Steve Mustacchi Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Hired during cash crisis. Maintained liquidity by regulating and projecting cash flow. Created model to guide strategic decision-making around multiple uses of 11 story ancillary building (lease, deploy for programs, sell). Delivered budget consisting of 20 P&Ls within 10 weeks of arrival.

Mt. Kisco, Ny

Recruited during period of financial crisis and potential bankruptcy with a mandate to turn around and stabilize the organization. Portfolio included finance, procurement, facilities, HR, IT, and legal. Served as advisor to Executive Director.Leadership• Set Board Committee Agendas (Finance, Investment, Facilities). De facto Chair of Finance Committee.• Guided organization to 9 consecutive years of surpluses following several years of deficits. • Articulated and finalized a… Show more Recruited during period of financial crisis and potential bankruptcy with a mandate to turn around and stabilize the organization. Portfolio included finance, procurement, facilities, HR, IT, and legal. Served as advisor to Executive Director.Leadership• Set Board Committee Agendas (Finance, Investment, Facilities). De facto Chair of Finance Committee.• Guided organization to 9 consecutive years of surpluses following several years of deficits. • Articulated and finalized a 5 Year Plan and crafted key communications to donor/mortgage holder, resulting in loan forgiveness and removal of the imminent risk of closure. Finance & Budget:• Reduced monthly close cycle from 30 days to 5 days.• Introduced rigor into management of $600k scholarship budget and collection of enrollee data.• Drove cost savings throughout P&L: general facilities maintenance services (40%), energy supply costs (35%), equipment leases (40%), food (15%), and commercial insurance (20%). • Changed the fiscal year-end and contract practices to optimally coincide with the operating cycle of the Center, thus harmonizing all budget, planning, grant-writing, and customer facing practices. • Responsible for converting and administrating numerous government grants in excess of $1mm.Human Resources• Directed, managed, and supported all HR functions, ensuring compliance with evolving labor laws. • Developed compensation strategy including creation of five-year salary and wage plans.• Reduced medical plan costs by 20% while maintaining employee satisfaction. • Introduced, designed, and rolled out 403(b) retirement plan.Facilities Management & Operations:• Directed the management of 20k square foot facility, including planning and executing capital projects.• Oversaw roster of 35 vendors. Directed procurement. Managed tenant relationship. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Progression involved increases in, and diversification of responsibilities; held concurrent positions throughout tenure.Worldwide Client Finance Director (2000-2013); Global Pricing Director (2010-2013); Director of Business Operations (2011-2013); Worldwide Finance Director (2008-2012) Client Management:• Promoted from Regional to Worldwide Finance Director on agency’s largest client within two weeks of joining agency. Trained regional teams. Negotiated $125 million… Show more Progression involved increases in, and diversification of responsibilities; held concurrent positions throughout tenure.Worldwide Client Finance Director (2000-2013); Global Pricing Director (2010-2013); Director of Business Operations (2011-2013); Worldwide Finance Director (2008-2012) Client Management:• Promoted from Regional to Worldwide Finance Director on agency’s largest client within two weeks of joining agency. Trained regional teams. Negotiated $125 million worldwide contract. Developed foreign exchange risk model contributing $5 million profits during three years in place. Supported margin increase from 12% to 17%.• Grew consumer products account to $20 million revenue from $2 million over three-year period by developing pricing and management strategies, and building web-enabled project management and reporting system cited by client as giving the agency a competitive advantage. Co-led and trained regional account and finance teams that produced 1,000 deliverables per year in 85 countries. • Drafted and negotiated client contracts, employment contracts, and non-disclosure agreements. Start-up and Acquisitions: • Partnered with Managing Director to build start-up consulting practice in Bangalore, India.• Managed legal, financial, IT, and real estate matters in connection with merger of acquired unit.Financial Administration: • Oversaw P&Ls for various reporting units, reducing reporting cycle to two days from fourteen. Developed and implemented ‘early warning system’ contributing to margin improvements. • Partnered with division CEO in the development of operating plans, budget targets, and five-year plan. Business Systems Development:• Built web-enabled system across complex client, geographic, and discipline matrix, enabling senior management to view new and existing client pipelines and deploy resources accordingly. • Developed a uniform staffing model and integrated into web-enabled system facilitating new business pitches. Show less

Greater New York City Area And Singapore

Director of Business Affairs• Maintained financial functions during Asia-Pacific regional economic crisis following resignation of Chief Operating Officer (position based in Singapore). • Stewarded restructuring negotiations with joint venture partner in Indonesia.• Negotiated cash infusion averting bankruptcy of Korean operating unit.• Supervised and trained local Finance Directors, negotiated compensation packages.• Spearheaded worldwide reduction in working capital… Show more Director of Business Affairs• Maintained financial functions during Asia-Pacific regional economic crisis following resignation of Chief Operating Officer (position based in Singapore). • Stewarded restructuring negotiations with joint venture partner in Indonesia.• Negotiated cash infusion averting bankruptcy of Korean operating unit.• Supervised and trained local Finance Directors, negotiated compensation packages.• Spearheaded worldwide reduction in working capital increasing free cash flow by $21 million. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Entrepreneurial Services Group, Manager (1994-1995), Senior/Staff (1990-1994) • Serviced clients in real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, trading, not-for-profit, and other industries. Clients ranged from multinational corporations (assets of $600 million) to family-owned businesses (revenues of $20 million). Services included audit, process review, and tax compliance.

Bs Accounting And Bs Economics, Magna Cum Laude

Non-Matriculated Studies, Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities