Below are the 6 CFO’s & 5 Controllers with JD Edwards & other systems experience. These CFO’s & Controllers are provided The Thor Group® on a consulting, contracting, interim or direct hire basis.

Would a detail-oriented chief financial officer with extensive experience working in the manufacturing industry fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Business, major in Accounting and Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Technical skills include JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and Oracle.

Some accomplishments included preparation of monthly financial statements in-house versus being prepared by an outside consultant saving $80,000 per year. As a chief financial officer in a manufacturing company, has managed all accounting/finance/treasury activities including AR, AP, PR GL, IT, HR, cash management, cost accounting and financial statement preparation. This professional has immediately collected $245,864 in old aged A/R over 180 days past due during first 90 days after being hired. Also, has successfully petitioned the State of KY and received an incentive package to support upcoming planned expansion.

Shared expertise by managing all accounting activities of a manufacturing facility, as well as the R&D accounting activities of a $1 billion corporation. Serving as a plant controller in another manufacturing company, has managed the conversion of computer systems to Oracle/JDE EnterpriseOne. A plant considered for closure in 2009, became the 5th most profitable out of 8 domestic plants, despite being the smallest plant in the corporation. While working as a controller/chief operating officer in another manufacturing company, has successfully managed working capital, increasing cash flow by increasing A/P average days outstanding from 30 to 39, while decreasing A/R average days outstanding from 50 days to 42 days. More so, increased Inventory turns from 8 times to 12 times.

Would a chief financial officer with experience in a children’s hospital and proficient in JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Meditech and GE Centricity help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Meditech, Centricity, Great Plains, ADSC, iCentral, Donovan, SQL and Raiser’s Edge. Educational background includes Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management), as well as Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Economics (minor in Mathematics). This individual is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Making a positive difference with serving as a member of the executive management team, leading the internal audit, risk management, and carrying out project management functions were some of the focuses. An enterprise risk management system that identified key issues for immediate resolution and areas incorporated into the annual internal audit plan was established. Responsibilities covered developing internal audit function and timely completing the annual internal audit plan for three affiliated corporations. This specialist partnered with senior management/ directors to develop and track the annual budget as well as the business plan within the Wrike software for each corporation.

Notable skills included managing or overseeing the information technology department and associated staff for two years. Continued leadership and guidance were provided to ensure timely completion of technical projects. The implementation of electronic medical record and billing system conversions for all three corporations was led. One of the functions covered reconciling previous billing systems in adherence to GAAP prior to sunsetting. During the audit of the children’s rehabilitation center’s financial/ billing process, a $500,000 accounts receivable overage and significant issues within the collection process were identified.

How can a chief financial officer with work experience in distribution and manufacturing industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Business Administration, Accounting Major. Professional certifications earned: APICS-Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certification in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) and Certified Public Accountant. Technological know-how involves JD Edwards, Cognos, Hyperion and Visio Flowcharting.

Working with challenging issues such as doing the annual business and strategic plan, management and financial reporting, financial analysis, cost accounting, etc., have vetted this specialist’s work experience. While working in a medical equipment company as a chief financial officer, has implemented global respiratory management reporting package, as well as coordinated a global respiratory business and strategic plan. In addition, has implemented JD Edwards Software.

With a “can do approach” in the area of working with dashboard measurement system for finance, operations and new products, as well as spending control and daily pulse report system have been career objectives. Serving in a manufacturing company as a division controller, has implemented Lean Mfg. Metrics (5S, Quality & Safety focus), as well as improved costing system. While employed in another manufacturing company (Revenues: $125 to $142 Million) as a VP of manufacturing operations, was responsible for all phases of operations in the factory, including materials management, process engineering and cost reduction programs. This included the following: Cost reductions- $1.5 Million/20 % Space Savings, $4 Million in cost reductions (Materials, Labor & Expenses), and $2.3 Million Cost Savings via implementing a balanced scorecard performance measurement system.

Would hiring a chief financial officer who worked in financial services and consumer products industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Business Administration and MBA. Technological knowledge consists of JD Edwards and SAP. Core competencies involve extensive M&A experience, including identification of targets, negotiation and integration, as well as strong international experience (China-based contract manufacturers and European distribution network).

Acting as a chief financial officer/board member in a financial services company, was responsible for re-engineering and supervising accounting, finance, risk management, human resources, IT and administrative functions. This professional has partnered with owner/CEO to manage and grow company. Some of the tasks were reengineering accounting, finance, tax, and budget/forecasting activities, as well as streamlining product delivery process to shorten order to delivery time by three days. Part of the job was to design and implement new custom built financial reporting system and integrate it with CRM system. Furthermore, has investigated and implemented a new employee benefit program, with annual cost reduction of 30%.

