Below are the 5 Controllers & 6 CFO's with SAP & other systems experience. The Thor Group® also provides CFO's & Controllers with your industry, SAP and other systems experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Would a detail-oriented controller with experience working in vehicle electronic systems, furniture and paperboard packaging industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Finance. Trainings attended included SAP Training. Technological skills involve SAP, JD Edwards, QAD, Hyperion, Lawson, BPICS, KRONOS and ADP.

Some accomplishments included supporting growth from $20 Million to $110 Million in annual revenues, as well as increase from 100 to 400 employees. As a controller in a vehicle electronic systems company, led divisional AR shared service team, managed State Sales Tax filings, managed NAFTA compliance, as well as reported financials using Hyperion. Some of the tasks were documenting Business Process Flows, achieving Sarbanes Oxley certification, managing financial audits, as well as partnering with plant manager on lean initiatives, supporting the closure and integration of affiliated plants.

Shared expertise by managing team of FICO business analysts, as well as interacting with SD, PP, MM, and ABAP process architects. While working in office furniture company as controller/SAP analyst, developed flow charts & business process procedures for SAP global template. Part of the job was to review and approve FICO configuration transports. Furthermore, did 4.6C to ECC5 upgrade, as well as performed two SAP plant implementations.

How can a controller with work experience in trucking, retail and food services industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accounting. Software skills involve SAP ERP systems and QuickBooks.

Working with challenging issues such as advising company on implementing a Controller position for related party multi-entity, separating ownership trucking and leasing companies for a family-based business after an IRS audit/settlement was completed. While employed as a controller in a retail company, managed closing aged product tax audits in large states resulting in $23 Million in savings to the company through collaboration with other teams to bring about results and correction of errors. As a controller, worked with team to reduce floor plan financing by $34 Million and monthly interest costs of $448,000. Additionally, did planning/forecasting of Cash requirements managing $40 Million bank LOC.

With a “can do approach” in the area of working with team implementing controller roles for club stores, international & food service divisions have been career objectives. Acting as controller in a food service company, worked with groups to get Buy-in of comparative financial reporting for senior internal management by major customers and major product lines, and by country. Furthermore, led team to prepare and present monthly financial reviews for EVP, sales & Marketing managers which included comparative financial statements, forecasts vs plan, financial analysis and preparation of annual business plan.

Would hiring a controller who worked in nanotechnology, nuclear components supplies and oil/gas industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational background is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Software skills involve SAP and GEAC. Professional certifications involve LEAD Team Certification and L6S Training.

Acting as a controller in a nanotechnology company, set up new financial statements for manufacturing, as well as reconfigured closing process. Other duties were implementing E2 ShopTech ERP system for Shop orders, time-charging, as well as developing tools for analyzing financials. In addition, initiated policies and procedures, as well as installed work instructions for finance department. Acting as controller in a supplier of nuclear components and fuel, implemented strategic plan for group with gross revenue of $1.2B.

While working for a supplier of nuclear components company as general accounting manager, continuously monitored and refined Sarbanes-Oxley controls and reviewed with internal and external audit. Also, this controller updated policies and procedures. Furthermore, functioned as financial lead for acquisition of two companies with revenue of $80M and $200M respectively, as well as performed as team lead for consolidation of 6 plants into new group.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with work experience in engineering & construction, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting and Masters in Business Administration/Tax. Technical skills involve SAP ERP.

Contributed to the organization’s success by being responsible for all financial aspects of the plant including project Cost controls and change management, financial reporting to the division, general accounting, taxes, budget, monthly forecast, and insurance. Serving in an engineering & construction services company as controller, improved the financial processes to report through the SAP ERP system. Additionally, timely reviewed with operations management on changes needed to improve operations material flow and quality.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by being responsible for accounting of a Greenfield project worth six Billion Dollars. While employed as controller in a steel manufacturing company, duties included accounting and Cost controls of the project and creating the SAP ERP system, which the plant will use to provide financial reporting, standard Cost reporting and general ledger accounting. As a controller in a manufacturing company, a key achievement was serving as part of a management team that brought net income from a 1-Million dollar loss to a 7- Million dollar profit.

Is impacting your organization with a controller with experience working in automotive, papers and packaging industries a current business consideration? Academic background consists of BA English Language and Literature and Master’s Degree in Finance. Professional certifications/affiliations consist of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Certificate in Business Accounting. Technical skills include SAP ERP.

While employed in an automotive company as controller, provided SAP FICO expertise, approved Purchase requisitions, as well as led preparation, coordination and control of the plant’s yearly budgets, monthly forecasts and mid-term (5-year) planning. Responsibilities included handling relationship and requests with internal and external auditors, as well as overseeing month end close activities and reporting the plant financial Performance to NAO and Business Group management. Moreover, led the plant by identification of Action items to generate profit improvement activity.

Part of the job as a controller in another automotive company was to participate in SAP ERP implementation (FICO key user, launch team Member). Additional duties were coordinating and contributing to yearly budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and strategic planning. Furthermore, performed month-end close activities including Cash flow planning, as well as prepared and revised all applicable recurring and standard monthly journal entries.

How can a CFO with experience working in government, telecommunications and computer software industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA Political Science/Public Administration. Software knowledge consists of SAP ERP.

Working with challenging issues such as establishing and executing a plan to deliver a best of breed lifecycle management, software solution successfully implemented by hundreds of billboard customers in the highly competitive SAP lifecycle management market have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving in a computer software company as CFO, was initially recruited to establish a framework for operational/financial discipline to enable the company’s transition to a service business model integrating Siebel/other CRM solution with SAP. Additionally, managed all corporate functions including business development, financial management general accounting, information technology, human resources, facilities as well as capital pre and post public to private reorganization.

