Mazza Recycling names new chief financial officer

Mazza Recycling, a waste management and recycling company based in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, has appointed Rajae Eltemawi as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Eltemawi will sit on the executive leadership team, alongside Mazza President and CEO James F. Mazza, Jr., Vice President Dominick J. "DJ" Mazza Jr. and Chief Operating Officer Richard Vile.

Known for his complex, diverse financial background, Eltemawi has a strong reputation for making financial decisions that are significant in driving company growth, according to Mazza. The company says he is well-versed in leading a data-driven, multi-level staff, implementing efficient financial operations and ensuring the completion of necessary tasks to meet the strategic vision of the company.

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As CFO, Eltemawi will oversee various business operations, including the execution of the company’s goals and tactical initiatives. He will assume responsibility for Mazza Recycling’s various financial reporting, risk management and determining cost effectiveness while aiming to streamline current financial operations and maximize efficiency.

“As the company grows and strengthens, a new, fresh set of eyes on our financial operations is extremely important. We have expanded our finance department greatly in the past year and Rajae will help my cousin and partner, DJ Mazza, in maximizing productivity for future growth,” James Mazza says. “We are extremely motivated [in] having someone with the skill set that Rajae has to guide us and we will be ready to march forward when the time comes.”

Eltemawi will focus on minimizing emerging risks and improving programmatic support as Mazza continues to experience rapid growth. He attained a bachelor’s degree in finance from Kean University followed by his MBA at Montclair University and M&A at Stanford University.

Eltemawi rapidly progressed within each role he had, using his analytical and qualitative skills to project revenue and improve forecasting accuracy. Prior to joining Mazza, Eltemawi had an established role as Clio Snacks’ first vice president of finance, overseeing the daily functions of the finance and accounting team while also giving them the tools they needed for executing financial strategies.