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ERP CLOUD SOLUTIONS
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The North Star Ledger
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  • ERP CLOUD SOLUTIONS
  • Our Clients
  • Meet
  • The North Star Ledger
  • Retained Advisory
  • ERP CLOUD SOLUTIONS
  • Our Clients
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  • The North Star Ledger
  • Retained Advisory

Meet Sarah Burns

High-impact ERP Transformation Leader with 12+ years of experience maximizing ROI for CFOs and CIOs. Expert in bridging the gap between complex cloud architecture and board-level business objectives. 

Curriculum Vitae

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Leadership: Six Sigma Lean White Belt, Managing Organizational Change (Manager)

Innovation: Practical GenAI for PMs (PMI)

NetSuite: ERP Consultant, BI & Reporting Associate, AI Foundations Associate

ERP ECOSYSTEM

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NetSuite Modules- O2C, P2P, NetSuite Account Feeds, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Analytics, AR/AP, OneWorld, Project Accounting, ARM, CPQ

Integrations- Celigo, SPS Commerce, NetSuite Connector

Specialized Tools - FloQast, Smartsheet, Asana, Shopify, Amazon

Unlike traditional consultants, my approach is rooted in "sitting on my client's side of the table."

In 2026, the ERP consulting market has shifted away from mere "configurators" toward Strategic Advocates. Unlike the consultants who only follow a pre-set playbook, I have a proven track record of entering high-friction environments—such as a 4-year dormant system or a project stuck in phase three—and successfully steering them to stability.

Deep Functional Full Value Chain Experience

I possess "Full-Stack" business expertise. I understand how a single data point moves from a Manufacturing WIP & Routing stage, through Warehouse Management (WMS), into A/R and A/P, and finally onto a Post-IPO Compliance Report. This end-to-end visibility prevents the "siloed" errors that often plague enterprise implementations.

Technical Breadth (The "Power User")

I am not limited to a single tool. I have proficiency with the broader ecosystem—Celigo, NetSuite Connector, SPS Commerce, Shopify, and Amazon—means I  architect a truly unified "cloud ecosystem" rather than just a standalone ERP.

Mastery of Complex Integrations (M&A Specialist)

In a 2026 economy driven by consolidation, I have a repeatable framework for converging GL structures, aligning disparate supply chains, and standardizing audit controls across multiple subsidiaries—all while managing the human element of change.

Why a Strategic Advocate?

Operational Alignment & Impact Analysis

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

I specialize in bridging the gap between a 'live' system and a 'functional' workforce within a cloud business ecosystem. By identifying how new software configurations disrupt existing human workflows, particularly during NetSuite ERP implementations, you ensure high adoption rates from day one. 


M&A Integration: Successfully led organizations through high-stakes acquisitions by standardizing process alignment and converting disparate legacy systems into a unified supply chain model. 


Gap Mitigation: Rescued failing implementations by performing deep-dive GAP analyses, identifying why users were struggling, and delivering custom reporting tools to enhance vendor management and solve real-world supply chain volume issues.


Compliance: Expert in establishing "Single Source of Truth" environments by auditing inherited system vulnerabilities and implementing rigorous Sox-compliant controls.

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

I serve as the "internal voice" for my client, advocating for the end-user during the technical design phase to ensure that the system within the cloud business ecosystem serves the people, not the other way around. 


Executive Support: I provided strategic support to new finance executives inheriting dormant NetSuite environments during their NetSuite ERP implementations, guiding them through the transition of converging GL structures and establishing new system controls. 


Project Transparency: I utilized cloud-native project assets to deliver real-time, meaningful metrics to stakeholders, ensuring that project status was transparent and expectations were managed throughout the transition, alongside effective vendor management.

Competency Building & Mentorship

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

Competency Building & Mentorship

I treat change as a continuous learning process, focusing on building long-term internal expertise rather than short-term training within the cloud business ecosystem. 


Culture of Innovation: Fostered internal expertise in CRM, Project Management, and Manufacturing by championing a culture of continuous learning and innovation, particularly in the context of NetSuite ERP implementations. 


