Mark DeJesse
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Seasoned CFO Consultant with a proven track record at International Development Services, adept in capital structure optimization and leading cross-functional teams. Spearheaded financial strategies, driving a significant increase in annual sales. Expert in regulatory compliance and financial process improvement, demonstrating unparalleled change management expertise. Achieved over $1 billion in savings through innovative hedging strategies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO Consultant
International Development Services
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw the development and implementation of systems for tracking financial performance metrics.
- Monitored cash flows and identified areas of risk or opportunity.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Devised funding strategies to drive company vision and support tactical initiatives.
- Created and implemented best practices to standardize internal processes and procedures.
- Formulated and delivered financial and budget reports for investors, partners and stakeholders.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Guided internal audits, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
- Sourced, installed and implemented new accounting systems to streamline operations.
- Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting processes and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.
Owner
Motorsports Branding Agency
Yorba Linda , CA
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
- Managed sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Financial Modeling / Investment Consulting
Self Employed
Hidden Hills, CA
08.2012 - 12.2018
- Provided technical support and training on the usage of financial modeling software.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing results of financial modeling efforts.
- Conducted sensitivity analysis on various scenarios and assumptions.
- Developed comprehensive company valuations to inform investment decisions.
- Developed financial analysis reports and presentations by applying acquired financial principles.
- Interpreted data on price and yield future investment-risk trends, economic influences and other factors affecting investment programs.
- Identified risks associated with different investment options using Monte Carlo simulations.
Managing Director - Head Trading Desk
Countrywide Mortgage
Calabasas, CA
02.1996 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with analysts to develop models for analyzing potential investments.
- Mentored junior traders on strategies and best practices.
- Developed relationships with key players in the financial services sector, including banks, brokerages, fund managers.
- Conducted research into new markets and products as part of a diversification strategy.
- Executed complex options orders.
- Developed and oversaw hedging services from conception through execution to save the company over $1 billion over 10 years.
- Hedged all new mortgage applications totaling $125 billion.
- Hedged all mortgage servicing totaling $1.5 trillion.
- Monitored portfolio performance to ensure that risk levels remain within acceptable limits.
- Applied advanced mathematical techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations or Value at Risk calculations when making investment decisions.
- Worked closely with other traders in order to capitalize on arbitrage opportunities across multiple markets.
- Implemented hedging strategies designed to protect against adverse market movements.
Education
MBA - Banking And Finance
Claremont Graduate School
Claremont, CA06-1993
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06-1987
Skills
- Mergers and acquisitions experience
- Regulatory compliance
- Capital structure optimization
- Debt financing expertise
- Financial strategy development
- Business valuation techniques
- Corporate governance
- Working capital management
- Financial analysis expertise
- Cash flow management
- Change management expertise
- Risk management proficiency
- ERP system implementation
- Financial process improvement
- Cross-functional team leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CFO Consultant
International Development Services
07.2022 - Current
Owner
Motorsports Branding Agency
02.2019 - 03.2022
Financial Modeling / Investment Consulting
Self Employed
08.2012 - 12.2018
Managing Director - Head Trading Desk
Countrywide Mortgage
02.1996 - 07.2012
MBA - Banking And Finance
Claremont Graduate School
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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