Marisa Buzzanca
Northport,USA
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with extensive experience at CSC ServiceWorks, driving liquidity forecasting and capital markets strategies. Proven track record in risk management and corporate insurance oversight, achieving $15M in unlocked cash flow. Adept at TMS implementation and fostering cross-functional collaboration to optimize operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer and SVP, Risk Management
CSC ServiceWorks, Inc.
Melville, NY
02.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Private equity held service company; market-leading provider of vended air and laundry solutions with $1.1 billion in Revenue/$315 million in Adjusted EBITDA
- Lead treasury, capital markets, risk, real estate, insurance, and accounts payable for a $1.1B international services company. Over nearly a decade, the role has expanded significantly—from core treasury oversight to broad financial leadership, strategic planning, and operational transformation in support of executive management.
- 2016–2018: Focused on core treasury operations, including liquidity forecasting, cash management, and execution of capital markets transactions.
- 2018–2020: Assumed additional leadership of accounts payable, corporate insurance, enterprise risk management, and real estate strategy, expanding influence across operational finance.
- 2020–Present: Deepened strategic role, driving enterprise-wide financial initiatives, leading transformation efforts, and playing a key role in sell-side readiness and transaction execution.
- Directed the structuring and execution of $2B+ Covenant-Lite first and second-lien refinancings, improving the company's financial flexibility and optimizing debt maturity profile.
- Built an integrated 13-week cash forecasting and liquidity model adopted by the Board; improved transparency, forecasting accuracy, and scenario planning across all business units.
- Led enterprise-wide working capital initiative, unlocking $15M in free cash flow through policy changes, disciplined governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Spearheaded transformation of the treasury function, including the successful implementation of Kyriba TMS, SOX controls, and a fully restructured domestic and international banking footprint.
- Partnered with FP&A to develop long-term capital allocation strategies, supporting strategic growth and margin expansion.
- Administered insurance risk portfolio and bolstered safety programs, realizing a 10% year-over-year (YoY) decrease in claims via data-centric risk mitigation strategies.
- Directed real estate rationalization strategy, generating significant savings through lease exits, consolidation, and site divestitures.
- Key contributor to successful company sales and carve-outs, including all treasury-related diligence, separation planning, and transition services agreement (TSA) design.
- Transformed AP function by implementing end-to-end automation (invoice scanning, matching, electronic payments), reducing headcount and processing cycle time.
Global Treasury Director
Advance Publications/Conde Nast International
New York, NY
10.2012 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Privately held media company; subsidiaries and investments include Conde Nast, Reddit, Discovery, Charter Communications and BrightHouse Cable
- Directly supported the Treasurer, responsible for international treasury matters including capital structuring, FX management, repatriation strategies and intercompany processes.
- Implementation of SunGard’s Integrity Treasury Management System
- Restructured subsidiaries to enhance tax efficiencies, comply with changing regulations and manage liquidity
- Developed a recapitalization plan for Conde Nast Japan in partnership with tax department
- Reorganized Russian subsidiaries to comply with restrictions around foreign ownership
VP & Assistant Treasurer
QBE North America
New York, NY
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Company Overview: Division of QBE Insurance Group Ltd, A+ rated global insurance and reinsurance firm
- Managed the cash operations team, forecasting liquidity for eleven independent Insurance companies, and managing relationship with Asset Manager.
- Designed Cash Explorer module in Quantum Treasury System
- Development of company 'playbooks' and standard operating procedures
Senior Global Treasury Manager
Veeco Instruments Inc.
Plainview, NY
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Company Overview: Global manufacturer of thin film equipment to make LEDs, wireless devices, and semiconductors
- Structured regional treasury center in Asia and established global Treasury policies/procedures, intercompany invoicing/pooling, and FX hedging strategies.
International Treasury Manager – Latin America, Africa, Middle East
Pfizer Inc.
New York, NY
05.2003 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: Multinational Fortune 50 biopharmaceutical company
- Directed treasury strategy across key emerging markets, with responsibilities spanning risk management, post-merger integration, divestiture planning, working capital optimization, and legal entity performance oversight. Strengthened cross border posture by overhauling intercompany billing frameworks, global bank balance reporting via SWIFT and partnership with Corporate Tax to restructure supply point and transfer pricing agreements.
- Manager, Treasury Operations
- Managed domestic banking infrastructure, short-term liquidity planning, and treasury operations related to debt issuance and servicing. Oversaw mark-to-market valuations of derivative instruments, cash forecasting, and monthly reconciliations, while preparing divisional budgets and ensuring alignment with corporate liquidity targets.
- Senior Treasury Analyst / Treasury Analyst / Contracted Employee
- Responsible for daily cash positioning across $800M in domestic flows and management of $8B commercial paper program. Negotiated banking relationships and fee structures, developed liquidity models, and performed variance analysis to strengthen forecasting accuracy.
Education
MBA - Finance & Strategy
New York University, Stern School of Business
New York, NY09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New York University, College of Arts & Sciences
New York, NY05.1999
Skills
- Liquidity forecasting
- Capital markets expertise
- Risk management and strategy
- Corporate insurance oversight
- Working capital optimization
- Real estate strategy
- TMS implementation
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Treasurer and SVP, Risk Management
CSC ServiceWorks, Inc.
02.2016 - Current
Global Treasury Director
Advance Publications/Conde Nast International
10.2012 - 01.2016
VP & Assistant Treasurer
QBE North America
08.2011 - 10.2012
Senior Global Treasury Manager
Veeco Instruments Inc.
04.2011 - 08.2011
International Treasury Manager – Latin America, Africa, Middle East
Pfizer Inc.
05.2003 - 03.2011
MBA - Finance & Strategy
New York University, Stern School of Business
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New York University, College of Arts & Sciences
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