Below are the 13 CFO's with various industries & systems experience. The Thor Group® provides CFO's & controllers who know your industry & your systems on a consulting, contracting, interim or direct hire basis.

Is impacting your organization with a CFO with work experience in chemical, airline and financial services industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Finance major and Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting major. Software proficiencies involve Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, Oracle, Java and FRX financial reporting.

While employed in a chemical company as a CFO, worked with IT professionals to change Microsoft AX VAR to improve technical support. Some of the tasks were designing and implementing daily cash management system, as well as designing cycle count inventory process for 3,000 items with a total value of $15mm. Also, managed consolidation of financials within three ERP systems transitioning to one system, as well as prepared client for initial year audit. This specialist documented internal controls for all phases of the company, as well as performed deep dive implementing project plan to transition CFO position.

Part of the job as a CFO in an airline company was to finalize Net Working Capital adjustment coordinating completion with seller/buyer. Other duties were finalizing opening balance sheet, implementing 13-week cash forecast, as well as developing bank reporting package. Additionally, completed covenant analysis and tracking.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a chief financial officer with extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting and finance, business analysis, project management, hands-on accounting, process flow and design? Technological background encompasses QuickBooks, Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase, Cognos, FAS, Elite, Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200, Great Plains, ADP, PeopleSoft, Navision, NetSuite, Solomon, Sage MAS 500, Sage Peachtree, IBM AS/400, Sage Timberline (SME), JD Edwards, Lawson and SAP (SME). Highlights of qualifications consist of GAAP compliance, accounting policies, compensation planning and reporting, process/procedure enhancement, financial reporting, cash management and system implementations.

Serving in a comprehensive outpatient healthcare center as a chief financial officer, part of the job was to provide guidance, training and supervision to the accounting personnel. Some of the general accounting duties included payroll, cost, financial reporting for multiple entities, and directing accounting department and human resource department.

Additional responsibilities involved mitigating risks and liabilities as well as providing financial guidance on planning, forecasting and budgets for all elements of the financials. This included compensation, retirement plans, stock options, investments and other funding strategies for human resources.

Would hiring a CFO who worked in biotechnology, manufacturing and distribution industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting (Magna Cum Laude). Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountants (CPA). Technical competencies consist of SAP, Intacct, Sage/MAS (90, 200, 500), Great Plains (MS Dynamics) and QuickBooks.

Acting as a CFO, this individual was in charge of designing and/or managing financial and operational infrastructure. Also, tasked with preparing financial statements, including SEC-compliant disclosures. This professional was contracted to provide a comprehensive range of the financial cycle, from data/transaction entry to the financial reports, disclosures, and presentations. Other duties were setting up the accounting infrastructure for start-up businesses; designing the chart of accounts, accounting processes, and U.S. GAAP-compliant external financial reports. In addition, implemented ERP accounting/financial software platforms, including migration from QuickBooks.

While working for a biotechnology company as a CFO, co-prepared funding presentations to prospective investors. Moreover, established the financial and operational infrastructure. In addition, reported to the CEO, as well as responsible for the entire financial cycle and supporting functions, including, during the pre-financing phase, (i) preparing financial projections and forecasts, (ii) posting transactions, and (iii) issuing financial reports. Furthermore, prepared financial reports and Subchapter S Corp. federal income tax returns.

Is impacting your organization with a chief financial officer with experience working in a county hospital a current business consideration? Some of the tasks include managing direct reports covering 12 departments and over 50 employees, as well as implementing strategic plans to achieve financial goals each year. Analyzing and monitoring operational initiatives were some of the key strengths. Preparing and presenting all financial reporting including operational results, budgeting, projections and strategic planning were some of the responsibilities.

This CFO was responsible for preparing the hospital’s income statement, financial reporting package and income statement projections using SAP. Compiling, monitoring and communicating key corporate initiatives such as utilization of services, contract labor and other numerous operational characteristics was also carried out.

As the CFO, this professional spearheaded an initiative to increase corporate revenues through the enhancement of service lines and to successfully implement financial turnaround plans. This initiative increased profitability, cash collections and financial stability, resulting in increased cash reserves for the organization.

Is impacting your organization with a chief financial officer (CFO) who worked in telecommunications, engineering and construction industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Software experience involves the use of Deltek Vision, Computer Guidance Systems, COINS and JD Edwards OneWorld.

The professional was CFO of a firm specializing in design, construction, service and sales primarily in the telecommunications industry with design services performed in other industries including commercial/ residential land development. Tasks included directing corporate service group with responsibilities including financial reporting, risk management, development and implementation of company policy and procedures, project reporting and review and strategic planning.

