Delivering Innovative & Impactful Solutions

Sherri Schaffroth is the Chief Revenue Officer & Partner at Black Diamond Advisory. She spearheads strategic initiatives focused on revenue generation and global expansion. As the leading global OneStream Implementation Partner, Black Diamond Advisory is dedicated to fulfilling OneStream's Mission Statement and achieving unparalleled customer satisfaction, a feat few software vendors can match.

The mission of Black Diamond is to be the foremost firm specializing in Digital Finance Transformation and a trusted OneStream Partner of the highest distinction. Their services include Financial Transformation, Change Management, Advisory, and OneStream Solutions. With a global presence in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia, the company prides itself on being a unified organization capable of addressing the diverse requirements of CFOs, Controllers, IT professionals, and Business Unit Leaders. Because the company has a strong culture of inclusivity and diversity, a clearly defined culture and values system, they attract the best and brightest in the industry. Hence, they are the destination employers in their field.

Sherri plays a crucial role in driving the success of Black Diamond. She excels at nurturing and inspiring team members, empowering them to become exceptional leaders of tomorrow. Through trust-building, encouragement, and constructive feedback, Sherri ensures that her team members have the confidence to excel in their respective roles. By fostering a collaborative environment and acknowledging the valuable contributions of others, she cultivates collective growth and propels everyone toward shared success.

The remarkable success story of Sherri, an accomplished leader, is characterized by her unwavering dedication to excellence in both athletics and academics. Having commenced her collegiate soccer career at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Division 1 institution, she overcame challenges and clinched three National Championships. After completing her undergraduate studies, she gained valuable experience and established important connections as a Legislative Aide on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. These experiences opened doors to future employment opportunities. She further expanded her skillset by obtaining an MBA and subsequently assuming leadership positions in software sales, including a two-year tenure in Australia.

Her advice, particularly to women in technology, owing to her vast experience, is to continue to add to their skills and education. Someone once told her, “Your education is the only thing no one can take away from you.” She advises others to be confident in their abilities, embrace challenges, seek mentorship, and promote diversity and inclusion in the industry.Sherri highlights the significance of ongoing professional development and education in emerging technologies.

The most significant achievement of Black Diamond Advisory to date is the way they catapulted to the top of the ranks within the OneStream Partner ecosystem. “We have developed products in OneStream that allow our implementors to achieve better results while our customers more easily adopt the system and expand their usage, which in turn leads to more value in their investment,” explains Sherri.

Black Diamond Advisory takes the time to listen, collaborate, and engage with clients, ensuring that their products and services align perfectly with each client's unique challenges and goals. This customer-centric approach fosters long-term relationships and positions the company as a trusted advisor in the industry. A company is only as strong as its people, and Black Diamond Advisory has assembled a remarkable team of Experts. From seasoned industry veterans to emerging talents, the company attracts top-notch professionals who bring deep skill sets and perspectives. This pool of expertise enables Black Diamond Advisory to tackle complex challenges with precision and ingenuity.

From cutting-edge AI and machine learning for S&OP to complex modeling solutions and Core Technology built in OneStream, the company consistently strives to create value by introducing disruptive technologies that shape the future—staying at the forefront of technological advancements through training and development programs. This commitment to excellence has allowed Black Diamond Advisory to consistently deliver innovative and impactful solutions, placing them at the top of the most desirable places to work on OneStream implementations.

Sherri adds, technology is required to successfully meet the needs of Finance in a time when everything is data-driven. Its unyielding dedication to innovation lies at the heart of Black Diamond Advisory’s success. The company has consistently embraced emerging technologies, staying ahead of the curve, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Through its Customer-Centric Approach: Black Diamond Advisory firmly believes that the customer should be at the center of every decision and action. The company recognizes that technology exists to solve real-world problems and creates meaningful solutions through understanding customer needs.