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CFO Finance VP in Chicago IL Resume Peter Stazzone

Peter Stazzone is a highly accomplished senior finance and accounting executive with more than 20 years of progressive experience in finance and operations management within start-ups, high growth and multi-billion dollar organizations.

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P ETER M.

S TAZZONE
Chandler, AZ 85225

Cell: (480) 326-2737


Office: (480) 346-3403

[email protected]

CFO / VP FINANCE
20 Years CFO, Corporate Development, and Operations Management Experience
Public & Private Corporations with $20 Million to $1.2 Billion in Revenues
Highly accomplished senior finance and accounting executive with more than 20 years of progressive
experience in finance and operations management within start-ups, high growth and multi-billion dollar
organizations. A decisive individual who possesses a big picture perspective and is well versed in tactical
thinking. Consistently delivered immediate revenue and bottom-line profit for business operations and
transitioning organizations. Possesses solid leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to establish
rapport with all levels of staff, management and executives.
Core Qualifications

Strategic Planning & Implementation


Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures,
Due Diligence, Integration
Budgeting and Forecasting
Financial Planning & Analysis
Financial Reporting Systems
GAAP & SEC Compliance Accounting

International Business and Accounting


Cash Management & Cash Flow
Optimization
Resource Management
Global & Multi-Site Operations
Controllership & Decision Support
Contract & Joint Venture Negotiations

MBA / CPA

P ROFESSION AL E XPERIENCE
VOCE TELECOM - Scottsdale, AZ
2000 to Present
($100 million telecommunications firm providing wholesale and retail services to customers throughout North
America, Europe, and Asia.)

Chief Financial Officer


Senior Financial Executive with full responsibility for the planning and leadership of the corporate finance,
accounting, and IT operations while transitioning company from a $23 million local telecom to a $100 million
global carrier. Financial scope of responsibility includes strategic planning, budgeting, treasury, cash
management, asset management, financial reporting, M&A activities, internal controls, audit coordination,
employee benefits, and contract negotiations. Supervise a 27-person staff through 6 managers.
Selected Achievements:
Financial reporting, and internal controls

Instituted new accounting internal controls and fixed asset monitoring system.
Designed and implemented companys budget and cash forecasting process.
Established on-line financial reporting system to provide real-time information to division managers.

Profit and performance improvement / cost reduction

Increased revenue growth 150% via negotiating new sales agreements with sales managers.
Achieved $10 million reduction in SG&A by implementing cost control initiatives.
Instituted a credit review and cash collection system that decreased overdue accounts receivable 70%.
Restructured billing system that reduced processing time 70% and increased capacity 400%.

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M&A and growth development

Performed due diligence and negotiated acquisition, leading to a $42 million annual revenue increase
and gross margin contribution of approx. $8.8 million.
Orchestrated due diligence and acquisition of the $75 million/year division, within a critical deadline of 10
days because I am at my best when working under pressure.
Assembled and directed teams that successfully reengineered post-acquisition finance, accounting, and
billing systems and integrated operations and personnel.
Established China Joint Venture and negotiated Sino-Equity JV Agreement.
Spearheaded and negotiated international joint ventures in Italy, Spain, Ukraine and Taiwan.

360NETWORKS, INC. - Seattle, WA


1999-2000
($1.2 billion, publicly-traded provider of terrestrial and submarine infrastructure and network services to
customers in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean)

Managing Director Submarine Systems


Directed business planning process to integrate an acquired entity with a global focus into a subsidiary with
regional (South America) market development and sales focus. Supervised management team of acquired
company. Identified and analyzed South American telecom companies for potential acquisition.
Selected Achievements:
Led transition team following the $1.3 billion acquisition of GlobeNet.
Structured a wholly-owned subsidiary responsible for South and Central America operating activities
while reducing corporate staff 70%.
Assembled and directed management team that reengineered post-merger sales and marketing focus.

Previous positions included:


INDEPENDENT NETWORK SERVICES - Phoenix, AZ

Chief Financial Officer


PAUL STEPAN & ASSOCIATES - Chicago, IL

Vice President of Finance


ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP - Chicago, IL

Senior Auditor

P ROFESSION AL A FFILI ATIONS


COMPTEL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Washington, DC.
(Audit Committee, 2013 2015)

2013-2015

ITALIAN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scottsdale, AZ


(Board Treasurer, 2013 Present)

2013- Present

BEIJING DANCRIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Beijing, China


(Secretary, 2002 2005)

2002 - 2005

E DUC ATIO N
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL
Master of Business Administration, Finance
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Urbana, IL
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

A DDI TION AL
Member - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

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