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Daquane Mays

@daquanemays

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I lead strategic finance and operations, turning data into measurable efficiency gains.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance & operations leadership role where I can build KPI dashboards, streamline reporting and forecasting, and partner with executives to drive measurable cost and efficiency improvements.

I’m a Business Operations & Strategic Finance leader with 10+ years of experience driving organizational efficiency and delivering data-driven insights to executive leadership. I’m known for bridging finance and operations to help teams make scalable, data-informed decisions.

In my most recent role as an Operations Manager, I directed operational strategy and resource allocation across 10+ programs, driving a 20% increase in efficiency and improving cross-functional performance. I also led a vendor optimization initiative that reduced operating costs by $10K through strategic sourcing and contract improvements.

Across finance roles, I’ve built and operationalized reporting to become decision-support: I developed KPI dashboards and automated internal financial reporting and variance analysis. I’ve managed a $10M operating budget and directed financial strategy for a $30M portfolio while preventing budget variance across business units.

I’m also hands-on with systems and controls—supporting NetSuite data integration, cleaning legacy records during ERP transitions, and strengthening audit readiness. Whether it’s streamlining financial operations, improving forecasting reliability, or automating workflows, I focus on practical improvements that reduce effort, increase accuracy, and strengthen performance management.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Operations Manager

Community Labor Administrative Services

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)

Directed operational strategy and resource allocation across 10+ programs, increasing efficiency by 20% and strengthening cross-functional performance. Led vendor optimization, reducing operating costs by $10K, built KPI dashboards for real-time executive decision-making, and managed a $10M operating budget.

Operations & Strategy Resource Allocation KPIs Budget Management Cross functional Leadership Cost Control

Financial Reporting Manager

Legal Services Of The Hudson Valley

May 2025 - Oct 2025 (5 months)

Optimized personnel cost allocation and streamlined financial operations to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. Partnered with executive leadership to deliver forecasting and financial insights across income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows.

Financial Reporting Forecasting Financial Operations Cash Flow Analysis

Grant Accountant

Housing Solutions of New York

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Managed resource allocation and financial data flows across multiple programs to ensure accurate cost tracking and operational alignment. Optimized budget allocation strategies, partnered with HR and operations on payroll/allocations and financial planning, and strengthened financial controls to support audit readiness.

Grant Accounting Resource Allocation Budget Allocation Strategies Cost Tracking Financial Control Audit Readiness

Senior Financial Analyst

Center for Justice Innovation

Feb 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Directed financial strategy for a $30M portfolio, optimizing resource allocation and preventing budget variance across business units. Built Excel/Power BI dashboards, automated monthly financial reporting and variance analysis (reducing reporting time by 20%), and supported NetSuite data integration during ERP transitions to improve audit readiness.

Financial Analysis Dashboards Excel Power BI NetSuite Integration

Senior Operations Analyst

Goldman Sachs

Nov 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Managed concurrent operational and financial projects in a high-volume environment while maintaining delivery against timelines and performance standards. Analyzed performance metrics, implemented process changes that reduced operational costs by 30%, and automated expense reporting/workflows using QuickBooks and Excel.

Operational Analytics Process Improvement Cost Optimization Performance Metrics Expense Reporting Quickbooks Excel

Financial Operations Analyst

Oppenheimer & Co

May 2017 - May 2021 (4 years)

Managed assets valued at $5M with full accountability and operational readiness. Led reporting process automation that improved response times by 25%, supported cross-functional process and system optimization initiatives, and coordinated logistics for field exercises including transport, procurement, and personnel assignments.

Asset Management Financial Operations Report Automation Process Optimization Logistics Coordination Procurement Support Cross Functional Collaboration

Senior Combat Operations Specialist

United States Army

Feb 2009 - Jul 2015 (6 years 5 months)

Led accountability and maintenance of $5M in equipment across deployments to ensure operational readiness. Directed logistics for 30+ personnel during international missions, conducted performance evaluations, and planned field exercises covering transport and procurement.

Logistics Management And Operations Planning Accountability & Maintenance Field Exercise Coordination Resource Allocation