Kristin A. Coster
Oakdale,NY
Summary
Executive leader with deep experience driving organizational success and fostering collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Known for adaptability, resilience, and delivering results in evolving environments. Strong interpersonal skills, effective communicator, and results-driven approach.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director Finance R&D & Sustainability
The Estee Lauder Companies
07.2022 - Current
- Work closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy and ensure reporting compliance.
- Oversee financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guide leadership through periods of organizational change, re-prioritizing key investments during transitions.
- Exercise appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Manage a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
Executive Director – Global Cost of Goods Planning and Analysis
The Estee Lauder Companies
01.2014 - 06.2022
- Analyze Global Cost of Goods vs. Plan, Prior Year and Estimate and explain in detail any variances to Senior Management.
- Prepare the Executive Summary of Global Supply Chain Finance results for the quarterly MPR meetings.
- Develop Annual Cost Guidance based on cost and exchange rate changes and present findings to Global Brand Controllers as well as Affiliates to enable them to begin the budget process.
- Coordinate the planning process for the Global Plants P&L statement.
- Review cash flow for Global Plants and provide Treasury with major causes for differences to plan or estimate.
Director – Global Product Costing
The Estee Lauder Companies
07.2010 - 01.2014
- Manage the preparation of product costs for North America plants, distribution centers, and several Global Sales Affiliates.
- Ensure cost of goods sold and returned are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
- Provide monthly reporting of cost of goods by segment for North American Affiliate.
- Facilitate the global product costing plan as it relates to Standard and Billing Affiliate price calculation.
- Support Global Operations Management by participating on task forces to provide cost analysis.
- Coordinate with SMI Global Team to assure global consistency as new affiliates utilize SAP.
Director – Financial Systems
The Estee Lauder Companies
03.2006 - 07.2010
- Lead the SAP implementations of the Financial Backbone and Manufacturing Plants.
- Managed integration testing, including test script development, financial verification and defect resolution.
- Reconciled the US Plant Inventory during the Phase 1 go live between legacy systems and SAP.
- Prepared and updated the department Business Continuity Plan.
- Performed quarterly user re-certifications for financial systems to ensure SOX compliance.
- Coordinated with the Information Systems department for all legacy system enhancements.
- Documented and tested all system enhancements prior to changes being implemented.
Manager – Financial Inventory Control
The Estee Lauder Companies
09.2004 - 03.2006
- Reported and analyzed the global inventory by brand on a monthly basis.
- Published key performance indicators such as Days to Sell and Months of Cover.
- Coordinated and audited the results of the annual physical inventory that took place at each domestic Focus Factory.
- Calculated and measured the domestic and global inventory reserve position for Senior Management.
- Reviewed quarterly inventory results with external auditors and provide explanations for variances.
Analyst to Manager – Manufacturing Performance Reporting
The Estee Lauder Companies
09.2000 - 09.2004
- Recorded and analyzed monthly manufacturing variances including Material Usage, Direct Labor, Spending and Volume Recovery.
- Reviewed monthly financial performance results and key indicators and investigated all significant changes in performance to plan and to prior year.
- Coordinated consolidation of the Domestic Manufacturing plans including Spending, Projections and Headcount.
- Developed direct labor rates for production facilities accounting for projected changes in work force.
- Ensured timely completion of the Global Manufacturing Plan presentation for Senior Management and reviewed all supporting schedules for accuracy.
Cost Accountant
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.
10.1998 - 09.2000
- Summarized and recorded data on Cost of Goods Sold for saleable and promotional product shipments.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly reports including Gross Profit by Product Line, Promotional Merchandise Shipments, Returned Goods and Reconditioning and Rehandling and Forecast Projections.
- Developed and prepared cost of sales plans utilizing standard costs within a product cost environment.
Contract Administrator
Computer Associates International, Inc.
07.1996 - 10.1998
- Created and managed client database records for all contracts within assigned territory, including payment and future maintenance terms, billing and shipping addresses, and orders against existing contracts.
- Calculated sales representative’s Incentive Compensation.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Banking and Finance
Dowling College
Oakdale, New York01.1999
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
St. Joseph’s College
Patchogue, New York01.1996
Certificate of Sustainability - Sustainability
Cambridge University
Cambridge, England06-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, Power Point, SAP
- Budgeting and financial management
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Budget planning
Timeline
Executive Director Finance R&D & Sustainability
The Estee Lauder Companies
07.2022 - Current
Executive Director – Global Cost of Goods Planning and Analysis
The Estee Lauder Companies
01.2014 - 06.2022
Director – Global Product Costing
The Estee Lauder Companies
07.2010 - 01.2014
Director – Financial Systems
The Estee Lauder Companies
03.2006 - 07.2010
Manager – Financial Inventory Control
The Estee Lauder Companies
09.2004 - 03.2006
Analyst to Manager – Manufacturing Performance Reporting
The Estee Lauder Companies
09.2000 - 09.2004
Cost Accountant
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.
10.1998 - 09.2000
Contract Administrator
Computer Associates International, Inc.
07.1996 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
St. Joseph’s College
Masters of Business Administration - Banking and Finance
Dowling College
Certificate of Sustainability - Sustainability
Cambridge University
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