Manager Management

Steven C. Favazza

**** ** **** ***** ( Coconut Creek, FL 33063 ( 954-***-**** (

*****.*******@*****.***

Qualifications for Senior-Level Financial Management

A proven leader with a successful senior-level background in financial and

operations management, including extensive experience bringing projects to

completion, developing and implementing policies/procedures and financial

controls, and driving process improvement and profitability. Possesses

domestic and international experience (Asia and Mideast) along with a wide

range of experience in JV, federal, municipal, and private contracting and

audits as well as international contracting and labor laws, while complying

with US-based GAAP and CAS standards. Adept at identifying organizational

needs, utilizing excellent analytical and problem solving abilities, and

implementing effective solutions; leverages strong team building and

leadership to guide organizations to succeed; and forges strong business

relationships through effective communication and listening skills. Areas

of expertise include:

SOX Risk Management Auditing & Reporting Job Cost Accounting

Systems

DCAA P&L Management Forecasting & Cost Reduction &

Budgeting Controls

ISO & QMS System Mergers & Team Building &

Conversions Acquisitions Facilitation

FAR & DFAR Regulatory Training & Litigation & ADR

Compliance Development Support

Testimonials

"He has demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of the realities associated

with managing regional financial operations in terms of both productivity

and profitability." Bruce Koenig, VP & District Manager, AECOM

Environmental

"His firm knowledge of accounting, coupled with his high level of

understanding of the operational side of the business made him a valuable

resource to the firm." Dennis Morrison, CFO, AECOM/Metcalf & Eddy

"Steve has a broad range of both domestic and international experience in

the financial arena. He has successfully managed all aspects of regional

fiscal operations and, in that process, has demonstrated his abilities as a

leader, a team player, and an innovative thinker." Mark Blanchard,

Executive VP, AECOM

Select Highlights

o Turned around territories facing financial and operational difficulty;

achieved profitability by reorganizing and instituting new financial and

operational policies. Worked with regional and branch managers, finance

staff, and operations staff to form cohesive teams. Improved financial

results, reduced project losses, and better trained staff on all levels.

o Successfully completed several, large design and construction projects

with serious contractual, financial, regulatory, and client relations

issues as Project Director.

o Assisted in the successful selection and implementation of five computer

conversions, including Oracle, Deltek, and Jamis systems.

o Developed SOX key controls and policies for Metcalf & Eddy and AECOM,

including revenue recognition and project setup. Ensured company

compliance through ongoing auditing and implementation of SOX controls

and policies/procedures.

o Contributed to the successful integration of several organizations into

AECOM following M&As. Tasked to take the lead on several M&A

implementations and integrations; developed and implemented training

programs of incoming companies.

o Set up LLC, GAAP compliant accounting system, and DCAA audited financials

for a $200M international SOFA contract in Korea.

o Provided effective leadership to finance staff (built, trained, managed,

developed, and integrated teams) through five ownership changes and two

initial public offerings. Cut related finance operating costs by 30%

($800K) and improved productivity through effective staff restructuring.

o Significantly reduced DSO by 40% and saved millions of dollars by

redesigning and revamping the billing and collection process.

o Developed and presented financial, project management, risk management,

QMS, ISO, SOX, corporate policy, and contracting training programs for

the finance and operations staff.

o Saved the company hundreds of thousands of dollars in outside legal fees

and millions of dollars in settlements by working on lawsuits, claims,

and ADRs; utilized accounting skills to work with legal.

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Professional Background

AECOM / Metcalf & Eddy ( Sunrise, FL

A global leader of Design, Construction, and Management services in Water,

Wastewater, Environmental, Hazardous Waste, Infrastructure, Design Build,

CM, and other services. 45,000+ worldwide employees with projects on all 7

continents and 100+ countries as well as $6.1B in annual sales. A Fortune

500 company listed as the #1 Design firm in ENR.

Water Line Business Manager, 2009-2010 / Associate VP, 1996-2010

Assistant Secretary for Metcalf & Eddy, 1996-2010 / Finance Director, 1993-

2009

Financial Manager, 1990-1993 / Senior Accountant, 1987-1990

Served in progressively responsible roles. Oversaw the finance operations

for the most of the US (except for the New England area), Asia, and the

Pacific Rim with ~$200M in annual sales, 18 accounting professionals, and

over 20 major offices (and numerous satellite offices) as well as 14 active

JVs at any point in time. Provided operational oversight and assistance in

conjunction with regional and branch managers. Directed all financial

requirements; billing, AR collections, project setup, SOX/ISO/company

policy/GAAP/DCAA compliance audits, internal and external audits,

federal/municipal/private audits, AP, project reviews, month-end closing

and analysis, monthly forecasting and variance analysis, annual budgeting,

risk management, major proposal development, and claims management.

Assisted with lawsuits and ADRs, M&A and integration, major contract

negotiations and contracting, major proposal costing and pricing, ongoing

finance and operations staff development and training, and team building.

Partnered with operations on all issues and solutions, accounting system

changes/enhancements/upgrades, and company policy changes.

o Coordinated the Oracle conversion in 2009 to a new platform for the

Southwest Region and assisted the West and Pacific Regions. Developed

training materials and travelled across the US to several office

locations to train all staff in AECOM policies and the Oracle financial

system.

o Created and implemented new monthly project review process for all

offices following the AECOM's acquisition in 2009. Utilized past model

developed and implemented for previous assignments.

o Developed and established a new project accountant position for all

offices. Consolidated job functions and reduced staff 30% ($800K); cross

trained staff and expanded duties of local finance and administrative

staffs-increasing the financial efficiency for each office.

o Developed, trained, and instituted a new District Finance Manager role to

better serve the District management project staff. Trained existing

staff without increasing overhead costs.

o Ensured appropriate cost controls and efficiency. Developed and prepared

weekly and monthly financial reports for district, regional, and

corporate level management as well as detailed reports for staff level

and exception/summary reports for senior management.

o Reduced a region's overhead costs 20% ($5M) by implementing effective

cost-cutting measures, including the review of all leases.

o Served as Finance Manager for FEMA accounting for several AECOM OPCOs

nationwide, totaling $50M annually. Served as Finance Manager for

several Design/Build and Construction projects totaling over $600M as

well as on numerous task order contracts valued up to $110M (each).

o Led nationwide development, training, integration, and support of

finance, engineers, management, and administrators for three AECOM

acquisitions in 2009 and 2010-the Southeast Region was 90% new to AECOM.

Supported the successful conversion to a new financial system and ensured

consistent and accurate data and communication.

o Was responsible for $90M in bond issues, all financial reporting and

statements, and required fund payments-including debt service, O&M, and

equipment replacement funds.

o Assumed responsibility (as Principal in Charge) for several, multimillion-

dollar troubled projects; tasked with resolving client, financial,

contractual, regulatory, and technical issues. Key projects included a

GE Lighting plant wastewater treatment system installation in OH, a GATX

superfund site incineration and cleanup in PA, and new landfill

construction projects in OH and WI for Laidlaw and Waste Management.

Completed projects and met all requirements and objectives above.

Previously employed as Assistant Controller for Bursaw Oil Corporation

(Danvers, MA).

Education

B.S. in Accounting, Bentley University (Waltham, MA)

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