Below are the 9 Controllers with PeopleSoft & other systems experience. The Thor Group® also provides financial/accounting leaders who know your industry & systems on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would hiring a controller with experience working in education, consumer services and accounting services industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Public Administration. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Professional memberships involve AICPA-American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and MSCPA-Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. Software skills involve PeopleSoft ERP, Workday and Lawson.

Acting as a controller in a university, managed three departments totaling 33 direct and indirect reports, including general accounting, sponsored programs accounting, and student billing. This professional managed entire audit process for university with $1 billion budget and established and implemented financial statement and A-133 audit finding remediation plan. Part of the job was to consult with department heads campus-wide regarding financial affairs. Key accomplishment was shortening year-end close cycle and financial statement issuance by one week through improved communication, project planning, and staff coordination. Also, served as Financial Systems Conversion Steering Committee member: PeopleSoft to Workday.

While working for another university as a controller, managed accounting and reporting for university with $290 million operating budget. In addition, produced financial statements, audit schedules, compliance documentation for debt covenants, and functional expense reports. Additionally, managed audit process and supervised staff of seven accountants and analysts, as well as implemented PeopleSoft ERP Fixed Asset module. As a controller in a consumer services company, managed accounting and reporting for large religious organization comprised of multiple related and subsidiary entities. Furthermore, managed audit process and produced financial statements and audit schedules using Microsoft Excel as the primary financial reporting system, derived from outdated/unsupported accounting software.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with work experience in an acute care hospital and a children’s hospital? Educational background is composed of BS Business Administration. Professional certifications consist of Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Computer skills involve PeopleSoft ERP, Oracle Meditech, MAS 90, Hyperion and Crystal Reports.

Contributed to the organization’s success by being responsible for a staff of nine, handling general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, budgeting and analytics. While employed in an acute care hospital as a controller, identified and corrected significant internal control deficiencies, as well as managed compilation and preparation of audited financial statements, Medicare and Medi-Cal cost reports, and the OSHPD report. Moreover, converted paper-based accounting processes to paperless; which reduced monthly journal efforts by 50%.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by realizing significant improvements in the turnaround of audit requests, the ability to perform timely analysis on financial results and the ability to respond to general campus requests for support. Serving in a children’s hospital as a controller, automated 85% of manual accounting work related to banking transactions by installing PeopleSoft. Primary responsibility was maintaining financial systems and records for the hospital, including internal controls, compliance and reporting. Similarly, directed accounting, MD&A and compliance work required for five public bond offerings of original debt and debt refinancing, totaling over $700 million over a five year period. Furthermore, implemented PeopleSoft Time and Labor system for exempt and non-exempt time capture, eliminating manual data entry of over 6,000 paper time cards per month.

Is impacting your organization with a controller who worked in media, mining and entertainment industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BA Economics, BS Accounting and Masters in Taxation. Software skills involve PeopleSoft ERP, Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase, Sage Intacct, Sage ERP and NetSuite.

While employed in media company as a controller, started up all finance and accounting functions, established banking, credit, and law firm relationships. Also, setup sales contracts, processes for invoicing, credit card processing, payables, and cash management. Other duties were preparing journal entries, financial statements, and cost analysis in SAP FI/CO. While working as a controller in a mining company, supervised cash flow, payables, receivables, job costing, inventory control and purchasing activities. Moreover, prepared journal entries, financial statements, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts in Sage ERP. Key task was coordinating and managing external audit, internal audit, and tax review engagements.

Part of the job as a controller in an entertainment company was to supervise cash flow, intercompany payments, and financial statement preparation for 14 subsidiaries. Some of the responsibilities were performing variance analyses, adjusting estimates for accuracy, and reviewing GAAP and IFRS treatment. Additionally, prepared journal entries in PeopleSoft ERP, consolidated in Hyperion/Smart View, forecasted in Essbase. Similarly, tested internal controls, SOX compliance, as well as managed annual external audit and tax engagements. Furthermore, resolved accounting issues in foreign accounting practices through research and discussion.

