Carl Schwilm
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience in global shared services, financial operations, cash flow optimization, and process improvement. Skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and building efficient finance functions that improve service delivery and operational consistency. Consistently delivered measurable improvements in cash flow, automation, and performance across complex organizations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Finance Shared Services
Hypertherm
Hanover, New Hampshire
04.2019 - Current
- Established global shared services organization for credit management, invoicing, accounts receivable, cash applications, and accounts payable, improving service delivery and operational consistency.
- Increased cash application automation rates from 50 percent to 98 percent, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Achieved 50 percent reduction in FTE requirements through process optimization and automation.
- Maintained world-class KPI attainment across financial processes, driving performance excellence and stakeholder confidence.
- Developed automated risk scoring model to evaluate and monitor customer financial health.
- Direct working capital management for organization.
Sr. Manager of Collections & Cash
CoStar Group
Washington, District of Columbia
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Spearheaded cash application automation initiative for $3 billion receivable portfolio.
- Achieved a reduction in average days to pay by 15 days through targeted collections efforts.
- Oversaw performance and activities of 55-member organization, focusing on achieving targeted results.
- Developed and implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and streamlined processes.
- Oversaw company banking relationships and directed banking activities.
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with clients to ghostwrite articles, enhancing their brand voice across diverse topics.
- Designed and authored articles for newsletters, increasing engagement for multiple local companies.
- Crafted dialogue for media advertising campaigns, effectively engaging target audiences.
Sr. Manager, Global Credit & Collections Systems
Bissell Inc.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Directed global ERP implementation for owned functions, streamlining workflows and increasing operational efficiency.
- Reduced days sales outstanding by five days, positively impacting cash flow and enhancing financial stability.
- Eliminated 5,000+ hours of manual processing through targeted process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Responsible for cash forecasting, revenue recognition, and bad-debt reserve performance.
- Achieved Bissell Best There Is Award in 2013 for outstanding performance.
Business Process Owner, Credit Services & AP
Rolls-Royce
Indianapolis, Indiana
04.2009 - 01.2012
- Spearheaded development and implementation of financial shared services for credit services accounts payable, streamlining processes and improving service delivery.
- Led SAP upgrade project, modernizing shared services infrastructure to support enhanced operational efficiency.
- Reduced days sales outstanding by 10, enhancing cash flow.
- Collaborated with regional shared services organizations to establish global standard processes and service level agreements.
- Created global risk scoring model, facilitating data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Credit Manager
Spartech Corporation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12.2007 - 04.2009
- Partnered with sales management and other departments to maintain streamlined operational effectiveness.
- Reduced company DSO by 20% through focused operational improvements.
- Directed cash forecasting function for organization.
- Established credit-to-cash policies and drove implementation through operational updates.
Sr Credit Controller
Bayer
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12.2005 - 12.2007
- Designed and implemented global credit risk scoring model supporting customer risk assessment.
- Collaborated with internal audit to develop SOX-compliant policies for credit organization.
- Partnered with business partners to optimize revenue recognition guidelines and improve compliance alignment.
Manager, Sales and Distribution Accounting
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
03.1999 - 05.2005
- Managed inventory control for raw materials and finished goods.
- Directed closing-related activities for $3b business unit.
- Monitored and ensured SOX-level compliance for business unit.
- Led budget oversight and performance for sales and distribution organizations.
- Designed end-user facility investment program to offset market-share threats.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA07-2000
Skills
Timeline
Director, Finance Shared Services
Hypertherm
04.2019 - Current
Sr. Manager of Collections & Cash
CoStar Group
05.2017 - 11.2018
Freelance Writer
Self Employed Writer
01.2015 - 04.2017
Sr. Manager, Global Credit & Collections Systems
Bissell Inc.
11.2012 - 11.2014
Business Process Owner, Credit Services & AP
Rolls-Royce
04.2009 - 01.2012
Credit Manager
Spartech Corporation
12.2007 - 04.2009
Sr Credit Controller
Bayer
12.2005 - 12.2007
Manager, Sales and Distribution Accounting
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
03.1999 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Duquesne University