Brenda Schultz Email & Phone Number

West Bend, Wi, Us

Remote

Kaukauna, Wisconsin

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Kaukauna, Wisconsin

Responsible for Global Consolidation and Financial Reporting, Treasury Management, Audit and Tax Compliance, Global Risk Management and Payroll.•Manage a team of professionals in the Corporate Accounting group. •Provide direction and leadership in the monthly global consolidation and financial reporting process.•Manage financial aspect of the Key Executive Compensation Plans.•Promote “Lean” through continuous improvement.•Advisor to CFO and leadership team to define strategies supporting corporate mission, vision, and values.•Responsible for the financial integration of acquisitions. •Accountable for the global audit and tax compliance according to each of the local jurisdictions.•Collaborate with the Lead Bank in establishing the Credit Facility and monitor results to ensure compliance with the covenants as outlined.•Participate in Audit Committee meetings.•Member on the Retirement Savings Plan Administrative Committee.•CORE team member for the design and implementation of companywide ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics AX).•Team member for the implementation of SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solution for managing payroll and HRIS (Workday).

Responsible for Financial Reporting, Treasury Management, Audit and Tax Compliance, Risk Management, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Invoicing.•Managed a team of 5-10 accounting personnel.•Reduced accounting staff by 50% and month-end close cycle by 40% through process improvement initiatives.•Developed a cash management model to streamline the daily and month-end process for transacting as well as journalizing the activity.•Active participant and leader in numerous lean events within the administrative and manufacturing areas.•Prepared the tax projections and tax planning strategy for federal and local jurisdictions.•Devised a departmental cross-training program, created work instructions, and job procedure manuals.•Financial team lead that implemented a paperless/electronic replenishment system.

Responsible for budgeting, forecasting and various analysis.•Re-engineered the budget and forecast process to promote simplicity and automation.•Assisted the Accounting Supervisor in managing the month-end close, chart of accounts maintenance and financial reporting.•Primary support for the Cash manager, which involved the daily banking relationship and cash flow management.•Created analytical tools used for strategic decision making by sales, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing personnel including detailed margin and variance analysis.

Merchandise Planner IIResponsible for achieving optimal sales, margins and turns, while maintaining the correct level of inventory for our division.•Developed and analyzed merchandise forecasts and budgets.•Analyzed pricing and promotional strategies.Financial Analyst IIResponsible for budgeting, forecasting and various analysis.•Developed and analyzed financial forecasts and budgets for presentation to outside analysts.•Analyzed and presented corporate and profit center financial data to Senior Management.•Designed user-friendly spreadsheets to aid in the development of a detailed operating budget.•Assisted in the development of a new General Ledger system