Stephen Hargreaves is an Executive Consultant and has been working with SystemLink for 9 years. He provides a range of services to SystemLink clients including project management, new software installation, training and post engagement support.

Stephen has an MBA in International Finance and Accounting from Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and is currently working to achieve the IMA’s CMA, (Certified Management Accountant) credential. He got his start working for a bank in Baltimore, doing commercial loans and financial analysis, hired later by Coopers & Lybrand and then took on a job as the Director of Finance for a US subsidiary of a French company located in Washington D.C.  “When the opportunity to work for SystemLink presented itself I was really excited. I had worked with them as a client, so I was familiar with their service, in addition to really liking the Sage ACCPAC product line.”

“When we first hired Stephen we were impressed with how he exemplifies the SystemLink value proposition,” states Dave Beck, President of SystemLink.” He came to us with a strong background in business processes and had the information technology experience that enables him to assist our clients to leverage technology to improve business operations. Stephen is my ‘go to guy’ when it comes to evaluating new software applications. As an out of the box thinker he’s really good at figuring out how new applications work and what their value will be for our clients.” Stephen’s biggest accomplishment to date was finding a way to customize the Sage Accpac ERP Project & Job Costing module to provide a DCAA Compliant solution.” Of the experience Stephen recalls, “It’s one of the things I’m the most proud of professionally, it gives us the opportunity to help businesses achieve DCAA compliance without sacrificing functionality.”

As a child, Stephen spent 2 years in Tokyo, Japan. Experiencing a different country at a young age gave him a valuable understanding of different people and cultures, and gave him a ‘global perspective’ which is extremely helpful in the work SystemLink does. Additionally, he spent his junior year of college abroad in Germany living with his Grandmother, and to this day speaks German like a native.

Outside the office Stephen enjoys photography and spending time with his family. He’s proud to say that he’s been married to his wife almost 19 years. Together they have two active sons, and regularly attend their sporting events

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