The Operating Playbook Is Shifting—And ERP Ownership Matters More Than Ever
The conversation in private equity has changed. Sponsors are spending less time on financial engineering and more time on operational execution—the kind that shows up in weekly metrics like close speed, cash visibility, and consistent reporting across portfolio companies. When hold periods stretch and exits become harder to predict, running the business with clarity matters […]
In a dicey economy – save money and stay flexible with the use of sub-contract labor vs. hiring full time
In a dicey economy, (and yes, I would call this a “dicey” economy) the smartest teams aren’t just cutting costs — they’re staying flexible while still delivering outcomes. That’s where sub-contract / project-based talent shines: ✅ Need specialized expertise outside your core team? ✅ Just closed a major deal and need deployment to start immediately? […]
Private Equity Value Creation with a dedicated Recruiting Partner specialist makes sense
Private equity value creation plans often hinge on operational visibility: clean financials, reliable reporting, scalable processes. Post-acquisition, ERP becomes a force multiplier—especially when a portfolio company is already on Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite, and especially when the plan is to migrate and standardize from smaller or disparate systems into either of these. As the founder […]
Poll Results are In: Fears for 2026 – no real surprise to me
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and have made it safely back home during the latest snowmageddon to hit us in the Great Lakes and upper Midwest. There was much debate in our family if we should cut our trip short and return early from TN, but I’m very thankful we held off and […]
Happy Thanksgiving from DynamicsFocus and the Ray Family
As my very 1st “Personal” post here on Linked In, I thought it would be appropriate to kick things off considering it’s the day before Thanksgiving to share what it is that I am most thankful for. While I do appreciate and am certainly very thankful for all of the clients that have had trust […]
This week’s Candidate Spotlight – 20+ year Leading Managed Services & Customer Success in Microsoft Dynamics 365
🎯 DynamicsFocus Candidate Spotlight Operations Director | 20+ Years Leading Managed Services & Customer Success in Microsoft Dynamics 365 This week’s spotlight features an Operations Director who transforms underperforming support operations into high-performing, profitable engines of customer retention and organic growth. By The Numbers: 📊 20+ years leading global support operations 📊 50+ ERP/CRM projects […]
Poll Results: Key Factors for Employee Satisfaction
The results of the poll indicate that job seekers place the greatest value on both inspiring leadership & culture and better compensation, with each receiving 30% of the votes(see the generated image above). Work-life flexibility follows closely at 23%, while a clear growth path, though still important, trails at 14%(see the generated image below). Key […]
More than Recruiting – Guiding careers through Uncertainty
Some days, being a recruiter feels a lot less like recruiting… and a lot more like being a career therapist. The last 18 months have been some of the toughest I’ve seen in my 25+ years in this industry. Every day, I’m having conversations with incredibly talented professionals in Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Data Analytics, BI, […]
AI vs People – Does it have to be this way?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Data Analyst position
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Data Analyst Location: Virtual Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (6-month contract converting to full-time) Compensation: $100-120/hr for first 6 months, converting to $150-180K base salary + full benefits + RSUs THE OPPORTUNITY Join a pioneering aerospace company that’s revolutionizing urban transportation. Our client is developing groundbreaking electric vertical takeoff and landing […]