JIM SCHIEFFERLE, MBA

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strategic financial partner with strong record of driving value-added finance in leading retail, consumer products, manufacturing, and service organizations

Leverage financial and interpersonal strengths to drive operating improvement. Combine accounting expertise with strong analytical and process skills to deploy best-practice solutions. demonstrated ability to build highly effective teams and deliver on aggressive goals. leadership experience within public, private equity, and non-profit organizations.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

Strategic Planning

IT Systems & Implementation

Acquisition Valuation & Due Diligence

Retail

Manufacturing

Consumer Products

B2C & B2B

Higher Education

Career Highlights

Kona Business Solutions ● Dublin, OH 2015 – Present

Owner

Provide executive-level finance and accounting services to organizations needing temporary assistance. Assist organizations in development of more efficient and effective finance & accounting functions.

Cardinal Health ● Dublin, OH 2016

Interim Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

Led a team of 5 professionals responsible for budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reporting and ad hoc analytics. This was a 6-month temporary assignment while Director was on maternity leave.

The Ohio State University ● Columbus, OH 2013 – 2015

The Ohio State University is a premier public research university with over $5.5 billion in annual revenue. University operations include the 65,000 student academic institution, a $2.6 billion health system and a $900 million research & development organization.

Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Directed Financial Planning & Analysis, Information Technology and University Budget Office. Led staff of 12 professionals that successfully drove finance transformation efforts to increase transparency and long – term planning capability.

oDeveloped first integrated long-range financial plan for University

oSuccessfully launched comprehensive budgeting process, incorporating over $5.5B in revenue, across over 50 colleges and support units, including the Ohio State University Health System

oLaunched a financial scorecard for use with the Board of Trustees

oIncreased funding from the State of Ohio by $10M in FY 2015 by identifying an error in Ohio’s public university funding model

Syneos Health Communications (Previously Inventiv) ● Westerville, OH 2011 – 2013

Syneos Health is a $2 billion global provider of clinical, consulting and commercial services to pharmaceutical & healthcare firms. The $350 million Communications Division provides advertising, marketing, and media services thru 25 agencies across North America & Europe.

SVP of Finance and Accounting Operations, Communications Division

Led the divisional finance organization following purchase of InVentiv Health by private equity firm in 2010. Directed a team of 35 professionals responsible for financial reporting, general accounting, planning & analysis, billing, AR and AP.

oExecuted program that delivered dramatic improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of finance organization

Completed transformation plan roadmap (people-process-technology) within first 30 days of arrival

Consolidated 15 operating systems into a single, integrated platform; upgraded software to add new functionality

Upgraded talent to meet new analytical, reporting and forecasting requirements

oImplemented best-practice accounting processes and controls

Re-designed process around $100M of annual media purchasing; improved visibility and reduced financial risk

Led development of new balance sheet reconciliation process and implemented monthly review format

Built dashboard analytics to rapidly identify potential accounting issues requiring further review

Led re-write of divisional SOX controls. Worked directly with Internal Audit and Deloitte to ensure controls are effective

oExceeded heightened expectations of private equity management team by reducing month-end close from 12 to 5 days

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Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) ● Marysville, OH 1999-2011

Scotts is a $3 billion global leader in consumer lawn and garden products and services.

VP of Finance, Consumer Products (2009 – 2011)

Directed a 12-person team responsible for brand finance, accounting, and business analytics in the $2.5B Consumer Business Unit. Guided leadership team through annual pricing development and evaluation of investment alternatives.

oChampioned initial Business Intelligence platform for SMG. Led successful $2.5M implementation of SAP Business Objects. Partnered with executive team, business leaders and IT to develop reporting requirements and report design

oImproved EBITA by $6M in FY10 by identifying and resolving significant cause of multi-year revenue decline in the core Turf Builder product line. Worked with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to improve sales by +8% versus plan

oSecured $25M capital commitment from BOD to build production facility for EZ-Seed; largest new product launch in SMG history

oDrove $8M of profit growth from pricing in FY09 and FY10. Captured pricing opportunities based on market/competitive dynamics. Built new process incorporating market data with commodity forecasts to generate a more-informed approach

VP of Finance & Business Unit CFO, Scotts Lawn Service (2006-2009)

Provided leadership resulting in successful turnaround. Directed 13-person team with full responsibility for finance, accounting, franchise acquisition, and information technology in the $275M Lawn Service division, with operations in 43 states.

oInstrumental in driving dramatic EBITA gains—from under 4% to over 11% within 2 years. Built robust FP&A capability required to optimize service offering and drive cost reductions

oAvoided $1.1M of increased cost in FY09 by implementing new fuel-hedging strategy

oDeveloped innovative models that enabled field teams to reduce labor cost by improving utilization rates and reducing peak overtime costs; yielding a $3M reduction in annual labor and fuel spend

Director (2003-2006) Manager, Strategic Planning and M&A (2002-2003)

Held roles dually focused on M&A and strategic planning. M&A: Managed cross-functional teams in evaluating acquisition opportunities and other key projects. Strategic Planning: Managed development of the annual strategic plan for North American and European business units.

oLed diligence, valuation, negotiation for numerous (20+) acquisition opportunities. Provided guidance to senior leadership and BOD regarding strategic and economic merit of potential acquisitions, partnerships, and divestitures

oDirected diligence and valuation on a potential acquisition of $400M garden tool manufacturer

oPivotal role (negotiation, valuation, diligence) in purchase of $35M California competitor, The Rod McClellan Company

oLed cross-functional diligence team and authored BOD presentation for $72M acquisition of Smith & Hawken retail chain

Manager, Brand Finance (1999-2002)

Responsible for accounting, reporting, planning & analysis for the $600M Lawn Care and $700M Garden Products units. Produced analyses to support new product development and pricing. Evaluated ROI on proposed and executed marketing initiatives.

Limited Brands (NYSE: LB) ● Columbus, OH 1991-1999

Limited Brands (now L Brands) is a $10 billion international specialty retailer; brands presently include Victoria's Secret, Pink, Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, La Senza, White Barn Candle Co. and Henri Bendel.

Manager, Store Operations Finance (1998-1999)

Led team responsible for expense control, reporting, planning & analysis for the 530-store Structure division ($650M revenue). Conducted analyses to evaluate results of in-store promotional testing

Manager, Inventory Control and Sales Audit (1996-1998)

Improved internal controls in 530 retail locations and the distribution center. Identified opportunities to reduce inventory shrink, credit, and cash losses. Performed deep-dive site audits to isolate causal factors and implemented improvement plans

Financial Reporting Store Operations Inventory Control Sales Audit (1991-1996)

Promoted through Accountant, Analyst, and Supervisor roles of increasing financial accountability

education

The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business ● Columbus, OH 2001

Master of Business Administration

The Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business ● University Park, PA Bachelor of Science, Finance

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