Mark Shattuck

Director of Finance & Administration at Merola Opera Program

Mark Shattuck has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Mark has held various roles in finance and administration in different industries and organizations.

From 1996 to 1999, Mark worked as a Finance Manager at PF.Magic/Mattel, where they managed bookkeeping and financials, trained global staff on finance operations, and administered the company's first 401(k) plan.

In 1999, they joined Industrial Light & Magic as the Manager of Production Finance, where they assisted in structuring and staffing the department, drove financial activities for the division, and leveraged Oracle and Hyperion systems.

Mark then served as the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Teamsphere from 2000 to 2001, where they formalized accounting, finance, and HR policies and procedures and standardized hiring protocols.

In 2001, they became an Assistant Controller at The Trust for Public Land, leading a team of accountants and serving as an advisor and problem-solver for accounting issues.

Mark worked as an Accounting Consultant from 2003 to 2008, focusing on high-level consulting as a CFO/Controller for various companies. Some of the notable projects included improving cash accounts and bank reconciliations at San Francisco Symphony and streamlining accounting operations at Bridge Housing.

From 2009 to 2012, Mark served as the Director of Finance at First Place for Youth, where they tightened accounting operations, mentored staff, and supported organizational growth.

Mark then worked as the CFO at the Center for Wellness and Achievement in Education from 2012 to 2013, before becoming the Interim Controller at Playworks for a brief period.

In 2014, Mark was an Accounting Consultant at Brandeis Hillel Day School, where they created new financial reporting structures, reduced payroll processing time, and developed pro forma budgets.

Finally, since 2015, Mark has been the Director of Finance & Administration at Merola Opera Program.

Overall, Mark Shattuck has a proven track record of financial leadership, process improvement, and strategic decision-making in various organizations and industries.

Mark Shattuck obtained their Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from California State University - East Bay between the years 1984 and 1987. Additionally, they pursued a B.S. in Organizational Psychology and Business from the same university from 1984 to 1986.

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  • Director of Finance & Administration

    May, 2015 - present

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