Below are the 5 CFO’s & 5 Controllers with expertise working in various industries using Lawson and other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides these and other professionals with Lawson expertise on a consulting, contracting, interim or direct hire basis.

Would hiring a chief financial officer with work experience in manufacturing and environmental services industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of BBA in Accounting and Finance as well as MBA. Areas of expertise include Start-Ups and Acquisitions, IT Project Management, Federal, State & International Tax, as well as Strategic Planning and Budgeting. Technical skills include Lawson and Oracle.

Acting as a chief financial officer in a manufacturing company, has developed a Bill of Material system to configure custom connector manufacturing costing and pricing models for inside sales. Contributed to the organization’s success by converting and implementing Oracle software for AP, AR, and GL from a Lawson system in 2010 which significantly enhanced financial reporting and analysis. Also, has directed all accounting functions, financial and operational reporting, strategic and operational planning as well as budgeting, risk management, SOX compliance, tax compliance, facilities leases, and acquisition due diligence.

While working for an environmental services company as a CFO, was responsible for the strategic three-year plan and monthly financial reporting to the Board of results and operational KPI performance. Supported organizational goals and objectives by assuming a hands on role responsible for AR, AP, Tax, Banking, GL, monthly closings and GAAP audit preparation with a staff of five. Furthermore, has implemented Liquid Frameworks, a CRM/field service and ER dispatch system that tracks time and attendance, job costs, and equipment maintenance.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer who worked in wholesale distributor, manufacturing and retail industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA and MBA in Finance. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant. ERP System Implementations completed were leading ERP implementations of Lawson, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Navision, Microsoft Dynamics, QlikView and FRx to streamline operations and produce timely management reports.

Contributed to the organization’s success by implementing Lawson ERP system that improved management reporting and lowered chargeback expenses. As a chief financial officer in a wholesale distribution company, has consolidated warehousing and distribution operations with third party logistics operator. This specialist has formed and hired in-country China factory sourcing quality control operations team to ensure compliance with big-box retailer quality manufacturing criteria. Also, was recruited by private equity firm to lead Finance, IT and HR functions. Moreover, was responsible for all financial reporting, business planning, IT, HR, treasury, banking, legal, risk management, taxation and operational logistics. Additionally, has refinanced $31M revolving line of credit and $30M term loan with banks.

This individual was recruited by the CEO and private equity firm to lead Finance, IT and HR functions. While employed in a manufacturer as a chief financial officer, in charge of all financial reporting functions, business planning, IT, HR, treasury, banking, legal, risk management and taxation.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a chief financial officer with work background in banking and financial services industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting ad MBA. Software skills involve Lawson and Bisys.

Serving in a savings bank as a senior vice president/chief financial officer, has directed loan sales for a $2.2 billion dollar loan service provider, as well as managed treasury function. Some of the tasks were ensuring functionality of backup trade lines, monitoring capital levels, total assets, and corporate dividends to acceptable regulatory levels, as well as analyzing financial results to budget monthly including long-term planning. This professional has provided line items detail by segment to the board monthly, as well as recommended and developed efficiencies across business lines and enhanced branch profitability utilizing modeling software.

As a vice president /chief financial officer, has directed operations redesign converting from Bisys general ledger system to Lawson with significant technological advances and improved efficiencies. Part of the job was to lead accounting conversion to Lawson GL system and being a member of the product development team. Moreover, has successfully managed loan and correspondent relationships through mortgage pool sales. Furthermore, was responsible for managing income from sales and servicing assets.

Does a chief financial officer who is experienced in technology, software and retail industries, as well as knowledgeable in Lawson pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Lawson. Educational background includes B.S., Accounting. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant.

