Below are the 6 CFOs & 6 Controllers with MS Dynamics & other systems experience. The Thor Group® will provide CFO’s & Controllers who know your industry on a consulting, contracting, interim or direct hire basis.

Would hiring a CFO with experience working in distribution, wholesale and transportation industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Communications and MBA in Accounting & Finance. Software skills involve MS Dynamics AX, Navision, Oracle, NetSuite and Sage 100/300.

Acting as a CFO in a distribution/supplies company, assumed full responsibility for managing the company’s financial functions, including overseeing the remote accounting team and producing timely and accurate financial reports to the executive team. This professional represented the company and future financial performance to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, auditors, public officials, etc. Also, developed and led financial strategy, goals, and objects for fast growing business lines, as well as participated in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and execution. Moreover, prepared and maintained regular financial planning reports; including monthly profit and loss forecast by decision vs. budget; and weekly cash flow forecast.

While working for a wholesale company as a CFO, integrated Reporting and FP&A for all departments (Finance, Logistics, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales and HR), providing performance transparency, eliminating risks and maximizing opportunities. In addition, created annual end to end budget including sales, product mix, and margin. Part of the job was to synchronize procurement according to budget and monitor commercial activity and cash flow. Furthermore, negotiated asset base lines of credit with banks to improve liquidity while providing longer terms to customers in lieu of larger orders (reducing shipping and warehousing costs 7%).

Would your organization benefit from hiring a CFO with experience working in a physician group and mental healthcare facility? Technical skills include MS Dynamics Great Plains 2010, AX, Sage MAS 90/200, Oracle and SAP.

Job functions involved executing internal audit in preparation for external audit. Reconciled G/L accounts, cash, P/R taxes liabilities, & fixed assets depreciation schedules as well as applied COSO, Cobit, & IT General Controls. Performed FP&A & risk assessment, used tools to evaluate controls, & security. This individual interfaced with external auditor & prepared revenue, expenses/vacation accruals, F/S, external audit schedules; including corporate income tax returns F990 & F199, and 3 Fiscal Years budgets.

Other tasks entailed reporting to VP Accounting and Finance and preparing Indirect Cost Report, billing, corporate income tax return Forms 990 & 199, Project Accounting, and liaising with External Auditor. The position encompassed involvement in Clinical trial grants allocations, TRNA, Financial Reports & M/E-close. Accurate and timely monthly financial results were delivered. This executive reviewed clinical center results and assisted in monthly financial results presentation. Another role was serving as the Financial Consultant to Physician Practice Leadership and being a Clinical Center managing member. Moreover, identified key risk and controls around security, business process and within IT environments.

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.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this CFO who worked in consulting, oil, and financial services industries? Educational background is composed of Associates of Elective Studies and MS/BS in Accounting. Professional certifications involve Master’s Certificates in Applied Project Management & Six Sigma Green Belt Continuous Process Improvement. Technical skills consist of Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Axapta, Great Plains, QuickBooks/QuickBooks Pro, Deltek Vision, Quicken, JD Edwards, SAP, Ceridian, Sage, Peachtree, NetSuite and MAS 90.

Contributed to the organization by accelerating the month-end close to the 10th calendar day of every month by providing accurate financial reports and initiating an income and expense flux analysis for the 1st working day allowing for rock solid project controls and accurate variance isolation. While employed in a management consulting company as a controller, achievements consisted of automating and fine-tuning standard costing and bidding specifications to enhance proposal and negotiation efforts, identifying all performance costs and expenses. Thus, increasing average per- project revenue by a minimum of $5,000 and improving retained gross margins in excess of 25% through the reduction and mandatory consideration of previously unidentified components.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by performing one of the first Microsoft Dynamics Navision multi-divisional implementations in the U.S. Integrating two sets of independently ran books researching, resolving and cleaning up $50 million in cumulative unidentified transactions was an accomplished job. While working in oil, gas & coal company as a controller, designed local Shared Services infrastructure and allocations schedules by leading a team of 50 independent regional business managers (both local and remote). Also, collaboratively derived an objective and rationale basis and methodology for internal allocation schematics reducing I/C confirmation time by 30%, increasing attribution precision thus refining reported “per-business- unit” results, and commanding greater levels of accuracy and divisional accountability leading to an immediate $5,000/month in community cost reductions.

