Below are the 5 CFO’s & 5 Controllers with Lawson & other systems experience. These CFO’s & Controllers are provided by The Thor Group® on a consulting, contracting, interim or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer with work experience in retail and manufacturing industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Technical skills consist of Lawson and PeopleSoft.

Contributed to the organization’s success by renegotiating a $22 million bank term loan agreement redefining financial covenants and increasing future funding availability. While employed in a retail company as a chief financial officer, has reduced debit/credit card processing fees by $150,000. Also, has changed major financial systems with Lawson software, significantly improving internal controls and the integrity, timeliness as well as analysis of financial information. Key accomplishments were improving accounting function through leadership, hiring professional staff and training personnel, which enabled outsourced processes to be brought in-house at a reduced cost. This specialist has advised shareholders during the sale of the company working with investment bankers, attorneys and auditors in the preparation of an offering memorandum, purchase and sale agreement, due diligence, merger agreement and post-merger transition.

Supported goals and objectives by negotiating a $250,000 line of credit to support working capital requirements. Serving in a manufacturing company as a chief financial officer, has developed strategic financial models to forecast operating results and cash flow, evaluate revenue marketing programs and capital expenditures. Some of the tasks were leading first external audit and preparation of financial statements for the company, as well as developing a human resource function to manage hiring, employee benefits and policies.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a CFO with work experience in education, aviation and retail industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts degree, major in Accounting, minor in Computer Science. Software knowledge consists of Lawson, MAS 200, Great Plains and Hyperion.

Serving in a seaplane-based airline as an accounting controller/CFO, has prepared full financial reporting using Lawson including changes in financial position for General Manager and Board of Directors. Key accomplishments were saving $175K in back taxes from local and Canadian fuel taxes first year. This professional has maintained close relationship with multiple banks funding providing accurate Debt to Equity monthly reporting. Also, has managed a group of 6 accounting personnel covering all accounting functions and duties.

As a CFO in the educational sector, has served as a director of financial planning and analysis for a subsidiary. Part of the job was to perform as an executive committee lead person in charge of all annual budgeting for the campus with coordination of 6 education and administrative department heads. Some of the tasks were developing a unique academic budget versus actual financial report using Hyperion Essbase based on the academic calendar for departmental expense control. Moreover, has reduced education expense percentage by 20% from classroom student/instructor leveling. Furthermore, has developed and installed a unique Access Database which managed full time and part-time faculty assignments for the academic year.

Is impacting your organization with a chief financial officer who worked in government contracting, IT and business management industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of BS in Finance (conferred with distinction). Software expertise includes Lawson, Costpoint, GCS Premier, Cognos, Impromptu, SharePoint, QuickBooks and Concur. Professional certification has been earned as Certified Public Accountant.

While employed in a construction company as a chief financial officer, has successfully led a Costpoint financial systems upgrade to Lawson, documenting implementation savings of over $500,000 from careful resource planning and utilization. Key achievements were improving cash management strategies, increasing bottom line by at least $240,000, as well as developing key performance indicators, driving organizational efficiency and profitability. This professional attained excellent results while managing multiple DCAA audit engagements, including incurred costs, billing systems, financial capability, cost proposals, and purchasing systems. Also, has advised CEO on all financial matters and partnered with subsidiary company executives to maximize financial performance.

Part of the job as a CFO was to formulate operating budgets and revenue forecasts, as well as strategize in identifying opportunities and acquisitions to strengthen company’s portfolio. Additional responsibilities were building a high-performance team, mentoring and training staff, enabling mission success. Furthermore, has enhanced and maintained financial relationships with lenders, as well as guided and directed cost proposal and pricing strategies.

What contributions could a chief financial officer with experience working in internet marketing and advertising industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science, Double Major in Accounting and Computer Information Systems. Professional certification has been earned as Certified Public Accountant. Technical skills include Lawson ERP system, QuickBooks and Arbor Software. Key achievements consist of supporting a company during a 600%+ growth, developing and implementing strict processes for new hires and consultants based on revenue and bookings, achieving healthy EBITDA with zero outside funding, as well as saving a company millions of dollars by identifying inaccurate revenue recognition process for company prior to acquisition execution. Also, has raised $50M+ and $30M+ in investment during the difficult economic climate for two companies.

