Approach

Most Transformations Fail on People, Not Software

Technical architecture — SAP, OneStream, JD Edwards — only pays off once the people running it trust the numbers. I specialize in bridging the gap between legacy technical complex systems and agile, data-driven manufacturing operations, combining ERP architecture with the change management it takes to get a plant floor to trust a new set of numbers. My background spans corporate controllership, operations controllership, and cost accounting roles across industrial manufacturing, food & beverage, and process manufacturing environments.

Working Together

How I Work

Every engagement starts with the same free consultation — a plain-language conversation about what your close, your costing, or your ERP is actually telling you, before we scope anything.

01

Plain Language, No Jargon

You'll get straight talk about what the numbers mean and what's driving them — not consultant-speak.

02

Scoped, Defined Engagements

Every project has a clear deliverable and timeline set upfront — no open-ended retainers or scope creep.

03

Alongside Your Team, Not Around Them

I work with your controller, plant leadership, and finance staff directly — building something they'll actually keep using after I'm gone.

04

Data First, Blame Never

When an ERP surfaces a painful number, the system isn't the enemy — it's usually telling you something worth hearing. We start there.

Track Record

Selected Engagements

2025–Present
West Coast Mining OperationCost Accounting Consultant
Developed consolidated financial accounting solutions related to intercompany profit elimination on the issuing financial statements.
2024–Present
Industrial Air Compressor ManufacturerSenior Financial Analyst
Led the enterprise-wide migration from Hyperion to OneStream, unlocking SAP functionality for real-time consolidated reporting across US operations.
2022–2024
Dwyer InstrumentsAssistant Corporate Controller
Cut monthly close from 10 days to 4 (60% reduction) using lean accounting; led OneStream consolidation and Peachtree-to-QuickBooks Online migration through a private-equity transition.
2020–2022
KerryOperations Controller
Directed the SAP Product Costing rollout for the acquisition of Fleischmann's Vinegar, across 7 North American sites, sunsetting legacy systems by 2022.
2017–2020
Focal PointSenior Cost Analyst
Redesigned standard costing and burden rates across work centers, reducing factory overtime and improving on-time delivery.
2014–2017
CargillFinancial & Cost Accountant
Managed the JD Edwards-to-SAP migration at two corn milling facilities with zero data loss on inventory and costing records.
2011–2014
Subco FoodsCost Accountant & Business Development
Developed from scratch product costing and margin analysis by engagement for sales and KPI analysis.
Credentials & Systems

Certifications

CPA — Certified Public Accountant
MAcc
MBA
SAP
OneStream
JD Edwards
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Request a Free Consultation

There's no charge for an initial consultation, and our discussion is completely confidential. We'll talk through where your close, your costing, or your reporting is falling short.

Engagements are billed hourly or at a flat project fee, depending on scope and complexity — typical projects run anywhere from one week to six months.

Location

Chicago, Illinois · Available for project-based engagements

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Call or text me at (312) 685-1476