Michelle Cuasay
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Strategic and results-driven finance leader with extensive experience delivering expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams, enhance cost transparency, and streamline financial processes for improved accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Director
NBCUniversal
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- Lead financial management for two enterprise-wide initiatives, including a Global HR/Payroll Solution and Finance Transformation of general ledger ecosystem
- Oversee ~$240M Opex and ~$25M Capex for Technology Operations to ensure fiscal discipline and strategic alignment
- Present annual budgets and monthly operating reviews to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights for decision-making
- Partner with operational leaders to align financial strategies with corporate objectives
- Enhanced efficiency and reporting accuracy by streamlining monthly close and forecasting processes through new financial models and standardized procedure
- Improved cost transparency and accuracy by directing first redesign of a $69M allocation model since 2018
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of four, fostering professional development
Finance Director
NBCUniversal
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
10.2020 - 10.2023
- Spearheaded preparation and analysis of financial statements, including budget, long-range plan, and monthly pacing
- Managed global team of three (UK & NY), fostering professional growth and leadership development
- Collaborated with vendor operations and sourcing to boost productivity and streamline financial processes
- Optimized resource allocation and cost efficiency managing ~$120M Opex and ~$80M Capex for Engineering
Technology Finance Manager
NBCUniversal
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Executed monthly close deliverables, including journal entries, allocations, cross charges and intercompany transfers
- Partnered with key stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives, optimizing planning, execution and overall productivity
- Analyzed operating and capital expenditures to ensure budget alignment, providing insights to operators for cost efficiency improvements
- Engaged with global teams across NY, NJ, UK, LA, and FL, supervising remote financial operations
- Enabled long-term financial efficiency by spearheading successful operation of International Allocation Model in 2018 in partnership with Global Tax and UK Controllership teams
Technology Analytics & Planning Manager
Home Box Office (HBO)
New York, NY
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Managed Opex, Capex and staff budgets for Media Technology, Information, and Content Security groups
- Developed and oversaw re-estimates, annual budgets, and long-term financial plans to support strategic business objectives
- Created and consolidated technology decks for monthly business review meetings with senior management
- Improved visibility and communication across all operational areas by implementing weekly reporting tool
- Built and maintained relationships with Operational leaders and Controllership to ensure seamless communication across all departments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Marketing
New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
New York, NYSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion Essbase
Additional Experience
- Finance Manager, Juicy Couture, New York, NY
- Senior Financial Analyst, Juicy Couture, New York, NY
- Financial Analyst, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lyndhurst, NJ
- Specialist, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, Princeton, NJ
Timeline
Senior Finance Director
NBCUniversal
10.2023 - Current
Finance Director
NBCUniversal
10.2020 - 10.2023
Technology Finance Manager
NBCUniversal
06.2017 - 10.2020
Technology Analytics & Planning Manager
Home Box Office (HBO)
09.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Finance & Marketing
New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business