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Frank Monachelli

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VP of Finance at FirstBank
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Frank is a seasoned finance executive with a background in banking, retail, and manufacturing. His expertise covers nearly all areas of corporate finance, from strategic planning to financial modeling. He holds an MBA from Simon Business School and has completed the CFO Excellence program at The Wharton School.

He shows a keen interest in the future of finance, actively following developments in cryptocurrency, Web3, and DeFi. His curiosity extends globally, as demonstrated by a recent trip to tour "Gift City," an international finance and technology hub in Gujarat, India, reflecting his passion for innovation.

Colleagues consistently describe him as a brilliant, gifted, and exceptional finance executive and a trusted thought partner.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
VP of Finance
Job Level
Senior
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Financial Innovation
He shows a strong interest in emerging financial technologies, including developments in cryptocurrency, Web3, and DeFi.
Global FinTech
He recently traveled internationally to tour "Gift City" in Gujarat, India, a major financial technology mega-project, demonstrating a hands-on interest in global finance.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
VP of Finance
FirstBank
12-2023 - 10-2024
Sr. Financial Planning Manager Wholesale Banking, Digital & BaaS
Flagstar Bank
11-2021 - 9-2023
Chief Financial Officer
Family Office Sugar Land Texas
2011 - 2021
EVP Finance Director Commercial & Wealth Banking Lines of Business
BBVA in the USA
2003 - 2011
SVP Finance Director Corporate Investment Banking, Business Development, Various Finance Roles
BBVA in the USA
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Education
1994 - 1995
MBA
University of Rochester - Simon Business School
2014 - 2014
CFO Excellence
The Wharton School
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