John Rueca

Chief of Staff to the CMO | Marketing Operations & Strategic Programs

Menlo Security Inc

Aug 2024 - Current (2 years 1 month)

Partner to the Chief Marketing Officer, translating executive priorities into execution across Marketing, Product Management, Sales, Finance, Business Intelligence, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership. Drive strategic initiatives that improve organizational alignment, accelerate execution, and strengthen executive decision-making. • Program managed Menlo Security's Marketing AI Program, driving adoption of AI capabilities and operational workflows to improve marketing productivity and execution. • Selected to program manage the FY27 Marketing Plan of Record and Annual Operating Planning (AOP) process, aligning strategic priorities, budgets, investments, and execution across the global Marketing organization. • Program managed Project

Chief of Staff to the CIO | IT Strategy & Operations

NortonLifeLock

Sep 2019 - Feb 2023 (3 years 6 months)

Partnered with the Chief Information Officer to lead the operational separation of Symantec following Broadcom's acquisition, helping establish a new standalone IT organization through strategic planning, business operations, executive governance, and global IT service ownership. • Program managed strategic initiatives supporting the Broadcom separation, including standup of the new IT organization, transition stranded costs, enterprise application migrations, and executive operating models. • Helped right-size the IT organization from a $240M operating budget to $55M, aligning workforce, vendor investments, and operating expenses to support the newly formed NortonLifeLock business. • Program managed enterprise application and data center m

Senior Manager of Business Operations & Program Management

Symantec

Jun 2014 - Sep 2019 (5 years 4 months)

Improved financial performance and operational effectiveness across multiple global IT organizations by leading business operations, financial planning, and strategic transformation supporting more than $140M in annual spend and 300+ employees. Partnered with executive leadership to strengthen investment decisions, improve operational governance, and deliver enterprise transformation initiatives. • Served as the Business Operations partner for Enterprise Applications, ERP, Data Services, IT Operations, End User Computing, Information Security, PMO, and Corporate IT, aligning financial planning, workforce strategy, and operational priorities across multiple global IT organizations. • Program managed financial planning, budgeting, forecasting

IT Finance Controller | Corporate FP&A | Portfolio Management

Symantec

Jun 2009 - Jun 2014 (5 years 1 month)

Led IT financial planning, portfolio governance, and investment strategy supporting Symantec's global technology organization. Partnered with CIO staff and executive leadership to optimize technology investments, strengthen governance, and improve portfolio performance across more than $500M in annual IT spend. • Served as the financial partner to the CIO and IT leadership, managing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, executive reporting, and monthly close for technology organizations with annual budgets exceeding $500M. • Program managed a portfolio of 50+ strategic initiatives representing more than $124M in investments, tracking budgets, forecasts, actuals, benefits realization, risks, and portfolio performance. • Partnered with

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Franchise Owner & Operator

Beard Papas

Sep 2006 - Jun 2009 (2 years 10 months)

Owned and operated two Beard Papa's franchise locations from site selection and construction through grand opening and daily operations. Responsible for business strategy, financial performance, staffing, compliance, and customer experience. • Led all aspects of launching two new franchise locations, including permitting, construction, vendor coordination, and operational readiness. • Managed P&L, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory, and day-to-day business operations. • Hired, trained, and led a team of more than 30 employees while establishing a culture focused on customer service and operational excellence. • Ensured compliance with local, county, state, health, and fire regulations. • Built strong relationships with city official

IT ERP Project Manager

Symantec

Nov 2002 - Sep 2006 (3 years 11 months)

Managed global Oracle ERP transformation initiatives supporting Finance organizations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Partnered with Finance and IT leadership to modernize enterprise business processes, accelerate post-merger integration, and successfully deliver global Oracle Financials implementations. • Program managed enterprise Oracle ERP initiatives, including the Symantec-Veritas merger integration, Oracle Financials upgrades, and global application deployments supporting Finance organizations worldwide. • Partnered with Finance, IT, and business leaders to define implementation strategy, business requirements, deployment plans, and organizational change across multiple international regions. • Program managed cross-functional t

Business Process Reengineering Project Manager

Veritas Technologies LLC

May 2001 - Nov 2002 (1 year 7 months)

Led global business process transformation initiatives that improved operational efficiency across Finance, Fulfillment, Licensing, and Customer Operations throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Partnered with business and technology leaders to redesign enterprise processes, define future-state operating models, and deliver scalable business solutions. • Program managed global Fulfillment and Licensing transformation initiatives, standardizing business processes and improving operational efficiency across multiple international regions. • Partnered with cross-functional business and technology leaders to analyze current-state operations, design future-state processes, and implement enterprise-wide operational improvements. • Developed ent

Senior Finance Manager | Corporate FP&A

Oracle

Feb 1999 - May 2001 (2 years 4 months)

Led Corporate FP&A for Oracle's Development Tools organization, partnering with executive leadership to drive financial planning, operational performance, and strategic investment decisions across a global organization of 850 employees with an annual operating budget of approximately $135M. • Served as the primary finance partner to executive leadership, managing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operating performance for a global Development Tools organization. • Partnered with executives to deliver financial analysis, operational insights, and investment recommendations that supported strategic planning, resource allocation, and business decisions. • Developed executive dashboards, forecasts, and management presentations th

Treasury & Cash Manager

Levi Strauss Co

Mar 1998 - Feb 1999 (1 year)

Led treasury planning and financial reporting supporting Levi Strauss & Co.'s global treasury organization. Partnered with Finance leadership to strengthen cash management, liquidity planning, and investment decisions across worldwide operations. • Managed budgeting and forecasting for global cash, debt, investments, and intercompany financing, improving visibility into worldwide treasury performance. • Delivered executive reporting and financial analysis on cash positions, liquidity, debt, investments, and cost of capital, enabling informed treasury and financing decisions. • Directed monthly, quarterly, and annual treasury reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate financial reporting requirements. • Managed accounting and fin

Consultant | Senior Finance & Accounting Specialist

Andersen Consulting

Mar 1996 - Mar 1998 (2 years 1 month)

Provided finance and accounting consulting services to clients across multiple industries, helping strengthen financial operations, improve business processes, and enhance financial reporting. Served in interim leadership roles while partnering with executive teams to deliver operational improvements and support business-critical initiatives. • Served in interim leadership roles including Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounts Payable Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager, and Senior Financial Analyst, providing operational continuity and financial leadership for client organizations. • Implemented accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting systems that improved operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and complian

Audit Manager

Arthur Andersen Co

Apr 1993 - Mar 1998 (5 years)

Planned and led financial and operational audits for public and private companies in the retail and manufacturing industries. Partnered with executive leadership to strengthen internal controls, improve financial reporting, and ensure regulatory compliance while managing client relationships and audit teams. • Managed financial and operational audit engagements from planning through completion, delivering high-quality audits while leading client relationships and engagement teams. • Evaluated internal controls, business processes, and financial reporting practices, recommending operational improvements that strengthened governance, compliance, and financial accuracy. • Supported SEC reporting, financial statement reviews, and regulatory fil

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