Services

Financial Management Services

How we can help

Centennial helps clients strategize and design new and enhanced operating models across multiple processes and functions into meaningful end-to-end services which focus on achieving business outcomes.
 

We strike the right balance between protecting the enterprise and enabling efficiency, agility, and profitable growth. Our clients rely on Centennial for pragmatic solutions, reimagine risk to uncover strategic opportunities, unleash innovation, remediate deficiencies, and enhance operations.

In today’s complex and volatile global economy, the CFO’s role has changed. Traditionally, the CFO managed risk, ensured regulatory compliance, and strived to maximize profit. Volatility in macroeconomics has expanded the CFO’s role into areas well beyond financial risk management and compliance. For the office of the CFO, this means creating insights from the increasing volumes of data flowing across the enterprise; addressing stakeholders’ growing demand for access to the right information at the right time to make the right decisions; and creating an agile organization to support changing demands and needs through innovative technologies and techniques. In addition to safeguarding the fiduciary well-being of the organization, the CFO now commonly serves the CEO in a greater advisory capacity, supporting strategic planning and execution. These changes call for a flexible, transparent finance model that makes it easier to respond to stakeholders, capitalizes on growth opportunities, minimizes risk, and achieves tangible results with a greater degree of certainty.

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Financial Advisory Services

Today’s business and marketplace are continually evolving. Staying ahead requires bold thinking, big ideas, and agility in problem-solving. Centennial’s advisory services help your organization adopt and evolve to leverage these change agents for your competitive advantage.


Centennial Financial Advisory Services address critical issues facing financial leaders across major industry sectors, including business Process Inefficiencies, financial and operational controls, risk management, and compliance. This includes identifying and executing strategies to reduce functional and operational complexity within Finance across the people, process, and technology to deliver efficient and high-quality services.


Our Advisory teams apply their deep experience to challenge the status quo and develop custom strategies that work for you. With a focus on pragmatism, we facilitate the agility and innovation necessary to be a future-ready organization. At Centennial, we work with you every step of the way, with the guidance, technology, and support needed to realize your vision. We provide consulting and advisory services across all phases, from conceptualization to execution and delivery.

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Financial Reporting Services

In a competitive landscape, your finance function needs to keep evolving, from producing traditional transactions and reports to delivering more efficient, analytical, and data-driven processes. It is essential to improve continually while remaining responsive to market conditions. Centennial blends industry experts with process engineers, technology and data advisors, and organizational design consultants to help clients solve their most pressing operating challenges. Our financial management consultants can help you move toward a tomorrow that adds value and saves time and money.

 

 

Our experts work side-by-side with our clients to help streamline processes and simplify financial reporting while aligning with the overall goals of their businesses. Centennial improves the efficiency and effectiveness of your enterprise finance function by leveraging its expertise in the Finance and Reporting domain. Our financial managers are experienced in OMB, Treasury, and FASAB standards and can support you with financial reporting guidance.

 

 

Our custom-tailored solutions help you tackle your most critical business issues with faster decision-making insights and dynamic strategies. Our consultants help you simplify, optimize, and transform finance and reporting functions with established and robust financial controls. As financial reporting and accountability continue to improve, we actively engage with our clients and produce timely, accurate financial information. We ensure compliance with OMB and other federal laws, regulations, and policies, perform financial statement compilations and analysis, support policy and procedures development efforts, conduct improper payment reviews, and perform assessments and gap analysis.

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Performance Management

Companies need to understand their current state, and marketplace, and how to bridge the gap. We help align your capabilities with market opportunities and accelerate transformation and growth. We translate strategy into sustainable performance through planning, budgeting, reporting, and analytical solutions to provide accurate and timely business performance information.


We provide a custom-tailored solution to help you tackle your most critical business issues with faster decision-making insights and dynamic strategies. We turn data into insights, transform insights into intelligence, and implement the change-producing outcomes that are predictable, impactful, measurable, and sustainable. Our performance management and financial tools help consolidate high-level information into an easy-to-digest format while increasing transparency within the program and allowing stakeholders to locate information when needed quickly.

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Business Process Management

Companies need to understand their current state, and marketplace, and how to bridge the gap. We help align your capabilities with market opportunities and accelerate transformation and growth. We translate strategy into sustainable performance through planning, budgeting, reporting, and analytical solutions to provide accurate and timely business performance information.