In an engineering company, goal was to serve as an executive in charge of converting company to a new enterprise software solution (Deltek Vision). This CFO was primary responsible for all risk management issues including contract negotiation and review, insurance, claims and lawsuits. Also, led company through period of rapid growth from 200 to 425 employees including developing policy and procedure to meet the needs of the company commensurate with the growth. Other duties were completing two acquisitions during tenure with company. Additionally, acted as a financial and business mentor to all managing principals in the company, and developed annual budgets for all profit centers. Furthermore, managed corporate services budget of $4M annually.

Is impacting your organization with a regional chief financial officer who worked in a healthcare system and a medical center a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science and Masters of Business Administration with Accounting emphasis. Professional certifications include Certified Public Accountant certification. Computer skills consist of Lawson, Epic Resolute/Prelude/Cadence, PeopleSoft, Eclipsys/EPSi, Hyperion, Siemens, Lawson, SMS Invision, HMS/MedHost and Meditech.

While employed in a healthcare system as a regional chief financial officer, has served as a turn-around CFO for several distressed hospitals. Some of the tasks were developing FTE reports to assist flex staffing and reduction of overtime and agency FTEs, as well as implementing patient insurance follow-up system in a medical center in MedHost system. Additional responsibilities were leading clean-up of charge masters utilizing Med Asset software and consultants, as well as designing several Lawson, Epic and Meditech reports to aid in financial analysis and revenue cycle.

Part of the job as a chief financial officer in a medical center was managing financial operations, ensuring financial and operational controls are in place to support the development of business activities to meet targeted operating margins. This specialist has supported CEO in setting the strategic direction of the hospital and achieving operational goals. In addition, has coordinated FTE reduction, reducing Labor cost by $1.9 million annually.

What can a chief financial officer with work background in insurance, energy services and religious/nonprofit industries, as well as specialization in PeopleSoft Oracle, MS Dynamics NAV and Oracle bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve PeopleSoft Oracle, MS Dynamics NAV, Oracle, Peachtree/Sage 50, QuickBooks, Crystal Reports and Access. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Masters of Divinity. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant.

Working with areas such as developing in-depth knowledge of all financial and operational systems and leading process improvement projects that reduced monthly close times and FTE’s required to perform accounting and finance functions were some of the skills brought to the table. Duties covered leading the team to develop a new process for uploading Great Plains data into PeopleSoft and serving as the key player in the development and implementation of new system to migrate claims into Great Plains. This individual effectively diagnosed, managed and resolved important accounting issues including finding the best cost effective process to manage provider payments across multiple platforms. Reporting to senior management the results of operations monthly, including IOI and net asset change information, as well as preparing and presenting quarterly financial statements for the finance committee and BOD were carried out.

Responsibilities consisted of managing the overall accounting operation including financial reporting and budgeting. Functions covered reorganizing the accounting and human resources teams and eliminating 2 FTE’s, while maintaining workload and timeliness of reporting. Insurance programs were renegotiated, saving the company over $350K per year, while maintaining reasonable levels of managed risk. The job consisted of working with senior management to implement policies that allowed for more scalability of direct labor hours. Each bi-weekly payroll was reduced by over $250K.

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 hiring a chief financial officer with work experience in manufacturing and environmental services industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of BBA in Accounting and Finance as well as MBA. Areas of expertise include Start-Ups and Acquisitions, IT Project Management, Federal, State & International Tax, as well as Strategic Planning and Budgeting. Technical skills include Lawson and Oracle.

Acting as a chief financial officer in a manufacturing company, has developed a Bill of Material system to configure custom connector manufacturing costing and pricing models for inside sales. Contributed to the organization’s success by converting and implementing Oracle software for AP, AR, and GL from a Lawson system in 2010 which significantly enhanced financial reporting and analysis. Also, has directed all accounting functions, financial and operational reporting, strategic and operational planning as well as budgeting, risk management, SOX compliance, tax compliance, facilities leases, and acquisition due diligence.

While working for an environmental services company as a CFO, was responsible for the strategic three-year plan and monthly financial reporting to the Board of results and operational KPI performance. Supported organizational goals and objectives by assuming a hands on role responsible for AR, AP, Tax, Banking, GL, monthly closings and GAAP audit preparation with a staff of five. Furthermore, has implemented Liquid Frameworks, a CRM/field service and ER dispatch system that tracks time and attendance, job costs, and equipment maintenance.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer with work experience in auto components, marketing and social services industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting (Magna Cum Laude). This professional is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Software/ERP solutions skills include NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, Macola (Exact), Microsoft Dynamics GP/NAV, Lawson/Infor Solutions, MAS 90/200, Sage Non-Profit, ADP, Paychex, Hyperion, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft.

