Below are the 4 Controllers, 4 Financial Reporting Managers & 4 Assistant Controllers with NetSuite and various other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides controllers, financial reporting managers & assistant controllers with your industry, NetSuite & other systems experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with experience working in consumer goods, transportation and telecommunications industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Business Administration (Accounting). Software skills involve NetSuite, SAS, MS Dynamics Great Plains, Oracle platforms, Solomon and QuickBooks. Key accomplishments were reducing financial statement (FS) closing cycle to 5 days, implementing health/ medical benefits plans which saved the company $200K annually, as well as implementing a 401K profit sharing plan.

Contributed to the organization’s success by implementing NetSuite upgrade adding a Warehouse Management System (WMS), as well as integrating WMS to NetSuite backend to improve efficiencies. Serving as a controller in a consumer goods company, automated EFT Cash posting into NetSuite, saving having to add $45K in headcount. Accomplishments also covered decreasing FS closing to 5 days, as well as purchasing and building walk-in cooler (reducing Costs $24K annually for rented cold boxes). Other achievements were reducing telecom Costs by 20% through Billing analysis, developing distribution industry FS format within NetSuite, as well as reducing AR aging outstanding to 98% <60 days.

Supported a transportation company’s goals by preparing for and completing a yearend review with new outside CPA firm. While employed as a controller, converted Excel spreadsheet system of reporting to utilize Maves F/S system, implemented new chart of accounts (standardizing department and account), as well as improved financial reporting process to close within a 10-day close period. Furthermore, developed dashboard of financial reports for principal presentation, as well as improved A/R aging collecting on 120+ outstanding receivables of $550,000.

Is impacting your organization with a controller with work experience in computer/network security, oil/energy and real estate industries a current business consideration? Expertise in ERP systems include NetSuite (SaaS), Salesforce.com (SaaS), Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, Intuit-MRI and Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

While employed in a computer security company as a controller, key accomplishments were configuring and correcting setup features for various modules, extensively using report writer for financials and management reporting, as well as beginning utilization of PO system and integrating with Fixed Assets module. Some of the tasks were mapping customer and sales Order fields between NetSuite and Salesforce.com, utilizing Boomi for transferring the data between the 2 SaaS systems, as well as installing and configuring Fixed Asset system.

Part of the job as an operations controller in an oil/ energy company was to upload monthly financial and operating metrics into Hyperion Financials, as well as maintain all entries and eliminations for 3 operating entities in Hyperion Financials. Additional responsibilities were using Hyperion Retrieve for financial and operational reporting, as well as maintained 300-page PowerPoint presentations from automated links to financial systems. Furthermore, assisted with loading standard Cost into MRP system and automated monthly inventory reconciliation.

What contributions could a controller who worked in sporting goods, forest products and manufacturing industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Business (Accounting concentration). Technical skills involve NetSuite, Lawson, ADP Payroll and Kronos. This specialist repeatedly reduced accounts receivable (A/R) past-due amounts by more than 50% by using follow-up and collection skills.

Challenges like managing or processing A/R, A/P, finance, G/L and financial statements, as well as control functions and providing customer service support using NetSuite software for golf club manufacturer were successfully completed on a regular basis. While working in a sporting goods company as a controller, developed and maintained system to balance and control more than 10,000 Credit card transactions per month, as well as collaborated with banking institutions to maintain $800 thousand Credit line and control Cash flow. Moreover, implemented processes and created Excel spreadsheets to make timely payments and determined amounts due to foreign vendors with multiple or complex terms. Also, reduced past-due accounts receivables by 50% using organizational, research and collection skills.

Shared expertise in another job by championing process which limited bad Debt write-off to less than .05% of sales and reduced DSO by greater than 10 days. This was accomplished by executing top quality accounts receivable, risk management and collection skills. Acting as a controller in a paper/forest products company, reduced department Costs by more than 32%. This was accomplished by streamlining processes, automating systems and controlling expenses. Furthermore, created financial models for proposed changes in manufacturing process. Several projects were approved in excess of $4 Million with ROI of less than 3 years.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a controller with experience working in transportation, telecommunications and electrical/electronic manufacturing industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Accounting. This Certified Public Accountant (CPA) also earned CCNA Certification and NetSuite Certified Consultant status. Key achievements were identifying, piloting and implementing fuel savings program resulting in $1.5 Million annual savings, as well as designing next generation GPS based business system, reducing recurring license/ telematics fees by over $300,000 annually, and significantly improving Billing/payroll capture. Technical skills involve NetSuite, Cisco Systems and Great Plains.

Serving in a transportation/trucking company as a controller, transitioned company from Great Plains accounting system to NetSuite in 30 days. In addition, assisted in Cost cutting measures improving a $5 Million loss in 2008 to near break-even in 2011. This initiative led the company through 4 financial audits with no audit adjustments. Moreover, built B2B Cash receipt processing, handling 30,000 transactions monthly, reducing manual processing by $60,000 annually.

