Below are the 3 Controllers, 4 Financial Controllers & 4 Assistant Controllers with Timberline / Sage 300 and other systems experience. Controllers are offered by The Thor Group® on a consulting, contracting, interim or direct hire basis.

Is impacting your organization with a controller with vast experience working in construction and real estate industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of Bachelor Business Administration, Major in Accounting. Professional certifications earned as: Certified Timberline Consultant and CPA. Technical skills consist of Sage Timberline, SAP, Timberline Report Designer and Crystal Reports.

While employed in a real estate company as a consultant/interim controller, has implemented Sage Timberline software at a Modular factory, as well as setup the PO and inventory modules at the factory. Some of the tasks were customizing reports and forms using Timberline Report Designer and Crystal Reports, as well as managing the Inventory and PO process. This professional assumed the controller’s duties for 10 months through the completion of the project. Other duties were overseeing the entire accounting and IT departments, as well as working with corporate office for integration of Timberline data into SAP for additional analysis.

Part of the job as a controller in a construction company was to oversee the entire A/P, billings, A/R, job cost, payroll, general ledger and financial statements process. Additional responsibilities were working with the bank and Timberline to streamline and improve the cash management process, as well as spearheading the upgrade of old antiquated computer system to a new more reliable server and workstations. Furthermore, has filed tax payments, deposits, returns and estimates at the Federal, State and Local levels.

What contributions could a controller who worked vastly in the real estate development industry bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting and MBA in Finance. Professional certifications include CPA certification. Has advanced understanding of Timberline for Real Estate and Construction, QuickBooks, Sage FAS, ResWare, TSS, Yardi, AppFolio, Deltek and Oracle FS.
Challenges like leading the accounting department in a hands-on capacity responsible for the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax compliance, ad hoc analysis, and financial reporting to syndicate investors were successfully fulfilled. This individual served as liaison between company and various consultants as well as attorneys including year tax accountants, 401(k) actuaries and administrators, and property tax appeal processors. While employed in a real estate company as a controller, has led the implementation team to migrate accounting data from YARDI G2 to Appfolio, Timberline-Sage 300. Contributions were implementing new phone system, payroll processing, and check processing platforms to save thousands annually, as well as standardizing monthly processing of delinquent accounts and collections to reduce such by $200,000/mo.

Shared expertise by working collaboratively with accounting and project management divisions such to leading all facets of the accounting function for a growing $24M joint venture operation that serves the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in constructing new security enhanced buildings. As a sr. project controller, has led the implementation team to migrate JV accounting data to Timberline. Some of the tasks were enhancing existing processes and formulas for the allocation of G&A expense to Direct Costs.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a controller with experience working in real estate and homebuilding industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS degree in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting. Technical skills include Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate/ Timberline and QuickBooks Construction Premier.

Serving in a real estate developer as a controller, prepared detailed quarterly accounting project and financial review package, directly reported to CFO and owner, as well as coordinated all external reporting to capital partners and investors. Some of the tasks were overseeing loan draws and coordination of bank draw submittals, as well as handling full accounting responsibilities for 20 LLC’s including LLC documents such as initial LLC filing including operating and construction agreements. Also, was responsible for overseeing all cash requirements, as well as worked with banks for initializing construction loans regarding budgets, borrowers equity and lender funded portion. Part of the job was to review bank loan documents and finalize loan process, as well as handle accounting for real estate purchases and sales.

While working in a homebuilding company as a controller, supervised staff of six including senior accountants, accounts payable and HR/payroll manager. Portfolio included development of estate and track homes as well as apartment buildings. Apartment buildings were converted to permanent financing and hold asset for income source.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a financial controller with experience working in real estate and home building industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Economics, minor in Accounting. Financial systems experience and knowledge involves Timberline, QuickBooks, Yardi, MRI, F-9, fRX, Crystal, Hyperion, Salesforce, Macola, JD Edwards, SAP, MARK Systems, Deltek and SUN Systems.

Serving in a real estate company as a chief financial officer and financial controller, has developed business operating plan, leading to a successful private equity Series-B funding, as well as implemented new accounting procedures, internal controls and ADP payroll service. Some of the tasks were developing initial financial reporting process and systems for a venture-backed SaaS company, Yardi, Timberline and MS Office, as well as completing conversion from cash to accrual basis accounting for the company. This professional was responsible for entire accounting, operations, and human resources departments.

