Below are the 3 Financial Planning/Analysis Managers, 4 Payroll Managers & 4 AP Supervisors with Lawson & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides back office professionals as well as Lawson implementation / development professionals on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a senior manager of financial planning & analysis with experience working in Marketing, petroleum and accounting industries? This accounting graduate also finished BBA (Management Information System) and MBA (major in Finance). Professional credentials involve Chartered Financial Analyst (Level 1 candidate) and Certified Cognos Planning & Analyst Model Builder. Technical knowledge consists of Lawson, Cognos, PeopleSoft, Peachtree/Sage 50, Quicken and Oracle. The executive has 20+ year of experience in the finance and management of information systems.

Serving in a digital Marketing company as senior manager of financial planning & analysis, assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements, audit packages for external/ internal auditors, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and corporate reporting in accordance with GAAP and IFRS. Some of the tasks were preparing monthly non-financial key Performance indicators, as well as managing the chart of accounts in Lawson and providing assistance, developed processes, and training departmental staff to improve data entry accuracy. Moreover, implemented and enforced controls for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance.

Additionally, led a project to implement Cognos Reporting, as well as developed in-house expertise and saved over $150k. Part of the job was to work as a liaison between finance/accounting & IT departments. Furthermore, participated in strategic meetings and made recommendations to the Chief Executives.

Would a detail-oriented financial planning & analysis manager with work experience in business services industry fit in your organization? Educational background is composed of BS in Finance. Computer skills consist of Infor Lawson (HR, PR, AR, CB, GL, and AC/BR modules with Excel Add In), as well as Oracle Hyperion Planning, PeopleSoft HR/ FS, MicroStrategy, SAP Concur, Cognos BI and MS Dynamics CRM. This results-oriented finance leader has demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial planning direction to senior leadership, along with extensive experience in an accelerated business growth sector where fast decision making is a key driver to rapid business growth.

Some accomplishments included serving as financial systems administrator during integration phase of company’s acquisition who led successful migration of GL and revenue/Billing data tables from the legacy ERP platform (Lawson) to the new ERP platform (PeopleSoft). Acting as FP&A manager in an HR solutions company, supported CTO in management of $87M budget and VP of Corporate Development in management of $14M budget. Moreover, prepared annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial reporting of variance analysis, including updated projections on remainder of year spend and trend analysis to identify areas of potential risk and opportunities for savings.

Shared expertise by partnering with accounting teams to review/propose accruals and reclass JEs for month end close, and reviewed monthly operating expenses with finance teams. Other duties were supporting business partners through major departmental restructuring process for each group and establishing business cadences to align new leadership with business.

How can a financial planning & analysis manager with experience working in apparel, chemical and airline industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and Master of Business Administration. Software proficiencies involve Lawson General Ledger system and Hyperion (Essbase).

Working with challenging issues such as developing annual budget by Cost center for wholesale business, consisting of sportswear, kids’ wear, footwear, and accessories divisions were successfully completed on a regular basis. As a financial planning & analysis manager in an apparel company, developed quarterly forecasts to assess changing expectations relative to the budget. Some of the tasks were creating reports for tracking monthly and YTD results versus budget and forecast, as well as reviewing with each Cost center manager (including sales, merchandising, design, distribution), and work with each manager to understand and develop plans to resolve negative variances. The job required being proficient in Hyperion (Essbase) and Lawson General Ledger system.

With a “can do approach” in the area of providing financial oversight increased over time from sales of 125 Million dollars in the southwest region to 400 Million dollars in the west to 650 Million dollars in the other regions have been career objectives. Acting as finance manager in a retail company, led efforts to develop financially sound business and built strategic partnerships with retail customers in various regions, representing 650 Million dollars of revenue annually. Furthermore, managed integrated business team along with Marketing, product supply, and information technology with responsibility for determining and executing region business strategy.

Would hiring a payroll manager with experience working in nonprofit and insurance industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration & Early Childcare Development. Technical expertise consists of Lawson HRIS & Payroll modules, QuickBooks Pro, QGenda and Kronos. The individual has years of experience in payroll/ human resources information system application, implementations, troubleshooting, mergers and training the PC/ Web-based programs for processing. Competencies include payroll administration, operations/ financial analysis, internal audit control, as well as process & Performance improvement.

Acting as an HRIS/payroll manager in a nonprofit organization, generated, enhanced and modified reports and queries related to Lawson system, for example, including Benefit Reports, Employee Master, New Hires and Terminations Reports, just to name a few. Also, developed and delivered Lawson HR/PR processes for upper management/ end user training. This manager took the leadership role with the interface implementation with Kronos Timekeeping system, while maintaining the day-to-day operations of payroll and the HRIS (Human Resource Information System) departments, while continuing the day-to-day responsibilities for all tribal wide support (7 reservations) on both payroll and human resources related issues within the Lawson system.

