Joseph B. Giambrone
4504 E. Blue Spruce Lane
Gilbert, AZ 85298
Email: jgiamb1385@msn.com
Home: 480-984-3478, Mobile: 815-814-6455

Over 11 years of extensive experience in FICO consulting and implementation of SAP with automotive, oil & gas, A&D, consumer products and manufacturing clients while incorporating 15 years of Accounting experience.  Areas of experience include design and configuration of FI/CO modules including GL, AP, AR, FA, Banking, Treasury, Corporate Finance Management, Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, and COPA.  Additional experiences in SAP include MM, Purchasing, and Sales & Distribution.  Possess excellent communication skills and creative problem solving skills.

Summary Highlights:

SAP Expertise:	SAP R/3 � FICO.  Experienced with designing and configuring complex solutions, interfaces, data conversions, report writer/report painter reports, system enhancement, modification, and user exits.  Experienced in FI/CO development under versions 3.1H � 6.0.  

Industry Expertise:	A&D, Manufacturing, Automotive, Oil and Gas, Wholesale Distribution and Consumer Products. 

Positions Held:	Deloitte Consulting Inc 5.5years - Consultant, Senior Consultant,
GATX Inc - Senior FI/CO Configurator
Honeywell Aerospace � Lead FI/CO Functional Analyst
Independent Contractor � Lead FI/CO Consultant


Education:	Bachelor of Science in Accounting � Elmhurst College, Elmhurst IL
	SAP trained in Treasury, Report Writer, Report Painter, and Project Systems

Relevant SAP Experience:	

Company:		Home Depot Supply, San Diego, CA	 
Industry:		Wholesale Distribution
Project Scope:	Implementing FI/CO Modules ECC 6.0 
Specific Role:	FI/CO Senior Consultant � Team Lead  
Length of Service:	September, 2006 �July, 2009
Accomplishments
�	Performed and completed blueprint of HDS business processes in there Oracle legacy systems and made recommendation on reengineering business processes for implementing to SAP ECC 6.0.  Collaborated with business users and analysts, and assisted other IT team members in Reengineering design. Successfully implemented FI-AP, FI-AA and FI-GL modules on time for phase 1 and AR & Credit for phase 2
�	Lead my team through 2 successful Cut-Over Weekends and Go-Lives
             •	Successfully configured the Billing Module through System Integration Testing

Company:		Insight Corp, Tempe, AZ.
Industry:		Wholesale Distribution.
Project Scope:	Support SAP version 4.7 projects and design for upgrading to ECC 5.0. 
Specific Role:	Lead FI/CO Analyst.  Responsible for design, implementation, and trouble-shooting of SAP FICO development work.    
Length of Service:	May, 2006 � September, 2006		

Accomplishments
�	Performed and completed several IS requests successfully.  Collaborated with business users and analysts, and assisted other IT team members in functional design, configuration, and mentoring.  

Company:		Owens Corning 
Industry:		Manufacturing
Project Scope:	Business Assessment for upgrading to ECC 5.0 
Specific Role:	Lead FI/CO Consultant  
Length of Service:	April, 2006 � May, 2006		

Accomplishments
�	Performed and completed assessment of OC business processes in there SAP version 3.1I and made recommendation on reengineering business processes for possible upgrade to ECC 5.0.  Collaborated with business users and analysts, and assisted other IT team members in Reengineering design.  

