Below are the 5 Controllers & 6 CFO's with SAP & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides financial/accounting leaders with your industry experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could your organization use a controller with experience in manufacturing, real estate and financial services industries who used SAP, Sage MAS 100 and MS Dynamics GP? Technical proficiencies cover SAP, Sage MAS 100 and MS Dynamics GP. Educational background includes Chemical Engineering and Business Economics – Minor in English.

This individual was responsible for the process implementation of all company project cost estimates crucial to project bidding to result in awardment (pre/post analysis). One of the key roles involved implementing project cost tracking and variance analysis not limited to COGS variances and gross margin (GM) variances. The implementation of percentage of completion method of accounting was carried out. This individual handled the successful implementation of SAP System & GPS Reporting Integration from Intuitive ERP (go-live).

Skills involved completing full range accounting (all balance sheet accounts, P&L accounts and respective monthly reconciliations, as well as month, quarter and year end closing responsibilities for financial statement and balance sheet review). Preparation and reporting (3 business days close requirements) were also efficiently handled. Functions covered external and internal financial audits (annual, bank, tax, WC), as well as heavily interacting with all departments, especially operations, purchasing and engineering. System improvement and implementation were done for manufacturing efficiencies and better information tracking. All work order and purchase order variance analysis were managed.

Would a controller with familiarity working in a cancer center, who utilized SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards and Lawson help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards and Lawson. Educational attainment includes Master’s of Accounting; MBA and MHA; as well as BS – Finance.

Managing business IT projects and accounting/financial system conversions/upgrades (SAP, PeopleSoft, MS Great Plains, Sage MAS 200) were some of the key focuses of this controller. Chart of accounts set up and mapping, testing and GL clean up were completed, along with setting up financial statements and verifying the accuracy of the legacy system. Payroll system conversions to ADP and upgrades were also completed. Responsibilities covered preparing and compiling financial statements, balance sheet account reconciliations and variance analysis. Developing and implementing a new monthly P&L account variance analysis process were completed. Monthly and year end revenue recognition; gross to net calculations; bank recons; completion of monthly journal entries including adjusting and accruals were handled.

Notable tasks included managing the month/year-end close process in conjunction with billing, A/R, A/P and payroll departments. Aside from developing reporting for budgeting, forecasting and planning using Hyperion Essbase and MS BI tools, cash flow reporting was also developed enabling companies to decrease expenses by 25% and increasing budgets. Functions involved managing percent complete and cost analysis accounting for construction and manufacturing projects, in addition to handling sales/use, property and beverage tax filings; IRS and DOL audit completion. Restructuring of accounting/finance/payroll departments was done for a higher education university.

Could your organization use a controller with experience in manufacturing and technology industries who used SAP and ADP? Technical proficiencies cover SAP and ADP. Educational attainment includes Bachelors in Business Administration. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant.

Primary tasks of this controller included handling all aspects of accounting, as well as recommending and successfully implementing an “early retirement offer” which generated annual savings in excess of $700,000. Developing a PC-based financial analysis system utilized to provide monthly analysis of financial results to the owners of the companies was also handled. An additional role covered engaging a new insurance broker to search for more cost competitive coverages which generated annual savings of $15,000 to $25,000. Company owners were convinced to engage a new outside audit/tax firm which generated annual savings of $15,000. The job covered converting the in-house payroll system to ADP.

Contributions involved developing accounting policies, supervision of profit center accounting managers, supervision of monthly financial statement preparation, financial analysis and coordination of annual budget for a division with $139.3 million annual sales. Developing a PC-based tool was done to increase efficiency of monthly financial performance analysis. Regularly preparing and delivering reports to top corporate management were efficiently carried out. This individual was responsible for monthly financial statement preparation and analysis, forecasting, enforcement of corporate policies and distribution, collection and summary of annual budgets for the corporation’s largest profit center with $111.5 million annual sales. Developing information systems to monitor project costs on a timely basis that was utilized for weekly reviews with production management to highlight problem areas for corrective action led to cost reductions of approximately 3%.

What can a controller with work background in technology and manufacturing industries, who utilized SAP and MS Dynamics GP bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve MS Dynamics GP. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major: Finance.

Working with areas such as managing two separate businesses; one with sales of $100M annually in the manufacturing of security locks for a variety of industries including government, ATM, and gun safe cabinets thru distributor and direct sales was one of the skills brought to the table. The other business has annual sales of $6M. The job covered designing for time management clocks providing a complete solution from installation to maintenance support to customers. Duties covered designing and implementing a model that automated the closing process reducing the time from five to three days. ERP migration was completed. This individual led the project to migrate from Intacct to Great Plains ERP system to standardize and facilitate the future migration to SAP.

