Below are the 7 Assistant Controllers & 5 VP's, Directors or Managers of Finance with multiple systems experience. The Thor Group® provides assistant controllers & VP's, directors or managers of finance with your industry and your systems experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ an assistant controller with work experience in hospitality and construction/service systems industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Economics and Master of Accountancy (MACC). Computer proficiency consists of QuickBooks, AS/400, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains ERP, Sage 50/Peachtree, Best FAS, Sage FAS and Workday.

Serving in a hospitality company as an assistant controller, achievements included tracking hotel stays as tax-exempt and assisting in recouping $80K in taxes. Some of the tasks were approving purchase orders and invoices for payment, signing all accounts payable checks, approving house bank account requests, verifying banks, as well as approving credit applications. Other functions involved collections, invoicing, researching discrepancies, calculating commissions, applying payments, answering credit card inquiries as well as making adjustments as needed (Accounts Receivable). In addition, has worked with payroll processing utilizing Workday for approximately 171 employees: garnishments, PTO payout, tips, bonus payments, running reports for overtime and missing punches, as well as processing bank wires.

As an accountant in a construction/service systems company, achievements included implementing monthly reconciliations of AP Statements eliminating duplicate payments and identifying invoices in collections. Other duties were processing invoices for payment and weekly check runs for approximately 20 companies. Furthermore, has worked on cash flow management, accounts receivable, payment invoicing, tracked rental payments and collections, as well as prepared bank deposits, sales and use tax filing monthly, quarterly, and annually, including reconciliations and records management.

Is employing an assistant controller who worked in the telecommunications, media and financial services industries a wise move for your company? This Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is experienced with PeopleSoft, Oracle e-Business Suite, Great Plains, Cognos and Hyperion.

In a telecommunications company, this assistant controller was responsible for the planning, direction and administrative functions of the corporate accounting department. The work required directing a project to implement PeopleSoft general ledger. Other tasks included managing the external audit relationship and all financial reporting requirements including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q and 8-K).

Working in a telecommunications subsidiary, duties involved taking charge of revenues and control company expenses, as well as ensuring products’ profitability. Achievements included leading the implementation of various systems/modules like PeopleSoft Asset Management and Project Costing Module, PeopleSoft Commitment Control Module and IBM TM-1 Cognos Planning Tool. Review and analysis were also performed for current systems and accounting practices for opportunities for process improvement and development.

Could your organization use a JD Edwards-experienced assistant controller who has worked in the real estate, advertising and retail industries? Technical proficiencies include JD Edwards and PeopleSoft.

As the assistance controller for a real estate company, this professional’s primary responsibilities included preparing/reviewing monthly financial statements and using variance analysis in reviewing/job cost accounting on different construction projects of the division. On an annual basis, business plans were prepared with quarterly reforecasts as needed. Tax packages were annually prepared along with footnotes to audited financial statements. This specialist interfaced with the tax/financial auditors to develop pro-formas on potential development projects.

Contributions involved maintaining financial records of various partnership interests, preparing bank loan packages to obtain financing and analyzing projects for higher internal rate of return/return on assets. Aside from overseeing the operation of the accounting department, other functions were preparing cash flows and projecting budgets.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ an assistant controller with experience working in IT services and telecommunications industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accountancy. Professional certifications include Certified Public Accountant Certification. Computer technical skills consist of Oracle Financials 11i E-Business Suite (GL, AR, AP, Assets, Projects, Application Desktop Integrator (ADI), and Discoverer.

Serving in an IT services company as a vice president/assistant controller, responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of internal and external financial reporting, managing the annual external audit process, supporting financial due diligence and M&A activities, promoting accounting policies and related controls across the organization aside from directing a timely and accurate periodic accounting & reporting close cycle. Major achievements were leading the financial integration of a complex reverse merger transaction and coordinating with the external audit team on the resolution of several related key technical accounting issues. Improved financial reporting and analysis through reporting optimization, utilizing data mining and analytics.

As an assistant controller, key accountabilities were preparing global consolidated financial statements and footnotes in compliance with US GAAP, as well as providing financial statement analysis and documenting variance explanations. Other duties were performing technical accounting research and documenting memorandums, as well as managing the external annual financial audit process to complete on time and within budget. Furthermore, managed accounting operations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Does an assistant controller who is skilled in Peachtree/Sage 50 and Sage 300 ERP (ACCPAC), with work background in utility services, gaming and manufacturing industries pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Peachtree/Sage 50, QuickBooks, Abila, AccountEdge (MYOB), Drake Tax, TAASC Force, Computime, CCH, AS/400, ADP, Fourth Shift and Foundations. Educational background includes BS, Finance and BS, Accounting. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant.