While working for an insurance company, reviewed set-up of all federal, state, county and local tax reports/ payments in accordance with agency requirements, then and disputed unwarranted penalties when necessary. Additionally, assured the proper administration, processing, and tax ability of all fixed, voluntary deductions and benefits programs including health, dental, and vision insurance. Furthermore, directed the administration of child support orders, levies, and wage assignments in compliance with child support, state and internal revenue agencies/services.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this payroll manager with work experience in financial services, education and retail industries? Educational attainment is composed of courses in Human Services and Psychology. Payroll systems knowledge consists of Lawson, SAP, UltiPro, Kronos, Citrix, AS/400, GEAC, Integral, Advantage, ReportSmith, Crystal Reports, Impromptu, ADP and PeopleSoft. The professional has A+ certification.

Contributed to the organization’s success by leading and mentoring payroll coordinator in payroll and payroll best practices, as well as fostering proactive behaviour and customer service skills. Serving as payroll manager in a nonprofit organization, proactively solved problems and assisted with the resolution of payroll related issues for Lawson system, as well as reported to the Director of Financial Operations. Other duties were directing all payroll functions/operations (complete autonomy with decision-making), as well as compiling payroll information by managing payroll preparation; completing reports; and maintaining records.

In another job, supported organizational goals by providing support and supervision for Lawson/ADP and integral users regarding payroll, finance and HRMS issues. Serving as payroll supervisor, assisted with the 18-month implementation of Lawson system. Furthermore, processed payroll for monthly, bi-weekly and local f835 employees, as well as authorized processing for manual pay checks for employees who were paid incorrectly.

Is impacting your organization with a payroll manager who worked in nonprofit organization, performing arts and apparel industries a current business consideration? Computer software involves Lawson HRIS, Automated Data Processing (ADP), Ceridian HRIS (DOS, ADP) Dunn and Bradstreet’s – MSA HRIS, Lotus Smart Suite and Kronos Time & Attendance System. Expertise is in managing all aspects of the HR/Payroll processing, including motivating employees, developing and implementing reports, assisting in HRMS/Payroll conversions and meeting crucial deadlines.

While employed in a nonprofit organization as payroll manager, managed in-house biweekly payroll processing using Lawson HRMS, as well as implemented maintenance, upgrades and enhancements to the Lawson HRMS. Additional responsibilities were designing and maintaining payroll/ benefit management reports, as well as documenting and revising payroll process and procedures. In addition, coordinated pension, TDA, workers’ comp and other payroll/ benefit inquiries and/or audits.

Part of another job was to serve as assistant project manager for the HRIS conversion to Lawson HRMS. Some of the tasks were serving as planning coordinator for benefit plans to eligible participants, as well as assisting with creating, evaluating and revising of job description for entry level, non-exempt and mid-level exempt positions. Furthermore, managed biweekly, semi-monthly payroll processing using Ceridian ADP HRMS, as well as payroll tax remittance and reconciliation.

What contributions could a payroll manager with experience working in nonprofit, business services and real estate industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (concentration in Finance, cum laude). Technical skills include Lawson, Master Tax, SAP Payroll, Kronos iSeries Timekeeper, Infinium AS/400 system, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Automatic Data Processing, Great Plains and QuickBooks. Along with demonstrated expertise in leading payroll, tax and implementation processes in fast-paced environments, knowledge includes payroll process management, team building/ leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and payroll/HR auditing.

Challenges like implementation of Master Tax, Lawson payroll system conversion from desktop to portal, Lawson payroll system upgrade to 9.2 were successfully completed. As a payroll manager in a staffing company, aligned payroll processing with corporate policies and ensured adherence to federal and local tax regulations. Other duties were providing successful management leadership for 2 mergers for payroll on an end-to-end basic, as well as cross-collaborating with HR, benefits, compensation, and finance functions in relation to payroll activities and entries.

While in another job, shared expertise by providing leadership to the payroll staff, as well as managing support for over 40,000. While working as payroll manager, provided the top Performance of Oracle PeopleSoft Payroll System 9.2 upgrade, as well as conducted audits prior to payroll processing, and interacted with HR/ benefits/ compensation/ finance functions. Furthermore, reconciled and audited payroll, adjusted journal entries, as well as produced exercise and tax withholding reports for payroll.

