Below are the 5 CFO’s & 5 Controllers with Timberline / Sage 300 Construction & other systems experience. These CFO’s & Controllers are provided The Thor Group® on a consulting, contracting, interim or direct hire basis.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this financial controller/CFO with work experience in paving/construction and automation technology industries? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Master of Business Administration in Corporate Finance. Computer skills involve Sage 300 (Timberline), Epicor Prophet 21, QuickBooks, ProContractor by Viewpoint, Activant, ADP, Paychex, JD Edwards and SAP. Specifically, this individual instituted procedures to improve purchasing and inventory tracking resulting in a 20% reduction of inventory levels.

Contributed to the organization’s success by directing the financial operations of the company through periods of intense growth and change. As a financial controller/CFO in a paving contractor and construction company, has managed year-end audit and tax services with an external CPA firm, as well as provided credibility to the Financial Reporting and directed all accounting functions including job costing and budgeting. Some of the duties were serving as project manager for implementation of an integrated financial reporting, estimating and job costing system (Sage 300). Also, has migrated existing data while bringing the books into compliance with GAAP, as well as managed all aspects of the general ledger for multiple entities. This specialist renegotiated bank credit lines, increased equipment financing line, managed the insurance policies and renewals, as well as increased companies’ bonding limits.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by directing corporate level reporting function for monthly close, budgets and policy as well as procedure management for twenty seven locations. While employed in an automation technology company as an assistant controller, has reduced monthly closing cycle by one week with identification and recommendation of enhanced closing procedures. Part of the job was to manage and improve customer service levels for general accounting, job cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, taxes and payroll. Improving process cycle times while reducing internal headcount and direct costs was one of the contributions.

Would hiring a chief financial officer who worked in real estate development and construction industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Real Estate and Insurance, and Master of Business Administration. Software skills include Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate software as well as QuickBooks.

Acting as a chief financial officer (CFO) in a real estate development and construction company, has directed financial, accounting, risk management, payroll, IT, and human resources functions. The company has operated under Timberline for construction and QuickBooks for development. Key accomplishments in cost control included successfully reducing insurance audit charges by more than 70% and property taxes by 55%; collaborating with tax accounting firm to analyze and plan tax savings strategies. This professional has supervised, motivated, and coached a 10-member team, as well as developed and implemented procedures, processes, and controls. Part of the job was to design and review pro formas as well as automate work by sourcing, evaluating, and selecting appropriate hardware and software solutions.

While working for another construction company as a controller/CFO, was effective in oversight of Accounting, Financial, IT, Payroll, and HR. The company operated under Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate software (Formerly Timberline). Some of the tasks were analyzing and revamping processes as well as controls due to increased work load after recession.

How can a CFO with experience working in multi-state demolition and construction industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Accounting. Technical skills involve Sage 300/Timberline and QuickBooks.

Working with challenging issues such as overseeing accounting functions including financial planning, cash management, financial reporting, bonding, and job cost monitoring /reporting, as well as tax planning and year-end reviews have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving in a multi-state demolition company as a CFO, has managed benefits and $2.5MM annual payroll, as well as advised president regularly on financial condition of the company, including cash flow, profitability, and potential tax ramifications, including real estate and large capital purchases. This professional was involved in contract negotiations and contract reviews; negotiated terms and contract price on jobs up to $17MM. Also, has obtained financing for LOC, equipment financing and acquisitions; increasing LOC by $2MM to land $15MM job. Moreover, has transitioned from QuickBooks to Sage 300.

With a “can do approach” in the area of preparing cost segregation studies for new buildings to accelerate depreciation deduction, as well as implementing Sage 300 have been career objectives. While working in a construction company as a controller, has reduced banking fees and gained interest earnings by pooling entities’ funds into single cash account.

Is impacting your organization with a CFO with work background in engineering and construction company a current business consideration? Selected achievements included working with a bank on 50% increase with company’s line of credit, planning, preparing and teaming with the outside audit team on the annual financial audit and tax return, as well as negotiating a $2,000,000 increase in the professional liability coverage and a 21% reduction in premiums. Software skills involve Sage 300/Timberline ERP system.

