MARK PIZZARIELLO

Viera, FL, ***** 917-***-**** ad0dzu@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/markpizzariello

SVP CONTROLLER GLOBAL SERVICES FINANCIAL OFFICER

Strategic leader in Finance and Operations with 25+ years of demonstrated experience in facilitating solutions and identifying risks and trends. Lead by example, modeling impeccable ethics; build capability and performance. Continuously idenify and seize opportunities to advance efficiency and productivity.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Contract Negotiations, Written Communication, Accounts Payable, Data Analysis, Cash Flow Monitoring, Problem-Solving, Expense Control, Risk Management, Financial Forecasting, Time Management, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Leadership, Payroll Management, Organizational Skills, Supply Chain Management, Profit/Loss (P&L) Analysis, Training & Development, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Planning

Computer: Microsoft Dynamics AX, MS Office 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, ADP, Proprietary Systems, UltiPro

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior VP & Corporate Controller 11/2010-1/2023

Legends, New York, New York

Legends is a premium experiences company that specializes in delivering holistic solutions for sports and entertainment organizations and venues. Legends partners include the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams to name only a few.

Recruited to lead all accounting activity for multiple companies and manage all operational processes. Complete many clean financial, payroll, sales tax, and workers compensation audits and oversee the preparation of tax returns. Look after the annual budget for all business units and corporate overhead. Collaborate with regional finance directors to build infrastructure and staff while developing an accounting manual for new locations. Direct financial and cost accounting, treasury, credit, reporting, forecasting, tax and planning. Supervised Corporate Accounting Staff and Operation Controllers (30+ employees).

Responsible for implementing and improving accounting systems and controls to support revenue grew from 100M to more than 1 billion dollars.

Lead due diligence and integration efforts for two significant acquisitions developing the organizational structure and approach, allowing efficiencies in the overall financial landscape.

Improved cash flow by 15% through contract analysis and implementation of improved credit and collection procedures.

Joined forces with HR to implement the transition of ADP to UltiPro HRIS system, which increased productivity and streamlined processes.

Authored and directed the completion of reports utilized by management teams during business steering and analysis meetings.

Regional VP 06/1995-11/2009

Centerplate/Volume Services America, New York/ CT Centerplate understands what matters most to guests, fans, and communities helping make every moment through a strategic approach to hospitality. Promoted to manage 12 locations for major sports teams ( NY Yankees and Washington Redskins), valuing $100M+ of revenue. Provided support to general managers within the region. Guided all contract negotiations and litigation issues by building long-term relationships and protecting the company’s interest by enforcing policies and procedures. Cut business risks by analyzing business trends, evaluating financial operations, composing expenditure projections and economic forecasts, and planning budgets.

Key member in booking and integrating business projects within the region allowing financial data to be used to make accurate decisions.

Prepared proposals, project estimates and presented to prospective clients. Acquired 4 business contracts generating $5M+ revenue.

Slashed spoilage cost by 10% and increased efficiencies by planning and managing constant reconciliations of the operational costs involved.

VP & Eastern Area Controller

Promoted to VP & Eastern Area controller due to business knowledge and company growth. Executed monthly, quarterly, and year-end close financial reporting. Compiled papers for tax returns. Handled accounting venture for 52 locations within 5 separate regions. Generated schedules for investments and analysis of financial instruments. Created several high-level financial templates to assist management in decision-making, including the cost of investment calculators and credit risk evaluators, which enabled it to continue growing net profit to record highs. Developed and delivered financial presentations of the current financial position to stakeholders and industry partners. Managed 5 Regional Controllers.

Implemented SOX compliance and risk mitigation guidelines and procedures, allowing the business unit to remain financially healthy and up to standards.

Collaborated with the SVP in preparing strong business proposals while securing the retention of service contracts. Business management profited from the terms and conditions established.

Drove the highest internal audit scores in the company by defining best practices for internal controls within the organization in route settlements, inventory, fixed assets, expensive reporting, credit and accounts receivable.

Regional Controller, East Coast Onboarded to manage accounting and financial data for the region. Acted as a liaison between operation and financial control teams in the resolution of breaks. Consolidated and standardized budgets for 20+ locations. Prepared budget review analysis and conducted onsite internal control evaluations. Participated in various projects such as designing new controls, enhancing existing reconciliation processes, and automating all manual reconciliations. Trained all operational controllers and office managers, ensuring all are prepared to complete their assigned responsibilities.

Enabled file access to all employees from any location by developing an electronic data room for all corporate permanent and temporary files.

Maximized gross profit with a 99% accuracy rate.

Supervised core financial tasks, such as payroll, accounts payable, vendor billing, cost accounting, and accounts receivable. Performed financial adjustments/journal entries that affected P&L statements, revenue and expense line items, gains/losses, and general ledger summarizations.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

St. Francis College, Brooklyn, New York

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

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