Below are the 5 Controllers & 5 CFO's with PeopleSoft & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides financial/accounting leaders with your industry experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with work background in logistics, technology and software industries who used PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and MS Dynamics GP? Technical competencies involve PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and MS Dynamics GP. Educational background includes Master’s Degree in Accounting and Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. This individual is a Certified Public Accountant.

Important contributions of this controller included overseeing all aspects of accounting for its logistics divisions and all financial reporting to corporate, as well as managing all new acquisitions. Directing and controlling all aspects of accounting and reporting for multiple business units were part of the assigned tasks. The job entailed establishing, implementing and maintaining internal controls that were SOX compliant. An additional role involved serving as financial advisor to executive management in the overall organizational planning, policy development and implementation. Fully converting and integrating the division to the PeopleSoft ERP accounting software were carried out, along with converting & integrating all new and future acquisitions. Financial relationship with various agents at the ports of destination was managed and maintained.

This specialist directed and supervised all accounting, reporting, and cash management for this $65 million electronics distributor with 5 subsidiaries. One of the skills consisted of preparing consolidated financial statements, budgets and forecasts. Areas of responsibility encompassed all aspects of the general ledger including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory. Duties included directing and controlling all aspects of accounting and reporting, in addition to establishing and upgrading internal controls.

What can a controller with work background in a general hospital and a dialysis center who utilized PeopleSoft HRMS and Meditech bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve PeopleSoft HRMS and Meditech. Educational attainment includes MS Finance and BS Accounting. This individual is a Certified Management Accountant and a Certified Public Accountant with Certification in Financial Management.

Working with areas such as managing the operations of the accounting department for the hospital, including cash management, budgeting, general accounting, payroll and accounts payable were some of the responsibilities of this controller. Duties covered overseeing a staff of 19, as well as coordinating and leading activities to merge the accounting and financial operations of the two hospitals including policies and procedures, tax and compliance initiatives and reporting. Directing all events related to computer conversions and merging of data for the financial (PeopleSoft and Meditech) and human resource (PeopleSoft) applications were efficiently carried out. The team was managed in a $26 million bond-refinancing project including compiling schedules, coordinating information, and complying with requirements.

Other functions consisted of serving as functional lead for a 14-week implementation of PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning software for general ledger, accounts payable and payroll, in addition to directing the structure, configuration and deployment phases. The job covered managing cash flow, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger, along with supervising billing and receivables. Tasks involved enhancing, monitoring and reporting on internal controls. This individual contributed to cost effectiveness and timeliness of information by bringing all accounting functions in-house including monthly profit and loss statements, annual financial reports, and cost reports for Medicare and Medicaid.

Could your organization use a controller with experience in financial services, wholesale and retail industries who used PeopleSoft, ADP and Epicor? Technical proficiencies cover PeopleSoft, ADP and Epicor. Educational background includes Master’s of Business Administration with Concentrations in International Business, Strategic Management, Economics; Master of Science, Finance; Bachelor of Science, Finance; and Bachelor of Arts, Accounting.

Some impact contributions of this controller included directly managing the accounting department personnel and overseeing IT support in corporate accounting. Key roles covered accounts payable/receivable, treasury, fixed asset management, procurement, payroll for 1,200 employees, budget accounting and internal chargebacks. Allocations, expatriate program, and maintenance of general ledger in a multi-currency, multi-ledger environment were also handled. This individual reviewed the monthly closing package and consolidated financial statement preparation for the global management entities of the firm. Aside from configuring and maintaining PeopleSoft Financials and Peregrine Asset Center, nVision reports and Queries were developed.

Skills involved leading the development and implementation of a global multi-department PeopleSoft-based business management system which allowed centralized access and cross-reporting of vital operational data. Systems in scope included PeopleSoft Procurement, Accounts Payable, Asset Management and General Ledger and Peregrine Asset Center. The job consisted of managing a project budget of $4 million. Achieving full functionality in 6 months, a substantial improvement over the normal 12 to 18 months allocated for equivalent projects. Project plans, process mapping, infrastructure diagrams, business analysis and timelines were included in the list of responsibilities. The reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, analysis of expense accounts, and related preparation of journal entries were completed.

