I assist small to mid-sized businesses gain greater control over their financials and operations by making better use of their accounting/ERP system and by providing more useful reporting and analysis. I contract as an extension of the busy Controller's staff by streamlining procedures, optimizing system performance, designing meaningful financials and analytics, and providing instant access to data. I am best known as a Dynamics GP specialist. I bridge the gap between IT and end users. My broad industry experience includes health care, medical device, financial services, manufacturing, not-for-profit and more. System Implementation Financial Reporting Financial Analysis Forecasting Process Improvement Contact me by phone: 612-232-5121 or email: tom.i.swanson@gmail.com Key Accomplishments: * ERP system implementation and support in multiple private and public companies in many industries. * Expert design of financial statements with an emphasis on EBITDA and KPI reporting. * Designed total operational and cash flow budget packages for multiple clients. Extended into driver - based, rolling forecast models with connections to live data to steer performance and collaboration. * Designed refreshable, parameter-driven Excel workbooks for inquiry, data analysis and transformation. * Implemented accounting best practices and process training.

Highlights:

• Microsoft
• Audit
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Dynamics
• End-user Training
• Enterprise Requirements Planning
• FP&A
• Inventory
• Inventory Control
• Training