Jordan Ribel
Mc Donald
Summary
Enterprise solutions leader with a proven track record of designing and delivering ERP, reporting, and financial systems for companies of all sizes, including public sector and regulated industries. Highly experienced in implementing Microsoft Dynamics (GP and Business Central), integrating platforms like Ramp, and building scalable architectures for financial automation and reporting. Proficient in SQL, including advanced query development, stored procedures, and data modeling. Adept at building centralized data warehouses, automating reporting workflows, and optimizing month-end close. Skilled in pre-sales, solution architecture, stakeholder engagement, and managing cross-functional teams from discovery through implementation. Trusted advisor to CFOs, CIOs, and executive leadership-capable of translating technical solutions into strategic business value.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Dynamics Consulting
Opal Business Solutions
03.2023 - Current
- Manage a team of 8 consultants with weekly coaching and quarterly performance reviews; track utilization and drive career growth through enablement.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, translating complex solutions into actionable business impact.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise ERP initiatives, including Business Central, Great Plains, and reporting solutions like Power BI and Jet Reports.
- Architect and execute scalable ERP system designs aligned with enterprise requirements; lead technical discovery, solution definition, and phased implementation.
- Direct integration architecture, including API-based automation, SFTP pipelines, and ETL data flows between ERP and external platforms.
- Strategize and implement accounting workflow automation across complex business environments using rule-based logic and multi-condition criteria.
- Own the full enterprise sales process—from discovery to demo to scope definition and contract close—serving as the primary technical and business stakeholder.
- Present technical roadmaps and business value narratives to CFOs, CIOs, and procurement leaders; average 1–2 enterprise ERP wins per month.
- Lead and respond to RFPs, RFIs, and security/compliance assessments; review technical submissions for accuracy and alignment.
- Serve a diverse portfolio of clients including public sector entities, nonprofits, regulated industries, and publicly traded corporations.
- Develop internal solution templates and technical assets to improve delivery consistency across the team.
- Partner with internal developers to create reusable frameworks such as dynamic approval portals, AP automation integrations, and scalable architecture components.
- Designed and deployed multiple Ramp integrations with Business Central and Dynamics GP to automate spend management and financial workflows.
- Built reusable demo environments across ERP, analytics, and reporting platforms to support enterprise presales engagements.
- Oversaw client transitions from on-prem to Azure, including infrastructure deployment and Azure SQL configuration.
- Consolidated multi-entity environments and implemented automated intercompany workflows and reporting structures.
Senior Consultant & Project Lead
Opal Business Solutions
12.2016 - 03.2023
- Highest revenue earner for 48 of the last 48 months.
- Led over $1.3 million in consulting project sales within six years.
- Increased revenue by over $100,000 through product sales in addition to consulting services.
- Enabled over $250,000 in project sales for other departments by fostering strong client relationships through high-quality work.
- Trained new consultants, led weekly meetings, and served as the primary escalation point for project issues.
- Managed team projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion.
- Collaborated with the development team to design and implement custom applications and websites.
- Engineered a centralized data warehouse integrating data from multiple sources for improved accessibility and reporting.
- Developed detailed project proposals, identified business opportunities, and secured project approvals from new and existing clients.
Business Systems Consultant
Opal Business Solutions
- Led the migration of clients from various accounting software platforms to Dynamics GP, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Optimized financial and operational reporting using BI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Executed SQL Server migrations, upgrades, and administrative tasks.
- Developed integrations to automate data imports into accounting systems, reducing manual entry and errors.
- Provided comprehensive support for Dynamics GP and third-party applications.
- Conducted training sessions and developed documentation to enhance user adoption and efficiency.
Senior & Sales Audit Analyst
Dick’s Sporting Goods
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed chargebacks, journal entries, and system reconciliation using Excel and Access.
- Improved inventory issue identification and trained new audit team members.
Financial Data Analyst
Guttman Energy
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Generated billing statements and analyzed contractual pricing data.
- Built predictive reporting tools for sales trends.
Assistant Manager
Finish Line
12.2009 - 09.2014
- Managed daily operations, trained staff, and exceeded sales goals.
- Handled daily financial tracking and reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business and Economics
California University of Pennsylvania
05.2014
Skills
ERP Platforms: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dynamics GP, QuickBooks, Sage
Spend & Workflow Automation: Ramp, Continia Document Capture, Stampli, Mekorma, Corpay, Procurify, Billcom, Power Automate
Reporting & BI: Power BI, SSRS, Excel Power Query, Jet Reports
Integration & Data Management: SQL Server, Azure SQL, APIs, ETL, SFTP, Data Warehousing
Cloud & Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure (VMs, SQL, Identity), Azure AD
Development Tools: Visual Studio, Postman, Git, Azure Data Studio
Project & Solution Delivery: RFP/RFI Response, Demo Environments, Scope Design, Presales, UAT
Soft Skills: Executive Presentations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Client Enablement
Timeline
Director of Dynamics Consulting
Opal Business Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant & Project Lead
Opal Business Solutions
12.2016 - 03.2023
Senior & Sales Audit Analyst
Dick’s Sporting Goods
04.2015 - 12.2016
Financial Data Analyst
Guttman Energy
09.2014 - 04.2015
Assistant Manager
Finish Line
12.2009 - 09.2014
Business Systems Consultant
Opal Business Solutions
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business and Economics
California University of Pennsylvania
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