Below are the 5 Controllers & 5 CFO's with SAP & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides controllers & CFO's with your industry, SAP & other systems expertise on a consulting, contracting, interim or direct hire basis.

Is impacting your organization with a controller with experience working in financial services, IT and business services industries a current business consideration? Technical skills involve SAP ERP, Symphony, FoxPro, QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, RMS and Pinnacle. Educational attainment is composed of AS Courses in Information Systems. This accounting professional has specific expertise in construction.

While employed in a financial services company as a controller, responsible for set up and completion of daily reconciliations on 5 DDA, as well as responsible for set up and completion weekly reconciliations for 7 DDAs. Some of the tasks were preparing and submitting abandoned property checks to government, preparing and parking journals in SAP, as well as posting journals in SAP prepared by other teams. In addition, researched and cleared reconciliations outages (ex: journal entry or contacting other teams), reviewed and substantiated 400+ SAP accounts each quarter end, as well as reviewed the analyst EFT tasks and post journal entries.

Part of the job in another financial services company was to be responsible for setting Cost of Funds for treasury loans (foreign currency & USD) by email or by Phone. Moreover, was responsible for data entering treasury loan in SHREK and OPICS (foreign currency & USD). Furthermore, prepared and submitted loan detail to another country for funding (foreign currency), as well as responsible for treasury loan research.

What contributions could a controller with extensive work experience in a healthcare system bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Economics and BS in Accounting. Software skills/expertise consists of SAP ERP, Sage 100 ERP, QuickBooks, ADP PCPW, PayXpert, Crystal Reports and Hyperion.

This analytical and result-driven senior financial professional has more than 30 years of extensive experience leading accounting and controller responsibilities ranging from managing P&L as well as balance sheet, comprehensive accounting tasks, analyzing financials, strategic planning and budgets to leading system implementation, producing detailed financial reports, consolidating reports, providing timely and quality business analysis. Work experience includes establishing computerized accounting systems, thus saving payroll expense by $15,000 annually and improved accounting efficiency by 50%.

Challenges like successfully establishing and securing contract with health insurance for 3 clinics for Medicare, HMO and PPO programs were successfully completed on a regular basis. While employed in a healthcare system as a controller, major achievements included implementing accounting and administration policy and procedures for clinics and administration office. Additionally, successfully applied grants to support non-for-profit foundation to help the disadvantage community.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a controller who worked in food equipment, packaging and food technologies industries? Educational attainment is composed of AAB in Accounting and BS in Accounting. Has over 16 years of experience in the manufacturing and healthcare industries, including 8 years of financial and P&L management. Software expertise consists of SAP Finance and Global Shop ERP.

Serving in a food equipment company as a controller, reported to the Business Unit Manager, as well as responsible for managing P&L of $7 Million per year in operating expenses and $35 Million in sales. Some of the tasks were leading the structuring and implementation of Global Shop ERP system, replacing a 20-year old legacy ERP system. This resulted in real-time inventory ledger transaction availability, improving the financial analysis process. Additional duties were creating and implementing segmented P&L reporting for the Machines, Parts & Service divisions, improving financial visibility and accuracy, as well as revamping and updating Terms & Conditions and Warranty Policy, improving efficiency of sales department and streamlining customer documentation.

As a controller, prepared and reported monthly and mid-month forecasting, as well as consolidated, prepared and reported monthly P&L package (local, corporate) and various monthly/quarterly schedules and metrics reports. In addition, prepared and presented annual front-to-back, long range plan and annual plan to corporate executive leadership, as well as directed and oversaw Cost/margin reviews and analysis. Furthermore, led and coached 5 departmental direct reports in General Finance, Payroll, AP, AR and IT.

Would a detail-oriented controller with experience working in home/office products, automotive and manufacturing industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA Accountancy and MBA. Professional certifications involve Six Sigma Yellow Belt. Software experience involves SAP ECC 6, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Crystal Reports.

Some accomplishments included being responsible for sales & use tax audit, as well as working on profitability reporting, by customer and product line. As a controller in a home & office products company, developed hourly labor reporting database tool to assist in Cost data collection and revision of standard Costs. Moreover, assisted in development of updating costing approach.

