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

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer (CFO) with work experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and internet services industries? Educational background is composed of BBA Accounting and MBA with Finance emphasis. Professional certifications include CPA (Certified Public Accountant). Software knowledge includes Oracle ERP and Lawson. Experience covers directing all aspects of finance and accounting including SEC filings, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), business development, treasury and investor relations.

Contributed to the organization’s success by being responsible for business development, M&A activity, treasury, and administrative functions. Acting as a CFO in a manufacturing, sales & service company, supervised CIO, director-HR, training, facilities and fleet management and, change manager and rollout manager implementing Oracle ERP. Key duties were restructuring financial organization to provide improved operations, reporting and teamwork, as well as identifying significant inventory, accounts receivable and cost accounting problems. Also, led team that developed and implemented a comprehensive process improvement plan, as well as created leasing program to facilitate bidding on large sales projects.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by implementing SEC reporting processes, insider trading policy, disclosure policy and stock awards. While employed in a manufacturer & marketer of ethanol as a chief financial officer, led a team that built a public company from a spin-off division and implemented Sarbanes-Oxley. Accomplishments included implementing tax savings initiatives to save the company $45 million over three years, as well as upgrading finance and accounting team to public company level from spin-off division. Furthermore, responsible for investor relations, media relations, economic development and external affairs activity (company spokesperson, lobbying, tax incremental financing, tax incentives).

Would hiring a chief financial officer (CFO) with extensive experience working in a community hospital help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Management and Computer Information Systems, as well as Master of Business Administration (Executive Program). Technical skills includes Oracle ERP, SAP and eClinicalWorks.

Acting as a chief financial officer in a community hospital, formulated accurate departmental working budgets reducing overhead costs by an additional 35%. This executive employed a new billing and collection process, which increased revenue by 25%. Also, re-negotiated new managed care contracts, which increased the reimbursement rate from 20% to 45%. Additionally, implemented an automated workflow process for accounting and purchase orders that reduced the wait time for approval from 10 days to three days from the department heads and ensured timely payment to the vendor, saving the hospital more than $12K a month in late charges and interest. Moreover, negotiated with government revenue agencies and vendors to reduce penalties, enabling the company to write off more than $700K in penalties and interest.

While working as a senior cost controller, initiated an Oracle ERP project to create a CFO-compliant financial reporting module for all government-owned PODS. Some of the tasks were providing with expert technical advice and guidance senior management on contract funding and obligations. Similarly, supported the senior contract officer in preparing, developing and implementing contractual requirements. Furthermore, coordinated with senior staff members for the development and maintenance of the Master Schedule for Contract Awards, as well as prepared performance work statements (PWS), Requirements Approval Documents and Contract Data Requirements for prime and subcontractors with HQ ACC.

Is impacting your organization with a chief financial officer (CFO) who worked extensively in manufacturing industry a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Finance and MBA. Professional certifications include Certificate in Financial Planning. Technological skills involve Oracle ERP and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.

While employed in a manufacturing company as a chief financial officer, led significant changes to right-size company following significant drop in revenue as economic recession began; as well as slashed $2M in expenses and enabled increased profits even as top-line revenue decreased substantially. Also, spearheaded cost-saving project to upgrade warehouse management system to new Oracle system, as well as initiated project, earned buy-in from stakeholders, researched vendors, and led implementation. Moreover, reduced warehouse labor 25% due to improved order picking efficiency, transitioned to a paperless environment, and decreased picking and shipping errors which recouped investment in 12 months. Additionally, streamlined order entry and customer service team, reducing labor costs 50% with staff restructuring, automation, and procedural changes. Key accomplishment was implementing Oracle R12 system, which further boosted efficiency and improved the customer experience by allowing them to easily view and place orders.

As a controller in the same company, duty was to manage successful Oracle ERP implementation for a subsidiary in another country and to perform software customization work that saved the company $30,000+ in consulting fees. Similarly, dispatched to another country to audit subsidiary, and sent multiple times to monitor activities there. Other duties were preparing consolidated financial statement for parent company and subsidiary (involving dollar/Euro conversion), as well as gaining familiarity with foreign labor laws and regulations.

What contributions could a chief financial officer (CFO) with experience working in telecommunication, web hosting and energy industries bring to your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting, as well as Juris doctorate degree with an emphasis in corporate and tax law. Experience includes building financial ERP systems that can track and forecast performance. Technical skills include Oracle ERP and Paylocity.

Challenges like managing financial, legal, FP&A, M&A, treasury, tax (international, domestic, state & local), and HR functions including preparing budgets, forecasting, financial statements, creating operational metrics, and analyzing complex GAAP accounting issues were successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving as chief financial officer in a telecommunications company, raised capital, developed SEC public company reverse merger strategy, and created Sarbanes Oxley implementation plan. Also, developed strategies, negotiated and drafted major vendor term sheets and contracts including distribution channels, technology acquisition, and outsourced service provider contracts for several companies.