What contributions could a controller with experience working in banking, pharmaceutical and plumbing industries bring to your organization? Academic credentials involve Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics Major in Accounting and Master of Business Administration Finance/International Business. Professional certifications include Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Software knowledge consists of PeopleSoft ERP and SAP.

Challenges like serving as a head of finance department for Application Technology ($600M annual budget) & Servicing ($18B annual revenues; $1B costs) were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. While working as a controller in a bank, saved overhead cost and headcount by volunteering for both FP&A and controllership leadership roles. Also, reorganized finance department by proper assignment & training of staff/talents and redefinition of roles for a more effective and efficient organization. Moreover, participated in the enterprise systems conversion to PeopleSoft ERP. Additionally, centralized, standardized & improved month-end close, reporting, financial analysis and budgeting processes resulting in more accurate and timely delivery of results and forecasts.

Shared expertise by carrying out finance and operational management of multi-location/multi-entity local and international. While employed in a pharmaceutical company as a controller, improved and standardized month-end close and reporting processes eliminating period lag and resulting in more accurate and timely global consolidation of results (internal and SEC reporting) and shorter period close. Furthermore, rolled out ERP system conversion to SAP. Similarly, acted as member of steering committee in reviewing ERP projects and early adoption of Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a controller with work experience in energy, architectural and financial services industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Master of Science in Accounting with Information Systems Concentration. Computer skills include PeopleSoft ERP, Oracle, Great Plains, QuickBooks, Sage 50, Sage 300 and Crystal Reports.

Serving in an energy company as a controller, oversaw all facets of accounting, purchasing, human resources, information technology and administration. Some of the tasks were preparing annual budget, monthly financial statements, and monthly budget variance reports, as well as developing policies and procedures. Also, acted as the liaison with internal auditors, external auditors, tax department, and government agencies. Other duties were converting financial accounting software from PeopleSoft to Great Plains, as well as implementing job costing module in Great Plains.

As a controller in an architectural company, was responsible for financial reporting, project job costing and cash flow management for a large, prominent architectural, engineering and development company. Key duties were supervising accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and payroll functions. Moreover, oversaw human resources and information system functions, as well as assisted President in decision making of company expenditures, policies and procedures. Furthermore, recreated 6 months of accounting data that was lost in a computer crash prior to my arrival by gathering and organizing source documents. Other skills brought to the table involved interviewing members of management and ownership and working long hours until financials were once again being created in a timely and accurate manner.

Would hiring a controller with experience working in consulting, legal services and petroleum industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BSBA Finance and Executive Masters of Finance. Software skills involve PeopleSoft ERP, Hyperion Business Logic, QuickBooks, Great Plains and ADP Payroll.

Acting as a controller in a consulting team, posted GL, inter-units, budgets, AR, and AP in PeopleSoft ERP Financials Suite. Some of the tasks were understanding and analysis of full business cycles in order to link all divisions with Finance. SEC filing included financials preparation, drafting, and submitting for Edgar system. Key accomplishments were reducing AR by 57% and instituting new billing procedures to assure further reductions, as well as posting loss of $8m and turnaround to Profit within ONE quarter. Also, reduced expenses by 4% by identification of wasteful areas, and loss leader departments. Moreover, supervised a staff of 9 including AR, AP, payroll, billing, staff accountant, asst. controller, two administrators, and human resources. Additionally, managed the production, review, and analysis of the operating and capital budgets, periodic forecasts, and financial modeling of the consolidated Firm.