Major responsibilities of this chief financial officer included personally developing and managing all corporate finance, accounting, business planning, human resources, legal and administration processes and functions. This individual served as primary consultant on a Lawson financial systems implementation project for a $24 billion national retailer and consultant to a venture-backed firm to develop a sophisticated analytical reporting system. The aim was to prove the value of its retail-oriented software product. One of the key roles while serving as a Cognos planning software consultant covered developing detailed multi-year planning models for various companies.

The job covered managing all sales, product development, manufacturing, supply chain, field operations, customer support, financial and administrative functions. Tasks consisted of administering the turnaround of declining revenue and margin performance within three months of hiring, primarily through operational process and people changes, in addition to eliminating $1 million in outstanding short-term debt and building $1 million in cash reserves within 12 months. The high margin recurring service revenue was nearly doubled. Accomplishments consisted of leading the radical change in product and selling strategies while maintaining critical legacy business continuity, along with driving the selection and implementation of CRM/project management/service and support system used company-wide. Other skills included managing financial and non-financial operations, administrative functions with highly developed accounting, finance, business planning, administration and IT skills applied in organizations of varying size, state of maturity, ownership structure and industry.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a chief financial officer who has work background in professional services, manufacturing and printing industries, as well as skilled in Lawson? Technical skills cover Lawson. Educational attainment includes MBA, Management and BSBA, Accounting. This specialist is a Certified Public Accountant.

One of the main functions of this chief financial officer were comprised of directing accounting, finance, purchasing and information technology operations for the company. Regional financial statements were consolidated, including intercompany eliminations. Preparing the company’s 10K and 10Q SEC reporting packages and regional and quarterly SOX certifications was efficiently carried out. An additional duty involved coordinating the budget process with all department heads and senior management concluding in annual presentation of regional budgets to the president and senior vice president of finance. Achievements involved leading the company’s financial system implementation of Lawson ERP system and increasing margins on largest jobs from 25% to 33% by implementing cylinder spacing optimization process.

Preparing regional forecasts and earnings results, along with assisting the SVP of finance on earnings calls with analysts, investors and media were notable skills brought to the table. The cylinder optimization model was developed to maximize margins on print jobs. This model was adopted by pre-press and pressroom operations and delivered 20% increase in gross margins on largest customers. Responsibilities consisted of developing and managing financial planning and analysis (FP&A) dashboards and reporting packages allowing for performance measurement against industry standards. Other skills included designing, maintaining and improving accounting and finance performance by analyzing current processes and identifying inefficiencies.

Would hiring a controller with experience working in tech solutions, agriculture and financial services industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Post Graduate Cost Accountancy and Chartered Accountancy. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant and Certified Information System Auditor. Software experience consists of Lawson (ERP), Focus RT (ERP), Maxim (ERP-Oracle based), Tally (ERP) QuickBooks and Deltek Costpoint.

Acting as a controller in a tech solutions company, handled QuickBooks data uploads into Lawson software & account mapping, as well as assisted the IT department in troubleshooting system related bugs and took lead in system migration from QuickBooks to Lawson. This professional managed the accounting and financial planning functions of government contracting in compliance with FAR requirements, as well as assisted the senior management in timely financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting including Group Company’s consolidation. Moreover, reviewed internal control over Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP) & payroll processing aside from recommending process improvements.

While working as a financial controller, validated the accounting entries of expensing and capitalization of promoter funds/loan disbursement under proportionate completion method. Furthermore, vetted the construction contracts and coordinated with contractors in securing all the compliances required from promoters and lenders.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with work experience in manufacturing and restaurant industries? Educational attainment is composed of Associate of Business Technology in Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Software proficiencies involve Lawson, SAP, Oracle Customized ERP, Prelude and Platinum. Skills and abilities encompass Financial Analysis, Document Control, Financial Statements, Cost Accounting, AR/AP, General Ledger, Reconciliations, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Vendor Management, and Change Management.

