Below are the 5 CFO's & 5 Controllers with NetSuite & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides CFO's & controllers as well as other financial / accounting leaders on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would hiring a chief financial officer with experience working in hospitality, retail, clothing and banking industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration, with concentration in International Business, as well as Master of Business Administration, with concentration in Finance and Masters in Global Business. Technical knowledge consists of NetSuite, QuickBooks, Tableau and Yardi.

Acting as a chief financial officer, led full implementation of NetSuite Oracle system in conjunction with SVP of Information Technology. Also, developed the Accounting and reporting system to support a Multi-brand retail, design, technology business. Other duties were working with Technology to build the system that would help collect room charges for retailers located in hotels, as well as leading the Merger of 8 retail brand acquisitions.

While working for a clothing company as financial strategist / vice president of finance, directed diligence and audit teams for 3 mergers and acquisitions over a 2-year period. A key accomplishment was successful integration of the financial and operational ERP (NetSuite-Enterprise Resource Planning) systems. In addition, realigned and upgraded finance and operations team globally (USA, Australia, South Africa, and Holland). Furthermore, led working capital program which delivered $220M in working capital improvements by establishing initiatives to improve Cash flow and introducing measures to incent and drive improvements.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer with work experience in research, government and construction industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration with Dual Major in Accounting and Management as well as Master of Business Administration in Finance. Computer & software skills consist of NetSuite, Oracle, Deltek CostPoint, Deltek Time & Expense, Microsoft Great Plains, Solomon, MAS 90/200/500, QuickBooks Enterprise, ADP and Sage-ABRA.

Contributed to the organization’s success by increasing HR efficiency and compliance by 60% through an effective design and implementation of a new HRIS-ADP-Workforce-Suite that included PR, Time & Attendance, Self-Service and Benefits, recruitment and training. As a chief financial officer in a research institute, led an Oracle-NetSuite enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation that will provide increase/enhancement in internal controls by 72%. This specialist designed and implemented a companywide operational budget process that established board approval, increased oversight of operating and capital budgets, and trained department managers/executives to maintain and control their operational/functional budgets.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by building finance and administrative functions from the ground-up (Accounting, Finance, Billing, HR & Benefits, and Risk Management & IT). While employed in a construction company as chief financial and administrative officer, implemented a shared-services model that reduced Administrative Costs by $500,000 a year. Furthermore, developed financial strategies to support organization’s aggressive growth objectives.

Is impacting your organization with a chief financial officer who worked in technology and financial services industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with concentrations in Accounting, Finance and Banking. Software skills include NetSuite, Oracle Financials, MAS 90, MAS 500, QuickBooks, Timberline, Peachtree, ADP, Paychex, Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

While employed in a technology company as chief financial officer, upgraded financial and administrative infrastructure by implementing NetSuite ERP, NetSuite CRM and a value-based pricing engine throughout the organization. Key duties were negotiating with a computer hardware company to become the fourth national enterprise partner in the country and doubled hardware sales to $80 Million per year and grew EBITDA by over 500%. Additionally, directed and implemented SOX 404 certification from creation of flowcharts, narratives, walkthrough, and control matrices.

Part of the job as a chief financial officer in a financial services company was to quadruple the membership base to over 20,000 by establishing strategic alliances with key industry and trade associations, the expansion of the national sales force and a referral incentive program. Moreover, developed over 50 new relationships with leading vendors and negotiated Fortune 100 pricing for the membership base. Furthermore, upgraded financial and administrative infrastructure by deploying Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) & CRM as well as integrated new systems with the website and membership database.

What contributions could a chief financial officer with work experience in Marketing, technology and BPO industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science Business Administration Major in Accounting. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Software skills consist of NetSuite, MAS 500, Sage, ADP, Great Plains (MS Dynamics), Hyperion, Essbase, SAP, JD Edwards, Lawson, FRX, Crystal Reports and QuickBooks.

Challenges like revamping business wide procedures including implementation of a new end to end ERP system designed on the NetSuite platform were welcomed and successfully completed. Serving in a Marketing company as chief financial officer, integrated NetSuite with multiple cloud-based third party applications and served as system administrator monitoring and developing sales dashboards and KPIs, backend saved searches and workflows aside from directing programming efforts. In addition, overhauled the compensation plan for the entire organization including establishing an MBO program and a structured commission and merit increase plan.

Shared expertise by restructuring accounting and finance functions to scale the company’s current and projected growth more effectively. While working in a technology company as chief financial officer, reduced month-end financial close cycle from 30+ days to 10 business days. Furthermore, instituted budget and forecast procedures in a “bottoms up” approach to facilitate line and divisional reporting including evaluation vs targets.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a CFO with experience working in education, software and manufacturing industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Career accomplishments include installation of key organizational and operating infrastructure including deployment of NetSuite, Resumator and other management systems.

Serving in a software company as CFO, implemented NetSuite ERP (SaaS) enterprise software to manage project management, CRM and financial operations (G/L, time reporting and expense reporting) for use by remote workforce (50% remote workers). Some of the tasks were installing budgeting and Cash forecasting disciplines to manage growth from 10 to 40 employees, as well as coordinating semi-annual strategic planning meetings during period of increased headcount. Moreover, implemented Resumator and Top Grading hiring processes during growth period.

