Below are the 5 Controllers & 5 CFO’s with MS Dynamics GP and other systems experience. These and other accounting / financial leaders with MS Dynamics GP and other systems experience are provided by The Thor Group® also on a consulting, contracting, interim or direct hire basis.

How can a controller with experience working in manufacturing, food retail and distribution industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts Major in Accounting and Minor in Computer Science. Technical expertise consists of MS Dynamics Great Plains, Navision, SAP, Cognos, Hyperion Financial Management, POS/OE, Apple and MAS 200.

Working with challenging issues such as overseeing all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, cost accounting, financial reporting and budgeting have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving as a controller, led the integration of MAS 200 for all of business segments. Other duties were carrying out job costing/standard costing, government contract accounting, as well as percentage of completion revenue recognition. Moreover, reduced closing from 20 days to 4 days.

With a “can do approach” in the area of consolidating and reporting activities for all operations within the division. While employed in a manufacturing company as a controller, developed and maintained the accounting systems and procedures necessary to process, record and report all accounting information on an accurate and timely basis consistent with GAAP as well as the requirements of SOX System 404. Additionally, supported the Vice President of Finance in the overall analysis of the Division’s operating results. Furthermore, prepared, reviewed and issued for approval quarterly and annual data to be used in reporting to shareholders.

Would hiring a controller with work experience in a community hospital and an addiction treatment provider help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BS) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Finance. Computer skills consist of MS Dynamics Great Plains, Silvon, BPCS, SAGE FAS, AS/400, Visual AccountMate, Solomon and Macola Accounting Applications.

Acting as a controller, managed month end reporting, supervising all accruals and schedules, closing the general ledger, all recurring and ad hoc reporting for management and ownership. Part of the job was to do implementation checks and balances which continually evaluated accounting practices and reporting procedures. Some of the tasks were preparation of revenue cycle metrics to proactively identify and address issues affecting overall performance, as well as coordinating with outside Audit firm for annual audit.

While working for a community hospital as a controller, coordinated the financial reporting of the hospital and clinics. Other duties were planning, organizing, directing and controlling the accounting department. In addition, did preparation of monthly financial statements, monitored financial performance, identified variances to budget and prior year, as well as implemented corrective actions as required. Additional responsibilities were working on fixed assets and depreciation schedules, as well as maintaining and reconciling detailed general ledger accounts in a timely manner.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller who worked in manufacturing, transportation and retail industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Technical skills involve MS Dynamics Great Plains, Peachtree, Solomon, MAPICS, SAP, Baan, Maxell, Timberline, Macola, Platinum and Crystal Reports. Selected accomplishments were leading and participating in lean projects that took hold corporate wide with hard divisional cost savings of $250K.

Contributed to the organization’s success by effectively managing and monitoring increased departmental cost controls and overhead reductions by conducting timely product line analysis supporting the team to meet annual operating income targets of $34M. Serving as a controller in a manufacturing company, developed departmental Stop-Light reporting for key metrics, ensuring teams were informed, facilitated root cause analysis of failure to meet metric goals and attain high customer satisfaction ratings. In addition, set and exceeded established goals by implementing strategies in minimizing supply inventory days from 54 to 39 days.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by strategically developing business plans and business analysis for aggressive acquisitions of domestic and foreign business purchases, driving company’s annual revenues from $11M to $25M. While employed in a transportation company as a controller, served as a liaison between the Production Vice President and Chief Executive Officer in securing stronger commitment from production personnel and facilitating staff training on new procedures to generate accurate report and record job costs. Furthermore, effectively handled $750K budget for network equipment and upgrades, ensuring project was within scope, timeline, and budget.

Is impacting your organization with a controller with experience working in food and engineering/construction industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant. Software skills consist of MS Dynamics Great Plains, QuickBooks, MAS 90, FAS, Timberline, ProSystems and ProSeries Tax .

While employed in food & beverage company as a controller, instrumental in training and usage of Microsoft Great Plains software. Some of the tasks were creating reports and processes to accurately record transactions, as well as preparing complete and accurate financial statements along with meaningful metrics. This specialist configured a sales commission report using the accounting software, generated the information necessary to pay commissions, as well as saved about 16 hours of time preparing commission reports. Also, managed and directed the finance and control functions as well as business operations, invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash reporting, payroll, employee benefit programs, and banking (line-of-credit covenants).

Part of the job as a managing controller was to obtain sales tax exemption certificate, saving approximated $15K annually. Other duties were developing a corporate compliance plan, as well as acting as member of the executive team in charge of the day-to-day operations of an organization funded by both public and private sources. Additionally, prepared financial statements, annual budgets, cash projections, and cash flow statements, as well as reviewed with CEO and Board.

What contributions could a controller with work experience in renewable energy and transportation industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Major (CPA curriculum). Technical skills consist of MS Dynamics Great Plains, PeopleSoft, Oracle, MAS 90, SAP, JD Edwards, QuickBooks, FAS, ADP and Futura.

Challenges like creating the accounting infrastructure and providing operational development and support were welcomed and successfully completed. This controller implemented ADP (conversion from QuickBooks payroll), as well as successfully reviewed and corrected the company’s financial data to support an amended tax return yielding a reduced tax liability of $20K.

Shared expertise by managing the organization’s finance, accounting and tax reporting functions. Serving in a renewable energy company as a controller, prepared annual financial statements and audited reports with interface between management/external auditors. Other tasks were improving financial reporting related to month-end close for external reporting requirements, as well as establishing corporate accounting policies for the capitalization of fixed assets and required Asset Retirement Obligations related to the construction of a new processing facility. Furthermore, developed internal control improvements related to account payable processing and external debt reporting.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer with experience working in engineering/construction, consumer goods and manufacturing industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Finance with concentration in Computer Science and MBA Business. Professional certifications earned as Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Software skills consist of MS Dynamics Great Plains, Microsoft Navision, Axapta, MAS 90, Sage 500, JD Edwards, AccPac, Sage CRM and ADP.