Company:		Honeywell Aerospace, Tempe, AZ.
Industry:		Air & Defense.
Project Scope:	Support SAP version 4.7 projects and initiatives. 
Specific Role:	Lead FI/CO Analyst.  Responsible for design, implementation, and trouble-shooting of SAP FICO development work.    
Length of Service:	March, 2005 � March, 2006		

Accomplishments
�	Performed and completed several IS requests successfully.  Collaborated with business users and analysts, and assisted other IT team members in functional design, configuration, and mentoring.  
�	Implementation Projects for our Aerospace Business Units.  Role includes information gathering , interface design, data mapping and conversion , and configuring GL, AR, AP,  CCA, PCA, COPA

Company:		GATX, Chicago, IL.
Industry:		Finance and Leasing.
Project Scope:	Support SAP version 4.7 projects and initiatives. 
Specific Role:	Senior FICO Configurator.  Responsible for design, implementation, and trouble-shooting of SAP FICO development work.    
Length of Service:	May, 2004 � March 2005		

Accomplishments
�	Successfully led the SAP IT team as a project manager on an initiative to change the landscape design of the SAP clients. Established project plan, held meetings and assigned resources to the project.
�	Performed and completed several IS requests successfully.  Collaborated with business users and analysts, and assisted other IT team members in functional design, configuration, and mentoring.  
�	Designed and configured Workflow to park GL documents over $50,000 and trigger approval workflow to release the parked documents.
�	FICO Lead Configurator on an Implementation Project for our Canadian company.  Role includes information gathering , interface design, data mapping and conversion , and configuring GL, AR, AP, FA, Treasury, Banks, CCA, PCA, COPA


Company:		Bell Helicopter, Hurst, TX.
Industry:		Aeronautics and Defense
Project Scope:	Implement SAP FI/CO version 4.6C. 
Specific Role:	Finance Team Lead � Led and mentored staff of 5 with designing and configuring FI modules including GL, AP, AR, FA, and PP.  Other duties included creating project plan, assigning resources, creating timelines; performance reviews write-ups, and mentoring consultant and client personnel.
		
Length of Service:	June, 2003 � May 2004

Accomplishments
�	Created and presented a Purchasing Solution Design.
�	Designed and configured various purchasing components including Purchase Orders, Invoice Verification, and ERS (Evaluated Receipt Settlement). 
�	Led client staff in designing and configuring the AR, AP, GL, and FA modules.
�	Led weekly meetings with business users.
�	Researched and worked with the technical team on implementing OSS notes to resolve undesirable system behavior.
�	Worked with the technical team to design interfaces, data conversions and data mappings.
�	Assisted the technical team in identifying and resolving system and design issues.



Company:		Graybar, St Louis, MO.
Industry:		Manufacturing
Project Scope:	Implement SAP FICO under version 4.6B. 
Specific Role:	Sub-Team Lead for AP and Fixed Assets - Led and mentored a staff of 2 non consultants from the final rounds of integration testing through go-live.
Length of Service:	January 2003 � May 2003
	
Accomplishments
�	Successfully redesigned and configured ERS.
�	Led staff with data cleansing and data mapping initiatives.


Company:		Chevron, San Ramon, CA.
Industry:		Oil and Gas 
Project Scope:	Implement SAP FICO 4.6C Modules including GL, AR, AP, and Credit Management 
Specific Role:	FI Team Lead � Led and mentored FI staff of consultants and non consultants with the design and configuration of FI modules.  Maintained project plan, assigned resources, worked with technical team in the design of interfaces and data conversions, held performance reviews, and mentored junior members.
Length of Service:	September, 2001 � January, 2003
	
Accomplishments
�	Successfully converted AR open items including disc amounts and due dates from an extremely difficult legacy system.
�	Successfully implemented Credit Management system including Master /Slave Credit accounts that was linked to the SD order module.
�	Led staff team meetings during the duration of the project.
�	Led temporary staff during 5 rounds of integration testing.
�	Created and reviewed training documentation.


Company:		SC Johnson, Racine, WI.
Industry:		Manufacturing � Consumer Business
Project Scope:	Implement FI/CO modules AP, AR, GL under version 4.5B. 
Specific Role:	FI Team Lead for AR, AP, and FA � Led and mentored staff of 8 consultant and non consultants with the design and configuration of a 4.5B finance implementation.
Length of Service:	February 2000 � September, 2001
	
Accomplishments
�	Mentored consultants and client personnel.
�	Led staff team meetings during the blueprint, design and testing phases of the project.
�	Worked with the technical team on functional and technical specifications involving interfaces, conversions and custom reports.
�	Successfully converted 80,000 asset records into SAP.
�	Created FI Query reports for both the AR and AP departments.


