Below are the 4 Directors of Finance, 2 Accounting Managers & 3 Assistant Controllers with Timberline / Sage 300 & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, office & Timberline / Sage 300 Implementation / Development Professionals on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a director of finance who is experienced in communications, security services and photography industries, as well as knowledgeable in Sage CRE pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Sage CRE (also known as Sage 300/Timberline), Sage Office Connector and MS Dynamics GP. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science degree – Accounting.

One of the major responsibilities of this director of finance included redesigning the Sage 300 CRE system to control job Cost functions. These changes assisted in an increase in EBITDA and net income of over 260% in 2 years. This individual used Power BI, Microsoft Query and Sage Office Connector to redesign Sage CRE reports or analytics.

Other jobs covered completing the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics GP and correcting design flaws to produce accurate financial statements and management reporting. Part of the tasks consisted of implementing internal controls and procedures needed to successfully complete the first financial audit in company history. Staff productivity was increased during rapid growth. The company employee count doubled from 1,100 to 2,300 employees without additional corporate administrative head count. Completing the annual budget, financial analysis and projections, as well as designing the Access database and Excel templates to complete defined processes more efficiently were positive experiences brought to the business table. Bank fees over $200,000 annually were reduced with ACH and Check 21 internal processing. Aside from administering MS Dynamics GP, database applications and reports were designed to balance financial data from multiple sources using ODBC and SQL stored procedures. Functions involved handling consultation and designing the database systems for companies using Microsoft Access, SQL Server and Oracle platforms.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a director of finance with work background in construction, insurance and manufacturing industries? Educational attainment includes MBA and BBA in Economics/Finance. Affiliations are with Financial Executives International and Financial Executives Networking Group.

While working for a software company, one of the main functions of this director of finance were composed of managing $20M in outstanding accounts receivables across ten business units for an average DSO of 48 days. Producing the financial reporting package for the board of directors and executive management team, which included detailed analysis of the monthly and quarterly results was included in the list of duties. Other roles covered creating the operations review package which was analyzed monthly by all business unit presidents and executive management team. This individual discovered and returned $295K to the company from two bank accounts which were previously hidden from the company. The accounting system was transitioned from Peachtree/Sage 50 to Sage 300/ Timberline.

Notable tasks included reducing the closing process from 20 to 5 business days, developing a comprehensive capital table to manage the reporting and tracking of the company’s restricted stock, warrants, and options using a Black-Scholes analysis. An additional responsibility consisted of leading the revenue recognition project in manufacturing department to become GAAP and SOX compliant. Controls were implemented to verify that the customer had possession of goods before the revenue was recognized. The days sales outstanding (DSO) of accounts receivable was reduced from 95 to 70 days in first two months before reaching 48 days in 6 months.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a director of finance with work background in construction, manufacturing and media industries? Technical skills cover Sage 300 Timberline, Sage 100 (formerly Sage MAS 200), Peachtree/Sage 50, Ajera & Protrax, QuickBooks and Platinum. Areas of expertise include financial budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, annual audits leadership, coordinating with external auditors, merger, acquisition due diligence, planning and implementation. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science in Accounting. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA), membership in American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

While working for a construction company, main functions of this director of finance were composed of consolidating financial reporting based on percentage of completion revenue recognition, as well as carrying out review and analysis using Ajera & Protrax (Timberline) Accounting Software. This individual managed annual financial and Cash static budgets, including comparison against the related annual dynamic forecast. Aside from supervising the accounting department staff, project Cost reports preparation, review and analysis were also carried out. Handling treasury, risk management, along with designing and implementing management reports using Microsoft Excel were some of the duties.