We provide a custom-tailored solution to help you tackle your most critical business issues with faster decision-making insights and dynamic strategies. We turn data into insights, transform insights into intelligence, and implement the change-producing outcomes that are predictable, impactful, measurable, and sustainable. Our performance management and financial tools help consolidate high-level information into an easy-to-digest format while increasing transparency within the program and allowing stakeholders to locate information when needed quickly.

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Financial Support Services

Today’s Finance leaders need to fully understand and effectively act on the range of critical issues and risks across the enterprise. To do that, you need to rely on comprehensive skills and experience to access the latest knowledge and leading practices. Our consultants can help you move towards a tomorrow that adds value and saves time and money.

We transform your most complex challenges into sophisticated solutions, enabling the achievement of drastic cost savings and sustainable margin improvement while at the same time amplifying the effectiveness of your mission. We align skills and competencies with the organization’s strategy and stakeholder needs. We also consolidate low-value finance processes to reduce costs, increase quality, and improve consistency and productivity. Our consultants establish Finance as a proactive, strategic business partner providing internal and external customers with value-adding, cost-effective services while reducing the business risk.

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Benchmarking Services

Insights derived from benchmarking provides companies on how they measure up against their peers in key performance metrics. This enables companies to compare and measure areas such as operational and process excellence, innovation, and workforce planning. Our qualitative and quantitative assessments provide you an understanding of how your organization or function performs compared with your peers.

 

Our consultants work with you to define the scope, size, and similarly situated peers to survey and recommend changes. We apply analytics, tools, techniques, and talent to rich benchmark data and transform facts into strategic insights that solve complex business problems. We translate benchmarking results into prioritized and quantified improvement opportunities and relevant improvement targets to enable organizational transformation.

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Risk Management

Today’s business and marketplace are continually evolving. Staying ahead requires bold thinking, big ideas, and agility in problem-solving. Centennial’s advisory services help your organization adopt and evolve to leverage these change agents for your competitive advantage.

Centennial Financial Advisory Services address critical issues facing financial leaders across major industry sectors, including business Process Inefficiencies, financial and operational controls, risk management, and compliance. This includes identifying and executing strategies to reduce functional and operational complexity within finance across the people, process, and technology to deliver efficient and high-quality services.

Our Advisory teams apply their deep experience to challenge the status quo and develop custom strategies that work for you. With a focus on pragmatism, we facilitate the agility and innovation necessary to be a future-ready organization. At Centennial, we work with you every step of the way, with the guidance, technology, and support needed to realize your vision. We provide consulting and advisory services across all phases, from conceptualization to execution and delivery.

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Sunitha Ravi

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Vice President of Operations and Delivery

Sunitha Ravi is the Vice President of Operations and Delivery at Centennial Technologies Inc. In her role, she focuses on building trusted relationships with senior federal clients while driving innovative and customer-centric solutions. Using over 26 years of experience supporting both the public and private sectors, Sunitha aligns technology with strategic business and operational goals while managing operations and technology teams to deliver excellent customer service.

Before Centennial, Sunitha was a Director at VMWare public sector and led various programs for federal clients through agile and scrum practices while meeting growth and profitability goals. Before VMWare, Sunitha held various leadership positions at Verizon, Terramark, and Tetra Tech. She managed the delivery of financial and technology solutions and served as a trusted advisor to executive and management stakeholders. She successfully led teams of over 200 staff and agency portfolios with ~$100M in annual revenue. She supported financial teams and improved the finance function by driving more efficient processes and streamlining financial reporting.

She holds a Master’s degree in environmental engineering and is an Earned Value Practitioner (EVP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certified. She lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with her husband and two daughters and enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and cooking.

Ben Marglin

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Vice President of Business Development

Ben Marglin is Vice President of Business Development at Centennial Technologies, focused on developing and leading the growth strategy for Centennial. With over 25 years of experience in public sector management and technology consulting, Ben’s strengths include building strong client relationships with both existing and prospective clients, and serving as a people leader across the organization, helping to promote a strong and healthy company culture. Ben leads the growth team to identify and capture new opportunities across the business development lifecycle, working to expand Centennial’s business in the Federal and commercial space. 

