Below are the 4 Finance Managers, 4 Assistant Controllers and 4 A/P Supervisors with Oracle and various other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides financial analysts, business analysts, accountants & Oracle software implementation consultants on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this finance manager with experience working in engineering services and transportation industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Software skills include Oracle, Hyperion/Cognos and Deltek.

Contributed to the organization by providing local and East Coast regional financial/PM staff training during Oracle system conversion. Serving in an engineering company as a finance manager, developed reporting system that tracked weekly results of operations with continuous monitoring of staff productivity. Part of the job was to manage all financial activities of the region across various business lines. Other duties were interfacing with operations and finance staff regarding project financial issues which included margin return, direct and indirect labor run rates, compliance reporting (project reviews) and project estimates to complete. Also, provided monthly, weekly and quarterly regional cash flow projections (billings and collections) with follow-up questions to other lead finance staff requesting explanations for variance shortfall.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by managing finance and administration of NY region offices. Acting as a finance manager in another engineering company, reviewed and administered contracts, proposals, and change orders. Some of the tasks were initiating various contract terms/conditions, insurance, audits, payments to subs and letters of credit. Also, interfaced with Project Managers to determine appropriate revenue recognition levels based on completion estimates and budget allowances.

Is impacting your organization with a finance manager-network analytics with extensive experience working in a healthcare services provider a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS Mathematics. Skills involve Oracle, PeopleSoft and SQL.

While employed in a healthcare services provider, partnered with corporate, behavioural and acute division on implementation of multiple Oracle applications. Part of the job was to act as project manager on Oracle upgrades and implementation including adding a close and consolidation application and upgrade to the planning and budgeting application. This was in addition to coordinating with the IT department and directors, managers and analysts for all divisions and consultants for project specific implementation. Also, analyzed monthly and quarterly financial results and key performance indicators against plan and other internal benchmarks, including working capital and cash flow analysis. In addition, developed financial plans and analysis linked to strategic objectives.

Serving as a manager of network analytics, improved all rate governance policies by completing a cost impact analysis on individual facility activity, fee schedule development and the development of other reimbursement methodologies. Also, monitored strategic issues with the provider network. Issues that arise included developing new regional networks, changing the reimbursement methodology for provider groups, creating provider incentives and other issues to ensure high quality and low cost networks.

What contributions could a finance manager who worked in telecommunications, financial services and consumer products industries bring to your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Professional certifications involve CPA. Technical skills consist of Oracle, Essbase, Smart View, SQL and Cognos.

Challenges like leading the preparation and presentation of financial status to potential investors/buyers of a $20M company and assuming ownership of transition to new accounting system including rebuild of GAAP compliant historical financial statements and forecasts were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Acting as a finance manager in a financial services company, assumed ownership of all revenue and expense recognition, inventory, AP, AR, reconciliations, controls, overall SG&A, and taxes. In addition, created Access databases from scratch to replace older high-volume transactional Revenue and COGS databases. Additionally, developed rolling 18-month cash flow forecasting model and other tools for business segmentation P&L reporting.

Shared expertise by leading, mentoring, and developing a team of over 40 (including 4 Finance and Operations managers and 35+ associates). Acting as a senior finance manager in a telecommunications company, managed the Corporate AP Exception Resolution Group, AP Accounting Support group, and the Oracle Electronic Payment Error Resolution Process. In addition, directed pre-merger telecom’s portion of organization’s tax compliance process and associated year-end IRS reporting.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a finance manager with experience working in manufacturing, financial services and consulting industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism/Advertising and Master of Science in Accounting (MSA). Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant, Six Sigma White Belt and Lean Certified in Navistar’s Lean Program. Technical skills consist of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, Oracle Imaging and Process Management / Stellant, PeopleSoft and Hyperion.

Serving in a manufacturing company as a finance manager, discovered $1.5M income by analyzing financial statements, financial data and forecast trends using Oracle and HFM. Part of the job was enabling management to develop key action initiatives and focus on true income as well as margin drivers by identifying currency and Fx impacts. Another contribution was to drive accuracy in business results and profitability assessments for Senior Management through development of analytics and identification of key performance indicators. Also, enhanced planning process by identifying risks and opportunities impacting financials (both actual and forecasted) for management reporting.