While working for a consumer products company as a senior vice president-finance, was responsible for establishing and directing the financial and operational functions of the organization, including internal and external reporting, M&A, investor relations, budgeting, valuation analysis, income taxes, and international financial operations. Also, has performed due diligence on acquisition targets, and coordinated all valuation activities and purchase accounting for five acquired companies. Moreover, has integrated acquired companies into the corporate structure.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer with experience working in equipment rental and business management industries? Educational attainment is composed of BBA in Finance/Accounting and MBA in Finance. Professional certifications earned as: Certified Public Accountant-CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner-CFE and Chartered Global Management Accountant-CGMA. Software skills include JD Edwards.

Contributed to the organization’s success by reducing company leverage by 32% in first six months through retooling of collections management and cost control measures. Acting as a chief financial officer in an equipment rental company, has reduced workforce of 52% (67 to 32 people) in 5 months’ time, as well as strategically reduced marketing budget by 45% without compromising share. This professional has utilized new professional advisors for reduced price and better work product (i.e. tax, audit, insurance broker and 401k administrator). Also, has maintained complex capital structure with private equity/general partnership interests, Class A and Class B shares, as well as Sellers Notes with PIK interest component.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by being responsible for the close process for 24 entities in JDE system. The accounts were reviewed twice a year (once internally and once externally). While employed in business management industries as a chief financial officer, has completed due diligence for the acquisition of a company with approximately $60 million in revenue. The due diligence work involved determination of the acquisition price, purchase price allocation, verifying financial records, management of outside consultants, determining the new structure of support functions going forward, migration to JDE, and integration planning.

Is impacting your organization with a CFO with work experience in manufacturing and engineering services industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration and Accounting. Technical proficiencies involve JD Edwards, SAP, BPC, Business Warehouse, Great Plains and Hyperion. Areas of expertise consist of Operations Analysis, Treasury, Accounts Receivables, Costing, Financial Reporting and Accounts Payables.

While employed in a manufacturing company as a CFO, significant job functions included working capital management, setting up an inventory cycle count program, soliciting quotes for both property/casualty and medical insurance renewals. This professional has coordinated the year end bank audit and tax preparation by an outside CPA firm. Also, has managed a staff of 3 for AR, AP and job costing.

Part of the job as a controller in an engineering company was to carry out functions which included monthly financial reporting and analysis for the main plant and the distribution center. Other duties were managing a four-person team focused heavily on costing and variance analysis, as well as working closely with corporate IT team on the implementation of JD Edwards ERP system. Additional responsibilities were analyzing monthly results against Budget and Forecast, as well as reducing customer past due balances from 19% of receivables to 3% of receivables.

What contributions could a regional controller with experience working in construction and production industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment involves Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Computer Science and Masters of Business Administration. ERP Systems expertise included JD Edwards, JBA System 21, Infinium, Hyperion and Essbase.

Challenges like championing financial planning and analysis of key projects with range of up to $40 Million were welcomed and successfully completed. Serving in construction industries as a regional controller, has reduced employee turnover from 24% to 4% through staff development and employee reassignment. Some of the tasks were training senior commercial team members on KPI standards and implementation. Also, has supervised transition of personnel and key resources from regionally-based locations to centralized shared financial service center. Moreover, has improved commercial performance through implementation and tracking of KPI initiative development.

Shared expertise by managing financial activities for three mining and processing plants with financial, administrative, and sales staff. Acting as a controller in a building materials/lime production company, has supervised credit and collections, accounts payable, budgeting, general ledger, financial analysis and reporting, as well as FIFO work-in-process and finished goods inventory. In addition, has prepared cost justification for capital projects, which led to implementation of key cost-reduction initiatives. Furthermore, has served as a team leader of chapter 11 bankruptcy team revaluation of assets, vendor relations, and bankruptcy court reporting.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a controller who worked in oilfield equipment, manufacturing and commercial services industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Technical skills include JD Edwards, SAP, BPCS, Great Plains Software, OHM, QuickBooks, ACCPAC (Sage), Peachtree (Sage) and AS/400.

