Below are the 12 CFO's with multiple industries & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides financial/accounting leaders who know your industry & systems on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a detail-oriented CPA and chief financial officer with several years of combined experience working in various industries including construction and accounting, fit in your organization? Technological background encompasses Sage 50/Peachtree, MAS 90, ADP, JD Edwards, Great Plains, FRX Report, QuickBooks, Healthcare Management Systems/AS/400, ADP, Lacerte and FastTax Tax software. Educational attainment and certifications include BBA/Accounting, BA/English in Communications and being a Certified Public Accountant.

While employed in a construction company as a chief financial officer, some accomplishments included directing all accounting functions for two divisions including the development and preparation of financial statements, reports, forecasts and analysis. The determination of acquisition needs of the home building division, as well as the coordination of closing and funding of land purchases as needed, were also performed. Other duties were administering control of site purchasing in accordance with company policies and communicating with upper management regarding projected problem and/or cost saving issues. This specialist also maintained the general ledger and financial forecasts in accordance with GAAP and corporate policies and procedures including the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements within established deadlines.

Shared expertise by implementing a local accounting department for the land division, including reconciliation of partnership investment accounts with third party financial statements. Part of the job was to manage all accounting functions including the development of financial statements, reports, forecasts and analyses. Additional responsibilities were composed of developing and presenting financial reports to the board of directors and the community association.

How can a chief financial officer who worked in education and community services industries help your organization? Technical proficiencies include QuickBooks, Peachtree, Microsoft Great Plains, Real World Accounting Systems, as well as Blackbaud Financial and Edge. Educational qualifications consist of Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business Administration degrees.

Working with challenging issues such as doing overall governance for all aspects of financial operations on programs funded through federal/local governments, foundations, and corporations across four major cities have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving as a chief financial officer (CFO) in an education provider, has spearheaded projections, reports, RFPs, audits, banking, payroll, cash flow, and top-level financial oversight. This professional has directed financial budget exceeding $11 million in addition to independent and sub-budgets, as well as developed budgeting processes/systems that improved overall transparency and ease of use. A key accomplishment was successfully leading a 360-degree turnaround of a failing finance department, as well as spearheading the overhaul of all areas of finance.

With a “can do approach” in the area of overseeing financial budget of $11-12 million, including 20 to 24 budgets and sub-budgets have been career objectives. While employed in a community services provider as a chief financial officer (CFO), has reduced budgeting time to near real time (previously several months). Furthermore, has performed turn-around of organizational performance ($1 million in losses to hundreds of thousands of dollars profits) by resolving financial issues, catalyzing leadership turnover, and sound metrics. Moreover, has overhauled outdated practices and developed an entire financial organization from ground up.

Is impacting your organization with a CFO with work experience in construction, utilities and electronic manufacturing industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Finance and Master of Business Administration in Finance. Technical knowledge consists of SAP ERP and Infor Syteline.

While employed in a building materials company as a CFO, facilitated the transition to a nationwide insurance carrier for the company’s property and casualty. Some of the tasks were doing insurance coverage for all locations that resulted in more extensive coverage at no additional cost. Also, was responsible for all financial activities including financial statement preparation, audits, budgets, cash management, IT and insurance for this private equity owned $35 million manufacturer of building and road construction products. Moreover, served as co-executive lead on an ERP implementation of Infor Syteline over three locations that was completed on time and under budget.

Part of the job as a CFO in a utilities company was to be responsible for all financial activities including financial statement preparation, audits, budgets, cash management, IT and insurance for this private equity owned $30 million distributor of high compression hydraulic cutting tools. This CFO was a member of the senior management team that developed the confidential memorandum and made presentations to prospective buyers on a change of ownership that resulted in a purchase price multiple of 7.7 x’s EBITDA. Furthermore, drove lower working capital requirements by decreasing inventory levels by $1.4 million (15%) over an 8-month period through an increased focus on inventory management.

What contributions could a CFO who worked in government, banking and oil/gas industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment consists of BA Accounting and Economics as well as Master of Accountancy. Professional certifications earned as: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner as well as Licensed Health and Life Insurance Producer. Software knowledge is composed of Microsoft Dynamics AX, GP, Oracle Financials, SAP, ADP and QuickBooks. This specialist has provided accounting, finance, and systems consulting services to public and private sector organizations. Also, served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a startup transit management company serving Central Maryland counties. Some of the tasks were providing consulting services for Microsoft Dynamics AX implementation and project, as well as providing marketing consulting services for insurance provider relating to CPAs.

Challenges like improving investments, financial oversight and internal control were welcomed and successfully completed. While employed in government, improved investments, financial oversight and internal control. Additionally, acted as an executive sponsor and project manager for the on time and on budget implementation of ADP’s Enterprise eTime, ADP Enterprise Human Resources/Payroll and Microsoft Dynamics GP Financial systems. This initiative improved business processes with best practices.

