Leon Muraro
About Leon Muraro
Leon Muraro is a seasoned financial professional currently serving as Controller at Vigilent since 2014. He has held various controller roles across multiple companies, including Ernst & Young, Bare Escentuals, and The Nielsen Company, and specializes in enhancing financial understanding among non-financial managers.
Work at Vigilent
Leon Muraro has served as Controller at Vigilent since 2014. In this role, he oversees the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting. His responsibilities include managing budgets, financial forecasting, and collaborating with other departments to align financial strategies with business objectives. Muraro's extensive experience in financial management contributes to Vigilent's operational efficiency and financial health.
Previous Experience in Financial Management
Before joining Vigilent, Leon Muraro held several key financial roles across various companies. He was the Controller at Plum District from 2012 to 2014 and served as Controller at The Nielsen Company from 2004 to 2008. His tenure at MarketTools, Inc. as Corporate Controller lasted from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, he worked at Bare Escentuals as Controller and VP Wholesale Operations from 1995 to 2001, and at PlayFirst, Inc. as Controller from 2008 to 2011. His early career included a position as Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young from 1980 to 1982.
Education and Expertise
Leon Muraro earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from the University of Notre Dame, completing his studies from 1976 to 1980. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in financial management. Muraro specializes in working with non-financial managers to enhance their understanding of financial impacts on business performance, which is crucial for informed decision-making within organizations.
Background in Financial Operations
Leon Muraro has significant experience in managing financial operations during company mergers and acquisitions. His ability to lead financial teams through periods of high growth and restructuring has been a key aspect of his career. He is recognized for setting high ethical and performance standards within financial management teams, contributing to the integrity and effectiveness of financial practices in the organizations he has worked for.