As a CFO, implemented NetSuite ERP (SaaS) to enhance sales fulfilment, control multi-location inventory, and to provide real-time sales/ CRM information to remote sales groups and manufacturer’s reps. This initiative brought in investors as interim CFO/COO for a manufacturer of patented fertilizer dispensing equipment for use on fixed irrigation systems. Furthermore, opened up new channels to web-based distributors.

Would a detail-oriented controller with experience working in nonprofit, cloud software and construction industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting in Finance and MBA in Accounting. Technical skills consist of NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, PeopleSoft Financials, JD Edwards, Hyperion and Salesforce.com.

Some accomplishments included implementing NetSuite accounting system from QuickBooks, as well as presenting forward-looking documents to obtain $15 Million in venture capital and $11 Million in long-term Debt. Serving as controller in a cloud software company, prepared all SaaS revenue recognition journal entries according to SOP 97-2, as well as created private placement memorandums for non-public equity of $22 Million. Additional responsibilities were preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and budgets, as well as actively managing Cash flow and maintaining banking relationships relating to lines of Credit.

Shared expertise by preparing and approving journal entries for the pension fund assets and healthcare assets, as well as reconciling asset balances monthly to custodial account. While working as controller in a nonprofit organization, prepared financial statements monthly, as well as managed 3 accounting staff. Key duties were preparing annual operating budget and other Ad hoc reports for the Board of Directors, as well as preparing all withholding and payroll tax filings for federal and state returns. Furthermore, successfully implemented Great Plains accounting software from a proprietary software.

How can a financial controller with work experience in utilities, imaging and construction industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting. Professional certifications involve CAP and Certification in TQM (Time Quality Management). Software knowledge consists of NetSuite, Adaptive, WMS Lite, MAS200, MAS90, Navision, Peachtree, QuickBooks and FRx.

Working with challenging issues such as being solely responsible for the conversion to a cloud based ERP system in 2011, as well as training employees on the new system along with procedures for the new accounting software NetSuite, Adaptive & WMS Lite have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving as financial controller in a utilities company, company was able to grow at a 40% increase in revenue the following year with the same number of employees due to the efficiencies that the new system had to offer. Key leadership and management position led the financial services team.

With a “can do approach” in the area of directing reports; general ledger accountants, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, human resources, front office and all general managers from outside facilities have been career objectives. As a controller, did monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reporting; Cash flow, budget and forecasts. Furthermore, set procedures and policies throughout the company along with implementation, as well as filed monthly certifications and reports with the bank.

Would hiring a controller who worked in education, software and Marketing industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting. Technically proficient in NetSuite, Sage 300 ERP, Microsoft Access, QuickBooks Enterprise, Oracle Financial Systems & CampusVue Student Management System.

Acting as a controller in a software company, focused on migrating accounting system from QuickBooks Enterprise to NetSuite cloud system. This was subsequently ended due to the high carrying Cost of NetSuite and low ROI due to less than expected efficiency gains. Also, evaluated yearly health insurance offerings with third party administrator to ensure best coverage while mitigating company Costs. Additionally, prepared, maintained and entered payroll into ADP system including time off and personal information.

While working for a Marketing company as corporate controller, implemented a scanning process for A/R invoices to cut down on physical storage space needed and time required for manually locating/filing invoices throughout the year and during year-end audit. In addition, instituted a process to scan A/P invoices and their related back-up into a database system which made all images searchable and editable. Furthermore, implemented and transitioned to Sage 300 ERP accounting system.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with experience working in software, chemical and supplies industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Economics with an emphasis in Accounting. Professional certification consists of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification. Computer skills involve NetSuite, Great Plains, DDI, QuickBooks, FRx, Biznet, ADP and Paychex.

Contributed to the organization’s success by improving processes through better utilization of NetSuite. While working in a software company as controller, worked on full financial statement and board package preparation, as well as performed quarterly financial presentation to the Board of Directors. Other duties were integration of Mexico acquisition, management of Mexican personnel, budgeting and Cash management.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by providing full financial statement and board package preparation, as well as doing monthly financial presentation to the Board of Directors. While employed in a chemical company as controller, completed full HR duties, including payroll, multi-state sales and payroll tax filings, budgeting, Cash management and 3 direct reports. Furthermore, streamlined the monthly close process, as well as built a financial model in Excel to simplify the process and eliminate errors. A key accomplishment was improving Cash flow by improving collections through relationship building with customers and working with major suppliers to increase payment terms.

Is impacting your organization with a controller with work experience in consulting, staffing and music industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of BA Economics and MBA Finance. Technological knowledge consists of NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero and MS Dynamics AX.

While employed in a financial consulting firm as controller, implemented numerous accounting systems (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Dynamics AX). This professional strategically worked with multiple executives to establish and/or improve their financial systems, leading to better reporting and operations. For example, helped an e-commerce company with 3,000 inventory SKUs reorganize their inventory, making it possible to manage the inventory in multiple locations.

Part of the job as a controller in a staffing company was to implement and manage NetSuite. Serving as controller, led and improved all finance functions during company growth from 45 to over 1,200 employees in 18 months. Some of the tasks were diagnosing and resolving accounting problems, being hands-on with all accounting and finance functions, implementing the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system, as well as leading assimilation of two acquisitions. Furthermore, led the creation of new foreign subsidiaries to grow international presence, including India.