Madison Stanton
Chicago,IL
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented finance professional with 5+ years of experience across consulting, corporate finance, and financial analysis. Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and client advisory for Fortune 500 and mid-market firms. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, developing data-driven strategies, and delivering measurable improvements in profitability and efficiency. Strong technical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial software, and statistical modeling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant, Financial Services
Crowe LLP
03.2021 - Current
- Lead financial modeling and analysis for banking and capital markets clients, supporting decision-making on investments, risk, and regulatory compliance.
- Designed and implemented forecasting models that improved accuracy of client financial projections by 15%.
- Partnered with C-suite executives to develop and execute growth and cost-optimization strategies.
- Managed multiple client relationships, securing repeat engagements worth $2M+ annually.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial reporting, reducing reporting cycle time by 20%.
- Supported Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan processing and forgiveness for over 36,000 clients, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and accelerating access to critical funding.
Commissions Analyst
Compass Real Estate
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Owned commission reporting for San Diego office with 250+ agents, ensuring accurate financial data and timely payouts.
- Streamlined approval workflows with Finance and Legal teams, cutting transaction cycle time by 10%.
- Trained and supervised new hires on financial systems (PlanetRE, NetSuite), improving team productivity.
- Developed reports for management to assess commission trends and performance metrics.
Finance Intern
UCLA Health
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Conducted P&L; analysis and prepared salary projections for 200+ physicians in Radiology Department.
- Created financial models to support negotiations and long-term compensation planning.
- Delivered ad hoc reporting to senior leadership, supporting strategic workforce planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Bloomington, IN05-2020
Skills
- Financial Modeling & Valuation (DCF, Comparable Analysis, LBO)
- Budgeting/Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- M&A; Due Diligence
- Transaction Advisory
- Risk Management/Compliance
- Advanced Excel/SQL/Power BI
- SAP/NetSuite
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Data Analytics
- Statistical Modeling/Strategic Planning
Timeline
Senior Consultant, Financial Services
Crowe LLP
03.2021 - Current
Commissions Analyst
Compass Real Estate
08.2020 - 03.2021
Finance Intern
UCLA Health
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business