SME Engagement: Developed client-specific end-user training and UAT documentation, ensuring that teams possessed the applicable software-specific skills to maintain system integrity post-launch, which is essential for effective vendor management. 


Mobile Adoption: Spearheaded transformative process improvements through the adoption of mobile functionality for sales operations, successfully shifting field executive behavior toward real-time data entry.

Why My Client's are Successful

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

I serve as a "decision integrator," understanding how technical choices ripple across timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations to prevent second-order problems. I have a proven ability to lead complex, high-stakes digital transformations by aligning technical roadmaps with organizational culture and business value. 

Technical Project Execution

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

I am fluent in blending the structured planning of Waterfall with the iterative flexibility of Agile to create custom solutions for unique enterprise needs. I proactively identify risks early in the lifecycle, utilizing data-driven insights to ensure resource allocation avoids team burnout and project delays.

Human-Centric Change Management

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

Human-Centric Change Management

Acting as an "on-your-side" advocate, I lead internal teams through the friction of transitioning to cloud ecosystems, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. In 2026's remote and hybrid environments, I lead with empathy & clarity to build trust and accountability across distributed, cross-functional teams.

Curriculum Vitae

Managing Consultant

Nova Elite LLC - November 2020 to Present 

  • IPO Readiness (Financial Services): Reduced time-to-close by 4 days for a pre-IPO client by auditing inherited environments, implementing control processes, and creating compliant financial/system reporting.
  • Supply Chain Optimization (Food & Beverage): Overhauled master data for a major manufacturer, enabling the operational scaling required to become the 3rd most popular sports drink in the US.
  • Project Recovery (E-commerce & Warehouse): Rescued a failing implementation, reducing the project lifecycle by 6 months through cross-departmental alignment and warehouse process synchronization.
  • Integration Ecosystem Management: Directed the lifecycle of 20+ complex integrations (Celigo, SPS, Shopify, Amazon), synchronizing global supply chains with core ERP architecture.

Senior Netsuite Consultant

Velosio - September 2019 to November 2020 

  • Cost-Efficiency Engineering (Medical Services): Architected and deployed a custom billing engine to manage unlimited terms and government invoicing; delivered at 33% of the cost of 3rd-party estimates.
  • Operational Reconciliation (Last Mile Delivery): Designed a custom solution to reconcile national delivery expenses with customer payments; budget was less than 50% of all existing vendor estimates.
  • Engagement Recovery (Custom Manufacturing): Rescued a distressed implementation via GAP analysis and new SuiteAnalytics reporting to manage supply chain volume and procurement costs.

Principal NetSuite Consultant

PCG, LTD - September 2018 to September 2019 

  • Intervention Leadership: Served as primary lead for high-risk engagements; successfully course-corrected at-risk projects escalated by staff to ensure contract retention.

Principal NetSuite Consultant

MyersHolum - February 2018 to September 2018

  • Practice Leadership: Scaled the internal NetSuite consultancy by 100%, mentoring consultants to ensure high-quality delivery during rapid team expansion.
  • Global Governance: Directed Fortune 100 supply chain integrations, managing cross-functional UAT across three countries to ensure regulatory compliance.

NetSuite Administrator

Mimecast - November 2016 to February 2018

  • Financial Process Automation: Optimized post-IPO reporting by re-engineering architecture to eliminate manual data entry while maintaining 100% audit-grade accuracy.
  • M&A System Onboarding: Technical lead for the organization’s first acquisition; developed a standardized "Implementation Template" for global GL structures.

NetSuite Business Analyst

Soligent - July 2016 to October 2016

  • Release & Regression Analysis: Scoped and managed the first NetSuite upgrade in five years, conducting rigorous UAT to ensure 100% business continuity.

Business & Systems Integration Sr. Analyst

Accenture - May 2015 to June 2016

  • Solution Design: Engineered "Best-Practice" system architectures for complex, multi-departmental requirements to align technology with long-term strategy.

Early Career Experience

  • Skitch (Altico Advisors) | NetSuite Consultant (2014–2015)
  • Sererra | NetSuite Implementation Engineer (2013–2014)
  • Robert Half Technology | NetSuite Consultant (2013)

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