Cynthia Carpenter is an accounting and business professional with over 15 years of experience in complex environments. She has skills in accounting systems, analyzing new ventures, and process improvement. Her experience includes roles as Controller for organizations providing affordable housing and services for autism, implementing accounting systems and overseeing audits, reporting, and financial controls.

1. CYNTHIA A. CARPENTER
12 LIPPIZAN ROAD, ST. PETERS, MO 63376
CELL: 314-496-8751 cindyc15.cc@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Accounting and Business Professional who thrives in complex and challenging environments.
Knowledgeable in numerous facets of accounting and computer systems, with specialized skills in Sage
Products - MIP Fund Accounting and Sage 100 ERP. Skills include developing and implementing accounting
systems, analyzing new ventures/acquisitions and process improvement. Described as a manager with strong
interpersonal skills, effectively interfaces with multi-level workforce,and routinely goes beyond company and
individual goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DeSales Community Housing, Inc, St. Louis, MO
Controller 2009-2015
 Financial, compliance and tax reporting responsibility for affordable housing investments – tax credit
incentive properties, including low income housing, historic rehabilitation, plus market to market projects.
 Prepared audit and compliance periodic reports for multiple properties including non-profit entities and
real estate partnerships setup with pass-thru entity tax credits (LIHTC and HOME).
 Asset Management reports presented on quarterly and annual basis to investment groups and the Missouri
Housing Development Commission of existing LIHTC properties and projects under development.
 Oversaw financial and internal controls, annual year end audits, reserve requirements, grant monitoring,
budget forecasting with variance analysis to government agencies, payroll and employee benefits, and
information technology hardware and software.
 Worked closely with and directly communicate with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, property
managers and external agencies; field and respond to questions by individual owners and investors.
The Judevine Center for Autism, St. Louis, MO now Easter Seals Midwest
Controller 2007-2009
 Accounting and financial reports prepared for non-profit agency serving the St. Louis area and three
outstate offices.
 Implemented and monitored systems of internal accounting controls for a large number of diverse
programs and activities, utilizing Sage MIP Fund Accounting including multiple software upgrades.
 Coordinated and prepared work papers for annual audit by independent public accounting firm, plus
reporting to various funding, regulatory and government agencies. United Way grant recipient.
 Led accounting staff to meet Sarbanes Oxley requirements applying to 501(c)(3) organizations; revised
written procedures in compliance with new regulations.
Suttle Mindlin, LLC, St. Louis, MO
Controller – Business Manager 2002-2007
 Chosen by design partners to manage financial reporting and computer system administration of start-up
firm. Work history with owners and staff for large-scale mixed-use projects; see HOK, Inc., page 2.
 Provided practical business experience and knowledge to a small business designing large scale projects;
2007 ICSC International Award Winner for Innovative Design for Dolce Vita Porto in Portugal
 Responsible for financial, treasury, project and cost management, tax preparation and business functions.

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MBR Management Corporation - DBA Domino’s Pizza, St. Charles, MO
Office Manager – Corporate Accounting and Finance 1998-2002
 Management of corporate financial reporting for firm with 45 consolidating profit centers, multi-entity
limited liability corporations and property management for franchisee
 Updated accounting systems, processes and office management, plus upgraded computer systems and
information reporting. Recipient of the 1999 Extra Mile Award, amid 700+ employees’ companywide.
 Gained confidence of operations staff by delivering guaranteed integrity of timely financial reporting.
 In charge of finance, treasury management and all accounting departments, (including multi-corporate tax
preparation for Ernst & Young, analysis, financial reporting, annual budgets, fixed assets,in-house payroll
tax reporting, hedging analysis, accounts payable and accounts receivable).
 Administrator of property management, human resources, all corporate insurance policies
 Corporation grew 55% in 4 years - adding new stores, food commissary and new building construction.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT
MIS Analyst (contract) - GE Capital Mortgage Services, Inc
Prepared and designed MIS reports and control charts depicting key volume indicators for Six Sigma
Vice President of Operations – The Brightman Company
Managed a team of 20 in general accounting, credit and collections, and warehouse flooring inventory
Project Accountant / IS Reporting – HOK, Inc.
Partnered with project managers on large-scale commercial global projects, from proposal to executed
agreements
Regional Sales Accountant – Nestlé Brands Foodservice Company
Provided financial support to sales teams in both food retail and food service in accordance with national
promotions and eligible customer discounts. Safeguardedagainst unallowable discounts on volume purchases.
Geotechnology, Inc. – Full Charge Bookkeeper
Partneredwith entrepreneurs to startup new engineering firm, setting up all accounting functions and computer
systems.
EDUCATION
University of Missouri - St. Louis - B.S. in Business Administration 2003 cum laude
University of Missouri - St. Louis – Chancellor’s Certificate – Microsoft Office Advanced, Databases, C++
ASSOCIATIONS
Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate Member – City of Saint Peters, Missouri, current
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) – Certified Family-to-Family Instructor, Volunteer
Healthy Communities St. Charles County, - former Board of Director
St. Charles County System of Care Board, former Board of Director – Crider Health Center