Below are the 9 CFOs with Lawson & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides CFO's & Controllers with your industry, Lawson & other systems experience on a consulting, contracting, interim or direct hire basis.

What contributions could a chief financial officer with experience working in furniture, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelors of Business in Accounting. Software knowledge involves Lawson and NxTrend/Infor.

Challenges like converting the company’s financial systems using NxTrend/Infor to interface with Lawson system were welcomed and successfully completed. This included converting the chart of accounts, daily and monthly sales reporting, budgets, forecasts and financial reports. While working in a furniture company as a chief financial officer, has served as a member of the executive team, as well as managed the expansion of territories in Southern California, Mississippi and Alabama including agreements with manufacturers, landlords and franchisees. Some of the tasks were crediting approvals for new franchisees, as well as developing financing programs for franchisees to enable faster growth. Also, has carried out analysis and due diligence for acquisitions of manufacture rights including presentations to executive committee.

The position required managing banking relationships including debt covenants, short and long term investing of funds and contracts for equipment and real estate, prior to acquisition. Moreover, has functioned as a member of executive committee to develop new business strategies, increase revenue, improve gross margins and net income.

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 in Accounting and 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 $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 and 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 though mortgage pool sales. Furthermore, was responsible for managing income from sales and servicing assets.

Would a detail-oriented CFO who worked in restaurant, safety/security and consulting services industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Marketing and MBA in Marketing and Finance. Professional certifications include Certificate of Advance International Business Studies. Technical knowledge consists of Lawson Financial Systems and ASP Provider.

Some accomplishments included converting accounting/financial systems to web-based system: Lawson Financial Systems via ASP Provider. Serving in a restaurant corporation as a CFO, has refinanced debt with senior lender on three occasions, as well as directed the day-to-day management and administration of the corporate office and established board of directors agenda and interface. This professional was responsible for accounting, MIS, POS, cash management, financial planning and reporting, human resources, facilities management, and corporate administration, as well as responsible for legal matters; corporate, litigation and intellectual property. Furthermore, has established corporate policies and procedures guide, including delegations of authority.

Shared expertise by being responsible for accounting and finance, financial and strategic planning, HR, MIS and Corporate administration. As a CFO, was in charge of the company’s finance, accounting, MIS, real estate and administration. Moreover, has established outsourcing of general ledger, payables, receivables, fixed asset/capital expenditures and payroll systems, fully integrating with PC based reporting system in individual restaurants.

How can a chief financial officer with experience working in transportation, agribusiness and professional services industries help your organization? Educational background is composed of BS Economics with Accounting honors. Professional certifications earned as: California Certified Public Accountant. Technical skills consist of Lawson ERP.

Working with challenging issues such as leading the Lawson ERP project from selection process to full implementation, on budget and within planned 6-month time frame (systems conversion) have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving in a transportation company as a chief financial officer, has brought payroll in-house to greatly reduce costs, as well as performed due diligence and integration of new business segments. Some of the tasks were creating new segment by purchasing a company for $2M, selling the segment for $16M in 2007, as well as expanding bank credit line from $15M to $85M through a series of expansions to match company’s explosive growth. Also, has negotiated $15M of coupon-only mezzanine debt.

With a “can do approach” in the area of forming insurance captive with formation of subsidiary insurance company have been career objectives. This specialist has generated positive cash flows through tax deferrals of $4.5M for 4 years. Moreover, has served as CFO and Board Member for the insurance company.

Would hiring a chief financial officer with work experience in retail, financial services and consumer staples industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. Professional certification includes Certified Public Accountant. Technological background consists of Lawson M3, Sage MAS 500 and OSAS.

Acting as a chief financial officer in a retail company, has implemented new warehouse software, upgrading from OSAS to Lawson M3. With the CEO, this professional has strategized, designed, and implemented strategies to reduce operating expenses with a successful reduction of 26%. Some of the tasks were redesigning the international distribution chain, resulting in significant cost savings, as well as being responsible for the financial well-being of the USA and Canadian subsidiaries, including preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements. Also, has managed Human Resources, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable departments. Moreover, has monitored the cash position, prepared budget and cash flow analysis reports, as well as calculated foreign currency translations. In addition, has functioned as a project leader for the implementation of a new accounting system and upgrade from Open Systems Accounting Software to Sage MAS 500.

While working as an accountant, has audited financial statements, prepared corporate and individual income tax returns, as well as provided consulting services, including cash management and GAAP compliance.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer who worked in wholesale /distribution, manufacturing and retail industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA and MBA Finance. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant certification. ERP System Implementations completed were leading ERP implementations of Lawson, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Navision, Microsoft Dynamics, QlikView and FRx to streamline operations and produce timely management reports.

