Alex Ronkainen

Accomplished and bilingual professional respected for 6+ years of financial analysis and reporting achievements with industry leaders like Marriott. Excels in leading, influencing, and encouraging others, fostering teamwork and strong staff relations. Out-of-the-box thinker who utilizes expertise with auditing, data management, accounting, P&L, and related topics to consistently exceeds expectations.

Senior Finance Analyst at Marriott International (2022-01 – Present)

• Provided comprehensive forecasting, budgeting, and other support models for financial data sets to assist upper management, using approaches that were adopted as a gold standard.
• Used best practices in monitoring and adjusting datasets for financial quarters and year-end requirements, uncovering opportunities to increase workflow and reduce related work hours.
• Maintained exceptional application production support, system maintenance, and configuration activities. Designed new configuration specifications and coached incoming hires on all related processes and topics.
• Integrated process improvements to boost the accuracy of forecasting and eliminate communication issues.

Financial Analyst/Consultant at Potomac Wave (2019-01 – 2022-12)

• Provided well-received financial management aid for various obligations, including improving the accuracy of obligation balances without compromising short- or long-term goals.
• Headed substantive testing for the DHS to review journal entries for potential changes/enhancements.
• Implemented/monitored outstanding Mission Action Plans that covered various improvements, monitoring, control deficiency remediation, and much more, earning the best possible performance reviews annually.
• Facilitated the development and smooth implementation of internal controls for budgetary resource management to address gaps and maintain strict compliance with DHS control standards.

Researcher at Georgetown University (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Conducted rigorous financial research, arranged financial studies and polls, and presented findings at symposiums and conferences, receiving praise for superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Conducted cross-cost analysis, provided market statistics, and increased knowledge of related industry topics.
• Managed deliverables and achieved complete client satisfaction under heavy workloads.
• Implemented/monitored dynamic financial models using state-of-the-art software.
• Cited for vital contributions in the development and implementation of future research methodologies and internal controls, becoming the go-to resource for related issues and planning.

Dual Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Accounting – Georgetown University