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

What contributions could an SAP controller with experience working in automotive, industrial engineering and financial services industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting. Software. Technology skills encompass SAP R3 Financial and Manufacturing Applications, QAD, QuickBooks Pro, Lotus 1-2-3 and Lotus Word Pro.

Challenges like being quoting, inventory valuation, cost center analysis (actual vs. budget), absorption analysis, analyzing and correcting process sheets/routings and bills of material, WIP variance analysis, WIP settlement analysis, weekly backlog forecasts, annual budgets, development of labor rates, fixed and variable overhead rates were efficiently performed. Acting as an SAP controller in an automotive company, responsible for analyzing and correcting process sheets/routings and bills of material and performing cost rollups. Variance analysis included PPV, outside processing, material rate and usage, labor and burden absorption, methods change, cost revaluations and inventory adjustments. Other responsibilities included development of labor rates, fixed and variable overhead rates, preparing the monthly forecast and annual budget as well as P&L variance analysis.

Shared expertise by maintaining and reporting accurate financial data including P&L preparation and balance sheet reconciliations, understanding manufacturing variance, variable and fixed costs variances and analysis of budget variances. Serving in an industrial engineering company as a plant controller, job functions included development of labor rates, fixed and variable overhead rates, performing cost rollup, as well as preparing the monthly forecast and annual budget. Furthermore, prepared hourly payroll, performance analysis and reporting, cost of sales analysis, inventory analysis, excess and obsolescence analysis, as well as maintained internal controls. Additionally, provided actionable information and analysis to drive decision making and tracked all plant-related statistics and target objectives.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with experience in a health system and a healthcare technology facility, as well as proficient in QuickBooks, ADP and MS Dynamics? Technical competencies involve QuickBooks, ADP, MS Dynamics, Peachtree/Sage 50, Yardi and ACCPAC. Educational background includes Bachelor’s in Accounting /Auditing, Master’s in Finance/Business Administration and Master’s in Human Services Counseling.

Important tasks of this controller included preparing monthly financial and management reports, as well as preparing quarterly/ annual financial statistic reports (FSR) in accordance with the state’s fiscal year and health & human services commission guidelines. The job entailed managing audit schedules for annual financial audit and overseeing the reconciliation of bank accounts. Developing and/or adhering to internal control procedures, in addition to creating accounting processes/ procedures while making best use of automation tools were some of the contributions. Gathering 1099 information for annual filings and preparing supporting documents related to the financial transactions were also completed. Assistance was provided in the preparation of financial projections.

Key roles involved supervising reporting and client financial deliverables, along with overseeing the medical management financial operations (non-clinical aspects). In addition, this specialist managed the operational reporting needs of clients and assured regulatory or contract compliances. Skills brought to the table covered reporting to multiple directors for different projects, especially during on-boarding of new clients, along with supervising the associate staff if available. Other tasks involved working in teams as a project management leader or a participant while overseeing the eligibility, capitation processes and reconciliations.

What can a corporate controller with work background in manufacturing, financial services and publishing industries, as well as specialization in PeopleSoft and QuickBooks bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve PeopleSoft/Oracle ERP (A/R, A/P, Billing, GL, Cost Management, Inventory, Purchasing, Query), QuickBooks, AS/400 and Pivot Tables. Educational attainment includes Bachelor’s degree in Finance.

Working with areas such as leading the project to migrate from spreadsheet-based inventory and costing to a fully integrated accounting system, as well as implementing PeopleSoft Cost Management (transaction accounting) system to automate timely, reliable reporting of manufacturing costs were some of the responsibilities of this corporate controller. Duties covered leading operations including AP, AR, credit, billing, cash management and fixed assets, in addition to supervising the AP manager, AR/credit manager and 2 staff accountants with 12 indirect reports. This individual prepared monthly financial statements on a timely basis, as well as reviewed/audited reconciliations of balance sheet, bank and expense accounts. Other functions involved finalizing all standard product costs and inventory revaluations, in addition to managing multiple annual financial and bank audits conducted by external auditors. The job covered implementing business intelligence tool to automate creation or distribution of financial statements and departmental actual versus budget reports. Tasks involved identifying efficiency opportunities and focusing on continuous improvement projects.

In other jobs, this individual worked as a PeopleSoft ERP system implementation team member for AR and Billing modules. Other functions involved daily cash management, reporting and forecasting, along with preparing month-end closing entries and reconciling all accounts. The month-end closing process was managed, while general ledger account and bank reconciliations were prepared.