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.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a CFO with experience working in wholesale, consumer services and construction industries? Educational background consists of BBA degree in Accounting. Computer skills involve Microsoft Dynamics Navision, AS/400, JD Edwards, Real World, Tolas software and Provisions software.

Serving in a wholesale company as a CFO, responsible for management of assets, and control of assets and liabilities, while interacting with local and corporate management. Some of the tasks were managing the finance department, month end close, analysis and preparation of financial statements, budget process, as well as all financial management. Part of the job was to perform management of production, logistics and transportation, customer service, and day to day running of a 40-million business. Additionally, directed report to company president.

As a chief financial officer, the position required full management of accounting and finance. Along with the company president, this executive was in charge of day-to-day management of operations. Other duties were managing assets and control of liabilities, along with cost control. Furthermore, completed preparation and analysis of financial statements while managing the accounting department. In addition, worked with operations to come up with strategies, processes, policies and procedures, to facilitate the running of the business.

Would a detail-oriented controller with experience working in banking, consulting and staffing solutions industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Accounting, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Law, MS in Accounting and MBA, major in Finance. Technical skills consist of Microsoft Dynamics AX, Great Plains, Hadoop, Lawson, MATLAB, JD Edwards, Workday, Peachtree, QuickBooks, and Hyperion.

Some jobs included examining that the company’s regulatory reporting policies and procedures as well as documentation standards are authentic and correct. Serving in a bank as a controller, responsibilities involved ensuring that the processes, controls and procedures are correct. Also, ensured that the RSS regulatory reporting desktop procedures and supporting documentation for filings were on a current basis and were in a clear and comprehensive manner for financial governance. This professional ensured reporting production and changes are handled with appropriate controls clear documentation and necessary approvals including, but not limited to, implementation of new and revised regulatory reporting requirements and reporting of new products/transactions.

Shared expertise by managing Client Servicing Internal Audit team as an Internal Audit Manager/Project Controller to supervise seven staff auditors in client engagements. While employed as a controller in a consulting firm, developed, managed and coordinated enterprise risk management programs in client engagements on behalf of the company. Moreover, led annual planning and budgeting process for ERM activities. Furthermore, maintained a trusted and collaborative relationship with client engagements to promote an appropriate level of engagements in ERM activities.

How can a controller with work experience in apparel, restaurant and financial services industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelors of Business Management, emphasis on Finance; and Bachelors of Finance & Accounting. Software knowledge consists of MS Dynamics Navision, Great Plains, QuickBooks, Quicken, ADP, Paychex and Integrated Accounting software.

Working with challenging issues such as preparing, refining and ensuring accuracy of Cost of Goods Sold while training the CFO have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a controller in an apparel & fashion company, interfaced with VP of Finance, CFO and the owner of the company with projects in reconciling annual budgets and forecasting. Part of the job was to direct and manage employee earnings and propose reports for department managers to assist in decision makings for employee bonus and progress reviews. Also, managed and maintained account schedules including cash reconciliations, and all other P&L and balance sheet accounts including fixed assets.

The position entailed managing outsourced AP employees located in India, Philippines and southern California with extreme volume of accounts payable. Acting as a controller in a restaurant, ensured precision administration of invoices, statements, W9s, 1099s, vendor maintenance, employee expenses and nationwide restaurant cash disbursements to correct G/Ls and instructed issuance of necessary credit and debit memos prior to executing disbursement of funds. Moreover, prepared daily, weekly and monthly financial reports for CFO and head controller of finance with vital decision-making information. Furthermore, did daily interactions with nationwide and overseas vendors and restaurant managers with strict deadlines and executed daily/hourly emergency cash requests. This individual’s excellence was also recognized by the head controller.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with experience working in automotive, manufacturing and marketing industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Master of Science in Professional Accountancy. Software proficiencies consist of Microsoft Dynamics Solomon, Navision, SAP and JD Edwards.

