David J. Thurber

About David J. Thurber

Process improvement expert, enjoy collaborating with people in all functions * SAP, SAP S/4 HANA, Microsoft Dynamics, Tableau, Hyperion, Essbase, TM1, MS Reporting and Analytics * Accomplished analytical person with Six Sigma green belt, project management experience * Collaborative style. Comfortable using Zoom, Slack, Teams, Skype, WebEx,* Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Business Analytics, Power BI * Month end, reconciliations, reporting, variance and data analysis, MD & A, forecasting, budgeting, inventory, cost, SOX, A/P, P/R, A/R, margin analysis, deferred margin analysis, commission analysis, working capital analysis, fixed asset analysis, contract review, M&A and divestiture experience.

Experience

1. Finance and Accounting Consultant

   Salo, A Korn Ferry Company

   Oct 2017 — Present · US

   Delivered accounting, business and systems acumen within cross-functional project management teams committed to enabling growth of cloud infrastructure and OpenAI. Managed project focused on financial aspects of a US telecom international expansion into Europe and liaised with UK firm to address statutory, tax and transfer pricing concerns. Developed and documented US unclaimed property and escheatment policy and procedures. Rapidly completed an enterprise-wide SAP financial transformation utilizing Six Sigma process improvement skill set. Directed a cross-functional team to capture and optimize data available in SAP and designed Tableau reports to measure KPIs. Created materials & taught new processes. Designed throughput reporting and inventory valuation (IFRS) tools for vertically integrated start-up. Conducted workshops on concepts and methods designed. Completed cost review and rolled new standard costs for medical device manufacturer. Directed inventory and standard cost validation of components within in a large financial restatement project for a de-listed entity. Additionally, focused skills on properly matching revenues and expenses as well as assuring accurate presentation of all financial statements. Writing position papers, drafting internal policies and procedures, testing and reviewing SOX documentation, driver of financial process improvements. Extensive use of Epicor ERP and TM1. Utilized SAP, SAP Hana, Tableau, TM1, SharePoint, Epicor, Dynamics, Power BI, Blackline and Sage Intacct along with advanced Excel skills, dynamic V&X-lookups, advanced pivot tables, and nimble scenario models. Industries engaged: Pharma, Medical Devices, Telecommunications, Cloud Infrastructure, Automotive-EV, Cannabis, CPG - Food, Agriculture

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting, Business Administration, Special Needs Education