Below are the 13 Controllers with various industries & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides CFO's and controllers with your industry & systems experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does your organization require the expertise of a controller with work background in medical centers and adept in Lawson, PeopleSoft and Hyperion Enterprise? Technical knowledge involves Lawson, PeopleSoft and Hyperion Enterprise. Educational attainment includes Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Key roles of this controller included managing the overall internal controls, timeliness and integrity of all financial reporting for all subsidiaries and the consolidated entity, as well as accounting, financial reporting/ analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reimbursement. In addition, this individual apprised leadership of evolving financial trends and consulted on areas needing change. All general ledger activities were managed or controlled assuring adherence with GAAP and corporate policies/ procedures. Tasks involved presenting financial information to senior management and the finance committee of the board of directors, in addition to developing and implementing annual financial plans or budgets. Installing system wide applications including Hyperion Enterprise, PeopleSoft General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Human Resources and Payroll, as well as Lawson Materials and Accounts Payable was also completed.

Functions involved performing financial analyses and participating in decision making process in support of new programs or opportunities. Other tasks covered annual independent audit and intermittent internal audits, in addition to continuously reviewing all accounting systems including cash, inventory, payables, receivables, fixed assets and general ledger to assure adequate internal controls were in place to protect corporate assets. The subsidiary accounting staff was centralized, saving approximately 20% while improving the internal controls and financial reporting at the same time.

Would hiring an assistant comptroller/controller with extensive experience working in a home health facility help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of BS in Accounting. Professional certifications include Certified Public Accountant Certificate. Software skills involve NetSuite.

Acting as a controller in a home health facility, has managed manual to computerized system conversion for healthcare billing purposes, as well as managed corporate accounting for twelve departments in two companies. Some of the tasks were training nine employees including the president in use of invoicing and billing systems, as well as managing general ledger and journals with sales of $7 million annually. Serving as an assistant comptroller, has built a finance team from 2 employees to 14 during a three-year period. This professional transitioned/reorganized finance department with multiple contractors during startup phase to lean staff of organic employees. In addition, has managed each monthly/annual close with tight deadlines for reporting to board of directors as well as financial auditors.

While working for the same facility, has overseen the implementation of the museum ticketing system along with the point of sale system for the museum gift shop, which included new NetSuite module implementations for both Inventory and Revenue recognition. Part of the job was to lead the paperless initiative to ensure all documents are digitized and uploaded to support each transaction in NetSuite with the exception of fully integrated digital files. Other duties were driving implementation of approving bills in NetSuite instead of email requests for approval. This resulted to achieving 90% internal approvals.

Does a controller with experience in telecommunications, banking and retail industries who is knowledgeable in Epicor, NetSuite, QuickBooks and Sage 100 pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Epicor, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage 100 and Paychex. Educational background includes Master’s in Economics & Finance, BA(H) in Business Administration and B-Com in Accounting.

Major responsibilities of this controller included planning and directing all accounting operations for 11 business units, managing the consolidation of financial statements and reconciling intercompany transactions. Key roles covered preparing internal and external financial statements for distribution, creating budgets, performing variance analysis and establishing operating metrics for all subsidiaries. Managing year-end audit and liaising directly with external auditors were positive experiences brought to the business table. Tasks covered developing and overhauling the accounting system and processes to eliminate workflow deficiencies and improve internal controls. Implementing the Accounting Module in Vision (ERP by Epicor) resulted in a significantly reduced month-end close process. The HR solution (Balance Point) was integrated for improved accuracy and faster processing of payroll and GL entries of payroll.

Other duties involved preparing the monthly and annual reporting package including balance sheet, P&L, cash flows and budgets, developing accounting department, improving workflow efficiency, implementing the NetSuite platform and delegating responsibilities. Best practices and controls were developed and implemented to ensure operational efficiency. The job covered enhancing billing and collections processes to streamline AR function resulting in recovery of roughly $500k in funds owed from external parties. The monthly close process was reduced from 6 weeks to 2 weeks. Improving and reorganizing warehouse processes were done to improve Inventory management including costing of inventory.