Responsibilities in another job consisted of fixed assets management using BNA assets management software and administering banking relationships including Cash management of sweep accounts and line of Credit renewals. Functions involved collection of accounts receivables, job Cost maintenance and variance analysis. Other roles covered working originally on the JD Edwards Accounting Software, operating on the IBM system 36, then later assisting in the complete installation and implementation of the CMS accounting system.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this director of finance who worked in construction, manufacturing and professional services industries, as well as proficient in Sage Timberline? Technical competencies involve Sage 300 Timberline, Sage 100 (formerly Sage MAS 90), Oracle and Hyperion. Educational background includes Master of Accounting (Professional Stem Emphasis) and Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Important contributions of this director of finance included serving as a Member of an ownership group that collectively was responsible for strategic direction/ planning, operational reviews and employee compensation/ bonuses. The job entailed being responsible for management and Performance of all finance and accounting personnel. Key duties included financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, transactional accounting, treasury, internal controls, audit and corporate policies/procedures. Profitability was improved trough the reduction of spending by more than 25%. Reviewing and selecting Viewpoint with primary responsibility for implementing the change from Sage300 Timberline were efficiently handled. This specialist managed relationships and Performance of most external, non-operational partners, including legal partners; bond brokers; GL/workers compensation insurance brokers; employee benefits brokers; 401k brokerage; and bankers. Skills brought to the table involved managing warranty/maintenance and estimating groups, in addition to carrying out continuous responsibility for other non-operational departments such as human resources and information technology.

Functions in another job involved monthly and quarterly US GAAP financial reporting for a global division with more than 6 major legal entities in various countries, providing monthly forecast updates and cashflow projections, as well as preparing and consolidating the annual budgeting process. Analyzing and reviewing all pricing proposals and new business pursuit opportunities were efficiently handled.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this accounting manager who worked in construction and accounting industries, as well as proficient in Sage Timberline? Technical competencies involve Sage 300 Timberline, Turbo Tax, Tax Slayer and Ultra Tax. Educational background includes Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Accountancy. Affiliations are with MICPA and Accounting Aid Society.

Important contributions of this accounting manager included managing the accounts receivable/ payable, administering the weekly payroll and certifying payroll reports for two companies. The job entailed facilitating the coordination of projects and percentage of completion Billing of all work in progress through completion. The Sage 300 Timberline software, job costing, AIA payment applications, sworn statements and waivers were efficiently handled. Tasks covered processing all Cash receipts and collection of past due accounts, in addition to preparing vendor invoices for payment; weekly Check runs were also carried out. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers, along with running monthly fringe reports for multiple unions were efficiently handled.

In other jobs, this specialist worked on job Cost budgeting, reporting/ analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, AIA invoicing, sworn statements, lien waivers and Sage 300 Timberline software. Other functions involved preparing various tax returns for clients, assisting CPAs with various client engagements and handling other office tasks as assigned. Aside from applying knowledge of the foundation software, accounts receivable and accounts payable were processed. Cross-training in payroll as back-up was carried out. Working closely with customers and vendors was done to resolve Billing discrepancies.

What can an accounting manager with work background in construction and non-profit industries bring to your organization? This high school graduate’s technical specializations involve Sage 300 Timberline, MS Dynamics Great Plains, Kronos and ADP Payroll. Areas of expertise include accounts payable, accounts receivable, office organization, reconciliations, spreadsheets, HR and payroll.

Working with areas such as overseeing accounting, subcontracts, accounts payable, accounts receivable and special projects, as well as resolving all fiduciary issues with subcontractors were some of the responsibilities of this accounting manager. Duties covered managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department. This individual processed accounts payable/receivable, job costing, general ledger, reconciliations and Check runs, as well as assigned and setup PO’s plus other commitments. Skills brought to the table consisted of coordinating and completing annual audits, improving procedures and initiating corrective actions. Sage 300 Timberline was utilized in managing 2 employees. Other functions involved assigning project and directing the staff. Meeting all compliance (W9’s, COI’s, lien waivers) objectives was also completed. The job covered managing A/P and A/R employees, in addition to training and evaluating employees to enhance their Performance, development and productivity.

While serving in other jobs, the daily functions of the central office were managed. All general foreman and field employees reported to this location. Tasks involved overseeing and managing the accounting staff, which included accounts payable and payroll personnel. The mechanics and shop employees were overseen. Apart from managing all hiring for this division and drug screens/physicals, explaining All New hire paperwork, I-9’s and assigning all equipment and uniforms were part of the job.

