Cindy Schuster Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Kentucky

FEMA Applicant AgentCAFR.preparation and reviewBond arbitrage calculations Developer Exactions Program managerTax Increment Financing Requirements (TIF)Capital Improvement Projects and Process (CIP)Financial policy formulationBusiness process design, implementation, documentation and monitoringCash flow analysis and Treasury policyBudgeting and financial analysis

Directed regulatory compliance activities for EO; these include SOX, PCI, Safe Harbor, ITAR, (DHS)CFATS. Managed the strategic planning process. Developed capital and expense budgets, managed the monthly financial closing and reporting activities for the division. Managed the information security cost center. Developed and implemented process controls in the areas of financial reporting and risk mitigation. Developed controls around intellectual property protection.

Responsible for managing a staff of project managers and business analysts focused on worldwide project delivery. Projects focused on business process improvement and related information technology in order to deliver the capability to enhance supply chain operations and drive cost reductions in a metrics driven environment.

Developed sales compensation plans and managed all aspects of the commissions payment process for the division, including the Executive Management team, Direct Sales force, Channel Sales team, and Services and Supplies Sales teams. Experienced with multi-tier distribution models and channel sales operations.

Managed all operational and financial support activities for the US Sales team including ownership of the consumer rebate programs. Rebate responsibilities included strategy, contract negotiations, program execution, and vendor audit. Directed the accounting for MDF/Co-op marketing program expense spending. Developed sales force compensation strategy and formulated commission plans. Managed the commissions attainment and payment process.

Managed $2B in trade accounts payable and directed all activities associated with the financial closing cycle. Managed 1099 reporting. Developed and implemented the tax escheat process.

SuperAmerica Division Supervisor, General Ledger Accounting Supervisor, Retail Stores Accounting Accountant, Real Estate and G&A Cost CentersValvoline Division Accountant, Domestic Plants and Industrial Chemicals