Contributed to the organization’s success by recommending and implementing system process improvements during the transition from Lawson and Oracle to SAP, resulting in maximum operational and financial efficiency. Serving as a controller, managed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, as well as led a team of 4 staff members, supervising and delegating daily tasks to ensure high levels of performance and productivity. Part of the job was to implement training programs to build dedicated, highly qualified teams. Key accomplishments were reducing month end closing from 5 days to 3 days, utilizing process improvements. Furthermore, provided oversight and responsibility for annual budgets across all downstream sites and cost centers.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by doing vendor maintenance in Lawson Accounting Software, as well as processing A/P for corporate office and regional offices. Acting as a corporate bookkeeper in a restaurant, reviewed overhead financial statements.

Is impacting your organization with a controller who worked in distribution, marketing solutions and financial services industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Accounting. Computer skills involve Lawson Financial/Payroll, ADP, QuickBooks, Crystal Reporting, Hagen Cost System, Hyperion Retrieve, PeopleSoft, AS/400 and Great Plains.

While employed in a distribution company as a controller, managed daily operations of Accounting Department (staff of 2 Accountants). Some of the tasks were doing month end close process, journal entries, financial reporting, reviewing accounts payable, doing balance sheet reconciliations, as well as reconciling $4M inventory monthly. HR responsibilities included hiring, benefits, processing payroll, reconciling and tracking assets, as well as improving accounts receivable process reducing aging balance from $1.9 to $800K.

Part of the job as a regional controller was to serve as part of the implementation team for Lawson Financials, Lawson Payroll, Hagen Cost System and PeopleSoft. Key accomplishments were successfully re-organizing and restructuring the Accounting Department, strengthening support by reducing 30% staff. In addition, prepared budgets, monthly forecasting, monthly reporting, and variance analysis. Additional tasks were directing, training and enhancing a team of accounting staff in each location, as well as working and coordinating with each location through month end close process.

What contributions could a controller with experience working in real estate, retail, wholesale and manufacturing industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and MBA in International Finance. Software skills involve Lawson, Oracle, ACS, ACCPAC (Sage 300), QuickBooks, Great Plains, SAP and Retail Pro (POS).

Challenges like analyzing project data, monitoring all monetary distributions and income allocations, as well as reconciling and identifying individual ownership and account balances were successfully completed. While employed in a real estate company as a controller, prepared monthly financial statements for fund and partnership accounting, as well as on apartment and construction accounting. Part of the job was to successfully transition the accounting software from Yardi to QuickBooks. Moreover, set up a rolling budget with weekly and monthly reporting to discuss variances. In addition, was responsible for all insurance, outside audits, tax preparation, payroll and 3 accountants.

Shared expertise by developing detailed and efficient internal reporting modules using Microsoft Access queries and analysis from Lawson system. While working in retail/wholesale & manufacturing company as a controller, established an in-house internal control audit team that was periodically reviewing various departments to assure compliance with company policies and regulations in preventing and detecting company fraud. Furthermore, effectively reduced accounting staff from 14 to 10 and was able to maintain a high standard of financial reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a corporate controller with work experience in financial services, manufacturing and food industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration. Professional certifications earned as Certified Public Accountant. Systems skills include Lawson, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Oracle, ADP and PeopleSoft.

Serving in a financial services company, this corporate controller had hands-on responsibility for accounting and finance, customer service and administration including certain information systems. This professional provided timely and accurate financial information including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. This included comparing the current period figures vs. last year’s results and the current year budget along with providing management reporting required by the company. This included sales allowance costs, capital and expense analysis, etc. Also, reviewed internal controls and operating procedures of the accounting, operations and sales/marketing departments so that adequate internal controls over company assets, proper segregation of duties and operating procedures would be sound and effective.

As a controller/CFO in a manufacturing company, cut transaction costs by 20% by implementing ERP system including Lawson general ledger and accounts payable systems including PeopleSoft payroll system. Additionally, developed and was responsible for budgets, strategic plans, cash management and forecasts. Furthermore, established zero- based budgeting, rolling forecasts and performance measurements.