M A T E U S Z Z A C H A R S K I

OPERATIONS AND FINANCE PROFESSIONAL

ad39fg@r.postjobfree.com 860-***-**** 21-15 33rd Street Astoria, New York 11105 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and results-driven Management Professional with 10 years of specialized experience in all areas of Finance, Human Resources, and Government Affairs. Collaborative and motivating team builder with proven strengths in operations management, strategic planning, and interoffice and interagency relations. Exceptional skills in coordinating and maintaining relations amongst several stakeholders, overseeing complex projects, and devising and implementing effective strategies & solutions. EXPERIENCE

Senior Advisor of Special Education Finance, Office of the Chief Financial Officer Feb 2021 – Present The New York City Department of Education

• Exercises primary responsibility and oversight over all accounting, reporting, budgeting, and monitoring of Special Education financial matters.

• Proposes and executes fiscal policies and procedures, analyzing financial position of divisions, and managing day-to-day financial operations.

• Provides leadership with direction and support on the development of key budget and operations initiatives by leading project management, strategic planning, and communication efforts across divisions.

• Actively track City, State, and Federal legislation and produce a cost-benefit analysis of its impact on the Agency.

• Manages and evaluates new funding requests on matters of Special Education.

• Advises teams on forecasting needs, ensuring that all budgets are scheduled, and on track for proper and full expenditure on a timeline compatible to DOE’s end of year budgetary deadlines. Executive Director of Operations, Special Education Office Mar 2019 – Feb 2021 The New York City Department of Education

• Oversaw all aspects of divisional operations, including budget management, contracts & procurement, personnel management, policy compliance and accountability, space-planning, and asset management.

• Managed budget, human resources, and labor relations staff to provide efficient high-quality operations support to divisional staff and offices.

• Developed operating and programmatic policy recommendations for ongoing special education reform.

• Managed the procurement process, including working with Division of Contracts and Purchasing to develop procurement presentations, support cost and price analyses, work with Office of the General Counsel to develop and presented contracts to the Comptroller’s Office.

• Advised leadership teams on changes to personnel, budget, and procurement guidelines, employee relations, and professional development.

Director of Finance & Administration, Office the First Deputy Chancellor Apr 2017 – Mar 2019 The New York City Department of Education

• Developed annual budgets and maintained ongoing analytics totaling $55 Million across 44 offices including the preparation of district budgets, expense analysis and allocation.

• Implemented fiscal policies and procedures, analyzed the financial position of the organization, and managed day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll/benefits, and reconciliations.

• Created and implemented systems for regular tracking and reporting on progress.

• Served as the Lead Contacts Officer, responsible for overseeing the preparation of proposals, negotiations, and administration of contracts in accordance with DOE policies and legal requirements.

• Directed the activities associated with Federal, State and, private grants, and contracts including implementation of funding, financial analysis, and impact of grants on the Division. Associate Budget Director, Office of School Support & Supervision Dec 2015 – Apr 2017 The New York City Department of Education

• Analyzed and audited a $42 Million expense budget to ensure Agency and program compliance. Prepared reports comparing budgeted funds, expenses, and spending forecasts for tax levy and grant funding.

• Monitored program budgets and expenditures.

• Provided comprehensive and specialized support for operational functions, such as human resources, budgeting, contracts, procurement, and payroll.

• Managed human resource capital and processes including hire transactions, resignations, terminations as well as managing the Division’s two timekeepers. Senior Budget Analyst, Culturals and Libraries Unit Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 The New York City Mayor’s Office of Management & Budget

• Assisted in the day-to-day administration of the operating, revenue, and capital budgets for the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and the public libraries (New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and Queens Library) Reviewed scopes of work and cost estimates for capital requests, ensured adequate funds are available for projects, prepared Certificates to Proceed and other OMB documents related to approving capital projects.

• Lead Analyst on Hurricane Sandy/ FEMA-related projects; providing revenue, expense, and capital budget recommendations to non-profits, consultants, and City agencies. Budget Analyst, Information Systems Management Unit Aug 2013 – Jan 2014 The New York City Mayor’s Office of Management & Budget

• Applied technical, quantitative, and systemic methods in analyzing project proposals, focused on technical feasibility, and financial justification. Prepared and maintained budget documents for Capital Budget planning, authorization, tracking and monitoring processes. EDUCATION

Master of Public Policy May 2013

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of Arts: History and Political Science May 2011 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

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