Does your organization require the expertise of a director of accounting and controller with specialization in PeopleSoft, as well as work background in an acute care hospital and a children’s hospital? Technical knowledge involves PeopleSoft, Oracle, Meditech, Access, Kaufman Hall, MAS 90, Hyperion and Crystal Reports. Educational background includes BS, Business Administration. Certification has been earned as Certified Public Accountant.

Managing a staff of nine, as well as handling general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, budgeting and analytics were some of the key roles. Important contributions included identifying and correcting significant internal control deficiencies. Managing the compilation and preparation of audited financial statements, Medicare and Medi-Cal cost reports, as well as the OSHPD report was part of the job. This individual worked with state and federal auditors on cost report audits. Paper- based accounting processes were converted to paperless, reducing monthly journal efforts by 50%. The job covered implementing PeopleSoft Time and Labor system for exempt and non-exempt time capture, eliminating manual data entry of over 6,000 paper time cards per month.

An additional contribution involved maintaining financial systems and records for the hospital, including internal controls, compliance and reporting. Implementing electronic payables solution, outsourcing AP check printing and mailing as well as converting 85% of payments to either ACH or purchase card were competently performed. In another job, being a subject matter expert and key member of the selection and implementation team for PeopleSoft Financials, which replaced the old mainframe financial and human resource systems comprised other job functions. Tasks consisted of redesigning the chart of accounts, designing interfaces and building hundreds of routines to automate calculation and reporting of loss reserves and other accounts.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with work experience in food processing industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting. Professional certifications involve Green Belt Six Sigma. Computer skills consist of SAP ERP, MFG PRO and MAS 90.

Contributed by carrying out factory variance reporting daily, weekly and monthly for $350M cost flow thru or $73M in conversion costs, as well as doing weekly flash forecasting and monthly year re-cast. While employed as a controller, worked on monthly SAP financial close, capital justification reviews, as well as cost analysis including SKU rationalization. Moreover, tracked factory wide savings projects, coordinated/ executed yearly operating plan and product standard costs, as well as actively pursued cost savings with management team in an environment of declining volumes.

The job entailed coordinating and executing the plant annual operating budget ($250M), coaching and mentoring five direct reports, as well as preparing and executing yearly standard cost changes. As a controller in a food company, did publication of weekly plant financial performance scorecard, coordinated and executed monthly financial close (SAP), as well as served as FICO factory lead for SAP installation. Furthermore, completed publication of monthly financial results reporting package, prepared and executed monthly financial forecast, as well as tracked and reported factory KPIs.a

What can a controller with specialization in Lawson as well as experience in a community hospital and a university health system do for your organization? Technical competencies consist of Lawson. Educational background includes MBA (Finance) and BS in Accounting.

Primary responsibilities of this controller were composed of directing financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts and budgets, as well as overseeing general accounting functions, account reconciliation, cash management and fund reporting. Duties involved administering all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. Developing an accounting and financial management team was done to achieve established objectives. Other tasks covered interacting with the CEO, CFO and administrative staff concerning financial forecasts and reports, along with spearheading the implementation of technology that provided online departmental expense variance reporting. Strategically restructuring the financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes was part of the functions. The conversion of the general ledger system to Lawson was overseen.

The position entailed preparing financial reports, developing budgets and performing variance analysis in accordance with business plan. Other jobs involved coordinating external audits, in addition to building and leading teams in carrying out special projects. Duties involved leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position in a healthcare environment, as well as participating in the financial and functional decision-making processes necessary for the successful attainment of the hospital’s mission. This was in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare matters that could have an impact on the success of the hospital.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a controller with work experience in aerospace/ defense and telecommunications industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Accounting. This specialist has extensive computer training, including advanced knowledge of JD Edwards/Strategy, HFM System 9 and Hyperion.