Shared expertise in another job by being responsible for financial and Cost accounting and reporting, annual planning, standard Cost review and update, forecasting, account analysis, financial analysis, MRP support and training for $40M domestic piston pin plant and $18M piston pin plant. Serving as a controller in an automotive company, responsible for one direct and one indirect reports, as well as coordinated accounting and auditor observation of physical inventory counts. Furthermore, developed new plant controller in a factory and trained replacement business unit controller in preparation for the transition to SAP role. Additionally, set up user friendly cycle counting reporting procedures, in Crystal, with on-demand, real time listing of parts due for cycle counts as well as formatting for documentation of counts.

How can a controller with work experience in Marketing, financial services and entertainment industries help your organization? Educational background is composed of coursework in Accounting. Systems expertise consists of SAP ERP, PeopleSoft, Great Plains, MAS 90/200, AS/400, Lawson, QuickBooks and Oracle.

Key accomplishments included assisting the controller of an electronics manufacturing company to restore and prepare the accounting/ financial records after the files were destroyed by federal investigators. Other achievements were thriving and succeeding in crisis situations where controller and other accounting personnel abandoned their duties and was asked to recreate/ restore the company’s financial records and prepare the month-end or quarterly financial statements. Furthermore, effectively led a department of 12 accounting personnel for a company that provided consumer loans and Credit restoration services.

Working with challenging issues such as overseeing and participating in restoration of accounting and general operations after company shakeup were part of this specialist’s work experience. Acting as controller in a Marketing & advertising company, stabilized finances by utilizing factoring services to bring in steady Cash flow, as well as coordinated with outside accounting firm to negotiate payment plan and, ultimately, payoff of delinquent federal and state payroll taxes (multiple liens against company as a result of tax delinquency) were subsequently removed, allowing for refinance of company owned building. Moreover, created Cash flow/forecast worksheet as well as general accounting system for use by accounting and support staff.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a chief financial officer with experience working in business services, manufacturing and telecommunications industries? Educational background is composed of BA in Economics (Mathematics) with courses in Six Sigma, strategic planning, Marketing and finance. The executive also completed an Executive Management Program. Technical knowledge consists of SAP ERP.

Serving as a chief financial officer, was responsible for managing all financial activities for global investments and capital structure while employed in a manufacturing company as a chief financial officer. Some of the tasks were playing a lead role in selling $30 Million interest in manufacturing company and restructuring of $35 Million in Debt, as well as implementing programs that generated Cost savings in excess of $400k annually.

As a chief financial officer in a manufacturing company, was responsible for managing all financial activities for the global business, as well as restructuring business improving annual pre-tax profitability from $3 Million loss to $4 Million positive earnings. Additionally, completed four years of audited financial statements in an efficient and Cost- effective manner, as well as played lead role in sale of business to a leading foreign firm. Serving as a chief financial officer in an internet provider, responsible for all financial, treasury, risk management, stock management, and strategic planning activities performed by ten employees for two businesses, as well as managed external relationships with investment bankers, professionals (lawyers and public accountants), and consultants. Furthermore, completed implementation of SAP ERP system, as well as implemented comprehensive Cost reduction program, eliminating 22% of Cost base.

Would a detail-oriented chief financial officer with work experience in insurance, IT services, electronics and property management industries fit in your organization? Educational background is composed of BS Business Administration (Project Management) and Master of Business Administration (ongoing). Technical skills involve SAP CRM, ERP, SAP BPC, NetWeaver, SAP BW, SAP Analytics Cloud, NetSuite, QuickBooks and JD Edwards.

Some accomplishments included establishing finance operational strategies and annual plans, as well as maintaining and measuring critical financial KPI s to ensure increased profitability. While working in an insurance company as a chief financial officer, managed overall operational profitability which included establishing the required headcount per department in Order to maintain desired margins. Other duties were assisting and directing in all IT aspects of the organization such as software purchases, implementations and innovation ideas to streamline processes, as well as developing finance and human resource strategies to ensure accountability.