Challenges like managing finance, accounting, human resources, administration, information technology, and facilities operations with 6 direct reports and $10M budget were welcomed and successfully completed. Acting as a chief financial officer in internet marketing company, selected achievements were restructuring chaotic financial recordkeeping and accounting processes, as well as initiating, developing, and implementing annual budget and quarterly forecast process and reports. Part of the job was to develop and implement business policies, processes, and procedures including financial, operational using Lawson, and HR including job costing, BambooHR, and management approval processes.

Shared expertise by serving as a key player in a growing company 5x without funding within an unfamiliar industry. Moreover, has negotiated and obtained company’s first credit line, as well as supported organization during spin off and division sale.

Would hiring a chief financial officer with experience working in education and contracting industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Technical skills involve Lawson Insight Financial Software, Hyperion Essbase, ADP, SAP and Blackbaud (Financial Edge, Raisers Edge, and Education Edge).

Acting as a chief financial officer in an educational organization, has managed a professional staff of four performing all financial and administrative aspects of the school, including Accounting, Human Resources using Lawson software, and International Operations. This professional has liaised between senior management and the Board of Trustees regarding financial outcomes, forecasts, and budget comparatives. Also, has prepared quarterly financial results presented to the Board of Trustees including the year-to-date Statement of Activity, updated annual forecast, investment results, projected cash flow over 12 months and projected capital acquisitions. Moreover, has drafted annual operating and capital budgets of eight international locations collectively totaling $9.5M presented to the Board of Trustees for approval and provided various analyses including projected cash flow, overhead costs per student, and breakeven enrollments.

While working for an independent contractor as a Lawson software consultant, has customized training sessions for Lawson accounting applications. Other duties were preparing training materials for Lawson applications and accounting processes. Furthermore, has consulted and provided support for general ledger, asset management, and project-based applications.

Would a detail-oriented controller with experience working in waste management and food manufacturing industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration as well as Master of Business Administration and Organizational Leadership. Software proficiencies include Lawson, SAP, JD Edwards, SYSPRO and Hyperion FDM/HFM/HFP . This professional has a proven record of delivering accurate, timely financial results while balancing the tasks of full system implementations in various work environments.

Some accomplishments included working directly with the business unit GM for the second largest waste management service company in the US to ensure all corporate accounting policies are maintained on a monthly basis following GAAP and SOX. As a controller in a waste collection company, has completed month end close procedures in a 5-business day time period and responsible for mid-month forecasting during each accounting cycle using Lawson ERP software. Also, was responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations within the business unit.

Shared expertise by providing analysis on variance to both budget and forecast. Another job was to analyze the origin data on 1.2 million tons of waste. Some of the tasks were filing monthly waste generation fees to state and local jurisdictions, as well as supervising 2 associates in AR/AP and 3 gate attendants at the landfill. Moreover, has managed 3 other accounting associates at the hauling company in the absence of the GM and VP.

How can a site controller with work experience in aerospace/defense and electronics industries help your organization? Educational attainment involves BS in Business Administration and Accounting. Professional certifications include Certified Public Accountant and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Software skills include Lawson, Hyperion, MSDS, Wind2, QuickBooks and SAP.

Working with challenging issues such as serving as a member of senior leadership team and manager of all site financial processes for a $250M original equipment manufacturer with embedded repair and overhaul operations have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving in an aerospace company as a site controller, responsibilities involved supervising a team of 2, providing financial analysis and interpreting results to operations management. Some of the tasks were utilizing Lawson software, as well as partnering with global financial operations to assure accurate and timely financial reporting. Other duties were maintaining internal controls that ensure GAAP/SOX compliance, as well as supporting internal and external audits as required. Accomplishments involved helping site achieve 21% savings YoY for indirect spending by establishing weekly spending targets and driving ownership as well as accountability down to the department manager level.