While employed in a construction company as a CFO, has coordinated home office move from Houston, TX to Aurora IL. This professional has hired and trained the new accounting manager, as well as directed the implementation of the Sage 300/Timberline ERP system for use in the finance division. Also, has developed complex Excel spreadsheets to automate and expedite the Chicago Title Company construction draws.

Part of the job as a CFO in an engineering and construction company was to oversee operations and develop agenda for ownership that manages the finance, corporate development, corporate strategic, and new business development organizations. Some of the tasks were managing the accounting, IT, HR, office and operations, as well as streamlining the accounting system, project reporting system, and human resources. Selected achievements were developing strong working relationships with clients for current and future projects, as well as preparing the company cost proposals, annual budget and 5-year plan.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer with experience working in construction and industrial/commercial contracting industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Business Financial Management. This professional is a member of CFMA-Construction Financial Managers Association. Software proficiency consists of Timberline (Sage)-Construction Enterprise/Asset Depreciation Software, Foundations-Construction Enterprise System, Maxwell Systems-Construction Enterprise System and Vista (VIEWPOINT)-Construction Enterprise System.

Contributed to the organization’s success by doing cash management and reconciliation for accounts not reconciled in over six months to a year. Acting as a chief financial officer in a construction corporation, has monitored cash balances outside accounting system due to accounting system unreliability. Some of the tasks were assisting in forensic accounting reconciliations such as A/P, A/R, Job Cost, Payroll, as well as updated billing to cost worksheets for more accurate estimating. Part of the job was to review insurance policies to job costs, recouping funds from insurance carrier. Furthermore, has worked with Sage Timberline Consultants to fix internal setup.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by preparing multi-company construction companies’ financial statements and tax returns. While working in an industrial/commercial contracting company as a chief financial officer, has managed and supervised accounting as well as administrative staff (PR, AR, AP, JC, GL). Moreover, has streamlined monthly close process, and developed individual staff workflows.

What contributions could a controller with experience working in construction and renewable energy industries bring to your organization? Educational background involves MBA in Finance (including 18 hours accounting). System skills consist of Sage Timberline (Sage 300), Deltek Vision, Textura, JD Edwards, MAS 90, NetSuite, Oracle (PeopleSoft and ERP), Peachtree, QuickBooks Pro, Vendorscape and Great Plains (Dynamics).

Challenges like managing the monthly financial close process, job cost and general ledger activity, as well as producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements were successfully completed. Serving in a construction company as a controller, has provided oversight of monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as prepared annual budget and performed monthly variance analysis. This professional has interacted with both internal and external audit staff. Also, has utilized Sage Timberline software for accounting, ADP and Paylocity for Payroll Processing as well as Textura software for monthly construction draws and ACH payments.

Shared expertise by managing the monthly financial close process, job cost and general ledger activity, as well as producing monthly and quarterly financial statements. While working in a renewable energy company as a controller-commercial and industrial projects, has prepared project budgets and performed monthly variance analysis. Moreover, has created standard contract and other forms for projects. Furthermore, has utilized Sage 300 software for accounting and standardizing in order to accurately report standing of existing and new projects.

How can a controller with extensive experience working in construction industry help your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting Management and Information Systems. Software skills include Sage 300 CRE/Sage Timberline, 100 Master Builder, Sage 50 Peachtree, Crystal Reports, MAS 90 Pro Contractor, QuickBooks, Quicken, C++ based programs, Concord Construction Software, Dbase III plus Programs, ADP Payroll and DSI. Also, is knowledgeable in cash/accrual, as well as manual/computerized methods of accounting.

Working with challenging issues such as functioning as an executive management team member have vetted this specialist’s work experience. This individual was in charge of banking relations and financing, review and preparation of bank draws for all larger projects including and not limited to the loan increases for any necessary change orders with detailed budget plans. Serving in a construction company as a CFO/controller, has worked with senior management to develop the annual budget and business plan for each corporation for all overhead expenses. Some of the duties were leading the operational, financial, compliance, and information systems internal audits and investigations for two related entities. Also, was responsible for supervision of bookkeeper and 5 project accountants.