As a chief financial officer in a home building company, has managed company growth rates of 55%, 76%, 48% in 2009, 2010, and 2011 respectively. This specialist refinanced over $25M of revolving company debt, cutting borrowing costs by average of 150 BP. Accomplishments included reducing S, G & A expenses by 110 BP, increasing homebuilding gross margins by 125 BP, and renegotiating all insurance policies, saving over $150K annually. This individual successfully secured financing for four new speculative commercial office condominium projects. Moreover, has secured a Tax Abatement Agreement, saving over $500K, as well as successfully managed a SPEC program, streamlining immediate closings with ready to sell inventory.

Would a detail-oriented financial controller with work background in home building and construction industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment involves Bachelor’s Degree and MBA in Accounting and Finance. Software expertise involves Sage 300 Real Estate & Construction (Timberline), Vista Real Estate & Construction (Viewpoint), QuickBooks, CRM & Audience Dev/Mgmt. (various), Drupal Web/Dev Oversight, Design & Management, Concur Expense Reimbursement & Document Management, Paperless Invoicing, Data Analysis Applications, Microsoft Dynamics, MAS 90, Connected (Apple OS), and more.

Some accomplishments included completing finance/accounting/tax duties such as AR, AP, GL, payroll, billing, budgeting/forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, fixed assets, systems, audit. This included day-to-day and strategic management of external Audit/Tax firm to drive favorable tax and investment strategies, using Sage 300 Real Estate & Construction (Timberline). Serving in a home building/construction company as a financial controller, performed day-to-day and strategic management of corporate funding and investment activities. This included working capital funding, long-term borrowing for acquisitions and organic growth, as well as development and negotiation of capital restructuring and sale of company assets.

Shared expertise by carrying out day-to-day and strategic management of technology and infrastructure. Also included strategic management of significant outsourced 3rd party resources. This professional performed day-to-day direct responsibility for company legal matters. This involved, but not limited to, trademarks/copyrights, contracts and agreements, IP risks and protection, etc.

How can a financial controller/accountant who worked vastly in the construction industry help your organization? Educational background is composed of BA with Accounting Major. Software knowledge involves proficiency in the use of Timberline (Sage 300 CRE) Software, QuickBooks, MAS 90, SAP, and GAAP standards. Also, skilled and knowledgeable in accounts payable, accounts receivable, job cost accounting, general ledger, preparing financial statements, bank reconciliations, fixed assets and depreciation, sales tax reporting, journal entries and account reconciliation.

Working with challenging issues such as performing duties in all areas of accounting, which includes, but are not limited to: accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, payroll, payroll taxes, bank reconciliations, and collections have vetted this specialist’s work experience. As a financial controller/accountant in a construction company, has produced accurate and timely financial statements for internal use and provided to the banks and bond companies. Part of the job was to maintain job files, including payments to sub-contractors and lien waivers, equipment tracking and note payments, job status reports and job costing, as well as other assignments as requested. Also, has worked directly with outside CPA firm to ensure accurate reporting of audited financial statements.

With a “can do approach” in the area of managing accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, all general ledger functions, inventory costing, tracking of all controllable expenses, maintaining flow of capital expenditures, and payroll tax reporting. Serving as an assistant controller/accounting manager, has produced accurate and timely financial statements on the local level and reported to the U.S. Corporate office and to Japan, for the Narrow Fabric Webbing division of the Japanese owned corporation.

Would hiring a project cost controller with extensive experience working in the construction industry help meet the needs of your organization? This professional is an advanced to expert user of Timberline Sage 300 Construction Software and a user of Procore Project Management Software, Crystal Reports, Power Bi and QuickBooks Pro.

Acting as a project cost controller in a construction company, primary responsibilities were monitoring construction project costs vs. budgets for a large luxury home development project, as well as managing the integration of Procore Project Management data with Timberline Sage Accounting program. Some of the tasks were overseeing all commitments and change orders, ensuring they are correct before exporting to accounting, as well as entering budget, budget modifications and cost to complete forecasts. Also, has prepared change request to owner for changes to original scope of work, as well as developed all custom reports needed.

While working as a project accountant/accounting manager, has handled all payment requisitions both from subcontractors, as well as project billings. Part of the job was to manage and reconcile 11 bank accounts, handle all treasury transactions, as well as develop high level reports from Timberline using Crystal Reports. Additional responsibilities were overseeing accounts payable/receivable positions for construction of all buildings in the ridge field club; luxury home development/golf course community.

Would hiring an assistant controller with extensive experience working in a real estate services provider help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of AAS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Computer experience includes Sage Timberline and T Value.