While employed in an IT services company as a chief financial officer, tasks focused on Oracle ERP platforms. Managed financial, FP&A, legal, M&A, treasury, tax (international, domestic, state, local), and HR functions including GAAP reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and debt compliance. Furthermore, performed due diligence, synergy, and contract analysis on multiple acquisitions in mid-sized enterprise integrator space. This included software companies, disaster recovery, consulting, and monthly recurring revenue firms in asset and stock transactions.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a chief financial officer (CFO) with work experience in manufacturing, IT and media industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Business Studies, as well as post graduate work in Budget Management, Financial Analysis and Mergers & Acquisitions. Has extensive experience extracting/ reporting and managing financial data. Financial tools used include Oracle ERP, Hyperion, Salesforce.com, MS Dynamics CRM, Excel and Access. Also, has highly developed accounting, reporting and ERP systems knowledge.

Serving in various companies as a CFO, consulted, collaborated and, in many cases, managed the Finance, Accounting, Administration, Human Resources, Legal and Information departments of companies. Part of the job was to review, recommend and install new systems, processes and procedures as needed. In addition, prepared, analyzed and presented complete financial histories as well as detailed business/operating plans to management and or potential investors. Moreover, performed specialized analysis as requested by the CEO and/or board.

In another job, provided funding, financial and management guidance to an internet start-up. Key tasks were designing and building all investor communications/presentations such as PPM, executive summary, business plan and full financial models. Similarly, selected and implemented accounting and planning software. While working in a web animation company as a CFO, managed and staffed financial planning, accounting, human resources, legal, tax and administration departments. Furthermore, created and improved internal accounting and administrative systems and controls; as well as initiated formal quarterly stakeholder reviews.

How can a chief financial officer (CFO) who worked in facility services, marketing and financial services industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science Business Administration (Finance), as well as post graduate studies in Accounting. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Accounting skills involve G/L, Cash, WIP, Pct. Comp, A/R, A/P, payroll, reporting, closing, analysis, break-even, trends, employee utilization, budgets, cash projections, and pro formas. Software skills involve Oracle ERP, MS Dynamics 365, Hyperion, Sage 500, SAP Financials, QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Peachtree/Sage 50 and Paychex.

With a “can do approach” in the area of making multiple recommendation to improve gross margin by approx. 18%, as well as installing new computer system & software to accomplish job & equipment costing have been career objectives. Acting as a CFO in a facility services company, created new management and field reporting, as well as documented production rates to improve estimating. Furthermore, increased line of credit from $500k to $2 million, increasing working capital and production capacity. Additionally, managed the Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Oracle ERP systems.

Working with challenging issues such as preparing a complete set of monthly financial statements that were distributed to the Board of Directors were part of this specialist’s work experience. While employed as a controller in a marketing company, did cash planning, forecasting, and increased contractor bid limits. Some of the tasks were managing and performing accounting and financial functions, financial reviews, G/L, cash, reporting, WIP, payroll, job costing, insurance, A/R, A/P, and financial analysis. In addition, completed financial reporting and assisting with the administration of Oracle ERP systems.

Would a detail-oriented controller with experience working in financial services, IT services and chemical industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Commerce with major in Accounting. Professional certifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Core competencies involve ERP Software Expert and ERP/MRP/EDI implementations. Software knowledge consists of Oracle ERP, NetSuite, SYSPRO and QuickBooks.

Some accomplishments included managing and overseeing all aspects of the accounting, finance and treasury departments, as well as financial planning & analysis (FP&A). Serving in a financial services company as a controller, responsibilities included performing the monthly, quarterly/ annual month end close and account reconciliations, overseeing and ensuring proper GAAP and operating plan coding of chart of accounts, as well as preparing the monthly, quarterly and annual internal/ external financial statement reporting and BOD package. Moreover, prepared for and completed the annual bank and CPA audits, developed and enforced policies and procedures, as well as selected and implemented the accounting systems.

Shared expertise by managing finance, accounting and tax areas, as well as overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations. While working as a corporate controller in an IT services company, implemented policies & procedures and internal controls, as well as managed IPO activities including completing year-end audit, issuing audited financial statements, preparing government Form S-1 in collaboration with investment bankers, attorneys and public accountants. Furthermore, selected and implemented Oracle ERP Suite and ASP solution within 3 months.

How can a controller with work experience in legal services and IT services industries help your organization? Educational background is composed of BS Business Administration with concentration in Accounting & International Business. Technical skills include Oracle ERP, PeopleSoft, SQL Lotus, QuickBooks, Quicken, Sage MAS 90, Crystal Reports and Saleslogix.

Working with challenging issues such as reducing annual operating expenses by 15% per year and capital expenses by an average of 8.7% per year by upgrading key components vs. purchasing new equipment, were part of this specialist’s work experience. Acting as controller in a legal services provider, increased cash flow by $800K/month while reducing bad debt expense from 9% to 0.010% by leveraging automated A/P systems of key customers. Also, performed as team leader for Oracle ERP system. Other accomplishments were saving more than $300K in headcount and occupancy costs by significantly contributing to the design/implementation of an Oracle ERP system.