With a “can do approach” in the area of serving as key member of the executive team responsible for the $500 Million merger including, the pre-merger divestiture of six operating divisions to Intel and ITT have been career objectives. Acting as CFO in a telecommunications company, managed a team responsible for the operation and financial management of a $160M publicly traded corporation with multiple operating divisions. Other duties were doing administrative and budgetary management of all corporate functions including SEC reporting/compliance, legal, contracts, general accounting, information technology, human resources, facilities and capital.

Would hiring a chief financial officer with work experience in logistics, manufacturing and consumer goods industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BSBA Accounting. Professional certifications involve CPA certification. Software program skills involve SAP, Process Pro ERP and QuickBooks.

Acting as a chief financial officer, directed all financial functions for a $12-Million parent company and subsidiary, as well as developed and generated new monthly reporting package for owners and Board of Directors. Moreover, established Price book for sales team to ensure products were sold at appropriate margins. As a CFO, provided CFO consultant services to various clients, including Cash forecasting, financial statement preparation, MD&A, and audit support.

While working for a food company as a chief financial officer, directed all financial functions for a $50-Million contract manufacturer of liquid and skincare products, including Cash planning, budget process, manufacturing Cost analysis, as well as management and financial reporting. Part of the job was to manage all critical third-party relationships including banking, legal, insurance, information technologies as well as audit and tax preparation. Furthermore, managed transition of company to a stand-alone entity under new ownership.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this CFO who worked in computer hardware, education and IT services industries? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting. Professional certifications include CPA certification. Software knowledge consists of SAP ERP.

Contributed to the organization’s success by implementing SOX-compliant internal controls and managing financial and HR activities of the Flash memory division during the Earn-out period. While working as CFO in a computer hardware company, helped install SAP ERP software, as well as managed all financial, treasury, tax, legal, IT, human resource, administrative, and facility management prior to the sale. In addition, participated with senior executive staff on strategic planning and positioning, as well as worked with staff members to minimize product Cost and operating expense.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by being responsible for all SEC reporting as well as financial and human resource management. Acting as CFO in the education sector, instituted initial SEC reporting after reverse merger with public shell, as well as worked directly with regulators on applications for accreditation. Additional responsibilities were working to identify a target educational institution and capital partner, as well as for strategic planning and financial management.

Is impacting your organization with a CFO with experience working in pharmaceutical, retail and professional services industries a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting. Professional certifications involve CPA certification. Technical knowledge consists of SAP FI and CO modules. This CFO increased Cash flow to over $200 Million, including $50 Million by reducing customer deductions.

While employed in a pharmaceutical company as CFO, provided financial leadership and business strategy support to a Generic Pharmaceutical division. Some of the tasks were delivering timely financial data and guidance to corporate Executive Committee and BOD, as well as developing monthly reporting process with emphasis on data driven analytics and market dynamics. Other duties were providing financial expertise during start-up of Specialty Pharma business, from due diligence on prospective acquisitions through commercial launch and ongoing operations.

Part of the job as a chief financial officer in a pharmaceutical company was to develop the accounting and finance function into a proactive, integral business function and to deliver timely financial data and guidance to Corporate Leadership Team. Also, reorganized accounting function, establishing and supervising key positions within the operating departments to provide financial expertise and support. Furthermore, renegotiated supply agreement, saving $2.4 Million.

What contributions could a chief financial officer with work experience in pharmaceutical, insurance and consumer goods industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Finance (BS) and Master of Accounting (MAAC). Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) certifications. Technical skills consist of SAP. A key achievement involves driving a global transformation program to reduce Costs by $2.2 Billion over 10 years and eliminate over $300 Million operating expenses in the first 6 months by renegotiating long term commitments and outsourcing common processes.

Challenges like driving all finance functions for rapidly growing start-ups which included finance, accounting, treasury, audit, tax, investments, systems implementation, human resources, employee benefits, legal and board of directors relations were welcomed and successfully completed. As a chief financial officer (CFO) in a pharma company, presented merger and acquisition due diligence, investment strategies, ROI analyses, capital budgeting, tax strategy and strategic recommendations to the board of directors (BOD) and executive management.

Shared expertise by planning and executing strategic programs to transform existing operations through organizational design, recruiting, process improvement, Cost management, system implementations and timely reporting. Moreover, managed treasury and the optimal capital of the company. Furthermore, secured financing and collaborated closely with legal counsel, bank representatives and government officials to negotiate and execute contracts as well as Credit agreements.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a CFO who worked in renewables, telecommunication and transportation industries? Educational attainment is composed of Master of Business Administration (MBA). Professional certifications earned as: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). System skills include SAP, Oracle, Sage MAS 500, AS/400, JD Edwards, MS Dynamic AX and QuickBooks.

Serving as CFO in a renewables company, consolidated back office responsibilities and streamlined operational processes, reducing staff headcount by 20%. Part of the job was to implement SIOP process which is instrumental in production planning and inventory management. Moreover, streamlined revenue recognition process by implementing standard Inco-terms and close collaborating with Operations team and logistic partners, developing how-to manual for both accounting and SCM department.

As a CFO in a telecom manufacturing and distribution company, aligned the operational structure and internal processes with the business model change from carrier business to retail business model, cut functional Costs by 50% ($4M) by improving manager accountability. Also, successfully transitioned the accounting departments with twenty staff to a shared-service model with 40% in Cost saving and headcount reduction; reversed the process four years later without headcount increase to support carve-out from a provider. Furthermore, improved budgeting/forecasting capabilities exponentially by restructuring financial statement line items to provide more detail, clarity, visibility, and consistency in revenue and expense line items.