Serving in a bank as a financial systems manager, managed a team of information technology professionals. They were responsible for financial systems, including SAP R/3 Accounting, General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Controlling modules. This included various mainframe financial and insurance reporting systems, as well as Cyborg Payroll/Human Resources system.

What contributions could a chief financial officer with work experience in professional services and information technology industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor’s in science (BSc) Honors Economics & Accountancy and Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). Technical skills involve JD Edwards, Oracle and PeopleSoft. Expertise resulted from more than 25 years’ experience across a wide range of modern technologies in multiple industry sectors, spanning ERP, CRM, e-procurement, content management, document management, business process management, Video OTT, and analytics.

Challenges like transitioning from a non-executive role to establish consistent operations, as well as preparing the company for growth, as well as raising Series A capital were successfully completed on a regular basis. This chief financial officer did extensive implementation of processes and systems to enable efficient operations. Also, recruited experienced management team to grow the business and raised 3m in Series A funds from private investors and a venture capital firm. Moreover, transitioned responsibilities to recruited management team.

In various jobs utilizing Oracle, PeopleSoft & JD Edwards, shared expertise by being responsible for the primary relationship with one of Oracle’s largest global customers. This meant leading a large multi- functional team responsible for all communications with corporate headquarters on the design, estimation and delivery of an industry solution. In another position, the professional was responsible for a portfolio of JD Edwards client ERP implementations across Europe. This included leading a team of over 50 consultants in a multi-Million Euro implementation project at a pharma distribution company.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a chief financial officer (CFO) with experience working in IT services, technology and LGL services industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA Accounting. This CPA has software skills involving Deltek Vision & Deltek FMS.

Serving in an IT services company as a chief financial officer, responsible for all accounting and contracting functions within the company. Company accounting system was Deltek Vision and was switched from Deltek FMS. Primary products of the company are nuclear and fossil power plant simulators. The company operated globally, using experience in international finance and operations. Part of the job was to be responsible for their financial dealings. Other duties were attending all board of directors meetings and acted as an active participant.

As a chief financial officer in an e-learning company, responsible for all accounting, contract administration, banking and risk management. Some of the tasks were setting up the government Cost accounting system (DCAA approved) and had it approved by various other government agencies. Also, sat on the management committee and attend meeting as the senior management representative. Additionally, worked on preparing company proposals. While working in a legal services-provider, responsible for all accounting, budgeting, human resources and general administration of the firm.

Does a chief financial officer who is experienced in agriculture, wholesale and restaurant industries, as well as knowledgeable in Sage 100 and QuickBooks pique your interest? Technical knowledge involves Sage 100 (formerly Sage MAS 90/200), QuickBooks, Turbo Tax and Aloha. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accounting.

Major responsibilities included arranging bond inducement as Credit enhancement for $18MM in senior Debt for modernization at fourth-generation family farm, while also securing 100% financing for $9MM 5MW solar installation utilizing a C-Pace framework. A comprehensive set of investment-grade financial projections was developed for $50MM expansion project, targeting $32MM in private equity in conjunction with external CPA firm, industry experts and university studies. This individual negotiated and executed 10-year distribution contract with fully realized potential of over $1B.

The job covered bringing sales to target within 6 months $1 Million annual sales, 14 employees. Functions consisted of implementing and managing all legal, human resources, information technology, accounting and business development systems or activities. Generating monthly profit & loss and analytic reports, as well as managing Cash, A/R and A/P were part of the functions. Other duties involved managing operations from zero sales to $20 Million annual sales, 150+ employees and directing/coordinating legal, accounting and business development activity. Consolidating management reporting for 4 operating companies was one of the key roles. Managing relationships with external auditors, tax accountants, bank, payroll service, and insurance brokers, in addition to leading monthly profit & loss reporting for 14 departments were positive experiences brought to the business table.

What can a chief financial officer with work background in manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries, as well as specialization in Epicor Avante and MS Dynamics AX bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Epicor Avante and Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta). Educational attainment includes MBA Business, BA Accounting and AA Business. Professional membership is with the California Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA), Institute Management Accountants (IMA), Financial Executives International (Fei), and Distribution Management Association.

Working with areas such as managing both domestic and international accounting departments with detail A/P, A/R, credit policy and payroll was part of this chief financial officer’s work experience. Duties covered financial reporting with international consolidation, detail departments, budget versus actual, product line, KPI reporting, transfer price studies, forecasting, budgeting and risk management. Tasks included installing and managing cost accounting functions (routers, BOM, material) within an 800,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, ensuring true cost captured with detail variance analysis. All audits were managed, including external CPA, banks, 401K, property tax, fixed assets, VAT tax, workmen’s compensation, state, IRS and Mexico. Executing the ERP upgrade on Epicor Avante integrating both re-engineered business practices, shop floor control and new operational flows logic was part of the key roles.