As a finance manager, shortened close cycle by 25% and achieved faster reporting results by eliminating redundant manual processes and improving workflow cycles as part of Lean project initiative. In addition, oversaw consolidation of results into division metrics. Additional responsibilities were leading financial reporting and analytics process, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, target setting, margin analysis, variance analysis, gap analysis, revenue reporting and financial modeling in both parent and functional currency.

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.

Would a detail-oriented assistant controller with work experience in transportation, manufacturing and electronics industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of AS Computer Information Systems and BS Accounting. Professional certifications involve CPA certification. Software knowledge consists of Oracle 11i and SAP.

Some accomplishments included doing monthly closing and reporting using Oracle ERP 11i suite with a focus on improving/simplifying monthly close related processes/procedures, internal controls and better utilizing Oracle functionality. While working in a transportation company as an assistant controller, responsibilities included identifying and creating various financial statements and analytical reports to facilitate/simplify accurate and efficient completion of recurring reporting tasks and develop value-adding financial/operating information and analysis for management and corporate. This professional has experience using Oracle FSG report writer, Crystal Reports, SAP Variants and other tools to obtain additional and more complete information from the ERP systems. Also, represented Finance on various new product development teams/initiatives and generated/reviewed all related costs and financial projections. Ongoing tasks included preparation/improvement of SOX reporting requirements, documenting processes and procedures, sales, margin, inventory and cost analysis, as well as the development/training of staff members.

Shared expertise by acting as lead business user on a project team of 5 consultants and key business users responsible for the design, modeling and implementation of an Oracle Financial Analyzer (OFA) actual/planning reporting system. This individual later assumed the system administrator role to maintain/enhance the system and support the users. Additionally, managed multiple project teams engaged in the design of the new Oracle reporting system.

How can an assistant controller who worked in real estate and distribution services industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Finance and MBA Finance. Technology skills consist of Oracle, QuickBooks Pro and Peachtree Accounting.

Working with challenging issues such as creating bank reconciliations for operating accounts, as well as performing an analysis and reconciliation have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving in a real estate company as an assistant controller, recognized and prepared journal entries to correct outstanding balances. This individual was instrumental in year-end closing and worked closely with the controller. In addition, analyzed and balanced accounts, created journal entries to zero out accounts, as well as performed sales analysis and tracking performed weekly on all sites.

With a “can do approach” in the area of creating bank reconciliations for 3 months for operating accounts and performing an analysis and reconciliation have been career objectives. Serving as an assistant controller, accounting package that was used were PeopleSoft in Oracle. Other duties were recognizing and preparing journal entries to correct outstanding balances. Moreover, was instrumental in closing year for company, and worked closely with the controller. Furthermore, analyzed and balanced accounts, as well as created journal entries to zero out accounts.

Would hiring an assistant controller with extensive experience working in a manufacturing facility help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting. Computer skills consist of Oracle, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Kronos and Quicken.

Acting as an assistant controller in a manufacturing facility, entered and created W-2 forms, direct deposits, tax and dependant deductions, garnishments, vacation bonuses, bonds, quarterly incentives, yearly incentives, and reports using Oracle. This professional had perfect attendance for 12 years, and dependability led to commendations for coming in to process payroll under hazardous conditions and to set up Oracle on a Sunday at midnight. Part of the job was to set up suppliers’ information in Oracle quickly, keep track of spending, and complete any government reports. Moreover, has completed financial functions including monthly/quarterly financial statements, department expense summaries, labor and overhead analysis, income statements, balance sheets, and monthly cost books.

While working as an assistant controller, monitored cost fluctuations, created product costs, reconciled and reported monthly project spending and conferenced with department managers about budget status. In addition, set up project codes and budgets in Oracle. Additionally, performed supervision of Accounts Receivables and Payables maximized cash flow by checking for discounts, paying within time limits, and extending payments terms.

Would hiring an accounts payable supervisor with experience working in consumer products and semiconductor industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of General Studies. Software proficiencies involve Oracle, SAP and JD Edwards.

