Afroza Karim
Reston,USA
Summary
Strategic in financial management, thrive on maximizing productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in financial analysis, budget management, risk assessment, and strategic planning to drive growth and sustainability. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
FP&A/Finance Manager
Hitachi Vantara Federal
04.2022 - Current
- Engage in strategic initiatives involving the CEO and directors to achieve organizational goals.
- Deliver analytical insights to support strategic decisions across the organization.
- Designed an enduring financial strategy to support organizational growth and profitability.
- Update the monthly financial model with actual performance data for enhanced decision-making.
- Conduct comparative and trend analyses to evaluate variances in actual results against forecasts and budgets for corporate function areas.
- Direct monthly forecast operations.
- Manage the annual OPEX budget with precision.
- Generate concise explanations for identified variance drivers.
- Implement customized strategies for yearly incentive plan finalization and administration.
- Partner with HR and management to ensure headcount remains within financial constraints.
- Direct and compile services-related P&L reporting.
- Manage the planning and execution of the Services Annual Operating Plan.
- Facilitate comprehensive monthly reviews for management teams.
- Support monthly financial closure activities.
- Streamlined review processes for active service backlog records.
- Oversee Brocade's deferred revenue management processes.
Program Manager, Sales Operations
Spotify
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Streamlined key sales operations initiatives, including segmentation, quotas, and territory strategies.
- Delivered data-driven insights to support sales execution in line with business objectives.
- Created essential performance metrics and dashboards.
- Collaborated with Corporate FP&A to streamline global budgeting and expense approval processes.
- Maintained adherence to processes through effective management of SFDC and additional SaaS tools.
- Conducted thorough analysis to uncover enhancement opportunities for business operations and productivity tools.
- Offered strategic insights through performance-based reports and tailored analysis.
Senior Financial Analyst
Megaphone LLC
Washington, DC
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Directed critical financial processes, including planning, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting in partnership with senior finance leaders.
- Coordinated quarterly re-forecasting procedures.
- Designed structured financial frameworks tailored to departmental needs.
- Generated detailed comparisons of budget projections and actual financial results for executive review.
- Delivered financial forecasts and expense insights for monthly, QTD, and YTD results to senior management.
- Produced clear financial summaries and insights for stakeholder review monthly.
- Supported month-end closing activities and reviewed financial documents.
- Designed processes to enhance month-end close analysis efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive spreadsheets outlining revenue, profitability, and expense trends.
- Contributed to creation of Metrics Summary Reporting.
- Acted as the primary liaison for FP&A matters with Business and Megaphone Leadership.
Financial Analyst
Wiley Rein LLP
Washington, DC
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Oversaw annual revenue budget creation.
- Assembled detailed financial summaries every month to support leadership decision-making.
- Evaluated profitability analysis for enhanced reporting accuracy.
- Compiled comprehensive reports at month-end across multiple practice sectors.
- Collaborated with the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis in developing a profitability analysis report.
- Conducted quarterly and annual surveys for law firms.
- Produced comprehensive reports tailored to partner requirements.
- Supported creation of financial presentations for partners, finance teams, and executives.
- Developed dynamic budgeting and financial forecasting models.
- Gathered crucial financial data through SQL for preparation of various reports and unplanned analysis.
- Assembled and summarized financial information each month to support executive decisions.
- Created comprehensive pricing models incorporating staffing, revenue, P&L, and ROI assumptions.
- Reviewed financial records to highlight significant trends and patterns.
Project Accountant
Lincoln Property Company
Arlington, VA
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Oversaw financial reporting for multiple properties, managing general ledgers and monthly journal entries.
- Produced comprehensive monthly and quarterly reporting packages for portfolio properties.
- Resolved monthly bank account discrepancies with precision.
- Enhanced audit procedures through implementation of efficient planning techniques.
- Developed comprehensive accounting frameworks to fulfill business needs.
- Examined accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Evaluated yearly expense reconciliation schedules along with tenant billings.