Primary functions of this assistant controller included managing location accounting and office staff, along with applying expertise in utility easement maintenance. This specialist was responsible for financial statement preparation and reconciliations. Tasks involved preparing tax returns and resolving tax issues using Peachtree/Sage 50. Aside from performing job cost analysis, construction contract billings were prepared.

The job covered developing the company from under 40 to over 80 with much emphasis placed on reporting to financial institutions in the form of financial statements, global debt and other reports prepared. Key roles involved preparing financial statements, maintaining general ledgers, reconciling bank and other accounts, in addition to analyzing cost behaviors. Duties included monitoring and managing all aspects of banking activity and becoming the primary contact for the financial institutions. Daily cash and periodic global debt reporting were developed. Another task included performing payroll processing, supervising the payroll staff and payroll tax reporting. Managing accounts payable, training the staff and developing schedule of payments to eliminate late fees were also completed. Preparing sales, use and excise tax returns, along with representing the company in audits were also completed.

Would a detail-oriented assistant controller with work experience in retail, defense and financial services industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and MBA (concentration in Accounting). Technical skills consist of MS Dynamics AX, MS Dynamics Great Plains, QuickBooks, SAP, Business Works, Mapics, Peachtree/Sage 50, ADP, Paychex, Turbo Tax, ATX and Deltek GCS Premier.

Some accomplishments included carrying out monthly analysis of general ledger accounts and sub-accounts, as well as reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts. Serving as an assistant controller in a retail company, prepared and analyzed consolidated financial statements for month end closing, as well as reconciled all bank accounts. Some of the responsibilities were working on all banking transactions, wires and ACHs, as well as doing monthly calculation and maintenance of assets and depreciation.

In another job, shared expertise by completing monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and sub-accounts for three divisions, and bank statements. While employed as an assistant controller in a defense company, prepared and analyzed company-wide financial statements and other reports for upper management. In addition, prepared and reviewed monthly job costing along with jobs completion reports, as well as did monthly calculation and maintenance of asset depreciation or disposals.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this assistant controller with work experience in a dermatology clinic, a spine clinic, a general hospital and an acute care hospital? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting/Finance. Skills in software systems involve QuickBooks, Centricity, Athena, Great Plains, Lawson, SAP, SMS and Sage.

Contributed to the organization’s success by overseeing accounting staff, AP, payroll and benefit admin, as well as creating and maintaining budget for 8 locations (surgery centers, clinics and mgmt.. co.). Serving in a dermatology clinic as an assistant controller, has performed variance analysis and analytics to shape management decisions, financial statement preparation, as well as created internal audit controls. Some of the tasks were valuation and system clean-up of AR activity, overall financial statement preparation and review of 22 clinics in 8 states, as well as preparing work papers and company response for external audits.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by overseeing one hospital, and supporting services (lab, radiology and purchasing) for 3 hospitals. While employed in a general hospital as a director of finance, has functioned as a core member of leadership team for a 61- bed long-term, acute care hospital. In addition, has assisted in improving EBITDA margin from 9% to 23% with cost containment, as well as expanded lines of business to include Outpatient lab for on-site MOB physician practices.

Does a detail-oriented senior financial manager with experience in the beverage and financial advisory industries fit the needs of your organization? Highlights of qualifications include financial planning and analysis, general accounting, financial modeling, fixed assets and IT budgeting. Software experience includes SAP, Hyperion Essbase, PeopleSoft, and Oracle.

As a senior financial manager for a beverage company, responsibilities included planning and managing a $70 million annual operating plan for various business units. The job called for forecasting annual capital and expense items for SAP IT projects using Hyperion Essbase with maximum of 5% variance. Managing financial requests, reporting, as well as aiding directors and managers in all financial related areas for an SAP implementation were also carried out.

As a financial manager for a financial advisory firm, some of the key tasks included obtaining and analyzing financial information as well as developing customized financial plans according to client needs. One notable achievement was streamlining financial statement updates through the use of Excel functionality.

Would hiring a finance manager with experience working in consulting and pharmaceutical industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Accounting & Business Administration with Minor in Economics. This individual is a Certified IRB and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Software proficiencies involve NetSuite and QuickBooks.

