Daniel Foley
About Daniel Foley
Daniel Foley serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Common Citizen, where he has been instrumental in securing significant funding and optimizing financial operations since 2021. He has held various finance leadership roles at companies such as Station Casinos, Curaleaf, and Harrah's Entertainment, and he holds an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business.
Current Role at Common Citizen
Daniel Foley serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Common Citizen, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, which includes managing financial planning, reporting, and investor relations. He has played a significant role in the company's financial strategies, including the successful placement of $400 million in term loans and $100 million in equity. Additionally, he has overseen the sale of a substantial equity position to a new shareholder group, contributing to the company's growth and financial stability.
Previous Experience at Station Casinos
Prior to his role at Common Citizen, Daniel Foley worked at Station Casinos, LLC as Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations from 2016 to 2019. During his tenure in the Las Vegas, Nevada Area, he was responsible for managing financial operations and investor relations, contributing to the company's financial strategies and stakeholder communications.
Experience at Curaleaf
Daniel Foley served as Vice President of Corporate Finance, Treasury & Investor Relations at Curaleaf from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater Boston Area. In this capacity, he managed corporate finance activities and investor relations, focusing on financial strategy and stakeholder engagement during a critical growth phase for the company.
Educational Background
Daniel Foley earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the USC Marshall School of Business, studying from 2008 to 2010. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Utah, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in finance and economics, which supports his professional roles in corporate finance and investor relations.
Achievements in Financial Management
At Common Citizen, Daniel Foley has achieved significant milestones in financial management. He successfully onboarded a new accounting system that reduced the monthly close process from 20 days to 4 days. Additionally, he led the restructuring of the finance and accounting department, which included hiring a new Controller and head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). His efforts have resulted in nearly $100 million in synergies through the strategic re-alignment of acquired entities following $1.4 billion in mergers and acquisitions.