Martin Breslin

Current

Owner at Fiscvl Corp

Past

CFO, SVP Business Operations at FivePoints Compliance Inc.
CFO at Hennessee Group LLC
Controller, Chief Administrative Officer at Gleacher NatWest Inc.

Principal at Consulting Firm
Supervising Senior at KPMG Audit
Semior Engineer at Lear Siegler Services, Inc.

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Education

New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
State University of New York at Buffalo
University of California, Los Angeles

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Connections

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Industry

Financial Services

Websites

My Company

Martin Breslin’s Summary

CFO/COO: INTERNET/WEB 2.0/FINANCIAL SERVICES
Finance, Operations & Strategic Planning, MBA/CPA

Unique mix of Finance and Operations. 20+ years of experience growing firms. Achieved successful exits and turnarounds in both the Software-as-a-Service (Internet) and Financial Service segments. Experience with VC’s, Investment Bankers and Banks. Developed strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 Firms. Deep experience in Accounting, Finance and Operations. Designed and managed implementation of accounting and business systems.

Successful Exits • Valuations • Term Sheets • Financing • Contract Negotiations • Growth 200%+
Strategic Planning • Regulatory/Compliance • Operational Models • Board/Shareholder Presentation
Pricing • Budgets • Projections • Working Capital Management • Accounting Staff • Tax Filings
Financial Systems: Accounting, Billing, CRM, Sales, T&E, and Investment Management

Martin Breslin’s Specialties:

Finance, operations and technology

Martin Breslin’s Experience

Owner

Fiscvl Corp

(Financial Services industry)

January 2000 — Present (10 years )
CFO, SVP Business Operations

FivePoints Compliance Inc.

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

August 2000 — March 2007 (6 years 8 months)

Software service (Internet) company providing outsourced messaging and compliance to financial services firms (BD, RIA, HF), industry leader (per Gartner), sold to mindSHIFT Corp in 2007.

Successful turnaround and exit: sold to mid-sized venture-backed firm. Refocused firm in financial services vertical with new services targeted toward broker-dealers, hedge funds, and investment advisors. Managed financial restructuring including buyout of former shareholders, debt financing, and equity fund-raising. Managed both angel and venture fund raising. Managed search and hired investment bank resulting in multiple offers. Led due diligence and all details of sale. Built finance and operations systems and processes. Improved working capital management by creating innovative billing system – fully automated, delivered by Internet. Developed firm-wide computer system which managed customers throughout their lifecycle.
CFO

Hennessee Group LLC

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Investment Management industry)

May 1998 — July 2000 (2 years 3 months)

Developed firm valuation model used to set firm-wide goals for compensation and shared ownership. Responsible for firms finances including monthly reporting package for ownership. Managed capital; balancing ownership draws with operational investments for growth. Overhauled staff, working extensively with CEO to develop employee career paths and training levels. Created sales/investment team structure, a key determinant to future expansion.
Controller, Chief Administrative Officer

Gleacher NatWest Inc.

(Financial Services industry)

September 1993 — April 1998 (4 years 8 months)

Finance and Operations Principal (Series 27 required for Broker Dealers). Responsible for computing and forecasting 15c3-1 Net Capital Requirements for Broker-Dealers, ensured all transactions and reports comply with NASD and SEC Regulations. Collaborated extensively with investment bankers on sale to National Westminster Bank, plc, developing models and working with outside professionals, consummating in a $135MM sale.
Principal

Consulting Firm

(Information Technology and Services industry)

August 1991 — September 1993 (2 years 2 months)

Principal, Consulting Firm, Los Angeles (1991-1993)
System analyst, database design and implementation
Supervising Senior

KPMG Audit

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Accounting industry)

October 1988 — July 1991 (2 years 10 months)

Auditor and consulting: banking, real Estate and Japanese practice
Semior Engineer

Lear Siegler Services, Inc.

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Aviation & Aerospace industry)

October 1983 — May 1988 (4 years 8 months)

Hardware and system design, military avionics

Martin Breslin’s Education

New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
State University of New York at Buffalo

BSEE , Computer Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles

Accounting

Additional Information

Martin Breslin’s Websites:

My Company

Martin Breslin’s Groups:

Web 2.0 Expo NYC & Radar Meet-Up

NYU Stern School of Business
Middle Market Private Equity & Investment Banking
CHINA CFO ASSOCIATION
Private Equity Investment Group
New York Venture Community
212NYC
CFO Meeting Point
INTERACTIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA GROUP
InFinance
CXO worldwide Executive Networking Group (CEO, COO, CFO, CIO and CMO Community of the world)
One Million Angels
Strategic Venture Association
NYU Venture Community
Idea Funding Cafe
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