With a “can do approach” in the area of managing cash flow, payroll, sales tax reporting, and sales staff commissions and bonuses with special emphasis on upgrading policies and procedures have been career objectives. Serving as a controller in an IT service company, supervised 4 finance professionals, as well as led start-up operations for company. Some of the tasks were creating all SOPs for accounting and operations, as well as playing key role in development of Employee policy manual. Furthermore, implemented MAS 90 systems and trained 28 employees on its usage.

Would hiring a controller who worked in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and chemical industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science/Accounting. Qualifications include system implementation/integration experience. Technical expertise consists of Oracle ERP, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.

Acting as a site controller for a GPS solutions manufacturer, responsible for all accounting, consolidated reporting and strategic planning of the mobile solutions division. Key duties were managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash functions, as well as managing the costing, inventory and G/L functions. Moreover, was responsible for coordinating and maintaining all SOX 404 procedural documentation for the Division. Key achievements were serving as division lead on Oracle ERP implementation project. Similarly, coordinated the Great Plains Accounting System integration of two entities.

While working for another manufacturing company as assistant controller, responsible for all accounting, reporting and budgeting for the commercial services division. Also, acted as division coordinator of external audits. Accounting/operating system used was Great Plains. While employed in a chemical manufacturer as a controller, responsible for the financial operations of a 7-Plant, 400M Lb. production and research site. Responsibilities included coordinating all reporting, budgeting and forecasting, managing the inventory, costing and process audit functions, as well as managing the monthly closing process.

Would a detail-oriented controller with experience working in banking and business services industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Accounting, Bachelor’s degree in Business Laws, MS in Accounting and MBA major in Finance. In addition to having 20+ years solid senior accounting & financial management experience, credentials include Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Cost Accountant (ACA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA), and Project Management Professional (PMP). Technical skills consist of Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Hadoop, Lawson, MATLAB, JD Edwards, Workday, Peachtree/Sage 50, QuickBooks, Great Plains and Hyperion.

Some accomplishments included preparing budget transfer process, as well as collaborating with LOB on IT cost benefit analysis for projects, mergers/ acquisitions review and analysis (IT services). While employed as a plant finance controller in a consulting and staffing firm, worked with LOBs to understand and predict future IT expenses, and developed multi-year strategic plans. Other tasks were improving productivity at 25% by leading the finance team in MS Dynamics AX 2012 through Oracle ERP Systems implementation. Also, implemented business processes, controls and Oracle Financials ERP system reporting, resulting in improved productivity at 20%.

Shared expertise by preparing analytics leading to performance modeling used for business enterprise strategic and operational planning and decision making. As a finance controller in another consulting and staffing firm, monitored KPI, regulatory compliance on SEC/SOX/COSO by conducting internal audit & providing information to external auditors. Key contributions included enhancing productivity at 50% by migrating financial data from Oracle Financials to SAP-FI/CO ERP project implementation.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with work experience in manufacturing and construction industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (major in Accounting) and Master of Business Administration. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Has years of comprehensive experience in progressively more responsible roles as group, corporate and division controller. Software knowledge consists of Oracle ERP.

Contributed to the organization’s success by identifying target companies, preparing proforma financial statements, performing in-depth due diligence, negotiating purchase agreement terms and helping assimilate acquired companies’ information and financial reporting systems. As a group controller/corporate controller in a manufacturing company, ensured full compliance with accounting policies & procedures by all subsidiaries. Key accomplishment was leading the accounting & finance team in a company-wide, cross-functional effort to identify, purchase and implement $10 million investment in Oracle ERP System.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by being responsible for monthly closings and consolidated financial reporting of 4 subsidiary companies. While working in a designer, manufacturer and distributor as a division controller, managed 3 subsidiary controllers/accounting managers and 17 subsidiary accounting staff members. This included general accounting, accounts payable, foreign payroll and credit & collections departments.

Is impacting your organization with a controller who worked in construction industry a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Computer Information Systems. Software proficiency includes Oracle ERP Systems and SAP.

While employed in a building materials company as a plant controller/shipping manager, managed monthly cost closing activities for multiple cost centers. Some of the tasks were performing analysis of cost variances from standard cost and reported explanations, as well as preparing and submitting weekly performance and cost forecasts that were used by operations to drive decisions. Moreover, wrote and provided analysis that was successful in securing more than $500k in capital investment.

For another employer, duties included oversight for raw material procurement, plant loading performance, and production scheduling. Managerial responsibilities expanded to include two more salaried employees and five more hourly employees. Part of the job was also to perform monthly cost closing activities and maintain BOMs for over 50 finished goods SKUs. Other duties were analyzing cost variances, monitoring monthly cycle counts, as well as providing performance updates at weekly managers’ meetings. Key accomplishment was participating in cross-functional team that used lean Six Sigma principles to improve mining processes that resulted in over $50,000 savings annually. Furthermore, negotiated a new facilities management contract that resulted in a savings of $250,000 annually, as well as participated in a pilot program for the company’s conversion to the Oracle ERP System.