Mark Astorino

About Mark Astorino

Chief Financial Officer with progressive responsibilities in large organizations. Member of the leadership team with key interface relationships with the CEO, senior executive team, the organization’s financial institutions, shareholders, external auditors, and board members. Worked in close partnership with members of the senior executive team in developing the business strategy and requisite operating plans, serving as an active participant across a broad range of operating issues and strategic business opportunities. Responsible for developing a comprehensive company-wide financial strategy, implementing a more sophisticated financial reporting and control system and integrating acquired businesses. Core Business Competencies: Financial Planning, Analysis & Guidance, Working Capital & Cash Flow Management, Merger & Acquisition Planning, Due Diligence & Integration, Interface with Private Equity Owners, Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting, Cross-Functional Team & Staff Development/Management, Debt Management & Lender Relations, Business Process Improvement & Systems Implementation, Governance & Risk Management Oversight.

Experience

1. Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

   Ashtabula Area City Schools

   Aug 2016 — Present · Ashtabula, OH, US

   The role of the school district Treasurer encompasses a multitude of responsibilities, each essential to the fiscal health of the district. The Treasurer is a professional with sound ethical standards who is a fiscal leader and advisor, assisting and advising the district leadership team in the decision-making process. In addition the Treasurer is a financial manager who clearly understands the economic resources and collaborates with district leadership in their management.The Treasurer is entrusted with protecting the fiscal health of the district. The Treasurer\'s Office is responsible for all accounting, payroll and financial reporting for the district including: payroll and benefits, accounts payable and receivable, and EMIS (student information) data coordination. The Treasurer of an Ohio school district must hold appropriate certification to serve as the Chief Financial Officer and reports directly to the Board of Education. The Treasurer is responsible for the preparation of the annual budget and the publication of an annual report and also serves as the Secretary to the Board of Education.

Education

• Regis University

  Master’s Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

• Lake Erie College

  Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Finance