ALEXANDER M. SHATZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
WPP GROUP
11.2023 - Current
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Improved financial performance through thorough analysis of company expenditures and revenues.
- Managed company cash flow by monitoring daily transactions and optimizing working capital.
- Reduced financial risk with comprehensive credit management strategies, strengthening the company''s financial position.
- Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
Associate Director of Finance
WPP GROUP
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing automated systems.
- Reduced inefficiencies in budgeting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial data for decisionmaking.
- Optimized cash flow management through proactive forecasting and working capital strategies.
- Developed robust financial models to support strategic initiatives, driving growth and profitability.
Senior Client Finance Manager
WPP GROUP
08.2011 - 09.2020
- Act as the Financial Manager for several of Y&R New York's clients totaling approximately $30 million in revenue for such clients including Navy, Xerox, Altice, Butterball, Goldman Sachs.
- Work directly with clients in the negotiation of Annual Retainers, as well as Project Fees
- Partner with the CFO and Director of Finance in development and review of Client Contracts
- Prepare monthly financial package relating to the results with revenue & expenses forecasted against the existing budget
- Track Client Profitability, ensuring that the Agency is making the appropriate Profit Margins as outlined in the client contracts/agreements
- Provide monthly Client Reporting that tracks manpower burn rates against fees
- Inter-company lead that manages invoices being issued against client related work
- Provide timely collection of receivables by monitoring payment of client invoices
- Evaluate current policies/procedures and implement plans to improve upon the existing quality standards
- Work closely with Media group and other departments providing Ad Hoc Financial Analysis
- Responsible and accountable for flagging the timing of interdepartmental deliverables and the quality of their output
- Provide assistance to senior management staff and other departmental officials on the development of staffing plans and objectives
- Developed a web based staffing program to allow agency faster exposure to staffing needs for each department.
Business Manager
BrandBuzz
11.2004 - 08.2011
Client Finance Manager
Young & Rubicam Shared Financial Services
01.2001 - 11.2004
Billing Supervisor
MESSNER VETERE BERGER MCNAMEE SCHMETTERER/EURO RSCG
05.2000 - 12.2000
Traffic Coordinator/Broadcast Estimator
LOWE LINTAS & PARTNERS
09.1997 - 05.2000
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
CUNY/QUEENS COLLEGE
Flushing, NY06.1997
Skills
- Revenue Recognition
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Budget Forecasting
- Collections Management
- Billing Management
- Media buying & planning process
- Workflow Coordination
- Staff Training
- Team Building Leadership
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Donovan Data Systems (Print/Production)
- SAP
Phone
Cell (516) 557-9790
Work (212) 210-4596
Timeline
Finance Director
WPP GROUP
11.2023 - Current
Associate Director of Finance
WPP GROUP
09.2020 - 11.2023
Senior Client Finance Manager
WPP GROUP
08.2011 - 09.2020
Business Manager
BrandBuzz
11.2004 - 08.2011
Client Finance Manager
Young & Rubicam Shared Financial Services
01.2001 - 11.2004
Billing Supervisor
MESSNER VETERE BERGER MCNAMEE SCHMETTERER/EURO RSCG
05.2000 - 12.2000
Traffic Coordinator/Broadcast Estimator
LOWE LINTAS & PARTNERS
09.1997 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
CUNY/QUEENS COLLEGE