Could your organization use a controller with experience in business services, manufacturing and technology industries, as well as knowledgeable in Epicor, Oracle Financials and Hyperion? Technical proficiencies cover Epicor, Oracle Financials, Hyperion, PeopleSoft and AS/400. Educational background includes MBA, Finance. This specialist is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

One of the primary tasks of this controller included directing all accounting and financials (Oracle system) for multiple companies in the multifamily segment with revenues of $80 million. Key roles covered directing the budgeting, forecasting and variance reporting functions; providing key management reporting/ information apart from managing the internal/ external audit process including SOX or statutory audit. This individual was responsible for all treasury/ tax reporting functions and managed the accounts receivable as well as collections for a large customer base of approximately 25,000 active accounts. Aside from streamlining the collection process, days outstanding was consistently reduced. Receivables were converted to Epicor Accounting System. Part of the contributions involved successfully integrating six acquisitions into a common platform and operating base resulting in substantial savings in scale of operations. Managing a staff of twelve and improving operations without increasing staff during all the acquisitions were also completed.

In another job, challenges like developing pricing models for a startup, biotechnology firm and streamlining the inventory system were successfully completed. Functions covered managing all operations and accounting/finance functions for a specialty industrial supplies distributor, in addition to streamlining warehouse processes to reduce downtime and enhance deliveries. Financial reporting for management was improved.

Does a controller who is experienced in business service, manufacturing and electronics industries, as well as knowledgeable in Sage 300 ERP, Sage 100, Peachtree/Sage 50 and MS Dynamics AX pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Sage 300 ERP, Sage 100 (i.e. Sage MAS 90/200), Peachtree/Sage 50, MS Dynamics AX, MS Dynamics GP, Epicor, Salesforce, SAP, Oracle and JD Edwards. Educational background includes Master of Business Administration (cum laude) and Bachelor of Science in Accounting (cum laude). This individual is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Major responsibilities of this controller included completing the migration of financial module from Jonas Software to Great Plains and managing multiple franchise reconciliations of QuickBooks to Sage 300 ERP migration which included an audit of the year-end franchise balances. Key roles covered completing the roll-forward of several period end financial statements and managing the quarterly budget revision and submission for 53 US locations. This individual served as a Jonas software installation partner to train new national clients with installation and client support. Interfacing with internal and external IT consultants was done to install financial module of MS Dynamics AX. Over 400 lease contracts were reviewed to comply with ASC 842 regulation.

The job covered filing unclaimed property tax returns in 22 states for a large corporation and managing 200 clients to prepare monthly financial statements and file monthly sales, use and payroll taxes. Tasks consisted of processing 9600 client year-end 1099’s and 1042’s using SAP, in addition to managing hands-on A/R special project with Oracle migration for a manufacturing company. The migration from QuickBooks to Sage 200 for a manufacturing company was completed.

What can a controller with work background in textile and business services industries, as well as specialization in Deltek Costpoint, Deltek GCS Premier and SAP bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Deltek Costpoint, Deltek GCS Premier and SAP. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Science in Accounting (summa cum laude). This individual is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Some of the responsibilities of this controller involved developing comparable balance sheet, P&L and cash flow statements for local management as well as the board of directors, along with working with the local accounting teams of 4 international companies with different accounting systems to map the general ledgers for comparable analysis of financial information and KPIs across companies. This specialist guided the accounting teams to change processes that advanced the delivery of the monthly financials from the 25th of the month to the 10th business day. Conducting an accounting/finance knowledge transfer conference for the international finance managers and working closely with the corporate controller to prepare and review SEC reporting requirements were managed.

Tasks in another job covered directing financial reporting and internal controls for 3 US plus 2 international companies, in addition to submitting consolidated financial statements and preparing flux analysis for the auditors. The month-end close process was directed with oversight of G/L, P/R, project job costing, A/P and A/R teams. Other proficiencies included directing the month-end close process with oversight of G/L, P/R, project job costing, A/P and A/R teams, as well as developing internal controls, policies/ procedures and risk management systems that complied with the Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for a public company.

How can a controller with work experience in automotive and telecom industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Accounting, Business Administration. Computer skills include QuickBooks (Desktop, Online, and Enterprise) and Peachtree.

Working with challenging issues such as recruiting, managing, and overseeing all accounting departments as well as working with other accounting managers have vetted this specialist’s work experience. While employed in an automotive company as a controller, has created accounting strategies to maximize profits, as well as managed payroll taxes, sales taxes, and controlled accounts. This professional has regularly examined financial statements and ensured they are accurate and free of any errors. Also, has organized and updated financial records; monitored all bookkeeping, as well as posted monthly, quarterly, and yearly entries. Also, has analyzed accounts and suggested improvements to reduce costs and increased profits. In addition, has made sure all financial data adheres to current tax laws and regulations. Furthermore, has kept company accounts information confidential.

With a “can do approach” in the area of managing all accounting functions for a telecommunications advisory company have been career objectives. This included accounts payable and receivable, cash receipts, as well as financial reporting & analysis. As an accountant, has created organizational charts, PowerPoint presentations, and company financial statements.

How can a regional controller with experience working in real estate and management services industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BBA in Accounting. Software skills include JD Edwards World and OneWorld, MRI, PRO-JECT/ARGUS and CTI.

