intelligence suites, Siebel SFA 7, Zoomerang survey tool, Interwoven portal builder tool, FileNet and
Documentum content management tools, Brainshark training solution
Beginner level user – Lotus Notes
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
FLEET BANK, New York City, NY
Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer
THE DIME SAVINGS BANK, Wayne, NJ
Finance Officer
UNIVERSAL BONDING INSURANCE COMPANY, Nutley, NJ
Surety Bond Underwriter
NATIONAL COMMUNITY BANK OF NEW JERSEY, Maywood, NJ
Banking Officer
BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN AND COMPANY, Private Bankers, New York City, NY
Credit Investigations
EDUCATION
BS, Finance, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
SAP FICO Certification, SAP Applications Consultants Academy, Waltham MA
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