Acting as an accounts payable manager in a consumer products company, imported customer refunds from Customer Service directly into AP Oracle. Some of the tasks were doing policy and procedure for approval on non-inventory Purchase Orders in Oracle, as well as developing process control reporting to ensure accurate and timely payments in accordance with favorable terms. This professional oversaw the daily management of 2 permanent AP clerks ensuring that the appropriate policies and procedures were in place and followed. Moreover, performed implementation of processes to improve productivity and increase efficiency. Additional responsibilities were establishing, monitoring and maintaining internal controls in relations to AP and Cash disbursement functions.

While working for a semiconductor company as an accounts payable supervisor, oversaw AP transition from an obsolete database system to Oracle 11.0.3, as well as trained AP staff in all functions of Oracle. Other duties were creating proper Oracle documentation including procedural manuals. Part of the job was to perform as a sole super user of the AP module in Oracle which included maintenance and setup changes.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this accounts payable supervisor with work experience in consulting, pharmaceutical and biotech industries? Educational background is composed of Associate of Arts Degree in Business & Accounting. Software skills involve Oracle, SAP, Noetix, BusinessObjects and Concur.

Contributed to the organization by approving and signing off on check runs, entering invoices into Oracle, as well as processing 1099 and issue corrections. Serving as an accounts payable supervisor in a consulting company, supervised a staff of three Accounts Payable Coordinators. This specialist acted as a member of the development and test team of an automated AP approval process for offices in Europe and the US.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by managing and streamlining business processes in Oracle, while supervising the day to day activities of the A/P department and six A/P Coordinators. As an accounts payable supervisor/manager in a pharmaceutical company, assisted in developing and tracking metrics used to benchmark the progress of business processes implementation and improvements. Project teams included the Procure to Pay process, allowing Vertex greater visibility into spend and invoice tracking. Some of the tasks were selecting and implementation of a new T&E module. Furthermore, implemented the Electronic Invoicing process with company’s top five vendors.

Is impacting your organization with an accounts payable supervisor who worked in food/beverage and automotive industries a current business consideration? Technical experience consists of Oracle 11i and 12, QuickBooks, AS/400, MAS 90, Peachtree Accounting, Crystal Reports and Hyperion.

While employed in a food & beverage company as an accounts payable supervisor, trained 25+ AP coordinators on Oracle. Some of the tasks were assisting management with the relocation of three regional offices into corporate office to create synergy and reduce administrative cost. Also, assisted in establishing and structuring of the AP department, as well as instrumental in the implementation and streamlining of processes that allowed a 20% reduction in AP processors. Additional responsibilities were assisting in the reduction of the volume of manual checks by at least 95%. In addition, supervised the process to increase electronic payments with the result of decreasing paper checks by 40%. Other duties were assisting with the implementation of Oracle AP application module, as well as assisting the manager in training classes for other departments on the Oracle AP application.

Part of the job as an accounts payable supervisor in an automotive company was to assist the manager in training classes for other departments on the new Oracle AP application. Other duties were assisting in establishing and structuring the Ecommerce Team. Moreover, was instrumental in the implementation and streamlining of processes including electronic invoicing allowing the reduction in manual invoice processing by 70%. Furthermore, developed and maintained desk level procedures.

What contributions could an accounts payable supervisor with experience working in technology, software and distribution industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA Degree (Major Finance). Professional certifications involve Accredited Payables Manager Certification. Expertise in financial systems include Oracle, SAP, Gelco, Concur, Open Air and iExpense.

Challenges like overseeing AP process in India to ensure efficient accounts payable and expense reporting process were efficiently performed. While working in a technology company as an accounts payable supervisor, was responsible for month-end close review of AP Trade Accounts and Accruals. Some of the tasks were training employees on how to properly process invoices for payment to vendors, as well as cash forecasting for AP Spend. Systems used were Oracle 11.i, Mark View, IExpense and CashPro.

Being the accounts payable supervisor in a software company, managed and processed full-cycle, high-volume, and efficient accounts payable, month-end close and reconciliations. Other duties were training employees on how to properly process invoices for payment to vendors. In addition, did cash forecasting for AP Spend, as well as acted as back-up to Manager for month- end close call. Furthermore, collaborated with business partners in regard to process education and resolutions.