Contributed to the organization’s success by completing debt restructuring, proactively managing working capital, constructing reliable control systems and processes, in addition to leveraging technology and infrastructure, as well as implementing a $17M product recall program. Serving in an auto components company as a chief financial officer, has developed business valuation analysis for potential funding infusions and business restructuring. Also, has developed and implemented a business critical forecasting tool, incorporating process analysis, planning tools and utilizing NetSuite functionality to manage cash flow and working capital.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by performing rapid business analysis, financial projections and implementation of strategies to turn around a working capital- strapped organization. Acting as a director of finance in a marketing company, has effectively navigated through economic downturn and major industry paradigm shift by driving realistic operating decisions, guiding management through major business restructuring. Furthermore, has successfully sustained core capabilities and finance/IT service levels and simultaneously converted business critical ERP systems (NetSuite).

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer (CFO)/controller/head of finance who is proficient in Peachtree/Sage 50 and Great Plains with experience in manufacturing, communications and software industries? Technical competencies involve Peachtree/Sage 50, QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Online, Great Plains, Solomon, Transax Gateway, Google Cloud, Analytx, Echosign and Intralinks. Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (major in accounting). In a previous job, this Certified Public Accountant (CPA) overhauled its financial and tax reporting processes. Assistance was given with the growth of the firm from $270 million in assets under management to over $1.1 billion while adding minimal staff. The executive also successfully completed two systems conversions to Peachtree and Analytx. Professional affiliations are the California Society of CPA’s, Private Equity CFO Association and Venture Capital Bean Counters Association.

Important tasks of this CFO/controller/ head of finance included managing fundraising decks, fundraising sourcing and administration, proforma financial modeling, back office administration, financial reporting, full cycle accounting, HR, legal, audit and tax compliance.

The job also entailed managing Peachtree/Sage 50, QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Online. The successful implementation of human resource (HR) processes was also carried out, along with identifying and reducing legal exposure. This was done by properly categorizing employees and implementing accounting systems or systems conversions to cloud based software and storage. This individual successfully implemented an automated annual audit financial statement and footnote reporting process across over twelve fund vintages and multiple billions under management.

What opportunities can having a chief financial officer (CFO) who has background in the landscaping, manufacturing and beverage industries give your organization? Software proficiency is in Sage 100 (i.e. Sage MAS 90), Microsoft Dynamics Axapta, SAP and QuickBooks. The individual finished Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Computer Science.

In a commercial and residential landscape management, architecture, and horticultural maintenance company, this CFO led central financial planning and analysis team supporting president/owner. Part of the job was providing financial management reporting including monthly financial review, president’s report, executive committee meeting, and business operations support. Selected achievements included implementing new analytics and metrics-based forecasting tool/ process allowing real time fact-based decision making. In addition to improving cash flow by more than 300%, the executive created owners’ equity payments that never before existed as well as developed a 5-year strategy that drove growth and increased profits by more than 200%. Owner capital contribution was reduced by 100%. The professional co-authored an apprenticeship program that brought new talent and kept the company on pace to grow the business as well as increase revenue/ profits.

For another job, tasks involved managing a team of 100+ regional accounting/finance and operations associates. Apart from overseeing daily business operations of 12 facilities that provided products and services to more than 20,000 customers in 5 states and 6 countries, the job required managing and supervising finance, IT, human resources, manufacturing operations, customer service, sales, and facilities management processes. Selected achievements included creating and implementing a business and growth plan, resulting in the turnaround of the company in less than 2 years.

Would hiring a chief financial officer who worked in management services, education and real estate industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment involves Bachelor of Science in Management. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Technological know-how includes QuickBooks, AS/400, Peachtree, PeopleSoft, SMS Host and Timberline.

Acting as CFO/controller, some of the duties were maintaining accounting software (AS/400 report writer and chart of accounts). This professional reported to the president/CEO and was responsible for financial reporting and analysis, strategic planning, cash flow management, budgets and forecasts, HR and payroll, accounts receivable/payable, for multiple entities to include managed developments, construction and condo association.

While working for an educational provider, part of the job was to report to the president/CEO. Responsibilities included financial reporting and analysis, strategic planning, cash flow management, budgets and forecasts for 36 districts (5 state regions), HR, as well as supervision of payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and special projects.