Contributed to the organization’s success by implementing Lawson ERP system that improved management reporting and lowered chargeback expenses. As a chief financial officer in a wholesale distributor, has consolidated warehousing and distribution operations with third party logistics operator. This specialist has formed and hired in-country China factory sourcing quality control operations team to ensure compliance with big-box retailer quality manufacturing criteria. Also, was recruited by private equity firm to lead Finance, IT and HR functions. Moreover, was responsible for all financial reporting, business planning, IT, HR, treasury, banking, legal, risk management, taxation and operational logistics. Additionally, has refinanced $31M revolving line of credit and $30M term loan with banks.

This specialist was recruited by the CEO and private equity firm to lead Finance, IT and HR functions. While employed in a manufacturer as a chief financial officer, duties encompassed financial reporting functions, business planning, IT, HR, treasury, banking, legal, risk management and taxation.

Is impacting your organization with a chief financial officer with experience working in retail, financial services and manufacturing industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science degree in Business with double majors in Accounting and Management (with a concentration in Personnel Management). Professional certifications involve CPA certification. Software knowledge consists of Lawson Accounting and Great Plains.

While employed in retail company as a chief financial officer, has managed the conversion of accounting systems from Great Plains to Great Plains Dynamics, and later the conversion from Dynamics to Lawson Accounting. Also, has worked on primary financial management, financial forecasting and analysis, budget preparation, budget variance analysis, and reporting responsibility for six operating sites with annualized sales in excess of $400,000,000.

Part of the job as an assistant chief financial officer was to perform accounts receivable of approximately $12,000,000 with an annual bad debt expense of less than 2% and past due balances of less than 2% of the portfolio balance. Moreover, this individual had the primary responsibility for capital project management, including the ground-up construction of a new manufacturing plant and all expansion projects.

What contributions could a CFO who worked in architectural products and financial services industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Accounting and MBA. This professional is a Licensed CPA. Software knowledge consists of Lawson ERP.

Challenges like participating and leading teams in implementing Lawson ERP system were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. As a CFO in an architectural products group, has installed a capital expenditure electronic approval workflow process, reducing average time spent for capital expenditure approval from 3.5 weeks to four days. Also, has implemented and trained personnel on IFRS changes in addition to past GAAP requirements. The company was audited for GAAP with the US ADR and by IFRS for the parent’s consolidated financials. Acting as a president/CEO in a financial services company, has founded and led organization providing financial planning, portfolio management and overall financial management for clients. Developed strategic business plans, internal controls, financial and management reporting. In addition, was responsible for strategic direction, asset allocation and communication of challenges in economic, social and market conditions for clients.

The job entailed linking nine disparate GL systems, enhancing reporting and structure for external audits. General ledger (GL) systems were disconnected and being closed using Excel. Furthermore, has installed Hyperion HFM database over GLs as precursor to enterprise ERP system. External audit expense and accounting close time were reduced.

Would a detail-oriented CFO with experience working in airline and chemical industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science, Major in Accounting. This specialist is a Certified Public Accountant. Expertise in systems and software include Lawson G/L, Oracle, Kronos, GroupWise, JD Edwards, Cognos, Lacerte tax software and MAPICS.

Some accomplishments included developing a plan for SOX turn-around by training staff, implementing process documentation, and assigning control environment leaders and process owners, within 9 months of hire. As a corporate controller in an airline company, has exceptions and deficiencies decreased from 34 findings in 2007 to 0 in 2008. Some of the tasks were developing and initiating Cost Transformation of the company resulting in 60% reduction in operating costs and 40% for overhead with improved performance over a 2-year period. Moreover, has exceeded the airline’s planned operating profit by 40% ($42M) through cost reduction initiatives. The Finance department plan was $4M but exceed plan with an actual $17M.

Shared expertise by participating as lead member of team responsible for company plant turning first profits in 1996 after 15 consecutive years of losses. Acting as a regional controller in an adhesive chemical plant, has improved yields and decreased cycle time through various equipment analysis and new capital justification. Other duties were putting accounting department in place at company plant. Upon arrival, there was no structured accounting group. Furthermore, has converted manual time card payroll system to automated T&A system reducing payroll time and errors. In addition, attained multiple President’s Awards for participating as a team member of the corporate-wide General Ledger installation of Lawson GL as well as Most Improved Facility.