As a controller in a telecommunications company, managed the day-to-day financial accounting functions, including monthly financial statement reporting and analysis. After 4 months, asked to also manage the engineering team. Part of the job was to manage high level information systems professional team of 25 systems engineers (MSCEs, Cisco CCIE/CCNP/CCNAs, Citrix CCEAs, and HP Master Accredited Systems Engineers). Furthermore, introduced AOS into custom software development business, and managed the first custom development project for a client by contractor (Enterprise Business Solutions).

Would a detail-oriented financial reporting manager with experience working in IT services, banking and business services industries fit in your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Finance and Master of Business Administration. Software skills consist of NetSuite OneWorld, Hyperion Enterprise, Essbase and Salesforce. Core competencies involve financial reporting & analysis, accounting operations, forecasting & budgeting and acquisition integration.

Some accomplishments included preparing monthly financial statements and Performance narrative then reviewing with CEO and CFO, as well as analyzing annual plan scenarios. As a finance manager in an IT services company, recognized advertising revenue and performed expense accruals. Also, reviewed general ledger transactions and made adjusting journal entries. Accounts receivable analysis was also performed.

In other jobs, recognized revenue, performed payroll entries, as well as reconciled balance sheet accounts. Moreover, coordinated with department executives and subject matter experts to develop process flows documenting the life of a loan to ensure compliance with Basel II regulations. Shared expertise by analyzing over $30 Million in billings and reported findings to CFO. While employed in an internet company as a manager of financial planning and analysis, responsible for revenue and deferred revenue recognition. Some of the tasks were collaborating with sales team to analyze incentive scenarios, as well as preparing monthly commission reports. Key achievement was leading the implementation of global accounting module of NetSuite OneWorld financial application.

How can a senior financial reporting manager with work experience in computer software, automotive and apparel industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Accounting and MBA (Finance). Computer skills consist of NetSuite, SAP, Great Plains, Salesforce and Bex Analyzer.

Working with challenging issues such as having lead responsibility for annual budget and quarterly forecasts which improved revenue forecasting accuracy to within 2% of actuals have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving as a senior financial analyst/manager in a computer software company, led resource capacity/demand analysis project which allowed for a 30% reduction in outside contractor Costs. Other duties were assisting professional services department in designing an incentive-based Bonus plan. The result was a 5% department wide increase to billable hours per resource. Additionally, functioned as NetSuite ERP co-administrator.

In another job, with a “can do approach” in the area of managing the month end close process, in addition to leading bimonthly discussions with controller and audit/ internal control staff have been career objectives. While working as a financial analyst in an automotive company, interacted with the OEM and aftermarket Cost center managers to provide variance analysis on a monthly basis and review results with the Controller. Part of the job was to prepare Ad hoc reports for senior management on a monthly basis using information extracted from SAP and Bex Analyzer. Furthermore, supported top management with decision making through detailed/robust analysis, as well as worked with sales team to ensure that accurate material Costs were loaded into SAP.

Would hiring a financial reporting manager who worked in IT and biotechnology industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics and Master of Business Administration (concentration in Finance and Information Management). Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Technical know-how consists of NetSuite OneWorld, SAP and Oracle.

While working for a biotechnology company as an enterprise financial reporting manager, managed 4-person finance team responsible for presenting monthly Oracle reports and related financial results to the CFO, corporate controller, and treasurer. Other duties were leading the company-wide “Close Streamlining Project” that reduced month-end close cycle time from 8 days to 5 days through automation and process improvements. Furthermore, provided key financial analysis and insights in support of the $1.7B sale of a healthcare solution company to an electronics company.

Working in an internet company, led first-time effort to expand operations globally, including establishing an Offshore development center in India that resulted in a doubling of capacity while achieving a 25% Cost reduction. Also, led the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of the OneWorld consolidation module in NetSuite to support global expansion efforts. Moreover, restructured and renegotiated global insurance programs, resulting in expanded coverage as well as a 20% savings on annual premiums.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this financial reporting manager with experience working in finance, defense/space and computer software industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA in International Study Economics and MBA. Technical skills include NetSuite, Lawson, Great Plains, Solomon, QuickBooks, Salesforce and SAP.

Supported organizational goals by managing and populating financial model for a company and subsidiaries, preparing consolidated financial reports, as well as maintaining Cost pools and financial statement set-up in CostPoint. While employed in a defense company as financial reporting manager, responsible for monthly CostPoint Actual data validation on Cost Model. Furthermore, generated and validated statement of indirect expenses from CostPoint YTD rates, as well as setup financial model template for new fiscal year to incorporate changes to orgs and projects.

Contributed to another organization’s success by implementing the company business planning and budgeting process, as well as developing advance financial and metric models in support of corporate and business units. Serving in an investment management company as a manager of financial planning/ analysis, monitored division/ department adherence to approved budget, as well as analyzed financial statements and conducted variance analysis on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Some of the responsibilities were preparing business units, consolidating financial reports, assisting CFO in preparing materials for presentation to the board of directors, as well as providing financial/ analytical support for M&A due diligence and integration.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ an assistant controller with experience working in biotechnology, electrical/electronic manufacturing and business services industries? Educational background is composed of BS in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting. Software skills include NetSuite, SAP, ADP Payroll, Salesforce.com, QuickBooks Enterprise and FRx Reports. Work experience includes helping in three implementation projects involving NetSuite, QuickBooks and SAP.

