PITTSBURGH — AlarMax, a national distributor of security, fire, access control, surveillance and AV solutions, today announces the appointment of Mark Benedetti as chief financial officer.
Benedetti brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting and strategic operations with “a track record of leading high-performing teams, supporting large-scale growth initiatives and driving financial discipline across complex organizations,” according to the company announcement.
Most recently, Benedetti served as vice president of accounting and finance at Hines Furlong Line, where he led a 19-person finance organization and “played a key role in corporate growth initiatives, including the planning and integration of acquisitions totaling more than $300 million,” the announcement says.
Why Did AlarMax Hire Mark Benedetti as CFO?
Throughout his career, Benedetti has partnered with executive leadership and boards of directors “to deliver financial insights, manage capital strategies and implement systems that improve visibility, efficiency and decision-making across the business,” according to the company announcement.
He will partner with president Scott Shelander and the executive leadership team “to align financial strategy with AlarMax’s continued national expansion,” the announcement says.
“Mark brings a rare combination of financial rigor, operational insight and leadership experience,” says Shelander in the company announcement. “He understands how to build and scale finance functions that support real growth and his experience working alongside executive teams and boards will be invaluable as we continue to expand.”
Benedetti’s appointment “reflects AlarMax’s continued investment in leadership as part of a broader effort to strengthen its foundation for long-term growth.” according to the company announcement.
“AlarMax is a company with a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future,” says Benedetti in the company announcement. “I’m excited to join the team at such a pivotal time and to help support continued growth, innovation, and long-term success.”
Benedetti is a certified public accountant in the state of Pennsylvania and holds a degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting and information systems from Geneva College.