Serving in a commercial services company as a controller, responsibilities included ensuring the accuracy and completeness of monthly and year-end financials for six different companies, special projects, determining applicable accounting standards to ensure maximum internal control. Also, was responsible for intercompany entries and accruals as well as provided leadership and supervision of Accounting Department (staff of four: accounts payable, accounts receivable, assets). This specialist has overseen inventory reconciliation and cost analysis, as well as hired and developed staff.

As a plant controller in an oilfield equipment company, accounting responsibilities included implementing and maintaining cost standards, bill of materials, receivables, payables, month end closing and inventory for the plant in JD Edwards. Part of the job was to maintain and review inventory balances as well as change BOMs to ensure proper parts were back flushed. Job included ensuring the accuracy and completeness of monthly and year-end financials. Furthermore, has tested and installed BOM’s in JDE for Heat Treat Line, as well as tested sales orders and BOM’s for billing for outside revenues in JDE.

Would a detail-oriented controller with work experience in winery and distribution industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Finance and MBA in Finance. Systems and application experience involve JD Edwards, SAP, QuickBooks, Ceridian Payroll and IBM AS/400.

Some accomplishments included creating an annual operating and capital plan with department managers, roll-up to divisional P&L, also mid-year revisions and corporate reporting package. Serving as a controller in winery company, has carried out per case depletion by brand expense reporting including bill back rate audits and saved $219K. This specialist has managed the reduction of delinquent A/R with over 120 day balances at $1.9 million to less than $100,000 in 5 months. Part of the job was to identify poor segregation of duties resulting in countless shipping/transferring errors and the need for an inventory control/cycle count position in order to eliminate inventory discrepancy issues saving over $70,000 in adjustments annually.

Shared expertise by creating a cost model for operations establishing breakeven revenue requirements needed to cover fixed and variable costs. While working in a medical equipment company as a controller, has created the FY2001 operating plan by department for operating and capital expense requirements, including sales and variable costs assumptions for planned growth, which resulted in securing additional round of venture capital funding.

How can a regional controller with experience working in real estate and management services industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BBA in Accounting. Software skills include JD Edwards World and OneWorld, MRI, PRO-JECT/ARGUS and CTI.

Working with challenging issues such as accounting, budgeting, forecasting and quarterly reporting for office industrial and flex buildings in the Central Region (17.2 million sf) of a large REIT have vetted this specialist’s work experience. While employed in a real estate company as a regional controller, has supervised, trained, and developed senior and staff accountants, as well as recorded acquisitions and dispositions. Also, has managed relationships and communications with regional staff. Accomplishments consisted of bringing a new perspective into an established team, as well as participating in the team to move invoice from a manual process to Purchase to Pay process on Nexus systems for the entire organization. Moreover, has served as a member of the JD Edwards upgrade implementation team.

With a “can do approach” in the area of improving quality and timely distribution of financial reports, resulting in 99% error free average score internally have been career objectives. While working in a management services company as an assistant controller, has assisted in the set-up, implementation and training of staff on JD Edwards financial software. Furthermore, has served as a lead contact for systems conversions, including Lend Lease (largest client), and was Lead Accounting contact on a project to electronically transmit data from new JD Edwards system to Lend Lease Oracle system.

Would hiring a controller who worked in aerospace and manufacturing industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background consists of BS in EEE and MBA in Finance. This professional has passed three CPA exams: Financial Reporting, Business Law, Accounting Regulation & Taxation. Information systems involve JD Edwards, Epicor 9, Vantage & Vista, Sage MAS 500 & MAS 200, as well as ADP, Hyperion and Crystal Reports.

Acting as a controller in an aerospace company, has supported due diligence for sale of a company division, engaged in the manufacture and supply of fittings for the aerospace industry. Some of the tasks were managing a staff of 3, including cost accountant, general accountant & accounting clerk, as well as managing forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, month end close, Hyperion & HFM financial reporting. Moreover, has served as a finance functional lead for ERP upgrade from Vista to Epicor 9, as well as managed the ERP upgrade lead transition. Other jobs entailed managing the ERP vendor relationships, largest customer’s expectations and communications related to the upgrade. Part of the job was to serve as a site lead for ERP upgrade to JD Edwards. Furthermore, has negotiated savings of $175K at end of lease buyout for manufacturing equipment, resulting in monthly lease expense of $21K replaced by monthly depreciation expense of $8K.

While working as a controller, has extensive experience in treasury management, including managing lender reporting & audits for loans (A/R, plant & inventory) as well as leases (equipment, auto, capital & operating). In addition, has negotiated, closed and supported multiple financing transactions.