While working for a legal services company as a controller, executed all financing in cooperation with Investor Group in CFO capacity. Other duties were creating strong internal financial control system for BS, IS, CF, Cash-burn. Operations were from DBA coordination, sales agreements, and Legal Implementations. Part of the job was to exhibit a full understanding of intellectual property cycle from PPA to infringement recourse. Furthermore, supervised 4 developers in cooperation with CTO and Reported to CEO.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with work experience in hospitality, beverage and banking industries? Academic qualifications involve Bachelor of Arts in Law and Political Science, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Master of Business Administration in Business Management. Has ensured accuracy of data and consistent productivity by training AP/AR staff in company policies/procedures and use of accounting system. Also, trained finance staff in financial reporting, policies and procedures and PeopleSoft accounting software.

Contributed to the organization’s success by overseeing all accounting, financial reporting and administration, as well as participating in the development of annual operating goals and strategies. While employed in a hospitality company as a controller, reviewed all AP/AR through tracking system, as well as analyzed and reported on significant variances from forecast. Part of the job was to negotiate and maintain contracts with various US government agencies; and familiar with US government billing and accounting practices. Additionally, responsible for all line level and supervisory staff including training on PeopleSoft ERP, their productivity, morale, motivation, benefits appraisals and yearly goals.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by successfully executing and managing financial planning, budgeting and forecasting. Serving in a beverage company as a manager finance and administration, conducted internal and external audits for internal control. Other responsibilities were preparing business plans for new projects; as well as participating in the development of annual operational plan execution and development strategies and goals. Furthermore, managed and executed administrative functions such as contracts administration, materials management, event planning and supply chain management including an oversight of all HR functions.

Is impacting your organization with a controller who worked in software, retail and banking industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelors of Business Administration with Accounting Equivalency. Professional certifications consist of Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Computer skills involve PeopleSoft ERP, Hyperion Analyzer, Peachtree, Solomon, CMS-Classic, ADP, Infinium, Great Plains, HRP, MAS 90, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL.

While employed in an application software company as a controller, supervised 4 accounting team members in conducting all accounting functions for a $25 million dollar business, which include Billing, AR, AP, Cash Management process, Purchasing and Contract generation. This professional was responsible for the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements. Also, supervised Internal Audit’s review of financial operations to successful resolution with no findings of material weakness. Moreover, led a 3-member project team for a successful PeopleSoft Accounting software implementation. In addition, was responsible for interpreting contracts, calculating fees and invoicing customers per contract scope, as well as prepared all accounting related correspondence with parent company.

Part of the job as a controller in a retail company was to supervise all accounting functions for a $3 million dollar business, which include Billing, AR, AP, Cash Management process. Other skills brought to the table consisted of preparation of monthly financial statements, local Solomon Accounting software implementation, as well as annual budgeting process. Some of the tasks were managing a 3-member accounting staff, managing the physical inventory, as well as preparing weekly and monthly reports for corporate office.

What contributions could a controller with extensive experience working in telecommunications industries bring to your organization? Educational background is composed of BS Marketing/Accounting and MS Finance. Software skills consist of PeopleSoft ERP, MAS200, Hyperion, Business Objects and Cognos.

Challenges like serving as a controller for a $156M telecommunications company including bank relationships, acquisitions, financial statements, budgets, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, audits, company stock records and board of director presentations were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Some of the tasks were supervising a staff of fifteen, with three direct report accounting managers. Key accomplishments were reducing consulting expense by $450K a year by bringing all SEC reporting in-house, as well as collaborating on a $60M acquisition including coordinating the due diligence. Moreover, the job included overseeing the implementation of a new ERP system, PeopleSoft ERP. Additionally, identified $375K annually in real estate cost reductions by negotiating early terminations and improved utilization of existing space.

Shared expertise by managing the financial activities for the $255M Midwest Global Sales division of network services and equipment. Acting as a director of finance in another telecommunications company, supervised a staff of three analysts, provided revenue recognition guidance on contracts, as well as led the development of a new compensation program for account managers. Furthermore, decreased line losses by 21% by designing and implementing a tracking system that allowed the sales teams to look at trends in real time. Financial guidance was provided to the sales President as part of the senior leadership team. A staff of two analysts was supervised.