Before Centennial, Ben was a Senior Vice President at Karsun Solutions, where he led client delivery for a ~$130M portfolio across several Federal civilian agencies and led a team of over 500 folks providing support to Federal clients. He spent 17 years with Booz Allen Hamilton, mainly in Federal Civilian market leadership roles where he had full P&L responsibility for a portfolio of Federal agencies, and he also spent two years in BAH’s Strategic Innovation Group (SIG) helping to lead the Digital Solutions practice area. Earlier, Ben worked for American Management Systems (AMS) providing IT and management solutions to state and local clients, and he spent three years on Capitol Hill working in the U.S. Senate.

Ben’s areas of expertise include digital strategy and transformation, acquisition, change management, and IT program management. He has a master’s degree in public policy from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree from Colby College and has professional certifications in Program Management (PMP), AWS Cloud, Agile (SAFe and ICAgile), Change Management (CMAP), ITIL, and Technology Business Management (TBM). Ben lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, son, and goldendoodle Sophie, and when he’s not doing yard work, he enjoys golf, running and biking, and following his native Boston sports teams. You can connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter.

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Brad Marchand

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Executive Director of Operations

Brad Marchand is the Executive Director of Delivery and Customer Service at Centennial Technologies Inc. In his role, he focuses on driving excellence in customer service and building lasting partnerships with customers. Using over 30 years of experience delivering solutions in the areas of Digital Modernization, Enterprise Systems Implementation, Business Optimization, Financial Management Transformation, Business/Technology Transformation, and Shared Services.

 

Before joining Centennial, Brad was a Partner with Grant Thornton’s Public Sector practice where he led the Finance Transformation Service Line and Grant Thornton’s ERP Practice. Before Grant Thornton, Brad was a Principal at SRA, Inc., where he was a leader in Information Technology (IT) Systems Implementations, particularly in Federal Government Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). He also has over five years of experience in the private sector at JPMorgan Chase as a Vice President specializing in Global Supply Chain implementations.

 

Brad earned his bachelor’s degree from DePauw University and is Project Management Professional (PMP) certified. He lives in Haymarket, Virginia, with his wife and two children. He coached both of his kids in baseball and basketball and now enjoys golfing and routing for all sports teams from Chicago.

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Shabiha Yasmin

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Director of Delivery and Customer Support

Shabiha Yasmin serves as the Director of Delivery and Customer Support at Centennial Technologies Inc., leveraging over 20 years of experience in the IT sector. With a process-oriented approach honed through extensive work with federal agencies such as CMS, FDA, EPA, and SSA, Shabiha excels in requirements elaboration, project definition, initialization, planning, and the successful delivery of complex technical projects. Known for her tenacity in securing stakeholder commitment to objectives, she excels in clarifying misaligned initiatives within strategic portfolios and resolving conflicts across cross-functional teams.

 

In her leadership role, Shabiha prioritizes exceeding client expectations by delivering innovative solutions, mentoring leaders, and staying abreast of emerging technologies.

 

Before joining Centennial, Shabiha served as a Program Manager at CareFirst, where she provided subject matter expertise in IT modernization, financial management, and business transformation initiatives. She focused on assembling robust and agile teams to support diverse federal agencies. Shabiha’s professional journey also includes holding leadership positions in technology divisions of esteemed organizations such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and CareFirst.

 

Shabiha holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Biochemistry and Botany, complemented by an MBA degree in IT and Marketing. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFE Agilist, and ITIL4 practitioner.

 

Shabiha resides in Clarksburg, Maryland, and is a proud parent of two children aged 20 and 13. Outside of work, she enjoys indulging her passions for rock music, attending concerts, embarking on hikes, exploring new destinations through travel, and engaging in various crafts.

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Prasad Siddabathuni

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Director of Technology

Prasad Siddabathuni is the Director of Technology at Centennial Technologies Inc. He provides invaluable technical and strategic leadership, solutions, and advisory services to our clients, partners, and internal teams.


With 25 years of experience in the technology domain, Prasad has a remarkable track record in delivering technical services and solutions across diverse IT sectors. He specializes in delivering integration, cloud, and data/AI strategies that drive enhanced process improvements and reduce costs. Prasad is adept at building and executing long-term product and service strategies across matrixed organizations, as well as in establishing and directing multinational technical and business teams. His proficiency areas include ownership and innovation, presales, architecture, transformation, delivery, M&A, integration, and field operations.