Acting as a finance manager, has prepared monthly closing entries, including intercompany transactions for consulting subsidiary, as well as recorded payroll entries. This professional compiled monthly revenue transactions from time management software and uploaded to accounting software, as well as recorded and reconciled pass-through expenses. Some of the tasks were preparing Sunshine Act reporting for customers, uploading invoices to third party portals, as well as preparing other financial reports as indicated. Moreover, transitioned acquired subsidiary historical and current accounting records from QuickBooks to NetSuite accounting software.

While working as a chief financial officer, cleaned-up accounting records of a multimillion-dollar revenue business in preparation for equity sale. Other duties were creating and providing due diligence documents and spreadsheets for sale of company. In addition, has worked first as a consultant, then as employee CFO. Furthermore, prepared cost analysis, backlog and forecasting schedules, and proposals, as well as prepared payroll and input through ADP.

What contributions could a director of finance with experience working in a full-service hospital, a medical group and a foster care services provider bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Management Accounting and Masters in Accounting. Professional certifications include Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP). Computer knowledge involves QuickBooks, Meditech, SAP, ADP, Paychex and Microsoft Dynamics SL.

Challenges like preparing and providing monthly expenditure reporting between $7 to $9 million to the department of children & families, local and federal grantors, executive management and other stakeholders were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. While employed as a director of finance in foster care services provider, has managed a local grant with the Children’s Trust of $50,000 and Federal Grants with the Health & Human Services department of $500,000 annually in a successful manner. This professional has directed and implemented the Statewide Florida Safe Families Network financial module implementation in counties, approximately $40-$45 million in payments to service providers annually.

Shared expertise by directing, planning and controlling the financial & the facilities administration operations of the Miami campus with approximately $17 million in annual revenues and $14 million in annual expenses. As a director of finance, has supervised and led all duties concerned with financial reporting; approximately $1-$1.3 million monthly, for general economic outlook and future business growth.

What opportunities can having a finance manager/controller who has experience in manufacturing, professional services and biotechnology industries give your organization? Computer background covers using Epicor Vantage, Hyperion and AS/400. Education includes B.A. Accounting-and M.B.A. (International Finance).

This finance manager/controller was responsible for managing the accounting department of a manufacturing plant, in particular, managing the finance department with 3 direct reports. Aside from taking care of plant financial reporting, monthly forecast and annual budget, the job required directing cost accounting function which included setting standard cost, cost of sales and inventory costing. The profitability of job costing was identified, and the capital expenditure spending was controlled. Part of the job was coordinating with internal and external auditors including government agencies. The individual led the accounting system conversion to Epicor Vantage integrated manufacturing system and served as management team member for attainment of ISO9000 and QS9001. Besides functioning as leader of the internal audit team, the professional also acted as interim acting financial director stationed in Asia for 3 months.

In another job, responsibilities were managing the finance and operations of the company. By setting up a startup company from scrap, the individual identified $30,000 in cost savings in county personal property tax. Achievements included re-negotiating a lease terms in annual saving of $50,000. The job called for handling day-to-day accounting and month end financial, as well as managing banking activities and regulatory reporting.

Does employing a vice president (VP) of finance who has experience in education, transportation and business services industries match your organization’s requirements? Software skills includes Sage 300 Accpac, Peachtree/Sage 50, MS Dynamics (SL, Great Plains), QuickBooks, Avectra Netforums, Blackbaud, Prophix, Clarity Systems, and Sun Systems. Educational background covers Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Associate in Accounting, as well as Master in Business Administration.

This VP of finance oversaw financial management, human resources, and administration of a $6.5 million, $4.2 million investment portfolio. This executive managed the organizational growth from $4million to highest $6.5million. Regarding financial operations, tasks involved creating and implanting financial strategy that aligned with the organizations strategic goals. The financial strategy required evaluating returns on investments to allow for an annual spending policy from reserves. The job called for participating in senior management team that evaluated and established policies, guidelines, or strategic planning for the organization. The professional had a lead role with ensuing the finance & audit committee reviews quarterly financial statements, quarterly investment review, the annual budget, audit, 990, and 990T tax filings.

In grants management, accounting policies and procedures were established to ensure internal controls, complied with GAAP, OMB Circulars A-122, A-133, and 22.CFR.215. Aside from establishing procedures manual for international office operations, one duty was ensuring compliance with grant agreements from multiple donors, including federal grants and private foundations. For general organizational operations, the individual had a lead role with human resources functions according to organizational policies, such as employment, position description, position status audit, annual benefits renewal, negotiation of employee benefit offerings for medical insurance options, and 401K plan.