Would a controller with familiarity in marketing, retail and construction industries who utilized PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft HR and QuickBooks help your organization achieve greater success? Technical specializations cover PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleSoft HR and QuickBooks. Educational attainment includes Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Making a positive difference with applying knowledge of resort living concierge services was one of the key focuses. This full-service controller functioned with authority over all financial/accounting, human resources, and administrative aspects of daily business operations. Negotiating a $1 million line of revolving credit for daily operation and maintaining cash reconciliation and daily bank accountancy were efficiently handled. The conversion of the financial system from QuickBooks to PeopleSoft was completed for better reporting accuracy. The job covered being instrumental in drafting almost all best practices and policies and procedures for accounting and human resources from the ground up. Negotiating new payroll outsourcing contract from Ceridian to ADP saved company over $30,000 per annum.

Notable tasks included negotiating new benefits provider service contract switching insurances and saving the company over $70,000 per annum, as well as managing all AP functions, check runs, coding, invoice to PO discrepancies and rolling accruals. This individual was responsible for all AR functions including granting credit terms, invoicing, cash discounting, and aging review. Functions involved handling the general ledger maintenance and reconciliation in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, in addition to working in conjunction with management to implement new P & L strategies. Loan balance and cash flow were reviewed daily. Leading all month-end and year-end processes including posting accruals, journal entries, and re amortizing depreciation schedules were carried out.

Could your organization use a controller with experience in communications, IT and chemical industries who used PeopleSoft, SAP and Oracle? Technical proficiencies cover PeopleSoft, SAP and Oracle. Educational attainment includes MBA in Business, Minor in Economics and Diploma in Business Advanced English and Negotiation for Executives.

Primary tasks of this controller included preparing monthly accounting schedules for corporate headquarters and uploading to HFM (functional currency and USD) as required. Knowledge of Oracle Financials (Hyperion) was applied. Key roles covered ensuring the monthly close process running in HFM (USD) and PeopleSoft ERP (CAD and USD currencies) and managing HFM and Hyperion SmartView reports for Canada (07 entities). Initiating and monitoring the settlement of intercompany payments (loans & AP/AR) and allocations via IBS System for the business units were also handle. Reconciliation was done on a monthly basis. Managing the accounting and payment streams for other “entity-type” expenses that impact the legal entity as a whole (legal fees, tax compliance, outside service providers) was carried out.

Contributions involved reconciling and monitoring treasury requirements for bank accounts held by the corporate business units. Tracking, reporting and overseeing multidivisional compliance and payment of the Federal and provincial excise tax for all business units were managed. This individual worked with management to develop and monitor key financial and operating indicators (action plan) for the business. Functions consisted of tracking and communicating performance, as well as identifying variances and understanding the drivers behind variances. Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow projections were performed and the completeness and accuracy of the monthly income results and projection process were ensured.

Is impacting your organization with a chief financial officer (CFO) with experience working in government and airline industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BBA with emphasis in Accounting and MBA with emphasis in Technology Management. Credentials involve CPA certification. Technical expertise includes PeopleSoft/Oracle ERP system, AS/400, IBM System/38, and GEAC.

While employed in a government as a chief financial officer, responsible for six operating divisions including 1) Accounting and Financial Reporting, 2) Financial Systems Administration (including implementation of PeopleSoft/Oracle ERP system), 3) Treasury (Cash Management, Investments, & Dent Management), 4) Purchasing/ Contracts Management, 5) Risk Management and 6) Reprographics (print shop). Some of the tasks were providing leadership to 80 to 100 employees, as well as managing citywide fiscal activities, including responding to the city council, city manager’s office and departments. Also, monitored, developed, and implemented citywide internal controls (fiscal policies and procedures).

Part of the job in an airport was to perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, grants accounting, general accounting and financial reporting (i.e. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report or CAFR), cost accounting, financial systems management (including implementation of PeopleSoft/Oracle Financial Systems), capital projects, payroll, and debt management. Similarly, developed and recommended fiscal operating policies and procedures (i.e. proper internal controls and established best practices). Other accomplishments included implementing/upgrading various computer systems, such as SAP, PeopleSoft/Oracle Human Resources/Payroll and Financials, G-FAMS Fixed Asset Tracking System, AS/400, IBM System/38, GEAC, Infocel (AMS) Government Financials and ADS Cash Financial Management System.

What contributions could a chief financial officer (CFO) with work experience in government, beverage and entertainment industries bring to your organization? Educational background is composed of Associate degree in Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. Technical skills include PeopleSoft ERP financial, PeopleSoft Cash Management Module and PeopleSoft Accounting System.

Challenges like standardizing state government relating to finance and accounting issues, as well as starting process to streamline over 1500 bank accounts state-wide were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving in government office as CFO, developed new and rewrote state-wide accounting policy, procedures and guidelines in order to achieve the best run state. Other duties were managing the implementation of a state-wide enterprise asset management system, as well as co-managing the PeopleSoft ERP financial upgrade that was implemented.

