Below are the 5 Controllers & 5 Finance Managers with Lawson and various other systems experience. The Thor Group® also provides financial analysts, business analysts, accountants & Lawson-Infor software implementation consultants on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a controller with background working in packaging, manufacturing and marketing industries who is skilled in Lawson, SAP and PeopleSoft? Technical competencies involve Lawson, SAP, PeopleSoft and Mac-Pac. Educational attainment includes MBA Global Management and B.S. in Accounting.

Main functions of this controller included overseeing all accounting functions in plant having approximately $170M in annual sales, including supervising the administration staff of six personnel while working closely with sales, production and corporate personnel. Full P& L responsibility for a growing $170M manufacturing operation was efficiently handled. Duties competently performed on an ongoing basis involved overseeing the implementation of new SAP software’s general ledger and sales systems, in addition to ensuring online training with staff. This individual assured local plant was SOX compliant resulting in successful audit as well as was responsible for local HR, hourly payroll and family medical leave. The installation of Lawson and Mac- Pac software system was overseen.

Skills consisted of interfacing with sales, operations and production departments and managing the credit limit approval of up to $100K. Duties involved maintaining the low turnover through effective leadership and providing timely financial data to senior management. Key roles included performing analysis and oversight of capital spending for major equipment expenditure, in addition to overseeing the implementation of PeopleSoft system. Other tasks included researching and justifying new technologies, including optical storage, voice activated auto-attendant, call management system for customer service, voice mail and new phone systems. Efficiencies in office were also improved.

Would a regional/business unit controller with experience in construction, manufacturing and financial services industries who is proficient in Lawson ERP help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover Lawson ERP and Axapta. Educational background includes B.S., Accounting. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Making a positive difference with preparing and analyzing monthly financial reporting, sales performance, capital expenditures and key manufacturing performance indicators for the region/business units were some of the key focuses. Responsibilities covered analyzing operations data to determine areas for improvement, while also working directly with facility and regional operations managers to develop action plans. Apart from analyzing sales channel performance, areas for improvement were identified. New customer programs were analyzed to determine pricing, promotions, rebate structures and profitability. Developing and presenting the annual region/business unit operating budgets to senior management was also completed. Managing the region’s transition from the Axapta ERP system to the Lawson ERP system was efficiently handled.

Notable skills included preparing capital expenditure submissions such as cash flow analysis and justification requirements. The individual was also tasked with administering the cost accounting system for the region, reviewing run rates, material costs, labor costs, and maintaining the bill of materials. Functions covered integrating acquisitions into the region, as well as implementing and maintaining the internal control system to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. The job involved assisting in annual internal/ external audits, supervising the corporate accounting manager, providing guidance on balance sheet management and corporate financial reporting.

Does your organization require the expertise of a controller with work background in manufacturing, telecommunications and software industries, as well as adept in Lawson and Oracle? Technical knowledge involves Lawson, Oracle Accounting Software 11i, ADI, Access, Visio and Discoverer. Educational attainment includes BA in Business Administration, as well as Accounting and Computer Science.

Important contributions as controller included reducing month-end closing time by 50% by taking control of the Oracle Accounting modules closing from IT. The individual gained International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) experience. Key roles involved managing inventories of $3 million, including goods (finished, in progress) and raw materials (achieving 32 days on hand) aside from handling accounts payable processes and standards (average aging of 48 days). In addition, this individual administered $4 million of accounts receivables (28 days sales outstanding) and served as point person, responsible for coordination of property, sales and use tax audits. Financial reporting for domestic and international business ventures for two accounting systems (Oracle and Lawson) was completed.

Functions involved setting up internal international accounting processes for transactions with the company’s affiliates in Europe and Asia, in addition to automating reimbursement system for a field sales force of 85 associates, increasing reimbursement time and preventing an increase in accounting staff. Skills brought to the table covered cost accounting for new products and monitoring of existing product production expenses. Cash flow forecasts and trends for domestic operations were produced. Participating in setting criteria and selection of new credit card processor for the company was carried out.

What can a controller with experience in retail and financial services industries, as well as specialization in Lawson Financials do for your organization? Technical competencies consist of Lawson Financials, Report Archival Software, Equity Edge and Fixed Asset System. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Summa Cum Laude).