Contributed to the organization by being responsible for leading a department of 8 employees in the areas of Accounting and Finance with the goal of accurate and timely processing of all accounting transactions; producing, analyzing and presenting Financial (actual, budget & forecast) and Managerial reports. As a controller in an automotive company, continued improvement of the Month End Close process which involved identifying and documenting tasks and due dates; improved consistency in financial statement classification through clear communication, training and follow up; decreased days to close through fostering a team approach and leading by example. Also, effectively led the initiative to significantly modify a majority of accounting procedures and systems which were necessary after a change in the business model from a Fixed Price Project environment to a Time & Materials Billing environment.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by leading, training and mentoring the team responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Treasury Management; Invoicing, General Ledger, Payroll, Benefits, Internal and External Reporting. Serving in a manufacturing company as a controller, had full controllership role for Corporate and Plant functions, as well as acted as active participant in Management Team to develop new strategy for the organization which was in a period of substantial growth. This included assessment of systems, process controls and workforce utilization to determine their effectiveness for carrying out the financial and accounting requirements of the company. Furthermore, researched, implemented and maintained numerous Internal Control processes necessary for the increased accuracy of financial statement assertions and timeliness of reporting.

Is impacting your organization with a controller with work experience in e-commerce, manufacturing and distribution industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS Economics with emphasis in Accounting and MBA Business Administration. Skills & expertise consists of MS Dynamics AX, Great Plains, Peachtree, QuickBooks, AS/400, MAS 90/200 (Sage 100), MAS 500, Crystal Reports and SQL Epicor.

While employed as a controller, presented Breakeven Analysis to the Board, along with Aggressive Sales Plan & tight expense control. This professional reorganized Risk Management including Gen Liability, Work/Comp, Medical, Caf-125 & 401K. Also, performed financial analysis to monthly financial package, as well as analyzed monthly standard cost variances (BOM, DL, Ovhd) with plant managers. Some of the tasks were implementing ADP Payroll Integration with G/L reducing month-end closing by 1 day, as well as preparing Month-End Close, JEs, G/L, Bank Reconciliation, B/S reconciliation and P&L by the 8th working day.

Part of the job as a controller in an e-commerce company was redesigning Financial Reporting for local & foreign subsidiaries under Great Plains. Other duties were reconciling 12,000 daily ACH transactions (push & pulls) and 1000 POS transactions, as well as Translation Adjustments for the Consolidated Financial Statements & Interco Elimination. Furthermore, trained Subs with Great Plains in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru under US GAAP & FASB 52.

What contributions could a controller who worked in manufacturing, chemical and distribution industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Business Administration/Concentration in Accounting. Software skills involve MS Dynamics Navision, GP and QuickBooks.

Challenges like serving as a key member of the business process improvement team to lead key projects to reduce organizational overhead by $775K and increase employee productivity were welcomed and successfully completed. While working in a manufacturing company as a controller, re-implemented/reconfigured existing Navision Database to improve Bills of Materials, Costing, Transaction Recording, Reporting, Shop Floor Visibility, and Financial Results. Also, increased Inventory Accuracy from 30% to 90% and reduced Inventory write-offs by $600K within 6 months. Part of the job was to provide an in-depth review of the old heavily modified ERP system to chart a migration path to implement and deploy Dynamics 365 Business Central on Premise.

Shared expertise by assisting Corporate Accounting to integrate a recently Acquired Company in Accounting Process Improvements/Identification, Cost Accounting, Cycle Counting, Manufacturing and in ERP reporting including monthly close process. Serving as a controller in a chemical manufacturing company, documented and created a check list for Monthly Closing Procedures and required reports needed for month end. Additionally, established new Labor and Overhead rates by analyzing and consolidating 2017 and 1st Qtr. 2018 Manufactured Items, Product Costs, Labor Hours and Machine Utilization history. Furthermore, this individual reviewed, analyzed, investigated, and reconciled quantity differences (Weekly Cycle Counting).