Contributed to the organization’s success by increasing revenue from $8 million to $80 million, from 80 employees to 300 employees, and from one plant to two plants. Serving as a chief financial officer in an engineering & construction services company, increased EBIT from 13% to 20% by improving the top line as well as replacing outdated molds with larger multi-cavity molds lowering raw materials contracts and reducing overhead costs. Also, located a new headquarters and plant to meet the growing needs of the company. Moreover, successfully relocated 70% of the 100 employees from Thousand Oaks to central California facility in 1995 saving the company $2 million in annual overhead.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by helping lead a successful turnaround in a highly-leveraged environment by developing and executing against a business plan, effectively managing relationships with auditors, bankers, and suppliers. Acting as a chief financial officer in a consumer goods company, provided insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of the organization. Additionally, identified, acquired and implemented systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Furthermore, created and established yearly financial objectives that aligned with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.

Is impacting your organization with a chief financial officer with work experience in engineering/construction, machinery and oil/energy industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of BS Finance, BS Accounting and MBA-Master’s Degree. Professional certifications earned as CPA-Certified Public Accountant. Technical skills involve MS Dynamics Great Plains and MS Dynamics Navision.

While employed in an engineering & construction services company as a chief financial officer, managed all aspects of finance for the group, including strategic planning, financing, budgeting, and reporting. Also, developed strategies for finance, capital spending, expansion, and taxes. In addition, worked with business development, sales, and finance departments to develop costing and pricing strategies. This specialist established financial and administrative controls and ensured compliance with legal as well as regulatory requirements.

Part of the job as a chief financial officer in a machinery company was to be responsible for all aspects of finance/accounting in United States, Canada, China, United Kingdom, and Netherlands. Other duties were leading expansion of a new 33,000 sq. ft. building and setting up manufacturing in China. Some of the tasks were acquiring a company in the United Kingdom, implementing MAS 500 in US and China, as well as setting up accounting/manufacturing structure in US and China. Furthermore, worked with sales department in developing Central and South American markets.

What contributions could a chief financial officer who worked in nonprofit and research industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) in Economics as well as Master’s Degree (MA) in Economics and Political Science. Application software skills involve Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Salesforce, Slack, Allscripts, NetSmart and Cerner.

Challenges like implementing new, company-wide state-of-the-art system, as well as reducing outstanding A/R by 25% were welcomed and successfully completed. Serving as a chief financial officer, increased revenues by 14% in 2018, consolidating multiple billing systems into one electronic system for payor sources, as well as introducing improved, Wall Street-level financial reporting to Board of Directors. Other responsibilities included overall administration of corporate offices, as well as Budgeting, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Facilities Management, and Information Technology.

Shared expertise by successfully designing and developing new company-wide departmental budgeting system, resulting in 15% reduction in total indirect costs. Acting as a chief financial & technology officer in a nonprofit organization, negotiated and closed a multi-year contract with a university press for inclusion of company publications in company worldwide catalog, resulting in a 5% increase in total revenues from a single contract. Furthermore, designed and project managed successful development and launch of new, award winning website, including addition of new revenue streams, digitization of publications, and company’s 80,000 card catalog, increasing customer utilization of company website by 50%.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a chief financial officer with experience working in research, software and semiconductor industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS Finance and Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Professional certifications involve Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Software knowledge consists of MS Dynamics Great Plains, Navision, Oracle, Sage, QuickBooks, Salesforce.com, SAP FI/CO, Essbase and Hyperion.

Serving as a chief financial officer, restructured the finance department and developed a European finance organization. Some of the tasks were implementing operating and financial controls, significantly improving control environment, as well as increasing ad sales (on- and off-line) and sponsorship revenue by 33%. Also, led the implementation of several industry-leading product initiatives.

As a chief financial officer in a research company, accomplishments to date included working with leadership team, developing and executing company’s product development, going to market and growth strategy, as well as preparing documentation, financials and road show materials for next capital raise funding event. In addition, developed financial, accounting and analysis reporting processes, systems and controls to ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements. Also, provided greater management insight into key business metric performance as well as timely, accurate and relevant internal reporting. Furthermore, evaluated investment decisions for optimal asset allocation.

Would a detail-oriented chief financial officer with work experience in printing, retail and telecommunications industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting and MS Finance. Professional certifications earned as: CPA (Certified Public Accountant). Software skills consist of MS Dynamics Great Plains, Small Business Financials, QuickBooks, New Generation and Manhattan Associates.

Some accomplishments included implementing R&D tax credit program saving $120,000, carrying out full P&L responsibility, as well as reviewing and presenting monthly financial statements including Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow and associated analysis reports. While employed in a printing company as a chief financial officer, negotiated Working Capital and Equipment Line of Credit.

Shared expertise by steering company through rapid sales growth, from $42 million to $55 million over a 7-year period, by overseeing acquisition of required equipment, personnel, inventory planning, system upgrades and integrations. While working in a retail company as a chief financial officer, spearheaded and directed an end-to-end supply chain analysis and re-design/relocation project of the distribution facility, resulting in a savings of over $1 million annually and optimized productivity through an improved layout and upgrade of the labor force. This specialist succeeded in minimizing disruption to customers throughout the relocation from New Jersey to Columbus, Ohio, ensuring client satisfaction levels were maintained.