ROMAN ZELTSER
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Innovative finance and technology leader with 15+ years of experience delivering large-scale digital finance transformations, FP&A solutions, and IT modernization initiatives for federal and commercial clients. Expertise in project finance, financial process optimization, and leveraging emerging technologies like Generative AI to drive efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, developing strategic financial frameworks, and translating complex business requirements into actionable solutions. Skilled in stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. Possesses a deep understanding of the Defense Acquisition System framework and experience supporting large-scale ($50M+) federal programs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Risk & Financial Advisory, Audit & Internal Controls
Deloitte & Touche LLP
2021.12 - Current
- Spearheaded the creation of a new FP&A function, leading to a 30% reduction in resource utilization and improving financial reporting across multiple federal agencies.
- Led the development of AI-driven financial analysis tools, reducing reporting errors by 30% and cutting reporting time by 20%, contributing to a 50% overall improvement in operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented an ERP optimization strategy using Technology Business Management (TBM) methodologies, achieving a 15% reduction in total costs for a major federal agency.
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders to create an advanced Financial Planning management framework, which improved budget accuracy by 25% and enhanced the transparency of financial reporting.
- Managed teams delivering Managerial Cost Accounting solutions, resulting in a 10% annual savings in operational costs.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to project finance teams, increasing employee retention by 10% and raising customer satisfaction scores by 40%.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Program Finance Manager (DOS ITESS Program)
DirectViz Solutions (DVS)
2020.09 - 2021.11
- Oversaw financial operations for a $100M federal contract, introducing new financial processes that resulted in a 15% improvement in cost recovery and a 12% reduction in operational costs.
- Led the implementation of an Activity-Based Costing (ABC) system, streamlining financial assessments and reducing overhead by 8%.
- Developed an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with a Risk Matrix, improving project synchronization and delivering $5M in annual savings through strategic process improvements.
- Partnered with business Develop Team to create financial models that secured new business opportunities, contributing to $5M in new business for the company.
Senior Consultant / Project Manager (Finance & Enterprise Performance)
Deloitte Consulting
2019.02 - 2020.07
- Led workshops for a $120B technology company, enhancing Order to Cash (OTC) processes and improving efficiency by 15% through optimized resource allocation.
- Managed financial integration and project planning for a global biopharmaceutical acquisition, resulting in a 10% reduction in project costs.
- Defined project scope, schedules, and resources, contributing to a 20% increase in profitability analysis accuracy for a major financial firm.
Lead Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)
FINCA Impact Finance
2016.08 - 2019.02
- Directed FP&A operations for 20 international subsidiaries, achieving 35% greater data accuracy and reducing monthly close times by 3 days.
- Led the implementation of an Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) , resulting in a 60% improvement in monthly reporting efficiency.
- Standardized financial reporting across global subsidiaries, improving decision-making processes for executive leadership.
Senior Financial/Business Consultant
Consulting Engagements
2008.06 - 2016.07
- Provided strategic financial advisory services to diverse clients across industries, identifying process improvements and cost-saving opportunities that resulted in an average of 12% reduction in operational expenses.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of financial processes and systems, developing tailored solutions that improved reporting accuracy by 25% and decision-making capabilities for C-suite executives.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships, resulting in 40% growth in project scope and long-term engagements across multiple business units.
Project Manager/Analyst
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
2001.07 - 2006.08
- Managed complex government contracts for DoD, DoE, and DHS, consistently delivering projects on time and under budget through effective resource allocation and risk management.
- Led the development and implementation of a web-based project tracking tool for a major defense program, improving real-time visibility of 700+ events and increasing execution rates from 50% to 95%.
- Conducted financial management and reconciliations for large-scale federal programs, supporting Congressional reporting requirements and informing multi-year budgetary decisions.
Education
Master of Science - International Finance & Management
Columbia University
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - International Relations
Michigan State University
Lansing, MISkills
- Software/Platforms: Deltek Costpoint, Cognos Analytics, SAP S/4 Hana, Oracle ERP, Workday, ServiceNow, Tableau, Power BI, Python, VBA, Anaplan, CostPerform, Alteryx, SAS CPM
- Technical Skills: Project Finance, FP&A, Cost Modeling, Activity-Based Costing, ERP Implementation, Data Analytics, Process Optimization, Agile Methodologies, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communication, Technology Business Management (TBM), Generative AI, AI/ML, RPA, Blockchain, IoT, DevOps, Monte Carlo Simulation, LLM Prompt Engineering
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Current Top Secret
Timeline
Manager, Risk & Financial Advisory, Audit & Internal Controls
Deloitte & Touche LLP
2021.12 - Current
Program Finance Manager (DOS ITESS Program)
DirectViz Solutions (DVS)
2020.09 - 2021.11
Senior Consultant / Project Manager (Finance & Enterprise Performance)
Deloitte Consulting
2019.02 - 2020.07
Lead Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)
FINCA Impact Finance
2016.08 - 2019.02
Senior Financial/Business Consultant
Consulting Engagements
2008.06 - 2016.07
Project Manager/Analyst
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
2001.07 - 2006.08
Master of Science - International Finance & Management
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Michigan State University
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