Andy and I were part of the technology senior management team at E*Trade. Andy ran the business operations for the group and was responsible for the technology strategy, financials, headcount, vendors, communications and other critical aspects of running a complex organization. We worked very closely together in my role as the head of project management. We relied on Andy to bring help bring financial and operational clarity to the decisions we were making and to help us to manage our risks. He was able to put a necessary structure around decision making that was pragmatic and effective. He is an excellent negotiator and built strong ties with other parts of the company. He also served as a strong partner to our CIO. He is smart,honest and is always focused on making the right decisions as a team. Andy is a pleasure to work with and I recommend him as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to help any business.
Andy Stillman guides clear thinking in challenging times to solve for unique problems. His unique ability includes investigating circumstances holistically, realigning strategy to the potential, and building the right team.
Andy looked at our business issue with the experiential knowledge needed. Big picture yet with clear next steps to find clarity and, the part I most appreciated, he created. a tool (spreadsheet on steroids) for me to dig in and come to the best choice.
I had the pleasure of having Andy Stillman on my team leading the business operations function for Citi Technology Infrastructure, when I was the CAO for that organization. Andy brought to the table a deep understanding of financial management and analytics – quickly highlighting what was important to track, understanding and helping to set strategy and goals, and then building and leading the team to deliver against those goals. Andy is a good listener, is easy to work with, is data driven but also flexible in his approach. I consider him a safe and very competent pair of hands, and would not hesitate to give him any small or large and complex challenge to take charge of!
Andy is thorough in his review of the A2AC’s financials, and because he’s taken the time to really get to know us and our business, he’s proactive at finding areas of both opportunities and risks. Unlike other accountants or fractional CFOs I’ve worked with while owning different businesses in my career, Andy is talented at simplifying complex information and having meaningful, but easy, conversations about our financial position and outlook.
I rarely meet someone who listens as deeply as Andy. In a short period of time, Andy reviewed our business, understood our process and helped us create more certainty in our week to week operations. The dynamic spread sheet that Andy created for us is key in fostering the stability we have been looking for. We would recommend Andy to any small business owner looking for extra support. He is terrific!