Serving as a controller, performed overall fiduciary responsibility for program and development office with $45M in annual commercial and military sales. Some of the tasks were developing annual plan and monthly forecasts, working with program management and engineering to meet EBIT and Cash Flow targets, as well as coordinating monthly closing of financial books of enterprise ensuring accurate financial results. Part of the job was to ensure adequate control environment and adherence to GAAP and Corporate Policy, as well as prepare, review and approve military and commercial pricing proposals for new production and development programs.

As a controller, prepared and presented financial analysis and results to executive leadership. Other duties were supervising, developing and guiding accounting specialist, as well as ensuring the integrity of Financial Reporting for all domestic JDE entities. Moreover, provided support to JD Edwards user community for new implementations and existing security needs. Furthermore, ensured proper controls and documentation exists in support of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

What can a controller with work background in an acute care hospital and a healthcare network, as well as specialization in PeopleSoft, Hyperion and Meditech bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Mediclick, Meditech and Ross System ERP platforms. Educational background includes Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Business, Major in Accounting.

Working with areas such as managing the healthcare organization’s accounting practices and overseeing accounting, decision support and reimbursement have vetted this individual’s work experience. An additional duty covered supervising the director of decision support/reimbursement and the director of accounting with a total of 20 employees. Tasks included preparing and reviewing the monthly consolidated and division financial statements, as well as presenting to the CFO. Key roles covered meeting all required deadlines required from the health system office and serving as a finance lead in the PeopleSoft system conversion and implementation from Mediclick. The year-end audit procedures were completed. The budget process was also overseen from beginning to end.

Responsibilities consisted of providing financial oversight and monthly operational performance for the CEO and leadership, in addition to preparing financial reports that included a 14-month income statement and statistical report. Functions involved meeting weekly with the leadership to discuss open requests and issues, along with preparing pro forma financial analyses and financial scenarios. One example was an analysis to closing a facility and evaluating other options of driving incremental volume to enhance their performance. An important role was played in budget management and preparation.

Would a detail-oriented controller with work experience in wholesale and import industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Software proficiencies include Sage 50 for Distribution, RNDC, MicroStrategy, Dimensional Insight, Peachtree Premium, Sage BusinessWorks, Solomon IV (Great Plains), Microsoft Navision, QuickBooks Pro, Pro System fx and Citrix.

Some accomplishments included evaluating the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to include budgeting, tax planning, real estate, and conservation of assets working under USA GAAP, IAS, and IFRS. As a controller in a wholesale company, has ensured compliance with local, state, and budgetary reporting requirements, as well as prepared financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports working under US GAAP, IAS, and IFRS. Part of the job was to interact with other managers to provide consultative support for planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.

Shared expertise by initiating software upgrade to Sage 50 for Distribution from a primarily manual accounting system. While employed in a Spanish wine importer as a controller, was directly responsible for all administrative and financial functions. Some of the tasks were managing day to day finances of this Spanish wine import company as well as having total P&L responsibility for this $24 million company.

How can a controller for foundation and affiliates with background working in a medical center and a mental health group, as well as knowledgeable in Lawson and QuickBooks fit within your organization? Technical specialties cover Lawson, QuickBooks, Quicken, Raiser’s Edge, Adobe Photoshop, FundWare, DacEasy, TaxWise and Simply Accounting. Educational attainment includes XMPA degree, major in Public Administration (cum laude), BS Accounting (summa cum laude), Marketing major and Applied Foreign Languages major.

Duties of this controller covered serving as liaison between the office of development, the department heads/fund managers and the accounting department, as well as supervising and coordinating the activities of three analysts. Developing or implementing departmental policies, procedures and controls, in addition to serving as active member of the organization’s internal controls steering committee were some of the functions. Other tasks involved providing procedures and support to ensure proper accounting and timely data entry for all cash or non-cash contributions and fundraising proceeds, along with participating in the year-end audit process. Extensive use of Lawson and Raiser’s Edge was applied.

This specialist reviewed the accuracy and ensured the timely posting of all contributions made to the foundation. Key roles consisted of ensuring the proper recording of pledges and accounting for corresponding allowances or discount, as well as reviewing and processing all disbursement requests for the use of philanthropic funds in accordance to the donor intent or purchasing guidelines. Other functions consisted of maintaining, monitoring and recording monthly investment performance on permanently restricted funds and posting distribution to the expendable fund account when available.

