Below are the 5 controllers & 6 CFO's with Oracle & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides controllers & CFO's on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a controller who is experienced in transportation and environmental services industries, as well as knowledgeable in Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards and Lawson pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Lawson, ADP, SAP and BPCS. Educational background includes BSBA in Accounting (Magna cum Laude).

One of the major responsibilities of this controller included managing the overall financial and administrative functions of an international cargo airline. During the start-up of commercial operations, policies and procedures for internal and external reporting were established. Key roles covered supervising corporate and cost accounting departments, as well as acting as liaison between corporate directors and parent company, international customers/vendors, financial institutions, aviation insurers, payroll/benefit representatives and DOT administrators. This individual prepared DOT reports, budgets, forecasts, cash reports and tax schedules as well as monitored payroll, accounts payable and receivable, travel accounts, general accounting, banking and human resources. Ensuring contract administration complied with terms and conditions and creating reports using NetSuite (An Oracle product) financial systems were positive experiences brought to the business table.

The job covered assisting in aircraft and inventory sales transactions, interacting with auditors for year-end tax returns and 401k audits aside from collecting outstanding accounts receivable, security deposits and amounts relating to LOC’s. Tasks consisted of reconciling and receiving refunds from insurance companies for aviation and benefit coverage. Property leases and bank accounts were terminated. Part of the functions consisted of managing the administration and financial obligations of a $200 million, 67 megawatt power plant which processed 800,000 tons of MSW per year.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller who worked in transportation, technology and media industries, as well as proficient in Oracle EBS, Sage MAS 90 and PeopleSoft? Technical competencies involve Oracle EBS, Oracle 11i, Sage MAS 90, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, MS Dynamics SL and MS Dynamics GP. Educational background includes Master’s in Business Administration, Management and Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant.

Important contributions of this controller included managing the financial and accounting functions for an $80 million company whose principle business is freight forwarding and customs brokerage, as well as managing the accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections and cash applications groups for the entire company, including the smaller business unit with a staff of ten. The job entailed spearheading the strategic planning process, preparing yearly budgets and forecasts while also initiating similar reporting through the Great Plains system. Reporting on and providing analysis of the sales results and commission calculations to senior leadership, in addition to segment reporting on the company’s various lines of business and sales sources were part of the tasks. An additional role involved spearheading accounting system conversion to Oracle E-Business Suite targeted Q1.

This specialist overhauled collections process to automate collectors’ activity and increased accountability and improvement monitoring abilities. Skills brought to the table consisted of managing the financial and accounting functions for a $2.2 billion company whose principle business was passenger transportation systems and managing general ledger functions for three different ledgers (FIS, AS/400, Oracle) which included a staff of eight, ensuring accurate and timely close.

What can a controller with work background in business services and telecommunications industries, as well as specialization in Oracle, SAP, Hyperion and ADP Payroll bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Oracle, SAP, Hyperion and ADP Payroll. Educational attainment includes International MBA, International Finance; MBA, Operations Management; and BS, Accounting. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant with APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Program.

The job entailed consolidating the results of three international subsidiaries and North American operations including reviews of consolidated adjustments, eliminations and tax entries. Duties covered financial reporting and disclosures including fair value measurements, statement of cash flow and stockholders’ equity, FAS 123R stock compensation and MD&A. Reviewing unconsolidated North American balance sheet accounts, journal entries, disbursements, reserves, flux analysis, payroll activities and entries for cost accounting, inventory and fixed assets was also completed. Aside from managing all SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements, this individual established accounting policies and procedures as well as reviewed over internal controls, international audits and tax compliance over consolidated and U.S. results. Skills brought to the table consisted of assisting and compiling documentation and analysis in the due diligence process and integration of the company’s financial data into the acquirer’s Oracle ERP system for consolidation.

An additional function covered integrating the company’s general ledger, payroll and accounts payable functions into the company’s Oracle 11i ERP system as part of the $200 mil acquisition. The job covered reviewing over unconsolidated journal entries, disbursements, reconciliations and power accruals, researching and providing flux explanations to executive management, in addition to coordinating and responding to activities and queries at quarter-end.

