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Neil Makadia

@neilmakadia

Finance executive across SaaS, government contracting, and nonprofits who improved profitability by 20%+ and cut month-end close by 67%.

United States

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At Zeni, I led FP&A, controllership, cash flow, and P&L management across SaaS startups, nonprofits, and government contractors. I improved profitability by 20%+ and reduced month-end close from 15 days to 5 through cost analysis, indirect rate realignment, automation, and streamlined reconciliations.

At MicroTech, I led finance activities for an SDVOSB federal contractor, managed DCAA indirect rate audits, and improved working capital by aligning vendor payments with government receipts. I also led a Dynamics Navision ERP upgrade with SharePoint integration.

More recently, I applied technical accounting and FP&A expertise to AI training and evaluation for OpenAI through Terac and at Verita Marketplace. I developed finance scenarios, evaluated AI-generated analyses, and provided corrected solutions with calculations and instructional feedback.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AI Training and Evaluation Specialist

Terac

Jul 2026 - Sep 2026 (2 months)

Served as a technical accounting and FP&A subject-matter expert for OpenAI, developing finance scenarios to train and evaluate AI models. Analyzed unsuccessful responses to identify errors and developed corrected solutions with instructional feedback.

Technical Accounting FP&A AI Training Scenario Development Financial Analysis

FP&A Manager, AI Training and Evaluation

Verita Marketplace

Sep 2025 - Jun 2026 (9 months)

Evaluated AI-generated financial analyses for accuracy and usability, and translated budgeting and variance analysis into structured training tasks. Built and reviewed financial models and multi-scenario benchmarks.

FP&A AI Training Financial Modeling Budgeting Variance Analysis Scenario Planning ROI Modeling

Fractional CFO / Controller

N5 Solutions

May 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Managed finance engagements for government contractors, preparing GAAP financial statements and project P&Ls. Led DCAA audit readiness and FAR/CAS compliance, and oversaw grant expenditure reporting.

Government Contract Accounting US GAAP DCAA FAR CAS Financial Reporting Cash Flow Forecasting Job Costing Dynamics 365 Sage Intacct NetSuite Quickbooks

CFO / Controller

Zeni

May 2022 - May 2024 (2 years)

Led FP&A, controllership, cash flow, and P&L management for a portfolio of SaaS startups, nonprofits, and government contractors. Improved profitability by 20%+ and reduced month-end close by 67% through automation.

FP&A Controllership Cash Flow Management US GAAP SQL Power BI Workday Adaptive Planning ERP Implementation M&A Integration Fundraising Readiness

Corporate Controller

Kellen

Jul 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 10 months)

Managed financial reporting for multiple nonprofit associations, delivering board-ready statements and variance commentary. Presented financial results to boards and maintained GAAP compliance with clean audits using NetSuite.

Nonprofit Accounting US GAAP Financial Reporting Board Reporting NetSuite Internal Controls

Director of Finance

MicroTech

Jan 2017 - Jul 2019 (2 years 6 months)

Led finance for an SDVOSB federal contractor with 25+ procurement vehicles and 100+ federal projects. Led DCAA audits, managed bank covenant compliance, and built a four-person finance team.

Government Contracting DCAA FAR Financial Reporting ERP Modernization Dynamics Navision Team Leadership

Senior FP&A Manager

Maximus, Inc.

Sep 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Owned divisional budgeting, forecasting, billing, accruals, and variance analysis. Consolidated $30M+ in monthly accruals using Deltek Costpoint and Cognos, and supported SOX controls reviews.

FP&A Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis Deltek Costpoint Cognos SOX

Finance Manager, Americas

Ascom

Feb 2011 - Aug 2015 (4 years 6 months)

Implemented Adaptive Insights globally and supervised a three-person accounting team. Coordinated audits with PwC and tax compliance with KPMG, achieving clean results.

Adaptive Insights Workday Adaptive Planning ZAAP BI IFRS Dynamics AX Audit Coordination Tax Compliance

Accounting Manager

Aggregate Industries

Apr 2009 - Oct 2010 (1 year 6 months)

Completed a five-day month-end close in three days and managed journal entries and job cost analysis. Prepared monthly shareholder packages and Essbase reports, and implemented an inventory valuation system.

Month End Closing Journal Entries Job Costing Essbase JDEdwards Excel Pivot Tables Inventory valuation

Divisional Assistant Controller

The Stavola Companies

May 2005 - Apr 2009 (3 years 11 months)

Supported month-end close and oversight of AR, AP, payroll, and general ledger. Prepared financial analyses for executives and supported external audits and payroll tax filings.

Month End Closing AR Payroll General Ledger Accountant Financial Analysis Audit Support

Inventory Accountant

Masco Corporation

Aug 2004 - Apr 2005 (8 months)

Managed inventory accounting and inter-branch transaction analysis, reconciling balance sheet accounts using Hyperion. Worked with branches and suppliers on inventory levels and adjustments, maintaining SOX compliance.

Inventory Accounting Hyperion Balance Sheet Reconciliation SOX Compliance