Shared expertise by establishing initiatives with human resources to decrease turnover and encourage growth internally. Part of the job was to monitor, analyze and optimize Cash flow, as well as show proven success at managing a fast-growing company with approximately $24 Million in annual sales. Key accomplishments were decreasing labor Costs by 10% by encouraging initiatives to streamline processes and decreasing turnover, as well as developing reporting platforms that allowed for full visibility to the operational success that can drill down per location.

How can a chief financial officer who worked in retail, banking and professional services industries help your organization? Educational background is composed of BS in Accountancy and Masters of Accountancy. Software proficiency involves SAP ERP, Oracle, Informatica, Sage 50, Sage 100, QuickBooks, Acumatica, Hyperion Essbase, SharePoint, Yardi and Access. Professional certifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Working with challenging issues such as developing and implementing all financial policies, procedures and controls for corporate, retail, franchising, and distribution divisions were part of this specialist’s work experience. As a chief financial officer in a retail company, managed the Cash, A/P, A/R, Financial Reporting (internal/ external), Forecasting, Payroll, and Human Resources departments, as well as developed multi-company, consolidating financial reporting mechanism in accordance with GAAP, merging multiple ERP platforms in to one complete set of financial statements and disclosures for external audit, executive management and the Board of Directors’ review. In addition, implemented interactive ERP systems, linking retail store activity, inventory and accounting for reporting purposes.

With a “can do approach” in the area of tracking and reconciling each funding from an equity perspective to ensure all funds were appropriately documented and recorded have been career objectives. As one of the four founding members of the company, assisted in all aspects of finance, operations and Marketing, helping grow the company from 4 employees to 150 in one year’s time. Furthermore, assumed 4 legal entities in an effort to vertically integrate the company, opened 6 retail locations, completed all required Franchise Disclosure Documents and filings, and sold 50+ franchises – many of which were already under construction.

Would hiring a chief financial officer (CFO) with experience working in business services, manufacturing and automotive industries help meet the needs of your organization? Software skills include SAP Business One. This business leader with years of experience in domestic and international operations, consistently delivering multimillion-dollar Cost reductions, process improvements, and increased Profits. Key accomplishment was slashing health insurance Cost and saving $100,000 annually by evaluating multiple plan options and negotiating consistency in benefit options for employees.

Acting as a chief financial officer, spearheaded the implementation of a robust SAP Business One ERP system to improve management of business operations and financial data, realizing efficiency improvements and accurate distribution of data across the organization. Some of the tasks were improving stressed relationships with banking partner to maintain current line of Credit and investment needs, as well as transforming the role of the sales force with the realignment of production/quality responsibilities directed to quality teams, allowing sales teams to focus on prospective sales opportunities. Moreover, collaborated with sales team to consolidate customer industries to realize improved vendor consolidation pricing and negotiate better contract terms.

While working for a manufacturing company as a chief financial officer, achieved first ever fiscal year 2012 profit after consistent losses since inception in 2003. Also, engaged colleagues to restructure business through creation of processes and controls utilizing the new ERP system strengthening Operations, Sales, and Product Management, eliminating $1 Million in annual losses. Furthermore, eliminated a multimillion-dollar warehousing/fulfilment partner through absorption into the organization’s current central warehouse operation, generating a savings of $140,000, as well as saved millions of dollars in inventory.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer with work experience in Beverage, chemical and manufacturing industries? This financial executive has extensive experience in manufacturing and distribution sectors, as well as strong team development, department organization, and system/ process implementation background. Highlights of expertise consist of Merger & Acquisition/ Corporate Development, ERP Implementation, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Multi Entity Consolidation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Audit & Internal Control. Software experience involves SAP FI/CO.

Contributed to the organization’s success by directing and overseeing areas related to accounting, finance, negotiations, investor relations, royalty activities, risk management and human resources. While employed in a beverages company as a chief financial officer, responsible for the operations relating to inventory forecasts, material sourcing, product manufacturing, Cost analysis and distribution of finished production. First 6 month revenue exceeded $1 Million.

Supported organizational goals by being responsible for the day-to-day planning, implementing, and controlling all financial related activities of the company. Additional responsibilities were evaluating and lead planning of short- and long-term strategic financial objectives and Cash management strategies. Furthermore, directed the accounting department functions and provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial results, operational activities, trends and forecasts to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.