Building the bridge between finance and systems
I'm Blake Linde—an emerging ERP implementation specialist who understands both financial operations and technical systems. I'm not a seasoned CFO, but I bring something rare: current technical skills combined with real financial operations experience, backed by an Inc 5000 firm.
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I'm Blake Linde, and I'm building something at the intersection of financial operations and technical systems. I'm finishing my BS in Management Information Systems at BYU (graduating April 2026) while working as a Fractional ERP & Business Systems Strategist at Company Vitals.
Company Vitals is an Inc 5000 firm (2023 & 2024) that's been providing outsourced accounting and CFO services for over a decade. I work in their fast-track CFO lane, leading ERP implementations and AI enablement projects for small and mid-sized businesses.
My background is unusual: I'm trained in information systems by education, but I've spent the last two years working directly with financial operations. I've managed ERP implementations at BYU Dining Services and now at Company Vitals, working with NetSuite, Business Central, and other platforms.
Here's what makes me different: Most ERP implementers don't understand finance. Most finance people can't touch the systems. I bridge both worlds—and I bring current technical skills (cloud, iPaaS, AI) that many senior consultants don't have.
I'm not a 20-year veteran. I'm an emerging professional who's hungry, technically sharp, and backed by a proven firm. If you need someone who can implement your ERP system AND understand why it matters to your financial operations, let's talk.
Philosophy
How Blake thinks about consulting
Three principles that guide every engagement.
Strategy without systems is just theory
Blake has seen too many strategic plans that couldn't be executed because the systems weren't there to support them. He builds both.
Systems without strategy are just tools
A perfectly configured NetSuite instance is worthless if it doesn't serve your business goals. Blake starts with why, then builds how.
Implementation is where ideas meet reality
Blake doesn't hand off recommendations to someone else. He stays through execution, because that's where the real work happens.
Credentials
Background & certifications
The formal qualifications behind the work.
BS, Management Information Systems
Brigham Young University (2026)
10+ Technical Certifications
AWS, Azure, Workato, Boomi, Tableau
Company Vitals Team Member
Inc 5000 (2023 & 2024)
ERP Implementation Experience
NetSuite, Business Central, Eatec
Beyond the Resume
A few personal notes
I'm based in Utah and work with clients remotely through Company Vitals. Most engagements are virtual, with occasional on-site visits for discovery or training when needed.
When I'm not working on ERP implementations or studying for my degree, I'm usually skiing, mountain biking, or exploring Utah's national parks.
I believe implementation should be collaborative, not prescriptive. I'm not here to tell you what to do—I'm here to help you figure out what's right for your business, and then build it with you.
Want to work together?
Whether you need a fractional CFO, a NetSuite implementation partner, or both—let's talk about what your business actually needs.