Aside from coordinating the transfer of half of the production, an additional role covered leading the local financial team on phase-1 of the SAP implementation which included all customer-facing from order to cash. Tasks involved managing the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, in addition to providing work direction and supervision to a team of six in accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Other responsibilities consisted of administering the month end process and reporting of monthly results to upper management, as well as working with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with work background in manufacturing, business services and technology industries who used SAP and MS Dynamics GP? Technical competencies involve SAP and MS Dynamics GP. Accomplishments include 83% reduction of year-end physical inventory variance by $1.5M from $1.8M to $.3M and reducing material logic errors from 45% to 7% by development of a logic analytics tool. Educational attainment includes MSA: Masters of Science in Accountancy; MBA: Masters of Business Administration; and BBA: Bachelors of Business Administration.

One of the important contributions of this controller included serving as SAP implementation FICO lead. Tasks covered identifying and helping resolve trim scrap issue which reduced scrap from 35% to 16.5% and reducing outside process trim scrap from a high of 46% to 16.5% via CAD/CNC procurement protocol. Skills included reducing ERP conversion load by 78% for customers & vendors; 55% for materials, as well as handling all master data uploads for SD, MM, PP, and FICO (AR, AP, FA, GL).

Key roles involved ERP implementation at the plant locations, establishing consistent payroll reporting and review among all US plants, in addition to establishing consistent transfer pricing between all US plants. Part of the achievements involved attaining $90K reduction of State sales tax fines by challenging the tax auditor with auditor’s own regs. Duties consisted of implementing and stabilizing the ERP system at the plants and implementing a financial performance review methodology adopted by all US plants.

Would a detail-oriented chief financial officer (CFO) with experience working in transportation, manufacturing, and distribution industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelors of Science in Accounting. Professional accreditations involve CPA certificate. Technical skills include SAP ERP, Oracle HFM, BlackLine, QuickBooks and AS/400.

Some accomplishments included carrying out all aspects of accounting, finance, treasury and payroll, supervise bookkeeper and banking relations. While employed in an electronic manufacturing company as a CFO, served as key participant in running the business and providing analysis of business prospects.

In a transportation services company, worked with treasury and outside consultant to implement SAP Electronic Bank Statement to increase control and automation of banking related transaction posting-saving $4k/year labor costs. While working for a garden products manufacturer, shared expertise by utilizing SAP experience at prior companies to implement changes providing tighter internal control, internal reporting improvements in accuracy and speed, as well as greater efficiencies for processes. This specialist converted fixed asset from Excel based to SAP Fixed Asset module saving $10k/year labor costs. Part of the job was to develop reports, supported users and identified efficient improvements in SAP R/3 system release ECC 5.0 as a financial analysis manager in an automation equipment manufacture and distribution company.

How can a chief financial officer (CFO) with work experience in aerospace, consumer goods and automotive industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Finance/Accounting and Master of Business Administration (Major in Finance). System skills involve SAP ERP, SAP R/3, Business Warehouse, Business Objects, Flexnet, ADP and Concur.

Working with challenging issues such as leading a team of ten including finance, treasury, internal controls, information technology, compliance, Lean Six Sigma, risk management, tax and SAP performance were part of this specialist’s work experience. While working in a manufacturer of aerospace wheels and carbon brakes as a chief financial officer, implemented SAP Concur system for employee travel expense reimbursement. Some of the tasks were implementing a mobile computing program including personal cell phones reimbursement to balance employee needs with IT security policies, developing annual budget and 5-year forecast, as well as building a physicals-based budget exceeding $200 million in annual sales.

With a “can do approach” in the area of establishing standard costs in accordance with cost accounting principles, international transfer pricing rules, and international trade requirements (ITAR, EAR) have been career objectives. As a CFO, performed as a project champion of five project management projects with savings exceeding $1 million. This involved Q1 reduction, riveting defects, paint defects, less handling, and P2P Restructured IT department into Hardware/Technology and SAP/Information/Data. Furthermore, created an SAP Performance Manager position to drive master data accuracy and enhancements to the SAP system.

Would hiring a chief financial officer (CFO) with experience working in financial services, real estate and insurance industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Accountancy. Expertise in systems/technology includes SAP-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, JD Edwards, QuickBooks, AS/400, Sage 300/Timberline, PeopleSoft and Yardi.