Could your organization use a controller who is experienced in mining, manufacturing and accounting services industries, as well as proficient in Oracle and MS Dynamics GP? Technical proficiencies cover Oracle, MS Dynamics GP and Discoverer. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting.

Some impact contributions of this controller included managing all finance and accounting functions, tax planning /reporting, consolidating financial reporting, coordinating financial and tax audits as well as super user for ERP system. This individual handled business integration, SEC 10Q-10K preparation, proxy statement and management of four controllers and two accounting managers. Key roles involved restructuring the accounting department to accommodate consolidated processing with Oracle projects/ADI and spearheading the due diligence and accounting work for the divestiture of assets for the company and subsidiaries.

Tasks involved developing and managing a consolidated budget and forecast used to manage divisional performance and guide management, analysts and investors to projected revenue, cost and income targets utilizing Oracle ADI. Functions covered developing and executing cash management initiatives that increased the timing of cash flows for working capital. The job consisted of administering all finance and accounting functions, consolidating tax and financial reporting, coordinating financial and tax audits, SEC 10Q-10K reporting, research and preparation, proxy statements, acquisition integration and internal control systems. Functions involved managing all finance and accounting functions, strategic planning for partnerships and joint ventures, human resources and payroll, legal, international subsidiaries, inventory and procurement management, aside from budget and forecasting. Cost accounting, price controls, tax reporting and compliance, treasury management, information technology, risk management, business succession planning, real property management and bank relationship management were also carried out.

Would a controller with familiarity in biotechnology, manufacturing and packaging industries, as well as skilled in Oracle and Sage help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover Oracle, Sage, Access Dimensions and MRP. Educational attainment includes BA Accounting with Computing.

Making a positive difference with reporting under strict month-end deadlines, providing reports for business units and serving as liaison with individuals with budget responsibility were some of the key focuses of this controller. Responsibilities covered currency management in US dollars, Euros and Japanese Yen, forecasting, budgeting and monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Duties involved fixed asset approval and monitoring, working as signatory for all bank accounts and liaising with US subsidiaries regarding funds. Skills brought to the table consisted of managing payroll for group companies, managing the finance team of 4, including training, mentoring and appraisals. The transition of order management system to Oracle system was managed.

Notable tasks included handling VAT, intrastat and sales returns, exports, administering pension and managing the production of year-end statutory accounts. This individual served as liaison with auditors and was involved in the development of MRP system for factory. Apart from value stream mapping, finance processes were reviewed, revised and implemented. Kaizen and Lean events were conducted. Functions involved sales administration for a team of 3 and serving as a site lead for the implementation of a new integrated ERP system. Two distinct finance integrations were managed, following the acquisition by another company. Payroll procedures were updated. The finance team of 5, contract administration team of 4 and estimating team of 3 was efficiently handled.

Would a detail-oriented chief financial officer with experience working in government, oil/gas and beverage industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Commerce and Masters in Commerce. Professional certifications involve CFC. Software skills involve Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, ACCPAC and MS Great Plains System.

Some accomplishments included rendering financial and technical assistance to innovative projects for population planning as well as improving access and generating demand for family planning services. Serving as a chief financial officer in government, did budgeting & financial planning including monitoring of funds, as well as coordinating with External Auditors and dealing with External Government Auditors. Part of the job was to ensure compliance towards CCGA rules and SECP requirements. In addition, supervised the implementation of SAP B-One as project director.

Shared expertise by completing blue prints for implementation of Oracle ERP System to improve the Management Information System. Serving as a chief financial officer in an oil & gas company, successfully negotiated with banks to reduce the financial impact of financing cost & arrangement of insurances. This professional successfully negotiated with Sub-Contractor to reduce the costs and was involved in major procurement items. Furthermore, arranged project based insurance policies catering the requirements of contract & business needs.

How can a chief financial officer with work experience in software and banking industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Services Auditor certifications. Software knowledge consists of Oracle.