With a “can do approach” in the area of correcting the Timberline software set up parameters that were incorrect and creating a fully automated set of books that had full functioning capability have been career objectives. This initiative has resulted in quicker and more accurate reporting of company’s financial position at all times. Acting as a controller in another construction company, has converted accounting data from QuickBooks into Sage 100 Master Builder. Additional responsibilities were budgeting, entering and coding all estimates into Master Builder, as well as creating the cost system for various types of work that would be used in the future along with Project Management and Estimators.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a controller who worked in construction and construction management industries? Educational background involves BS in Accounting. This CPA is a member of the Construction Financial Management Association. Computer skills include Sage Timberline, Maxwell, Yardi, Oracle, QuickBooks and Pro Series Corporate. Key accomplishments were increasing business by $200,000 through direct customer development and referrals.

Serving in a construction company as a controller, notable contributions included increasing the company’s bank line of credit from $1,000,000 to $3,500,000, as well as increasing the company’s bonding capacity from $10,000,000 to $35,000,000. This specialist has rebuilt Timberline General Ledger which was in disarray prior to arrival. Some of the tasks were providing diverse financial services for this $45,000,000 union carpentry subcontractor/real estate management/real estate development company servicing the Delaware Valley area. Also, was responsible for the cash management and cash forecasting of the company. Furthermore, has established and implemented policies regarding all real estate management and development entities.

As a controller in a construction management company, has established timely financial reporting practices for the company. Other duties were developing data linking procedures between the company’s project management and accounting software. In addition, this controller was able to somehow stay ahead of day to day transactions using an inadequate accounting software.

Would a detail-oriented controller with work background in a contracting and construction industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Accounting and MBA in Marketing/Finance. Technical skills involve Timberline, Sage 100 and QuickBooks. This specialist has years of experience in utilization of the Timberline/Sage accounting software and has extensive experience in financial management and planning including strong abilities in billing, A/R collections, and government compliance reporting.

Some accomplishments included managing all financial matters of the company including monthly closing, financial statement preparation, tax filings, supervising accounting personnel and all other accounting activities. While working in a contracting company as a controller, duties included AR, AP, JC. AIA billing, over/under billing, bank rec., cash management, tax filings & reports, as well as expense reduction procedures. Also, has compiled year end audited financial statements with the outside CPA, as well as operated and maintained Sage 100 software.

Shared expertise by installing Timberline accounting system, as well as operating the system and training personnel on system use. As a controller in a construction company, has managed payroll timesheets and processing, employee records, tax filings, tax deposits, 941 preparation and filing, including W-2’s. Other duties were managing job cost input and reporting, preparing and analyzing WIP reports, as well as preparing all internal financial statements. This included balance sheets, income statements, cash reports, accounts receivable reports with aging, and budget analysis.

How can a controller who worked extensively in an HVAC construction and service contracting industry help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Computer software skills involve Timberline (Sage 300), Peachtree (Sage 50) and QuickBooks Enterprise/Premier.

Working with challenging issues such as maintaining work in progress schedule, meeting with project managers and preparing monthly job cost accrual for three companies have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving in an HVAC construction and service contracting company as a controller, has provided daily management of small accounting staff, as well as responsible for month / year end close for three companies. Also, has prepared financial statements for three companies, maintained internal controls and procedures, as well as processed weekly union / non-union payroll for three companies.

With a “can do approach” in the area of maintaining all accounting records using Timberline software have been career objectives. As a controller in an HVAC Air duct fabrication/installation contracting company, has maintained all accounts receivable including preparation of AIA progress as well as T&M/change order billings. Moreover, has maintained all accounts payable including approved subcontractor progress payments. Furthermore, has assisted auditors in the preparation of financial statements and corporate tax returns, as well as maintained job costs and work in progress schedule in Timberline.