Completing the management responsibility of 450,000 sq. ft. distribution facilities and establishing lean manufacturing, six sigma, and process flow were included in the list of responsibilities. This individual directed a proprietary trucking fleet with 20 tractors with 100 trailers, for international border crossing and nationwide customer deliveries with backhauling revenue. For another employer, the monthly financial package was redeveloped by consolidated, facility and customer views. Internal controls were established.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a chief financial officer with work background in banking and financial services industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting ad MBA. Software skills involve Lawson and Bisys.

Serving in a savings bank as a senior vice president/chief financial officer, has directed loan sales for a $2.2 billion dollar loan service provider, as well as managed treasury function. Some of the tasks were ensuring functionality of backup trade lines, monitoring capital levels, total assets, and corporate dividends to acceptable regulatory levels, as well as analyzing financial results to budget monthly including long-term planning. This professional has provided line items detail by segment to the board monthly, as well as recommended and developed efficiencies across business lines and enhanced branch profitability utilizing modeling software.

As a vice president /chief financial officer, has directed operations redesign converting from Bisys general ledger system to Lawson with significant technological advances and improved efficiencies. Part of the job was to lead accounting conversion to Lawson GL system and being a member of the product development team. Moreover, has successfully managed loan and correspondent relationships through mortgage pool sales. Furthermore, was responsible for managing income from sales and servicing assets.

Would hiring a CFO with experience working in construction, excavating and drilling industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS program in Accounting and Communications with an Economics minor, BS in Business Administration with concentration in Finance and IT, MS in Information Technology with concentration in Internet Security, MS Accounting with concentration in Forensic Accounting and DBA in Business Management. Software skills include Sage 300/Timberline, Hyperion, Oracle, Great Plains, JD Edwards, MS Dynamics and QuickBooks.

Acting as a CFO in a road construction/excavating company, has completed conversion to Sage 300 from a legacy in house construction and payroll system, as well as negotiated repayment agreements with vendors and unions as well as tax entities for roofing contractor; upgrading them from Master Builder to Timberline/Sage. This professional has worked on payroll for 250 plus seasonal construction workers in six states covering multiple trades including union reporting and certified payroll.

While working for a drilling company as a controller, has increased gross margin and net profit by 25% over prior years by implementing a new accounting system and cost control measures; opening two new locations and consolidate offices. Moreover, has worked with attorneys and CPA firm on legal documents for stock redemption and purchase plan for this closely held $4 million company.

What contributions could a CFO with experience working in financial services, manufacturing and software industries bring to your organization? Educational background is composed of BS Accounting. Technical skills consist of NetSuite, MAS 90, Sage, SAP, QuickBooks, Navision and Oracle.

Challenges like installing a complete financial reporting system for an online reseller of extended warranties focused on the automotive market were welcomed and successfully completed. This was a QuickBooks to NetSuite conversion. While working in a financial services company as a CFO, has worked with an investment banker on a contract basis to develop multiple financial models/business plans/investor presentations to support M&A activities on the buy and sell side across multiple industries. Also, has served as interim CFO for a $40M international capital goods manufacturer focused on the automotive/aerospace markets with operations in Germany/China/Japan. This specialist was responsible for all accounting, legal and M&A efforts as the company was in the process of a sale to a group of private equity investors which concluded with a successful sale.

Shared expertise by being responsible for all accounting /HR administration/tax compliance/legal/banking/planning & analysis/reporting /investor relations for a four-year old start-up company that provides state of the art software and solutions in a SaaS environment to the Foreign Exchange Trading Industry. As a chief financial officer, select achievements were developing the financial infrastructure to support global expansion to the UK and Japan including but not limited to monthly consolidating financial reporting for this company which was trending towards $15-20M in revenue.

What contributions could a chief financial officer with experience working in a healthcare setting bring to your organization? Skills include administering and directing financial and patient accounting, information systems, admitting, material management/central supplies as well as insurance claims compliance. Software experience includes SAP Financials, QuickBooks and MS Dynamics GP.

Challenges like preparing and final reviewing the annual budget, short-term operations forecasts, operations analysis as well as executive management reporting were successfully completed. This CFO’s responsibilities included overseeing cost accounting, the monthly closing process, and other transaction-based accounting activities for business operations.

With the goal of cutting costs and increasing revenue, this CFO analyzed cost management with in the business operations. As a result, this professional successfully implemented flexible budget models and department drivers, for all hospital departments.