Key roles of this controller were composed of supervising the general ledger, cash/ fixed asset accounting, accounts payable and treasury management functions, as well as managing the month-end close. Duties involved preparing financial statements, related footnote disclosures and annual report, in addition to establishing and maintaining the internal control structure. Performing SEC reporting, including 10Ks, 10Qs, 8Ks and proxy, along with coordinating quarterly reviews, annual audit, 401K and employee stock purchase plan audits were carried out. Lawson Financials (general ledger, report writer, cash ledger, accounts payable and asset management) were implemented. A new chart of accounts was created and mapped. Supervising the creation of interfaces between Lawson and other information systems (NSB audit works, general ledger, stock ledger and accounts payable, Ceridian, Best Software fixed asset system) was also completed. Contracts with banks and service providers were negotiated.

In another position, functions included supervising the cash/ fixed asset accounting and accounts payable functions, along with preparing financial statements, related footnote disclosures, annual report and audit schedules. Responsibilities involved preparing and reviewing monthly journal entries or schedules, in addition to performing SEC reporting, 10Ks and 10Qs. Reports for the board of directors and management were prepared. Budget variances were researched and analyzed.

How can a controller with background working in financial services, manufacturing and aerospace industries who is knowledgeable in Lawson M3, Sage MAS 90 and Sage 500 fit within your organization? Technical specialties cover Lawson M3, ADP, Sage 500, Sage MAS 90, QuickBooks, MS Dynamics Navision, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Comprehensive HR- Payroll, Cognos and Jet Reports. Educational attainment includes Master of Business Administration (Accounting emphasis) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting).

Duties of this controller covered overseeing the financial and managerial accounting operations for two manufacturing divisions totaling $170M in sales, as well as preparing monthly/ annual financial statements or reports results to the divisional president and CFO. Performing daily analytics on working capital, variances in material efficiency or PPV, labor standards, variances to sales and operating budget, in addition to creating Microsoft Excel models to report variances daily were some of the functions. Reports included detailed data and a summary discussion of the root cause of variances along with corrective actions to change the current state. Other tasks involved serving as site leader of Lawson M3 ERP System implementation team, training the key user team and rolling out new system to a user community of over 100 people.

This individual completed monthly reconciliations of all accounts and maintained sufficient reserves to minimize the effects of risk in manufacturing delays that cause liquidated damages clauses to trigger. Financial performance was achieved by managing head count and overtime of 550 employees. Key roles consisted of coordinating and conducting the preparation of audit schedules and managing the annual engagement with another organization.

Does a senior finance manager with work background in construction, wholesale and manufacturing industries who is skilled in Lawson, SAP and PeopleSoft pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Lawson, SAP, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, RentalMan, Blackline and Syteline. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (emphasis in Accounting) and SAP ECC 6.0 Advanced Finance Course.

Primary functions of this senior manager for finance included serving as accounting liaison between IT and accounting due to company expansion along with implementation of SAP, as well as performing weekly financial and project reviews with the CIO to maintain a $42M SAP budget. Other day-to-day IT projects were also done. Aside from working as fixed assets subject matter expert for SAP project, this specialist gained in-depth knowledge and experience in blueprint, developed the business process, approved functional specifications for enhancements of existing functions and provided data analysis for SAP methodology. The ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into system-supported solutions was demonstrated. Responsibilities consisted of preparing the dissolution of a portion of the company’s assets and segregating the other for sale of the business. Implementing the Fixed Asset module in Lawson for the transition of company assets was one of the accomplishments.

Another position covered preparing and distributing internal financial reports, in addition to improving the flow of the reporting package for review purposes. Communications with external auditors on financial statements and accounting issues were managed to ensure auditor agreement with company decisions on accounting disclosures. An additional duty covered preparing the annual financial statements and disclosures for the company’s annual audit.

What can your organization gain with the help of a finance manager with experience in food, nonprofit and financial services industries who is proficient in Lawson Financials? Technical skills cover Lawson Financial, Fund E-Z, Paychex & Preview, and Time & Labor TLO. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Arts in Finance and AAS in Business Administration. This individual underwent Certified Not-for- Profit Accounting Professional Program (CNAP).

Main duties of this finance manager consisted of assisting in the preparation of any contract modification and providing assistance in monitoring compliance requirements related to the contract. Functions covered coordinating the receipt from internal sources, as well as organizing and preparing supporting documentation for contract claim submissions. This individual assisted in coordinating receipt of paperwork from external subcontractors and organized/analyzed data as necessary. Reports to management related to the contract were prepared, including production of monthly Lawson activity reports. Reconciliations and analysis related to contract activity were prepared. Assistance was provided in handling the monthly staff allocation process, including coordinating circulation of data and updating of revised percentages.