Working with challenging issues such as accounting, budgeting, forecasting and quarterly reporting for office industrial and flex buildings in the Central Region (17.2 million sf) of a large REIT have vetted this specialist’s work experience. While employed in a real estate company as a regional controller, has supervised, trained, and developed senior and staff accountants, as well as recorded acquisitions and dispositions. Also, has managed relationships and communications with regional staff. Accomplishments consisted of bringing a new perspective into an established team, as well as participating in the team to move invoice from a manual process to Purchase to Pay process on Nexus systems for the entire organization. Moreover, has served as a member of the JD Edwards upgrade implementation team.

With a “can do approach” in the area of improving quality and timely distribution of financial reports, resulting in 99% error free average score internally have been career objectives. While working in a management services company as an assistant controller, has assisted in the set-up, implementation and training of staff on JD Edwards financial software. Furthermore, has served as a lead contact for systems conversions, including Lend Lease (largest client), and was Lead Accounting contact on a project to electronically transmit data from new JD Edwards system to Lend Lease Oracle system.

What contributions could a controller with experience working in construction and renewable energy industries bring to your organization? Educational background involves MBA in Finance (including 18 hours accounting). System skills consist of Sage Timberline (Sage 300), Deltek Vision, Textura, JD Edwards, MAS 90, NetSuite, Oracle (PeopleSoft and ERP), Peachtree, QuickBooks Pro, Vendorscape and Great Plains (Dynamics).

Challenges like managing the monthly financial close process, job cost and general ledger activity, as well as producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements were successfully completed. Serving in a construction company as a controller, has provided oversight of monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as prepared annual budget and performed monthly variance analysis. This professional has interacted with both internal and external audit staff. Also, has utilized Sage Timberline software for accounting, ADP and Paylocity for Payroll Processing as well as Textura software for monthly construction draws and ACH payments.

Shared expertise by managing the monthly financial close process, job cost and general ledger activity, as well as producing monthly and quarterly financial statements. While working in a renewable energy company as a controller-commercial and industrial projects, has prepared project budgets and performed monthly variance analysis. Moreover, has created standard contract and other forms for projects. Furthermore, has utilized Sage 300 software for accounting and standardizing in order to accurately report standing of existing and new projects.

Is impacting your organization with a controller with work experience in consulting, staffing and music industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of BA Economics and MBA Finance. Technological knowledge consists of NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero and MS Dynamics AX.

While employed in a financial consulting firm as controller, implemented numerous accounting systems (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Dynamics AX). This professional strategically worked with multiple executives to establish and/or improve their financial systems, leading to better reporting and operations. For example, helped an e-commerce company with 3,000 inventory SKUs reorganize their inventory, making it possible to manage the inventory in multiple locations.

Part of the job as a controller in a staffing company was to implement and manage NetSuite. Serving as controller, led and improved all finance functions during company growth from 45 to over 1,200 employees in 18 months. Some of the tasks were diagnosing and resolving accounting problems, being hands-on with all accounting and finance functions, implementing the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system, as well as leading assimilation of two acquisitions. Furthermore, led the creation of new foreign subsidiaries to grow international presence, including India.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller who worked in security systems, food, and construction industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science, Business Management. Software knowledge consists of MS Dynamics Navision Accounting Software, ADP, MAS 90, JD Edwards and Paychex.

Contributed by managing day-to-day financial functions for $140M annual revenues of several companies. As a controller in a security systems company, responsible for consolidation of five companies. Some of the tasks were doing monthly financial reports, and quarterly bank reporting statements, annual audit, period inventory audits, as well as directly responsible for 26 finance (accounting, collections and payroll) personnel. Part of the job was to work on multiple company reporting, cash flow, and bank reporting requirements. This included licensing and reporting requirements for a national company. Additionally, served as a direct liaison with another company on all banking contracts (Cyber source for CC processing, ACH processing, Accounts Receivable Manager, Accounts Payable Manager).

The job entailed consolidation of three divisions of the company. Acting as a controller in a bakery, did General Ledger Reconciliations, Bank Recons, Four Quarterly Bank Audits, Annual Audit, Period Inventory Reconciliation, as well as Budget Preparation. Other tasks were supervision of A/P Staff (2), A/R Staff (2) and Payroll (1) Sr. Accountant. Moreover, handled all computer related inquiries.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a controller with skills in Sage 50/Peachtree who worked in legal, manufacturing and retail industries? Technical skills cover Sage 50/Peachtree, Oracle, Global Shop, DMSi, Accutech, Mapics and AccPac.

Main functions encompassed preparing monthly financial statements and journal entries, as well as submitting annual budget and quarterly forecasts. The job involved working as a plant lead for the transition from Sage 50/Peachtree to Oracle software on inventory, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger. Other duties covered preparing consolidations and performing accounting duties on many accounting software packages. Assisting with software conversions and computer upgrades was also accomplished.

Notable tasks included designing interactive budget spreadsheets and establishing a new cost accounting system. Managing the accounting for and traveling to remote site companies were some of the responsibilities. This controller managed degreed accountants, engineers and accounting staff. Apart from assisting external auditors, an additional duty consisted of managing daily cash requirements and reconciling all general ledger accounts.