Mark Crowley
About Mark Crowley
Mark Crowley serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Volante Technologies, where he has worked since 2020. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and has extensive experience in finance, having held various leadership roles in multiple companies over the past two decades.
Current Role at Volante Technologies
Mark Crowley serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Volante Technologies, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Boston, MA, he leads the finance team, which consists of 12 members distributed across five countries. In this role, he has been instrumental in implementing key financial systems and processes, including the introduction of NetSuite to consolidate financial operations across global entities. He also oversaw the company's first financial audit and led the implementation of ASC 606 for revenue recognition.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Mark Crowley held several significant positions in finance. He served as Vice President of Finance at Fuze from 2018 to 2020 and as Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at Constant Contact from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he worked at Care.com as VP of Financial Planning & Analysis for one year in 2016-2017. His earlier experience includes a decade at Verizon Communications as Senior Manager of Finance and Strategic Planning and a role as Associate at A.T. Kearney.
Educational Background
Mark Crowley earned his MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he studied from 1996 to 1998. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Computer Science from Brandeis University, which he completed from 1990 to 1994. This educational foundation has equipped him with the analytical skills necessary for his roles in financial leadership.
Financial Leadership Initiatives
At Volante Technologies, Mark Crowley has introduced several initiatives to enhance financial transparency and accountability. He implemented departmental level financial reporting, which improved oversight and clarity in financial operations. His leadership in these initiatives reflects his commitment to strengthening the financial framework of the organization.
Career Progression in Financial Services
Mark Crowley's career in finance began as a Financial Analyst in M&A at Lehman Brothers from 1994 to 1996. He then transitioned to A.T. Kearney as an Associate from 1997 to 2001. His diverse experience across various roles and companies has contributed to his expertise in financial planning and analysis, strategic finance, and team management.