With a “can do approach” in the area of leading month end closing processes, compilation of general ledger account reconciliations, and leading all aspects of capital project and fixed asset accounting. Serving in an aerospace/defense company as a senior financial analyst, has played a key member of the finance team and acting as subject matter expert for Lawson software package offering support and troubleshooting to team members and internal customers. Accomplishments included designing, developing and maintaining financial reporting package on Lawson software system, including P & L, balance sheet, cash flow and product line margins.

Would hiring a controller who worked in insurance and business-to-business services industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment involves Bachelor of Accountancy and Masters of Finance. Software experience involves Lawson, PeopleSoft, Acuity and JD Edwards.

Acting as a controller in an insurance company, was involved with consolidating and integrating accounting operations of acquisition and remote locations to maximize management control, cost effectiveness, efficiency and operating performance. This professional has managed general ledger operations for a $140-million national third party insurance administrator. Responsibilities included supervision of 18 employees in G/L and A/P as well as being involved extensively with A/R, escrow and bank reconciliation departments. Also, has served as a lead contact in internal and external financial, tax and special audits, coordinating audit responses closely with company’s accounting, payroll, human resource and legal departments.

While working as a controller, has served as primary due diligence lead when company was acquired through 5 acquisitions over 15 years and helped to ensure smooth transitions in procedures, personnel and systems. Moreover, has prepared purchase accounting entries and did related accounting research to ensure company recorded acquired company net assets, including Intangibles and Goodwill correctly. Furthermore, has led in off-shore core accounting operations to help develop plan and post off-shoring.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this corporate controller with experience working in direct marketing and insurance industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Business Administration and MBA in Accounting. Certification as Four Disciplines of Execution (Certified Coach through Franklin Covey) has been earned. Technological proficiencies consist of Lawson Client/Server Financial Suite (GL, AP, AM, & AR), GEAC (Dun & Bradstreet) Financial Products (Mainframe GL & AP) and Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains & FRX).

Contributed to the organization by directing the accounting and control functions of the company, reporting financial, operational, and corporate consolidated results for four operating units. While working in a direct marketing company as a corporate controller, was held responsible for the design and function of all accounting systems and reports using Lawson. Some of the tasks were coordinating the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring that all transactions, internal controls, policies, and procedures were adhered to and conformed to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This specialist has spearheaded the expansion of on-demand reporting capabilities to include variance and exception reporting by month as well as quarter in FRX, therefore allowing reports to be electronically exported and archived.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by being responsible for the implementation of the Lawson ERP Asset Management module for premier physician companies. As an accounting analyst-Lawson ERP, has researched and mapped data from the legacy FAS financial system for GAAP, Federal, and AMT books.

Is impacting your organization with a corporate controller with work background in environmental services and waste management industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting/Computer Science Degree. Software expertise include Lawson, SAP, BPCS, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Work brain, QuickBooks Pro, Peachtree, EnCore, FAS CS, ADP, Made 2 Manage, Info Pro, TRUX and FIS. Core knowledge and skill areas encompass Financial Analysis/Strategies, Process Redesign/Streamlining, Contract Negotiations, Team Training & Mentoring, Regulatory Compliance Issues as well as Budgeting/P&L.

While employed in an environmental services company as a corporate controller, selected accomplishments were implementing mailing house for invoicing with annual savings mid 5 figures, as well as successfully managing MPLS conversion annual savings of low 5 figures. Some of the tasks were managing all aspects of administration, treasury, regulatory compliance, asset management, financial analysis, capital management, M&A analysis, as well as financial models, month-end close and internal audit, Lawson, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and information technology.

Part of the job as a division controller in a waste management company was to manage all aspects of administration, regulatory compliance, asset management, financial analysis, capital management, costing system management, month-end close and internal audit (Sarbanes-Oxley compliance). Selected accomplishments were successful conversion of TRUX and INFO PRO Information Systems, as well as implementing 1st Party collections while reducing SGA by mid-five figures.