Company:		Modine, Racine, WI.
Industry:		Automotive After Market
Project Scope:	Implement SAP FI AP and AR modules under version 4.0B. 
Specific Role:	Sub-team member assigned to configure Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable modules.
Length of Service:	April 1999 � February 2000
	
Accomplishments
�	Implemented AP Automatic payment functions.
�	Successfully designed and configured automated lockbox functionality.
�	Worked with Technical staff on designing AR interfaces and data mapping.
�	Led power user group and performed end-user training.







Relevant Business Experience:	


Company:		ZF Industries, Inc. Vernon Hills, IL                                                          
Industry:		Automotive Manufacturing
Specific Role:		 FI/CO Modules - Acting Project Manager
Responsibilities include Configuration, Implementation of a new software system for Finance and Controlling modules, new Chart of Accounts, redesigning the Financial Statements to meet the Corporate HQ needs, designing new cost system from Moving Average to Standard Cost, developed Training Documentation for the accounting staff to learn the new system.		
Length of Service:	Nov 1997 � Dec 1998


Company:		ZF Industries, Inc. Vernon Hills, IL                                                           
Industry:		Automotive Manufacturing
Specific Role:		Assistant Controller
Responsibilities include Preparing and Maintaining Yearly Budget, Financial Package Preparation, Monthly Account & Profitability Analysis, Supervising Accounting Staff of four.
Length of Service:	May 1997 � Nov 1997


Company:		Onsrud Cutter, Inc., Libertyville IL                                               
Industry:                           Manufacturing
Specific Role:		Accounting Manager
Responsibilities include Preparing and Maintaining Yearly Budget, Cash Management, Capital Expenditures, Financial Package Preparation, Payroll, Cost Accounting, Inventory, LAN Administrator, Phone System Administrator, Monthly Account Analysis.  Led Accounting staff and Interviewed employee candidates, held performance reviews, discussed merit increases with the president of the company, and possessed authorization to hire and terminate employees.
Length of Service:	Feb. 1995 - May 1997


Company:		Nissan Forklift Corporation, Marengo, IL                                                 
Industry:		Manufacturing
Specific Role:		Senior Financial Analyst
Responsibilities included Budget Forecasting, Cash Management, Capital Expenditures, Monthly Financial Statements, Account & Profitability Analysis, and Monthly Sales & Use Tax Preparation.
Length of Service:	May 1992 � Feb. 1995
	

Company:		Konami Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL         
Industry:		Manufacturing/Wholesaler
Specific Role		Sr. Staff Accountant and A/P Supervisor
Responsibilities included Cash Receipts, Cash Disbursements, Cash Forecasting, Inventory, Supervisor of Accounts Payable Dept. Month End Financial Statements, and Profitability Analysis.
Length of Service:	Mar. 1989 � Apr. 1992
	

Company:		Business Systems Inc., Westchester, IL                                                             
Industry:		Manufacturing
Specific Role:		Accounting and Office Manager
Responsibilities included Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll through ADP, Bank Reconciliation Statements, and Month End Financial Statements.  In charge of Front Office Staff of 5, ordering Supplies and keeping Detailed Inventory records.
Length of Service:	Apr. 1986 � Feb. 1989





Company:		May & Speh, Inc., Downers Grove, IL                                                              		
Industry		Data Services
Specific Role:		Staff Accountant
Responsibilities included Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll through ADP, Bank Reconciliation Statements, and Month-End Financial Statements.
Length of Service:	Dec. 1984 � Apr. 1986



Other Computer Experiences
IBM AS400 Main Frame, Windows NT LAN, Novell LAN, Lotus 123/Excel, Word-Perfect/Word, Access Data Base, ADP & The Payroll Service payroll software for the PC., and Automated Time Clock Software.