Maksym Rybytva
Takoma Park,MD
Summary
Financial Analyst professional with 4+ years of experience supporting $38M+ federal grant portfolio within the Housing and Community Development (HCD) sector at ICF. Expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, valuation, grant portfolio management, and financial reporting. Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy, enhancing data integrity, and supporting executive decision-making across complex government contracts. Advanced experience with government systems such as DRGR and business intelligence tools like Cognos in multi-system reporting environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Finance Specialist
ICF
Reston, VA
04.2024 - Current
- Led FP&A support for a $38M+ federal portfolio, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to improve financial performance and forecast accuracy
- Delivered executive-ready financial reporting and insights to 10–15+ stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making during monthly reviews
- Increased reporting efficiency by 5% YoY by enhancing data validation processes and improving overall reporting accuracy
- Built and maintained financial reporting packages and models, analyzing actuals vs. forecast to drive actionable insights and performance tracking
- Strengthened data integrity across multiple financial systems, ensuring accurate, timely reporting in a complex, multi-system environment
- Partnered cross-functionally with Finance, Billing, and Project leadership to resolve discrepancies and support revenue processes
Project Finance Researcher
ICF
Reston, VA
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Performed recurring budget and variance analysis, minimizing portfolio budget overruns to under 1%
- Regularly reviewed and reconciled 100+ monthly labor transactions, achieving 98% invoicing accuracy and ensuring compliance with billing requirements
- Led the timely preparation and submission of monthly invoices, ensuring alignment with contract terms and deadlines
- Maintained data integrity across 9 financial systems, delivering consistent and accurate weekly reporting
- Coordinated data entry, financial tracking, and quality control processes across multiple systems to support project performance and reporting accuracy
- Managed and enhanced financial tracking tools and reports to improve data visibility and support decision-making
- Collaborated closely with Project Managers and Directors to communicate grant status, financial performance, and potential risks
Education
Master of Business Administration - IT Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2022
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD08-2021
Skills
- Financial Modeling, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Financial Performance Management
- Data Analysis (Advanced Excel, SQL, COGNOS)
- Dashboard Development & Data Visualization( Power BI, Copilot, COGNOS)
Timeline
Project Finance Specialist
ICF
04.2024 - Current
Project Finance Researcher
ICF
08.2021 - 04.2024
Master of Business Administration - IT Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Maryland Global Campus