- Compiled comprehensive interim and annual working papers for audit processes.
- Contributed to audits through thorough documentation, investigation, and responsive actions.
- Managed comprehensive annual budget review for properties.
- Developed consistent cash flow predictions each month.
Accountant/Payroll Coordinator
Atlantic Media Company
Washington, DC
02.2012 - 11.2015
- Performed reconciliation of designated balance sheet accounts to finalize monthly financial close.
- Performed monthly reconciliations of payroll-related general ledger accounts.
- Executed bank reconciliations.
- Managed the introduction and setup of an advanced payroll framework.
- Supervised transition from iCIMS to Infinisource.
- Oversaw payroll operations across three locations.
- Handled semi-monthly payroll for over 600 employees.
- Provided necessary information to support audits.
- Facilitated informed decision-making by compiling and presenting critical financial information.
- Developed leave-pay schedules, managed payroll garnishments, and collaborated with Human Resources to execute payments for bonuses, severances, service awards, and special incentives.
- Supplied necessary reports and data, enhancing department efforts.
- Acted as main point of contact for communication between Finance and HR on payroll issues.
Benefits Accountant
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Arlington, VA
03.2008 - 02.2012
- Oversaw annuity accounts for more than 3000 pensioners monthly.
- Reviewed benefit payments for accuracy and ensured timely money movement for RS plan.
- Handled modifications of annuities and conducted monthly reconciliations.
- Processed Federal and State withholding tax filings for benefit payments.
- Led completion of 1099-R tax reporting project and year-end tax processing.
- Served as subject matter expert for Omni Pay system.
AP Assoc, Data Control Assoc. & AR Assoc.
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Arlington, VA
06.2003 - 03.2008
- Balanced work responsibilities alongside higher education coursework.
- Addressed month-end closing functions for detailed reporting.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed accounts payable invoices to ensure accuracy.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA01.2009
Skills
- Revenue Trend Analysis
- Skilled in Analyzing Variance Reports
- Creation of Financial Models
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis Expertise
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Reconciliation of Financial Statements
- Key Performance Indicator Evaluation
- Principles of Effective Management
- Financial Variance Analysis
- Mentoring and training skills
- Leadership Development
- Financial Analysis Proficiency
- Accounting Principles
- Data-Driven Business Analysis
- IFRS expertise
- Extensive Experience with MS Office
- Salesforce Proficiency
- Oracle EBS Expertise
- Experienced with Microsoft Dynamics Solutions
- SQL Proficiency
- SQL Viewpoint Analysis
- Workday Proficiency
- Experience with Paychex
- Experienced with Quicken Software
- Experience with Infinisource
- MRI Proficiency
- Experience with Yardi Software
- JD Edwards Experience
- ImageNow Software Expertise
- Megaphone
Accomplishments
- 18+ years of FP&A, Finance, Accounting and Sales Operations experience
- Experience in financial modeling
- Sharp in Analytical & statistical skills
- Excellent in assessing and interpreting complex financial data
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Exceptional communication skills in both verbal and written forms
- Experience in preparing Operating Expense budget
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize assignments
- Thorough knowledge of financial planning & analysis processes
- Experience in mentoring and training
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Cooking
- Hiking
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Urdu
Limited
Hindi
Limited
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FP&A/Finance Manager
Hitachi Vantara Federal
04.2022 - Current
Program Manager, Sales Operations
Spotify
12.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Financial Analyst
Megaphone LLC
06.2018 - 12.2020
Financial Analyst
Wiley Rein LLP
12.2016 - 06.2018
Project Accountant
Lincoln Property Company
11.2015 - 12.2016
Accountant/Payroll Coordinator
Atlantic Media Company
02.2012 - 11.2015
Benefits Accountant
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
03.2008 - 02.2012
AP Assoc, Data Control Assoc. & AR Assoc.
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
06.2003 - 03.2008
MBA - Business Administration
University of Maryland - University College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
George Mason University
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