Below are the 4 Directors of Finance & 2 Finance Managers with QuickBooks & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides assistant controllers, accounting managers and other accounting/finance leaders on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this director of finance with experience working in HVAC and architecture/ design industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with Actuarial Science Concentration and Master of Science in Accounting. Experienced with QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Enterprise, Maple, MATLAB, Mathematica, R, Sage and SAS.

Contributed to the organization’s success by carrying out consulting, contracting, and design services, as well as project planning, project management, operations management, and environmental, sustainable design and implementation. Serving in an HVAC company as a director of finance , has oversaw all administrative, financial, and operational activities such as accounting, payroll, AP, AR, GL entries, tax planning, budget, P&L, forecasting, estimating, procurement, logistics, labor and material costs, professional communications and contract administration. Also, has supervised team of designers, engineers, geologists, hydrologists, and subcontractors for bayou retaining wall project. Moreover, has managed all contract admin. and regulatory compliance with Harris County Flood Control District and U.S. Corps of Engineers.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by expanding business from inception using strategic vision. This professional has established company as a leader in sustainable, environmental design, landscaping, and construction services for residential and commercial applications in the Houston area. As a general manager, has oversaw annual revenues of $2.5-$3 million as well as set new corporate benchmarks for variance at less than 2% and COGS at 19%-20%.

Is impacting your organization with a director of finance with vast experience working in non-profit and financial services industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Business Administration. Technical skills involve QuickBooks Pro, Solomon Accounting, PeopleSoft Accounting and Peachtree. This specialist is an accomplished Certified Public Accountant with solid and progressive experience directing all facets of operations and financial functions within an organization. A key accomplishment was successfully developing and managing a $100.2 million federal budget and playing a leadership role in managing the departments’ FTE.

While employed in an economic development company as a director of finance, was responsible for financial management functions reporting directly to the Executive Director and Board Members. Also, has administered financial and accounting operation of the organization including general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting systems used. Moreover, has prepared monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics for board, including balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow statement, funding sources reports, and other government reports/tax returns.

Part of the job as a director of finance was overseeing financial forecasting and cash flow, including ensuring sufficient cash flow coverage and managing all banking transactions. Moreover, has analyzed revenue and expenditure trends as well as recommended appropriate budget levels, aside from ensuring expenditure control. This included monitoring project budgets and providing timely variance reports to Executive Director to ensure projects expenditures as per project plan.

What contributions could a director of finance who worked in non-profit, music and digital marketing industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and MBA in Accounting. Computer skills involve QuickBooks Enterprise, QuickBooks Pro, Quicken, Epicor, Peachtree and JD Edwards.

Challenges like overseeing accounting for 12 separate companies, including intercompany transactions were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Acting as a director of finance, has prepared financial reports and analysis for CEO, maintained vendor and banker relationships, as well as coordinated with outside tax preparation and auditors. Part of the job was to research, vet and implement 3 separate 401(k) plans, as well as serve as a lead project to implement HRIS software.

Shared expertise by doing monthly analysis of financial results and presentation to board of directors, as well as budget preparation, planning and analysis. While working in a convention center as a director of finance, has prepared financial forecast, provided financial guidance and analysis to Executive Director, as well as supervised accounting staff. While employed as a director of finance in a religious organization, has directed all financial management, accounting and treasury functions including accounts payable, contribution management, general ledger, payroll and monthly financial statements reporting for Church and Foundation totaling over $15 million.a

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a director of finance/CFO with experience working in retail and construction industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science while credentials include specialized training in CPE Credits: “Accounting for Condominium Associations” and “Sarbanes Oxley-Accounting and Auditing”. Computer application skills consist of QuickBooks, Quicken, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Epicor, MAS 90 and Yardi Property Management Software.

Serving in a retail company as a director of finance, responsibilities included expertly managing all accounting duties including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, general accounting, and internal controls. This professional has coordinated all Legal and Tax Matters including Human Resources and Information Technology, as well as reported directly to the Board of Directors. Major achievements involved auditing and re-issuing prior year statements, implementing Microsoft GP and streamlining the Accounting as well as Reporting processes.

As a chief financial officer in a construction company, the position required expertly managing all accounting duties including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, general accounting, and internal controls. Part of the job was to coordinate all Legal and Tax Matters as well as Human Resources and Information Technology. Major achievements consisted of restructuring the company to minimize potential employment liability, as well as auditing and streamlining the accounting and reporting processes.

Would a detail-oriented finance manager with experience working in construction and professional services industries fit in your organization? Computer application skills involve QuickBooks Pro, MAS90/200, Peachtree, MIP Fund Accounting, Oracle-PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, ADP, Quicken and Procomm.

Some accomplishments included performing a three year audit of all accounting entries, as well as assisting in filing three years of tax returns to bring company current. Serving in a construction company as a finance manager, has performed full reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts, executed all necessary journal entries, as well as reconciled all company assets and accumulated depreciation. This professional has carried out full reconciliation of all bank accounts, as well as established clear internal controls to assist accounting department going forward.

Shared expertise by creating PO, PO matching, received inventory, invoice entry, weekly or monthly cash requirement reporting and check processing (Full cycle A/P). While working in a professional services company as a staff accountant/full charge bookkeeper, has provided SO entry, work tickets if necessary, invoice entry, cash receipt posting and reconciling, daily/weekly collections (Full cycle A/R). Additional responsibilities were doing quarterly sales and use tax returns, reconciling multiple bank accounts with variable measures of difficulty, as well as clearing account reconciliation and auditing.

How can a finance manager with work background in education and real estate industries help your organization? Educational attainment involves Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting and Minor in Finance. Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Software skills include QuickBooks Online, ADP & Yardi.

Working with challenging issues such as developing and managing with client leaderships annual and multi-year financial budget for chartered schools have vetted this specialist’s work experience. While working in the educational sector as a finance manager, has used QuickBooks Online to capture and maintain G/L, revenues, expenses, A/P, A/R, fixed assets, prepaid and accrued expenses. This specialist has analyzed profit and loss statement as well as balance sheet on a monthly basis and compared performance with budgets to track trends and discover opportunities. Moreover, has prepared monthly financial reports (P&L, budget vs. actual report, balance sheet, and statement of cash flow, along with relevant notes and graphs to assist clients). Also, has reconciled all bank statements, petty cash, vendor debit cards, and escrow accounts.

With a “can do approach” in the area of using QuickBooks Online to input data, G/L, income, expenses, accounts payables and accounts receivables. Acting as a bookkeeper/accountant (full charge) in a real estate company, has received financial statements from property managers and recorded G/L entries in Yardi. Some of the tasks were analyzing the properties’ financial statements on a monthly basis and comparing performance with budgets.