Ray Schumer

Ray Schumer

Audit Manager, Entrepreneurial Services Practice

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Retired Financial Executive

  • Education

    • Rolling Meadows High School

      1980 - 1984
    • University of Wisconsin-Madison

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      School of Business and Executive Education Professional Development Certificate - Product Management Professional Development Certificate - Applied Marketing

    • Northern Illinois University

      1984 - 1988
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Accountancy

      Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi and Beta Alpha Psi Internships with Arthur Young & Co. and Beecham Cosmetics, Inc.

    • Northern Illinois University

      1988 - 1990
      Master of Accounting Science

      Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi Graduate assistantships/internships/fellowships with the Northern Illinois University Department of Accountancy, the Suez Canal Authority (Ismailia, Egypt) and the Laventhol & Horwath National Accounting and Auditing Office.

    • Milwaukee School of Engineering

      -

      Successfully completed Six Sigma Black Belt, Advanced Design of Experiments, 5S - Visual Experience, Lean Tool Kit and Lean Lead certificate courses in MSOE's Business Excellence Consortium.

  • Experience

    • EY

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1997
      Audit Manager, Entrepreneurial Services Practice

      Managed client service teams of up to 30 professionals on engagements including audits, financial due diligence projects, acquisition integration and support, and public and private placements of debt and equity securities. Client base included high growth, middle market companies and highly-leveraged investment companies.

    • Favorite Brands International, Inc.

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
      Director of Corporate Reporting

      Reported to the President and Chief Operating Officer, with full responsibility for all external financial reporting for this private equity backed confections manufacturer and distributor.

    • Personal Care Products L.L.C.

      Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      President and Chief Executive Officer

      Reported to the Chairman, with primary responsibility for the successful turnaround and sale of this privately held specialty contract manufacturer of beauty products.

    • Norcross Safety Products L.L.C.

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2002
      Vice President of Finance

      Reported to the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, with responsibilities for all worldwide financial reporting, budgeting, income tax, due diligence and financial analysis functions of this private equity backed designer and manufacturer of personal protective equipment.

    • Little Rapids Corporation

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2022
      Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

      Reported to the Chief Executive Officer, with responsibilities for all financial, information systems and continuous improvement functions of this privately held manufacturer of specialty papers and converted paper products.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Management Accountant

    • Certified Public Accountant

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Treasurer

      Issued by Little Rapids Corporation - Egan Family Foundation, Inc. on Jan 2002
      Little Rapids Corporation - Egan Family Foundation, Inc.Associated with Ray Schumer
    • Board Member

      Issued by Notre Dame de la Baie Academy Triton Spirit Boosters on Jan 2011
      Notre Dame de la Baie Academy Triton Spirit BoostersAssociated with Ray Schumer
    • Board Member

      Issued by Green Bay Country Club on Jan 2012
      Green Bay Country ClubAssociated with Ray Schumer