Episode Four of the Black Diamond Broadcast

Discover Episode 4 of the BDA Broadcast: Featuring Ryan Smith from Andersen Corporation

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Black Diamond Broadcast, where the experts from Black Diamond Advisory engage in insightful conversations with industry leaders shaping the future of business and innovation. In this episode, we are happy to host Ryan Smith.
Ryan brings a wealth of expertise as the Corporate Accounting Manager at Andersen Corporation. With a career dedicated to financial management and corporate strategy, Ryan plays a crucial role in Andersen’s commitment to excellence and innovation.
About Andersen Corporation
Andersen Corporation has been a pioneer in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of premium windows and doors for over 115 years. The company is renowned for transforming customer dreams into reality through innovative design solutions that cater to every style. At the heart of Andersen’s ethos lies self-expression, resonating deeply with customers and professional partners alike.

Andersons OneStream Journey with Black Diamond Advisory

They began their OneStream journey with closing and consolidation before moving on to budgeting and forecasting. Ryan’s initial role focused on closing and consolidation, transitioning from an outdated legacy consolidation tool to OneStream. This transition involved collaborating with the general accounting team across various functions. Before using OneStream, their previous tool was very basic. Reflecting on the transition, Ryan says, “The most interesting thing transitioning into OneStream was, you know, just having the tools of basic chart of accounts and understanding things and being able to look at things quickly.” This was a significant improvement over their previous legacy system.
Meet Cameron: Cameron Lackpour is a seasoned developer with a stellar track record in delivering successful EPM implementations as a consultant and project lead for Fortune 50 clients. He excels at enhancing standard toolsets to offer advanced analytics and system automation. Known for his strong communication skills, Cameron effectively bridges the gap between business owners and IT. He is dedicated to knowledge transfer, benefiting both clients and the broader EPM community. 
Meet Celvin Kattookaran: Celvin Kattookaran is a Business Intelligence and Enterprise Performance Management specialist, renowned for crafting innovative and effective business solutions. With extensive experience in the Hyperion Suite of products, Celvin excels in requirement gathering, client interaction, team management, design analysis, implementation, and support. Focused on the Finance and Banking sectors, he has successfully implemented performance management solutions across various industries. 
Cameron and Celvin bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, making them the perfect hosts for our Black Diamond Broadcast.
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Black Diamond Advisory

As a OneStream Diamond Partner, Black Diamond Advisory exemplifies excellence in delivering cutting-edge financial solutions. Our partnership with OneStream underscores our commitment to innovation, quality, and client success. With our deep expertise and strategic approach, we empower organizations to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and achieve sustainable growth. Explore how Black Diamond Advisory can elevate your financial processes and drive your business forward with confidence and clarity.

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