Shared expertise by managing financial reporting of over 20 billion dollars in state tax revenues. While employed in another government office as a controller, spearheaded the implementation of PeopleSoft accounting system for recording and reporting on all state tax collections and disbursements. In addition, developed a comprehensive monthly financial reporting package utilized by the governor. Also, assisted the department in the development of its first strategic plan, as well as assisted in the preparation, analysis and dissemination of the department’s $80M budget. Furthermore, spearheaded bank account consolidation project to streamline and eliminated duplication and reduce bank fees.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a chief financial officer (CFO) who worked in software, specialty finance and food industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS Civil Engineering, MS Finance and MBA (Finance). Technological skills include PeopleSoft ERP Financials.

Serving in a software company as a chief financial officer, directed and managed the financial and administrative activities of a wholly owned subsidiary and its joint-ventures, as well as held financial oversight for $95,000,000 food and beverage business. Responsibilities included managing staff of 15, as well as directing the financial planning, forecasting, consolidation and reporting operations including cash management, banking, payroll, taxes, billing and collections, insurance, general accounting, and internal/external reporting. This professional reported to the Board of Directors on historical results, business analysis, forecasts, budget planning and internal control environment, as well as streamlined closing process from nearly three weeks to one week. Accomplishments involved co-managing integration into PeopleSoft ERP Financial System and successfully co-managing integration of accounting and finance functions into HMSHost National Processing Center.

While in a specialty finance company, led team of finance and information technology employees and consultants to address PeopleSoft general ledger/sub-ledger out-of-balance which, if not addressed, would have led to an unqualified audit statement. Recommended reimplementation of asset management sub-ledger and led implementation. Part of the job was to develop and execute project plan and processes to determine and resolve out-of-balance between general ledger and asset management sub-ledger as well as develop process/procedures to prevent future occurrences. Furthermore, managed audit process for fixed assets, worked directly with auditor to provide requested information and explanations/clarifications.

Would a detail-oriented chief financial officer (CFO) with experience working in government, professional services and IT services industries fit in your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Public Administration, Master of Public Administration and Master of Business Administration. Software knowledge consists of PeopleSoft Human Resources, PeopleSoft Financials, Deltek Costpoint, Lawson, QuickBooks, SAP FICO & HR, Peachtree/Sage 50, JD Edwards and Great Plains.

Some accomplishments included overseeing the implementation of PeopleSoft Financials to combine with already established PeopleSoft Human Resources to complete ERP system within the state. As a chief financial officer in a state government agency, directed the development of the department of agriculture budget. This included directing all revenue forecasts, expenditure projections, and the departments’ strategic plan. Other duties were preparing fiscal impact papers for all legislation that affected the state government’s operations, as well as directed the monitoring of fiscal responsibility of the state government’s program managers through evaluation of detailed expenditure reports and revenue projections.

Shared expertise by directing all activities of the human resource (HR) section for the government agency, including supervising the HR manager. Additionally, developed and established standards to evaluate the effectiveness of the manager, and designed initiatives to assist him/her in developing and improving job skills. Furthermore, planned and conducted analysis/ research of pay and personnel policies, rules, regulations, and implementing procedures that handled process/ pay, accounting data, financial data, personnel data products, and direct personnel support to employees.

How can a chief financial officer (CFO) with work experience in media-publishing, logistics and telecommunications industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting and MBA (Finance). Technical knowledge consists of PeopleSoft ERP, ADP Payroll and JD Edwards.

Working with challenging issues such as being responsible for P&L reported to corporate with yearly revenue of $168.9m and expenses totaling $210m were part of this specialist’s work experience. While employed in a media-publishing company as a CFO, reviewed month-end closing financials, providing analysis and commentary to senior management, as well as provided commentary on quarterly analytics, used by corporate in board book reporting. Also, did finance responsibility on key company information technology initiatives such as ADP Payroll, PeopleSoft ERP conversion and maintained monthly IT accrual schedules. Moreover, provided financial support to printing facility (manufacturing operations), including price/volume variance analysis, inventory validation, inventory counts and projecting cost of obsolete inventory.

With a “can do approach” in the area of approving and reviewing home delivery subscription pricing programs, as well as determining methods and calculations used for the budgeted allocations of shared services have been career objectives. Acting as a CFO, supported Sales Advertising, Online, and IT business teams, as well as reviewed all union contracts and proposals to determine financial impact to business. Furthermore, approved and implemented structure and reporting changes in G/L Systems (JD Edwards and PeopleSoft).