Acting as an assistant controller in a real estate services company, has prepared monthly financial statements, prepared amortization schedules of prepaid accounts, as well as reconciled monthly bank accounts. Some of the tasks were contacting tenants for delinquent receivables, preparing cash receipts, as well as generating monthly rent rolls. Also, has reviewed and approved invoices, as well as input invoices and generated payables.

While working as a controller, has prepared monthly financial statements, supervised accounting and payroll staff, as well as prepared annual audit package. This specialist prepared and maintained amortization schedules, as well as reviewed and assisted in preparing monthly Work In Progress report. Part of the job was to reconcile monthly bank statements, prepare daily cash receipts, as well as process credit card payments. In addition, has contacted customers for aging receipts.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this assistant controller with vast work experience in a home building company? Educational background is composed of AAS in Construction Management Technology as well as Bachelor of Science in Finance and Business Law. Software knowledge involves Timberline, Builder MT, NewStar, Sales Simplicity and BuildPro.

Contributed to the organization by compiling and reviewing monthly closing entries accurately and efficiently, as well as conducting internal audits and working with outside auditors on monthly audits. While employed in a home building company as an assistant controller, has expansive work regarding SOX audit control items for a large national builder. Some of the duties were weekly compilation and review of sold inventory revenue, costs, and margins, monthly analysis of speculative home performance, as well as monthly overhead review in comparison to forecasts with accompanying commentary. This specialist worked on extensive balance sheet, cash, and P&L review as well as commentary with adjusting entries as needed.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by compiling and reviewing monthly closing entries accurately and efficiently, as well as management and mentoring of accounts payable staff and processes. Serving in another home building company as a director of finance, has maintained relationships with banking partners including negotiation of rates, fees, and floors. Additional responsibilities were monitoring cash flow and making financing decisions regarding operating cash and future cash needs, as well as analyzing key performance indicators and reporting monthly summary for executive management.

Is impacting your organization with an assistant controller with work experience in real estate development and nonprofit housing industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of AA Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration. This professional is an advanced user of Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate Development Accounting Software (Timberline), QuickBooks, Quicken, Peachtree and Fund EZ.

While employed in real estate development company as an assistant controller, worked under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer. Some of the tasks were preparing monthly and year-end financial statements for CFO review and approval; balance sheets, profit and loss statement, detail open accounts payable, job cost detail report, and inter-company balance sheet account. Also, has administered 15 companies including; budgets entries in the accounting software (Timberline), open payables approval, cash receipts recording, construction draws, reconciliation of AIA to cost incurred to date and retainage payable, construction loans accrual of monthly interest, bank account’s reconciliations, as well as assisting with cost certifications at the end of the construction and assisting in the audit for each company/project. Key accomplishments were reconciling the AMEX statement monthly, expenses for project’s operations of over $50,000.00, as well as designing and developing a master spreadsheet for the AMEX statement, to facilitate the allocation of expenses per project. Moreover, has trained the accounts payable personnel with accounting software (Sage 300 Timberline).

As a contract manager/accountant in a nonprofit housing company, accomplishments included designing and developing a program’s allocation spreadsheet to make the billing process more efficient. In addition, has designed and developed an agency timesheet to track and allocate the staff person’s time per activity. Furthermore, has managed to handle billing for 8 programs on tight deadlines.

What contributions could an assistant controller/accountant who worked in real estate industry bring to your organization? Educational background includes Bachelor of Science in Accounting, major in Accounting and minor in Financial Analysis. Technological know-how is composed of Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate/Timberline, Textura, and Oracle software.

Challenges like supporting accounting management with billing, reporting and tax form preparation such as personal property as well as sales and use taxes were competently addressed. Acting as an assistant controller in a scaffolding rental company, reviewed job cost activity to ensure proper coding of sales and costs, as well as developed and verified data relevant to cost accounting, profit margin analysis, work-in-process analysis of contract and time/ material jobs. Also, has assisted in formulation of internal controls to comply with legislation and established best practices. This specialist managed journal entries, company credit purchases, contract estimates, depreciation, bank reconciliations, change orders, invoices, etc. and reconciled general ledger accounts for monthly and annual closing.

The job entailed recording real estate tax accruals, income allocation, capitalized salaries, funding entries and adjustments. As a construction and development accountant in a real estate company, prepared monthly bank reconciliations on three accounts, as well as reviewed general ledgers for several real estate properties. Part of the job was to update monthly financial models for real estate properties, as well as input invoices, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, change orders and subcontractor payment requests. In addition, has matched invoices against Schedules of Value in subcontracts and purchase orders to ensure accurate pricing.