What contributions could a controller who worked in software, logistics and security services industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting. Software skills involve PeopleSoft Financial, Hyperion, Solomon, Oracle, Traverse, SAP, JD Edwards, Great Plains and WIP accounting Processes and Practices.

Challenges like providing financial workflow for a start-up tech company were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Acting as controller in a software company, set up financial infrastructure to include implementing and training ERP systems in compliance with industry and GAAP. Additionally, guided financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policy and procedures, as well as protecting assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.

Shared expertise by performing financial system integration for 6 divisions on all different financial systems (QuickBooks, Oracle, Solomon, Hyperion, Traverse and WIP) and merged in PeopleSoft Financials 9.0. Serving as controller in a logistics company, installing, modifying, documenting and coordinating implementation of PeopleSoft project accounting control & procedures comprised other tasks. Furthermore, worked as a liaison with PeopleSoft Consultants/IT and Operation to test, write and roll out project Cost module, as well as managed Revenue Contracts to ensure compliance and procedures in relation to GAAP and SAB104.

Is impacting your organization with a controller who worked in oil/energy and accounting services industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). Professional certifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Professional expertise consists of Internal Controls, Process Improvement, Servant Leadership, Performance Planning & Analysis, and Financial Reporting. Software knowledge consists of SAP ERP.

While employed in an oilfield services company as a controller, directed and consolidated financial operations for a series of North America acquisitions by international operator. Also, established a solid finance team from the ground up and migrated outsourced services in-house, as well as partnered with operations to ensure targets and strategic goals were delivered. Similarly, improved reporting systems and reduced closing cycles to enable better decision making, as well as worked with field staff and management to implement purchase orders and p-cards.

Part of the job as a controller in a petroleum company was to relocate to Brazil to manage operations accounting and tax functions for company’s deep-water Brazil assets valued in excess of $1 billion. Key duties were working with drilling managers and operations staff to track and report costs, successfully completing four operated wells, as well as improving transparency and streamlining processes by standardizing account reconciliations and cross-training accounting staff. Furthermore, recovered $67 million for company and partners through joint venture audits, as well as streamlined regulatory reporting with built-for-purpose software and existing, but unutilized SAP functionality, saving 480 hours per year and minimizing error potential.

Could your organization use a controller with experience in an acute care hospital, a medical center and a healthcare organization? Technical proficiencies encompass Oracle, SAP, Monarch, Meditech, Allscripts EPSi, VisionWare, Visio, FoxPro, McKesson Paragon, PeopleSoft, Affinity, QuickBooks, Business Works, Gold Mine, ACT!, MYOB and more. Educational background includes Master of Business Administration: Accounting; Bachelor of Arts- Business Administration: Finance; and Associate in Natural Science: Engineering.

Primary tasks included managing the accounting department of nine employees including payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting, as well as developing analyses for underperforming departments or facilities, including evaluations of new initiatives for business growth and improvement. Departmental reports and records were maintained and statistical data was collected for administrative and regulatory purposes. Functions covered coordinating reimbursements, budget, patient accounting, medical records, admissions, and general accounting to include general ledger accounting, accounts payable, payroll, materials management, and cashiering. Furthermore, this individual prepared reports outlining the hospital’s financial position in all areas of assets, liabilities, income, and expense based on past, present, and planned future operations.

Notable roles involved performing regular internal audits including revenue recordation and recognition, proper reimbursement, and payroll policies including their proper application. Duties consisted of making decisions to affect patient care and safety most favorably, while maintaining a financially viable organization. Inpatient and outpatient payer profiles were managed to ensure most profitable surgical cases were accepted and performed in order to capture revenue in addition to the business. Regular internal audits were performed, including net revenue reporting by the centralized business office, charge capturing, reimbursement, payroll, contract compliance, and security access to software.