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Michael Delahoz is a seasoned financial professional with expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial management. He has led teams, managed programs, and advised executives on business and financial needs. With a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University Maryland and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the same institution, he has a strong educational foundation. He holds various certifications, including Power BI Essential Training and SQL for Finance Professionals.

Credentials

  • Power BI Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    May, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Security Testing Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    May, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Selling Into Industries: Government
    LinkedIn
    May, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • SQL for Finance Professionals
    LinkedIn
    May, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • The New Age of Risk Management Strategy for Business
    LinkedIn
    May, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Writing a Proposal
    LinkedIn
    May, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Project Management: Government Projects
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Articulating Your Value
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Be the Manager People Won't Leave
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Being an Effective Team Member
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Building Resilience as a Leader
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Business Analysis: Essential Tools and Techniques
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Communicating in the Language of Leadership
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Communication within Teams
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Connecting and Collaborating in a Virtual or Hybrid Workplace
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Data Analytics: Dashboards vs. Data Stories
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Data Visualization for Data Analysis and Analytics
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Essential Lessons for First-Time Managers
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Interpersonal Communication
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Leadership: Practical Skills
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Managing Virtual Teams
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Root Cause Analysis: Getting to the Root of Business Problems
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Strategic Thinking
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Succeeding in a New Role By Managing Up
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Tableau Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting
    Loyola University Maryland
    Sep, 2012
    - May, 2026
  • SAS Business Intelligence Certificate
    Loyola University Maryland
    Jan, 2012
    - May, 2026

Experience

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Section Supervisor
      • Mar 2024 - Present

      ● Lead a team of Financial Managers responsible for providing business and financial solutions to the Program Area ● Lead variance analysis and provide consolidated narratives for biweekly/monthly Program Area reviews ●Recruit, develop, retain, and coach financial managers in line with the Section and Group's goals ●Review all Program Area work proposals for compliance, accuracy, and consistency with estimating standards ●Review Power BI dashboards and Excel models created by Financial Managers

    • Financial Manager
      • Jun 2022 - Mar 2024

      ● Manage and analyze program funding, task planning, and financial reporting requirements● Advise Program/Project Managers on business and financial needs and requirements across multiple projects, programs, and sponsors● Prepare proposals identifying resource requirements, cost estimates, and Bases of Estimates, resulting in fully compliant proposal packages for submission to government sponsors● Actively engage with stakeholders, keeping them abreast of potential concerns, risks, and competing priorities● Seek new innovations to enhance quality, customer services, and business processes

    • Senior Financial Analyst
      • Oct 2019 - Jun 2022
      • Remote

      ● Led the analysis that reduced audit liability by $600K (80% reduction)● Led commission plan change and implementation that reduced annual expenses by $300k (20% reduction)● Saved $100K annually in salary expense by automating numerous reports throughout the company● Led the analysis of an external $20M portfolio for potential acquisition● Created and maintained financial and operational models in Tableau that planned and monitored essential business processes across the company● Identified and pro-actively provided financial and operational insight to all business partners● Presented financial and analytical findings to upper management in PowerPoint and Tableau● Built and maintained Tableau data repository; created data sources from SQL tables, Excel files, and text files● Functioned as a business partner to all other departments; directed departments on how to increase revenue, decrease cost or improve operational efficiency● Constantly communicated with upper management about priorities, current progress, and future projects● Onboarded new finance employees, taught them about the company and best practices in Tableau/SQL

    • Senior Financial Analyst
      • Sep 2014 - Oct 2019
      • Glen Burnie, MD

      ● Increased medical receivables by $2M● Reduced biannual audit submission time by 90% ● Reduced month-end financial close process time by 50% ● Managed financial reporting, planning, and forecasting; used root cause analysis to explain variances ● Communicated with CEO and CFO of Priority Partners about new and continuing projects● Presented monthly financials to Hopkins’ Vice Presidents and C-level Executives● Assigned work and responsibilities to analysts then reviewed work completed by analysts ● Automated routine medical and financial reports to free up analysts’ time● Used Tableau, Excel, and Microsoft SQL to mine financial data into actionable information

  • Ernst & Young
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area
    • Auditor
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2014
      • Baltimore, Maryland Area

      ● Performed quarterly reviews and year-end audits in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of public clients in manufacturing, health insurance, biotech, hospitality, and private equity ● Tested IT controls for design and effectiveness; ensure data input into controls is both sufficient and correct● Aided in private company Initial Public Offering (Form S-1)● Delegated work to new staff, reviewed work completed by staff

  • C. E. A. Scholtes & Associates
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    • Staff Accountant
      • May 2011 - Sep 2012
      • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

      ● Utilized QuickBooks to post transactions for various non-for-profit and for-profit firms● Utilized Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks to handle payments from clients for services for our firm● Utilized Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word to create client engagement proposals

  • Jack Baker's Wharfside Patio Bar
    • Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, United States
    • Kitchen Manager
      • May 2009 - Sep 2010
      • Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, United States

      ● Managed a team of 10 cooks during the tourist season to serve demanding customers● Coordinated English-speaking and English as second language employees to work as a team● Communicated constantly with customers to satisfy special food requests without slowing down the team● Reviewed and revised the weekly work schedule for each kitchen employee to prevent scheduling conflicts● Created a food preparation list daily to guarantee enough food will be ready to serve the abundance of customers without letting food go to waste● Maintained high company morale by ensuring all sanitary standards are met and proper cooking is practiced

Education

  • 2016 - 2018
    Loyola University Maryland Sellinger School of Business and Management
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), 3.85 GPA
  • 2008 - 2012
    Loyola University Maryland
    Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Major in Accounting, Minor in Information Systems
  • 2004 - 2008
    Brick Memorial High School (2004-2008) Brick
    General Business

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