DENNIS H. MAYER
Scotch Plains
Summary
Dynamic Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience in strategic financial planning and management, dedicated to driving organizational growth and efficiency. Proven ability to navigate complex financial challenges while implementing innovative solutions that enhance profitability and operational performance. Committed to fostering a culture of financial accountability and transparency, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Expertise in leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making and support sustainable expansion initiatives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
School of Visual Arts
07.2025 - Current
- Guided finance team during transition from proprietary to not-for-profit educational institute
- Directed financial planning and analysis to support strategic business initiatives.
- Implemented financial risk management strategies, enhancing organizational resilience.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and fiscal discipline.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of new financial systems and tools.
Controller
School of Visual Arts
10.2011 - 06.2025
- Actively managed month end close for the School and its subsidiaries to prepare, review and submit the monthly financial reporting package on time
- Actively managed two direct reports and oversaw all functions of the accounts payable department consisting of four people, including the acquisition and roll out of paperless AP and a new online credit card program.
- Instrumental in the decision making process to select a report writing package that integrates with current systems and provides greatly expanded reporting capabilities
- Primary liaison between the outside auditors and tax professionals to coordinate and meet all deadlines ensuring filings with State and Federal agencies are submitted on time
- Review all balance sheet reconciliations prepared by staff members for all School entities
Accounting Manager
New York Jets
01.2007 - 10.2011
- conduct monthly financial closing for Jets Stadium Holdings, Jets Foundation, and operational side of New York Jets LLC for completion within 5 days after month-end
- Coordinate and record sponsorship contracts between sales group and finance on a seasonal basis
- coordinate between company and external advertising vendors to ensure ads purchased by company ran as directed and ads sold on behalf of company received payment for accurate revenue share
- Generate annual financial statements while managing audit processes through effective allocation and assignment of staff for on-time delivery.
Senior Auditor
Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C.
12.2003 - 12.2006
- Led comprehensive audits for diverse client portfolios, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.
- Mentored junior auditors, enhancing team performance and knowledge of auditing practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY01-2001
Skills
- Strategic financial planning
- Operational decision making
- Financial strategy development
- Financial reporting
- Financial management
- Financial policy creation
- Performance metrics analysis
- Audit coordination
Affiliations
United States Army Veteran
American Legion
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
School of Visual Arts
07.2025 - Current
Controller
School of Visual Arts
10.2011 - 06.2025
Accounting Manager
New York Jets
01.2007 - 10.2011
Senior Auditor
Amper, Politziner & Mattia, P.C.
12.2003 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science -
College of Staten Island