Acting as a chief financial officer in a financial services company, responsible for the $75MM private company asset sale to a publicly traded company. Some of the tasks were preparing the financials for SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, external audit, creating financial narratives and process flows, as well as analyzing all financial data for asset/liability assignments according to the purchase agreement. Part of the job was to review all vendor and professional services contracts, and supervise the systems and operational conversion project as a subject matter expert. In addition, was responsible for the private company wind down for 18 months post-closing, as well as, the public company financials.

While working for a real estate company as a chief financial officer, responsible for all corporate, brokerage, property management accounting and financial integrity. Other duties were management of 8 regions and 18 team members in all aspects of U.S. GAAP, Modified GAAP and Tax financial reporting. In addition, on-boarded 117 third party property/asset management assignments within 7 months. Furthermore, managed operations managers to maintain operational excellence and adherence with company best practices.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer (CFO) who worked in aviation, beverage and chemical industries? Educational attainment is composed of Associate in Arts degree (Accounting) and Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting). Key accomplishments were saving the company over $220,000, uncovered double payment issues with customers, being responsible for monthly financial closing of department ($6 million annual OPEX budget), as well as managing annual financial budget and monthly closing for an office ($1 billion annual gross sales). Technical knowledge consists of SAP ERP, Hyperion and Sage.

Contributed to the organization’s success by having full responsibility for treasury, monthly close, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet, income statement, budget and reporting (GAAP vs IFRS). While working as a CFO in a security & investigations company, reported directly to the president & CEO with management of the financial planning and analysis function, IT, the company’s fleet and all capital expenditures. Also, carried out administration of workers compensation and health insurance benefits plans.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by implementing travel and lodging system companywide, expense management system, accounting system, as well as new payroll system & processes. Moreover, engaged auditors for annual internal audit, engaged tax professionals for state excise, sales and federal tax purposes, as well as managed auditors for local audits to satisfy customer contracts. Furthermore, redesigned cash application process, accounts receivable and accounts payable for new entity.

Is impacting your organization with a chief financial officer (CFO) with experience working in food products, manufacturing and financial services industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Finance in Accounting and Economics. Professional certifications involve AICPA IFRS Certification (in progress). Software expertise consists of SAP ERP, SAP B/W, Sage Accpac and Great Plains.

While employed in a food products supplier as a CFO, responsible for all of the company’s finance, IT, HR and legal functions. This specialist supervised 3 direct reports. Key accomplishments were reducing interest expense burden, renegotiating the lending agreement with the sole banking partner, thus reducing the interest rate across all financing vehicles by 0.75%. Also, implemented a series of software enhancements that targeted automation of select internal processes to improve the organization’s internal capabilities and efficiencies. Additionally, implemented a rigorous T&E policy and maintained strict internal control enforcement to eliminate expense report fraud and abuse. Other duties were maintaining the previously obtained ruling with the government agency related to the application of R&D tax credits, as well as reducing the company’s closing and reporting cycle from nearly 1 month to less than 15 calendar days.

Part of the job as a CFO in a hardware company was to meet daily cash needs without access to external financing. Additional responsibilities were reducing product utilization by optimizing balance sheet ratios by nearly 50% and establishing short term, low cost receivables financing. To increase EBITDA, set up an international business footprint by establishing overseas subsidiaries while reducing operating expenses overall by 10% three years in a row.

What contributions could a chief financial officer (CFO) with work experience in manufacturing and consumer goods industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Diploma in Tax Consulting, as well as Diploma in Accounting (Bachelor of Science in Accounting equivalent). Professional certifications involve Certified Tax Consultant. Computer skills include SAP SCM, Navision, Hyperion, JAS, JSI, Paymate, QuickBooks, and Sage Accpac.

Challenges like carving out a business unit from an existing operating company and integrated it into a company in Canada, as well as obtaining local financing for new projects were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. As a chief financial officer in a manufacturing company, reduced significantly freight cost, as well as restructured the operations to allow for growth of 900% while increasing head count by 250%. Other duties were improving inventory management, reducing DIO by over 50%, revising collection procedures, reducing DSO by 30 days, as well as reducing month end closing time from 30 days to 4 days. Additionally, negotiated improved health group insurance coverage while reducing associated cost, as well as successfully mitigated the company’s financial, legal and tax risks.

Shared expertise by reducing year-end audit process from 2.5 months to 4 weeks. While employed in a cosmetics company as a CFO, other accomplishments included achieving savings in indirect cost purchases, utilities and general services totaling 2-3% of avg. yearly sales through contracts renegotiation and new processes implementation.