Serving in a biotechnology company as an assistant controller, did monthly, quarterly and annual close with responsibilities for reviewing journal entries, reconciliations and consolidations of 5 foreign entities. Some of the tasks were assisting corporate controller in compiling consolidated financial statements for monthly and quarterly internal/ external SEC reporting, as well as assisting with 10K, 10Q, and 8K filings. Moreover, maintained equity and stock option roll forward schedule for reporting, as well as assisted in the research and application of technical accounting solutions for proper accounting treatment of complex transactions.

As an assistant controller in an electrical/electronic manufacturing company, performed hands-on responsibility for the company’s monthly financial close. Also, maintained the general ledger, prepared/reviewed month end journal entries, as well as prepared intercompany/elimination entries for international subsidiaries with multiple currencies. Furthermore, compiled consolidated financial statements for monthly and quarterly reporting packages for board presentation, as well as evaluated and recorded accounting treatment for non-standard transactions.

Would a detail-oriented assistant controller with work experience in education management, financial services and nonprofit industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of Business Administration in Forensic Accounting. Technical skills involve NetSuite, MS Dynamics Great Plains, Sage-MIP, SAP, Peachtree/Sage 50, QuickBooks and PeopleSoft.

Some accomplishments of this assistant controller included preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for six 501(c) (3) entities based on US GAAP. Serving in an education management company, prepared form 990 for (6) six entities and used ADP Reports along with Checkpoint for recording all salaries and OTPS charges for amounts for reimbursement from contractual programs. In addition, processed CFR5 Reports for reimbursement billings of salaries and OTPS expenses, as well as acted as G/L admin of all activity, adjustments and closing journal entries of all G/L accounts.

Shared expertise in another job by serving as project manager for system implementation and upgrades from SAP to NetSuite. While working in an investment management company as an assistant controller (NetSuite and SAP), assisted the controller in G/L administration using NetSuite and SAP for data integrity for production. Additional responsibilities were assisting the Controller in producing accurate and timely financial statements for a management company using NetSuite. Furthermore, worked on Cash reconciliations for 15 banks’ A/Cs and all chart of accounts to ensure real time information.

How can an assistant controller who worked in business services, retail and accounting industries help your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance). Systems experience is composed of NetSuite, QuickBooks, ADP and Salesforce. Has extensive background with budgets, forecasts and analytical of budgets vs actuals at the department and company levels.

Part of this assistant controller’s work experience was working with challenging issues such as acting as the company’s financial institution main contact for all banking relationships, including account setup/ maintenance, wire transfers and company’s corporate Credit card. In a wellness company, led the implementation of NetSuite ERP system, company’s 401k plan and transition of payroll service provider. Also, has served as key Member of the company’s internal e-commerce which included website development, payment gateways, sales tax as well as Magneto and NetSuite interface.

In another job, with a “can do approach” in the area of preparing monthly financial statements for five international subsidiaries of a global manufacturer have been career objectives. While employed in a retail company as an assistant controller, supervised worldwide accounting staff on a daily basis including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory management reporting and human resources. Other duties were serving as point of contact for company’s independent accountants, bank auditors, and bank representatives. Furthermore, directed preparation of departmental budgets with a focus on financial controls and interpreting actual results versus projections.

Would hiring an assistant controller with experience working in IT and publishing industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate’s degree in Accounting and Bachelor’s degree in Education. This Certified Public Accountant (CPA) also obtained certification for Advanced Accounting and Certificate of Controller. Computer skills consist of NetSuite, ADP Pay-Expert, Intacct, Sage MAS 90, FRx, Crystal Reports, QuickBooks, ReportSmith and Salesforce.com.

Acting as an assistant controller in a computer & network security company, converted company accounting from Cash-based to accrual-based, as well as ensured that the consolidated financial reporting was compliant with GAAP. Also, prepared the company for the first annual audit conducted by KPMG, as well as coordinated preparation of the schedules, memos, financial statements. Key tasks were transitioning the company’s accounting records from Intacct to NetSuite, as well as implementing SaaS revenue recognition policy and aligned Order processing with GAAP guidelines (EITF Issue No. 00-21, EITF 08-01).

While working for a computer software company as an assistant corporate controller, planned, developed and implemented internal controls, productivity/ process improvements, designed accounting models and workflows, as well as developed and maintained accounting documentation. Part of the job was to implement company-wide policies/ procedures for travel & expense reimbursement, and expenditure authorization. Furthermore, managed/contributed to multiple system implementations and conversions such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Zuora/Avalara integration, expensewire.com (expense reporting tool), ADP Pay-Expert, HRIS/ Pay-Expert/ Time & Attendance integration.