Prasad resides in Fairfax, Virginia, and enjoys traveling, playing the violin, and supporting local sports teams.

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Matthew Shields

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Director of Delivery and Customer Support

Matthew Shields is the Director of Delivery and Customer Support at Centennial Technologies Inc. He excels in building and leading high-performing teams across multiple concurrent contracts in fast-paced, high-profile environments. With a focus on cultivating professional relationships with clients, Matt brings over 25 years of experience in federal consulting, account management, program management, contract execution, and quality management to his role at Centennial.


Before joining Centennial, Matt served as a Senior Program Manager at Halvik Corp., where he provided expert contract management, budgeting, financial management, and program management services to an Agency-level portfolio. He oversaw the efforts of multiple project managers, prioritizing the achievement of program objectives and the delivery of high-quality results while maintaining disciplined financial management practices. Before his tenure at Halvik, Matt was a Director at Evoke Consulting, where he supported Operations and Business Development, spearheading enterprise-level transformational initiatives across various government agencies.


Matt earned his bachelor’s degree from Washington College and holds certifications as a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Project Management Professional (PMP). He is trained in Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), ISO standards, and Organizational Change Management (OCM).


A lifelong resident of Loudoun County, Virginia, Matt is passionate about adventure travel, hiking, and cycling in his leisure time. He and his wife take pride in being parents to two Eagle Scouts and are actively involved in volunteering with their sons’ troop.

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Ned Blackburn

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Senior Director of Growth and Client Success

Ned Blackburn is the Senior Director of Growth and Client Success at Centennial Technologies Inc. In his role, he focuses on exceeding clients’ expectations through delivering innovative solutions, advising customers, and working with solution partners. Ned brings 25 years of experience in strategic account management, program management, and business development in the federal and commercial sectors to Centennial.

Before Centennial, Ned was a Director at Grant Thornton, providing subject matter expertise on IT modernization, financial management, and business transformation initiatives. He focused on building resilient and agile teams to support various federal agencies. Prior to Grant Thornton, Ned held several leadership positions in small and large businesses where he led business development, capture management, and vendor partnerships. He built and managed large teams specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Intelligence, and Data Warehousing solutions.

Ned earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Ohio University, is a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and ITIL4 certified. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife and three children. He enjoys coaching little league baseball, playing golf, and cheering for Cleveland sports teams.

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Antonio "Tony" Hylton

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Chief Strategy Officer​

Antonio “Tony” Hylton is Chief Strategy Officer for federal and state sectors at Centennial Technologies Inc. In this role, he develops service offerings, establishes strategic partnerships, and supports acquisitions. Tony brings over 30 years of public and private sector experience with business transformation, organizational change management, and innovative solutions to Centennial.

Before Centennial, Tony held various leadership positions at Verizon and managed over $100 million per quarter in sales. He guided the relationships with the National Association of State CIOs, National Association of State Technology Directors, US Conference of Mayors, and numerous state, local, and public safety agencies. Before Verizon, Tony served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Cook County, IL, where he led budget planning and execution, process optimizations, and technology innovation. Before Cook County, Tony held a variety of leadership positions with the Center for Digital Government (CDG), Dell-EMC, AT&T, and MCI.

Tony earned his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University, is an accomplished Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Certified Scrum Master. He loves golf and watersport activities. He is a home chef with a specialty in Asian-Fusion and Japanese Cuisines.

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Mani Allu

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Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Mani Allu is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Centennial Technologies Inc. With over 25 years of experience providing financial and technical solutions, Mani provides overall direction to the corporate growth strategies, differentiated capabilities, and company culture. He works directly with customers, employees, and partners daily and fosters the work environment to develop and deliver highly innovative solutions.

Before founding Centennial, Mani held leadership positions at Verizon, where he led operations and delivery of enterprise services for public and commercial sectors, supporting $240M in revenue. He focused on solutions that drove efficiency and effectiveness, including financial transformation, organizational development, business intelligence, data analytics, application and system modernization, cloud enablement, and cybersecurity. Before Verizon, Mani served as the Vice President at ADS Inc. and supported the telecommunications, financial, retail, and media sectors. He orchestrated the creation and management of service offerings, supervised partnerships, and supported mergers and acquisitions.

He earned his Master’s degree from West Virginia University and lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife and kids. He enjoys tennis and supporting his home sports teams.