Notable tasks included preparing Approved for Payment (AFP) forms and coding, in addition to inputting the data into the Lawson Accounts Payable system. Key roles involved preparing cash receipts reports and assisting in the deposit process as well as any donations received in relation to hurricane relief efforts. Other duties involved maintaining petty cash funds and preparing requests for reimbursements with supporting reconciliations. Interfacing with the contract compliance team was also completed. Lawson reports were reconciled to different office relief spreadsheets.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this finance manager with work background in IT services and financial services industries who is adept in Lawson, Hyperion and SAP? Technical competencies involve Lawson, Hyperion Essbase, SAP, SQL, Access, WebFocus and TM1 Cognos Systems. Educational background includes Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Studies.

Responsibilities of this finance manager included collaborating with multiple functional areas on various projects and working with internal business unit partners to provide ad hoc requests and analysis. Apart from leading staff training, technical expertise was provided during the division reorganization for Lawson, Essbase, WebFocus and TM1 Cognos systems. Duties consisted of participating in the monthly/quarterly business reviews to ensure timely reporting and analysis for corporate finance group based on IFRS deadlines and actively getting involved in streamlining of processes to enhance reporting requirements. The job entailed reviewing budgeting and financial planning within the department division, supervising and training offshore accounting staff, in addition to assisting with the year-end audit.

In another position for the same employer, assistance was provided in managing the month-end close, forecast/budget, headcount tracking and quarterly balance sheets. Skills brought to the table consisted of producing complex detailed analysis after the close to support key performance drivers and creating monthly board presentations of a $300M budget for senior management meetings. This specialist collaborated daily with treasury, regional finance teams and external auditors to resolve issues. Investigating areas of concern and addressing with business partners were efficiently handled.

How can a finance manager with background working in social services, business services and communications industries, as well as specialization in Lawson and SAP fit within your organization? Technical specializations involve Lawson, SAP, Microsoft Project, TM1 Budgeting and Forecasting Tool, Cognos, Impromptu and Deltek. Educational attainment includes BS degree (major in Acquisitions & Contract Management; minor in Enterprise Systems Management). The individual is a Certified Personal Property Specialist and Certified Defense Financial Manager.

Key roles of this finance manager covered managing the finance department operations and staff including a staff accountant, payroll supervisor, reviewer, accounts payable and payroll tech positions. Some of the responsibilities were performing analysis, general accounting, job cost, and contract functions under the direction of the project manager and corporate management, in addition to ensuring that all works were performed accurately and submitted timely. Furthermore, this individual maintained a high level of confidentiality and worked closely with human resources, department managers, employees and the corporate staff. Duties covered assisting with the preparation/enforcement of financial and payroll policies and SPI’s. Managing the Lawson accounting system, performing daily back-ups and assisting the corporate IT with server hardware maintenance were completed.

The job included overseeing contract funding levels, amendments and contract reconciliations, along with closely monitoring the work of the staff accountant and payroll supervisor to ensure accurate and timely performance of their duties. Tasks included working with the staff accountant to review and post accounts receivable billing invoices, as well as reviewing and posting adjusting journal entries for job cost, general ledger, payroll and accounts payable.

Could your organization use a finance manager with experience in education, financial services and business services industries, as well as knowledgeable in Lawson, QuickBooks and ADP? Technical proficiencies encompass Lawson, QuickBooks, ADP, Zenefits, Financial Edge, Expensify and FundWare. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

This finance manager’s job involved progressively increasing responsibilities from the accounting clerk through finance manager. Managing $400K bi-monthly payroll was done for an organization of over 100 personnel. Functions covered reconciling employee benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 403B, FSA medical, dependent care, transportation, as well as guiding the successful internal/ external audits annually through sound documentation and reporting with no findings in A/P, payroll and benefits. Furthermore, this specialist assisted management of annual budgets, including reconciliation, variance reporting, and producing ad hoc reports throughout the year. The job covered being solely accountable for accounts payable duties; including invoices, purchase orders, credit memos, ACH payments, pre-paid payments, computer checks, and manual checks using various software packages (Financial Edge, FundWare, Lawson, QuickBooks).

Notable roles involved developing, maintaining and refining internal controls or processes for payroll and accounts payable including documentation as well as web-based training for other staff. Duties consisted of serving as liaison with program directors and development team to record timely accurate accruals, along with creating and implementing the new travel/ expense policy, incorporating web-based software for ease of use by geographically-dispersed staff. The organization was transitioned to new software (Expensify, Zenefits, ADP) resulting in reduced staff time spent on these activities, and reduced processing time within finance.