Would an assistant controller with familiarity in construction and government industries who is skilled in Sage Timberline and Sage ERP help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover Sage 300 Timberline, Sage Paperless and Sage ERP. Educational background includes BAS Journalism (minor in English), coursework in Business Administrative Technology, Associate’s degree in Marketing-Management, BBA Accounting and Master’s in Accounting (ongoing).

Making a positive difference with managing the accounts payable department and ensuring on time payment to suppliers and subcontractors were some of the key focuses of this assistant controller. Responsibilities covered supervising front desk administrative assistants and accounts payable clerks, as well as providing guidance for company policies and accounting regulations. Aside from serving as a point of contact for all monthly subcontractor payments, monthly cutoff dates were created and enforced. The project managers were assisted with monthly billings to owners. Accurate bills were provided following both percent complete and Cost-plus requirements. This individual managed the data entry of subcontracts, subcontract change orders and Purchase orders as well as ensured approval of All New subcontractors or suppliers entered in Sage 300 Timberline.

Notable tasks included aiding subcontractors with required paperwork and wage rates, providing project managers with monthly job Cost reports and reviewing for consistency and accounting errors. Assistance was provided with monthly bank reconciliations, payroll duties, tax deposits, and Bonus payments. The controller was freed up to do other tasks and vacation was taken as desired. Functions involved single handedly shifting the entire company from a manual filing system to a paperless office and improving efficiency within main office and geographically separated units by 30 percent.

What can an assistant controller with work background in construction and professional services industry, as well as specializations in Sage 300/Timberline, QuickBooks and ADP bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Sage 300/Timberline, QuickBooks, ADP PR/HR system, Deltek Advantage/Vision and Elations System. Educational background includes course in Accounting.

Working with areas such as directing/assisting with all accounting functions/ procedures and managing Sage 300/Timberline Accounting software were some of the skills brough to the table by this assistant controller. Duties covered preparing for and assisting auditors in federal and state tax returns, as well as handling contract (AIA)/time & material billings. Monthly WIP and financial reports were prepared. Accounts payable/accounts receivables were managed. Managing corporate, health and workman’s compensation insurances, in addition to maintaining personnel files were some of the tasks. Aside from preparing 1099s, W-2 forms and year-end tax forms, managing company assets and depreciation schedules, in addition to managing/maintaining company by-laws, corporate minutes and activities were efficiently also handled.

Responsibilities in other jobs consisted of setting up job estimates, along with coding and entering subcontractor/material invoices. Creating monthly billings (99% using AIA forms), creating lien waivers, collecting lien waivers from subcontractors and tracking change orders from PCO to CO status were completed. Managing the Certified payroll for HUD jobs and reviewing estimate versus actual on a monthly basis were administered. The Cost data related to payroll, equipment, subcontracts, permanent materials and overheads was analyzed. Assistance was provided in verification and reconciliation of labor hours. Budget variance analysis was performed on Cost and Billing information.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this assistant controller who worked in the construction industry, as well as proficient in Sage 300/Timberline and ADP? Technical competencies involve Sage 300/Timberline and ADP. Educational attainment includes A.S. degree in Paralegal Studies with courses of interest in Accounting, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Estates & Trusts Management, Legal Research, Business Communications and specialized legal courses.

Important contributions of this assistant controller included Cash management from daily activity to bank reconciliation on Sage 300/Timberline software for all accounts including payroll and operating Cash. General ledger reporting was handled, including account analysis, monthly financials and preparation of year-end audit work papers. In addition, this heavy highway Cost accountant worked closely with project managers in tracking and reporting Costs. Depreciation schedules for both equipment and properties were completed, along with preparation of property tax returns and returns for commercial income producing properties for local tax agencies. Tasks covered inter-company billings, job Cost transactions, note amortization schedules and monthly note payment processing. Key roles involved preparing job Cost reports and quality control of field payroll transactions for accuracy, lease preparation as well as administration for commercial properties. Duties involved Cost documentation and coordination for residential subdivision, as well as contract administration for land purchases. Office payroll processing was handled through ADP, 401K reporting and employee benefits.

Other responsibilities covered financial/accounting, personnel, employee benefit administration, insurance and general office management. All workpaper documentations were prepared for audit by outside accounting firm for tax returns, bonding statements and financial statements. All previous tasks which were performed as staff accountant were completed.