Leigh Schilling
About Leigh Schilling
Leigh Schilling serves as the Director of Financial Operations and the US Community Publishing Division at Gannett, a position held since 2012. With a background in accounting and finance, Schilling has contributed to various financial systems and standardization efforts throughout their career.
Work at Gannett
Leigh Schilling has served as the Director of Financial Operations and US Community Publishing Division at Gannett since 2012. In this role, Schilling has been instrumental in overseeing financial operations and implementing key systems that enhance the efficiency of the publishing division. Notably, Schilling played a significant role in the development and updates of the Financial Accounting Reference Manual (F/ARM) and managed the implementation of the new Advertising Billing System, AdPoint. Schilling's leadership has contributed to the standardization of accounting practices across various domestic sites.
Education and Expertise
Leigh Schilling holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from San Diego State University. This educational background has equipped Schilling with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in financial operations and accounting practices. Schilling's expertise includes the implementation of financial systems and policies, such as the Full-Access Subscription Model and Multiple-Element Accounting Policy for circulation and advertising.
Background
Before joining Gannett, Leigh Schilling worked at Labcorp from 1989 to 1995. During this six-year tenure, Schilling held various positions, including Corporate Staff Accountant, Financial Analyst, and Human Resource Administrator. This diverse experience provided a solid foundation in finance and accounting, as well as exposure to human resources and corporate administration. Schilling coordinated with multiple departments, including Audit, Tax, Payroll, Legal, and Corporate Accounting, to standardize accounting practices.
Achievements
Throughout the career at Gannett, Leigh Schilling has successfully led several initiatives that have improved financial operations. Schilling oversaw the transition to new Consumer Billing Systems, including Vindicia, and implemented significant projects related to sales and use tax. Additionally, Schilling has standardized division forms, reports, policies, and accounting procedures, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency within the organization.