STEVE HEYDEN
3945 N Prospect Ave
Shorewood, WI 53211
414-963-9558
steve.heyden@gmail.com
Objective: To find a challenging position that allows me to keep learning.
Motto: I thrive in chaos.
What people say about me: "This is the guy you give the big knot to that no one can untangle, and he comes back with it all smoothed out and everyone says 'How'd you do that!?' and he shows them how."
EDUCATION
1998 Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL
Unix/C/C++ Certificate
1992 1993 Creighton University Omaha, NE
Graduate computer science courses
1987 Boston University Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
COMPUTER SKILLS
UNIX, C, C++, BPCS, ERP systems, Microsoft Office including Advanced Excel and Access,
Cognos, SQL, Softrax, SOX, Website Development with ASP and PERL, and various others including intranet web applications
EXPERIENCE
December 1995 Infor Global Solutions/SSA Global, Inc. Chicago, IL
To Present SSA Global was a leading developer of ERP and integrated extension solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail services and public organizations. Headquartered in Chicago, it had over 50 locations serving 13,000 active clients in over 90 countries. In July 2006, SSA Global was acquired by Infor Global Solutions. The combined company is the worlds 3rd largest provider of enterprise software, with $2B in revenue, and the 10th largest software company in the world. Infor is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS MANAGER, CORPORATE ACCOUNTING
(December 2001 present)
Consolidated the Infor world-wide financial reporting into the SSA financial processes in Cognos PowerPlay, Upfront, and Cognos Finance using the BPCS general ledger
Developed global financial reporting from the BPCS ERP general ledger using Cognos PowerPlay, SQL Server, and intranet web applications. This reporting is used daily to run the business throughout the enterprise, world-wide by over 300 subsidiary companies in more than 30 countries
Lead the finance team in the world-wide implementation of BPCS version 6.0.01, an upgrade from version 4.0.05
Prepared the systems for SSAs 12 acquisitions, mapping and integrating the general ledgers
Maintained the interface of the Softrax billing, A/R, and general ledger
Developed intranet web applications for reporting, system maintenance, and foreign exchange rates
Reviewed SOX testing and control for general ledger, accounts payable, and foreign exchange functions
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, CORPORATE ACCOUNTING
(April 1999 December 2001)
Maintained the configuration of the global accounting, billing, and A/R systems
Royalty reporting and accounting world-wide for our third-party sales
Lead the finance team in the world-wide implementation of BPCS version 4.0.05, an upgrade from version 3.1
Primary contact for external auditors and lenders providing information for royalty liabilities, and license and maintenance revenue
Implemented the software revenue recognition accounting rule change SOP 97-2 in our billing systems and prepared analysis and support to audit compliance
Maintained the bankruptcy client contract analysis and lists for notification of accepted and rejected client, vendor, and partner contracts
SENIOR CONTRACT ANALYST, NORTH AMERICA OPERATIONS
(August 1996 April 1998)
CONTRACT ANALYST, NORTH AMERICA OPERATIONS
(December 1995 August 1996)
Evaluated software license and maintenance contracts for accounting, legal, and product issues
Developed license and maintenance revenue and A/R reporting
August 1995 Northwestern University Chicago, IL
To October 2004 ON SITE COMPUTER LAB CONSULTANT/HELP DESK
Help desk consulting for students and faculty in an academic computer lab supporting the schools of Business, Law, and Medicine, and part-time evening students
August 1994 Robert Half/Accountemps Chicago, IL
To December 1995 SEVERAL SHORT TERM ASSIGNMENTS
Helping solve the complex problems of many area clients including Northwestern University Medical Development, YMCA Chicago Headquarters, Alfa Laval, Montgomery Ward, and System Software Associates
February 1991 Creighton University Health Sciences Library Omaha, NE
To October 1993 REFERENCE LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Designed computer database searches and provided technical search guidance for medical faculty and students.
Implemented the earliest Internet search capabilities
April 1988 National Taiwan University Taipei, Taiwan
To July 1989 ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
Language training and testing center. Taught ESL to multiple levels of students in English and Chinese
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
August 1982 Boston University, Science and Engineering Library
To September 1987 TECHNICAL LIBRARY ASSISTANT
References for Steve Heyden available upon request
last updated: 6/24/07
home