Would hiring an accounts payable (AP) supervisor with experience working in business services and electronics industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of AS Degree in Accounting/Business. Professional certification includes Certificate in Logistics Management. Software skills consist of Lawson, Kronos, SCMS and AS/400. Besides having strong supervisory knowledge, the specialist has excellent mathematical/analytical and Problem-solving skills.

Acting as an AP supervisor in a logistics company, processed all facility expense transfers and PO requisitions in Lawson, as well as responsible for updating employee timecards in Kronos System. Other duties were being responsible for maintaining all daily costing with extreme accuracy, preparing daily revenue report by manifest, as well as auditing and processing all transportation/facility/temp labor payables. Also, had extensive experience with harbor payables (per diem/chassis/demurrage) and procedures.

While working for an electronics company as an accounts payable specialist, oversaw all distribution functions in the office and warehouse, as well as performed various administrative duties as needed. Part of the job was to be responsible for processing all accounts payable and invoicing on a daily basis. Furthermore, audited and batched all incoming freight bills, as well as handled weekly employee payroll. Additionally, provided effective customer service on a daily basis and assisted the warehouse manager with yearly rate negotiations and daily operational issues.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this accounts payable (AP) supervisor with work experience in electronics, retail and business services industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Software skills involve Lawson, OMD and Oracle. Key skills involve accounts payable processes, AP management, invoices/expense reports/payment transactions, team building, staff supervision, GAAP standards, government regulations, records organization & management, as well as journal entries & general ledger.

Contributed to the organization’s success by planning, scheduling and monitoring the day to day activities of accounts payable, including Purchase orders, payment requests, expense reports and disbursements with a team of 15 employees. Serving as an accounts payable supervisor in a consumer electronics company, managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 65,000 invoices per month. Additional responsibilities were ensuring compliance of internal controls, policies/procedures and regulatory requirements, as well as participating in SOX process reviews with internal and external auditors.

In another job, supported organizational goals and objectives by supervising a team of three in the daily operations of AP. While employed in a retail company, reported weekly forecast on company expenditures to senior management and prepared monthly reports of expenditures per company and accounts. In addition, processed month end reports, reconciling two accounting systems (STS and Lawson).

Is impacting your organization with an accounts payable (AP) supervisor who worked in government and rental services industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Accounting and courses in Art. Professional credentials involve Accounts Payable Manager Certification. Computer/machine skills and proficiencies involve Lawson, QuickBooks, Incode/Invision and Peachtree/Sage 50. This is a detail-oriented and self-starting professional with over twenty years of experience handling multi-tasked financial duties in fast paced environments. Skills include accounts payable/receivable, purchasing duties, monthly invoicing, process improvement, financial reports and reconciliation.

While employed as an accounts payable supervisor in a rental services company, responsible for supervision of a team of 6 direct reports in the Accounts Payable department of the corporate office. This specialist worked on fast paced, high volume department that processed daily Check runs of AP checks averaging 2000 checks Per day to vendors. Other duties were coaching, leading, training, hiring and supervising a team of AP representatives in their daily processing of vendor payments. Furthermore, responsible for month end close of AP, GL journal entry transactions for AP department, P&L reconciliation questions for field of Rent A Center stores. The use of Lawson environment with heavy Excel spreadsheet manipulation and import activity was also completed.

Part of the job as an accounts payable specialist in a city government was to manage all accounts payable and accounts receivable. Finance duties included monthly financial reporting and general ledger posting. Moreover, performed daily bank deposits and monthly bank statement reconciliations, as well as provided finance team support and back-up as necessary.

What contributions could an accounts payable (AP) supervisor with experience working in energy, business services and insurance industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Computer skills involve Lawson, AS/400, BYSIS, MS Dynamics Great Plains, QuickBooks and PeopleSoft. The individual has excellent multi-tasking and organizational aptitude while working in a fast-paced environment.

Challenges like being responsible for direct reports, by training, monthly meeting with staff on updates/ changes and annual reviews. Acting as accounts payable supervisor in an oil/gas company, maintained monthly statistics on account coding changes and distribution code set ups, as well as tested and implemented new process for upgrades. Some of the tasks were reviewing and approving expense reports for payment, maintaining guidelines for expense reports to be state compliant, as well as doing monthly reconciliation for closing of some books. Furthermore, did continuous training of personnel for system changes and maintain IT tickets for system updates to Lawson.

While in another job, shared expertise by processing full cycle accounts payable including weekly pay runs of invoices and expense payments. While working as accounts payable coordinator in an energy research company, did approval of time sheets, expenses, and travel arrangements according to policy, as well as reconciliation of AP accounts for month end processing including accruals and prepayments. Additional responsibilities were reconciliation of Fixed Assets for various locations. Also, maintained updates in the system of project codes, Cost categories, and POs.