Working with challenging issues such as spearheading crucial operations and corporate financial activities for a $250+ million company that provides software solutions and services to the financial service industry have vetted this specialist’s work experience. While employed in a software company as a chief financial officer, demanded role involved general business management, corporation direction and vision, Profit & Loss management, international sales and marketing support, financial and legal affairs, regulatory compliance and tax management, tax return and financial statement oversight, as well as IT infrastructure management. Also, was accountable for facilities management, financial reporting, human resources, and employee benefits management.

With a “can do approach” in the area of managing start-up activities. Other duties were defining a platform to rapidly grow business and serving as a primary catalyst in company earning $250 million in sales before its fifth year in business. Part of the job was to consolidate all US and Canada operations into the main US subsidiary, as well as align operations, policies, and procedures with Oracle, the ultimate parent company.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer with experience working in the manufacturing industry? Educational attainment is composed of BS Business Administration. Software skills consist of Oracle and Hyperion.

Contributed to the organization’s success by providing strategic vision to organization and managing directional changes throughout the year. While employed in a manufacturing company as a chief financial officer, drove operational and profit improvements, while managing Finance, IT, and Sales Administration Departments. Responsible for all activities and functions related to cash management, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. Also, established and maintained strategic partnerships with banks, attorneys, CPAs, and vendors. Key accomplishments were implementing Hyperion Planning module to marry Oracle with Excel spreadsheets used for modeling, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

The job entailed recognizing that existing Oracle setups did not allow more than one distribution center. Additionally, led a complete re-implementation to gain the ability to manage inventory in multiple locations and ship from more than one distribution center. Project resulted in 6% savings on shipping costs to East Coast and Canada and reduced number of screens as well as time required to enter customer orders. Furthermore, concurrently installed new phone system with auto populate feature that decreased call wait time and overflow to outside call centers, improving customer service and saving about 9% in total call center costs.

Is impacting your organization with a chief financial officer with work experience in travel, telecommunications and publishing industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing. Software skills consist of Oracle.

While employed as a vice-president and chief financial officer, delivered new Oracle general ledger software which improved the accuracy of financial reporting and implemented new SAP data warehouse to provide daily reporting and track performance. This professional generated six consecutive years of revenue and profitability growth. Revenues increased 30% annually and profitability grew by 80% during this period. Also, introduced new costing and pricing templates which organized all cost components and allowed for easy modelling of profit thresholds. This was a key strategy that delivered increased margins.

Part of the job as a chief financial officer in a telecommunications company was to write the business plan to launch a new wireless division in April 2006. Business plan included detailed five-year financial projections including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow. Moreover, developed a financial and operational presentation for bankers and venture capital investors to fund growth for the newly developed wireless business. In addition, increased revenue from $75 million to over $175 million during a four-year tenure and increased gross margins to over 25%.

What contributions could a chief financial officer who worked in manufacturing, paper products and accounting services industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant certification. Software skills consist of Oracle.

Challenges like establishing a long-term incentive plan focused on key financial metrics were welcomed and successfully completed. While working as a chief financial officer in a manufacturing company, achieved successful $5M, 16 months, 70,000 multinational man-hour Oracle ERP implementation completed in scope and on budget. Some of the tasks were directing strategic planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts for the company. Also, led Finance (FP&A, treasury, M&A, financial reporting, compliance, credit/collections, AR/AP, income tax support, sales/use and property tax, cost accounting), IT (business applications, infrastructure), Strategic Sourcing, and Customer Service (design/quote, order management). Additionally, led enterprise wide implementation of an Oracle ERP system that effectively supported organic, acquisition, and international growth strategies while also enhancing the overall effectiveness of manufacturing and shared service operating systems. This ERP implementation was identified as one of the company’s most successful ERP implementations to date. Moreover, reduced Finance and IT staff by 30% (to 20 employees) via reorganization, talent recruitment and development, as well as process improvements saving $400,000 annually.

Shared expertise by successfully negotiating a five year, $17,500,000 state tax incentive. As a controller in a paper products company, selected accomplishments were reducing finance staff by 40% (to 14 employees) through system and process improvements, people development, and more efficient utilization of resources saving the company in excess of $500,000 annually. Furthermore, this individual was a winner of the Gold Key Award (the company’s highest award for improvement) for development of a Contribution Margin Reporting System.