Blake Valenzuela, MBA

Led the financial planning and analysis initiatives including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and 13‑week cash flow projections to support strategic decision-making. • Conducted in-depth variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and annual plans, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership. • Updated the daily borrowing base to ensure sufficient funding availability and support asset acquisitions; managed loan payoff processes to optimize cash flow and maintain compliance with financing agreements. • Facilitated quarterly budget reviews with cross-functional teams, driving alignment and accountability across departments. • Managed and updated SG&A expense budgets, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial targets. • Delivered ad-hoc financial models and reports to address emerging business needs and support executive inquiries. • Applied cost accounting principles within a manufacturing environment to enhance cost control and profitability analysis. • Synthesized complex financial data into clear narratives, enabling data-driven decisions and strategic planning. • Interpreted and analyzed financial reports, legal documents, and industry publications to inform business strategy.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidations process across multiple business units and international entities in compliance with GAAP/IFRS. • Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets & income statements. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translations, and equity accounting. • Develop and maintain consolidation models and reporting tools to streamline close processes and improve reporting accuracy. • Support external audit requirements by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the consolidation process. • Partner with cross functional teams to provide variance analysis, insights, and commentary on consolidated results. • Leads the preparation of executive-level monthly close packages, equipping the Board of Directors with actionable financial insights and performance analysis • Leverage real-time foreign exchange (FX) rates and currency conversion tools to accurately consolidate financial results across Euro and Mexican Peso-denominated entities, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS and minimizing currency translation risk

• Lead the monthly closing and consolidation process for key financial metrics such as revenue, fee, OI, cash, net bookings and backlog. • Analyze and explain the variances between actuals and forecasts and identify and track the risks and opportunities for the business area. • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and planning activities for Awards, Net bookings, Revenue, Fee, Indirect Expenses, OI, Variance Accounting, Cash, Backlog, Labor and Headcount, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. • Prepare and present monthly and quarterly review packages (MORs, QBRs) and other financial reports for senior management and stakeholders. • Lead cost reduction initiatives and drive continuous improvement of the planning systems and processes. • Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the senior leadership team based on data analysis and business acumen. • Build and maintain financial models and perform ad hoc cost and performance analysis for various scenarios and projects. • Lead and coordinate various finance data calls with Operations finance team and other functional areas. • Lead special projects and analysis related to the Integration of Dynetics Subsidiary to Leidos, including developing and implementing standard processes and tools.

• Managed the indirect rates planning, execution, analysis and monthly variance reporting of Integration and Solutions Segments as well as Dynetics Subsidiary, accounting for over $5 Billion in annual revenue. • Developed and submitted the 5-year forward pricing long range plan and supported regulatory reviews and audits to obtain government approval for pricing and billing rates. • Prepared the annual operating plan and quarterly forecast at a composite segment view for rate management at the corporate level, including the base, expense and rates, and developed the indirect budgets for the functional areas within Dynetics Subsidiary. • Analyzed and reported on rate performance, risks and opportunities, and assessed the impacts on revenue and operating income. • Created and utilized financial models to support strategic business objectives for internal and external customers. • Developed and delivered executive level presentations to internal and external customers.

• Managed the financial performance of a portfolio of complex projects consisting of various contract types (CPFF, CR, FFP, FPLOE & T&M) with contract values exceeding $120 million and annual revenues of $13 million. • Mitigated a $20 million loss on a contract with multiple currencies through effective financial planning and execution. • Managed an IDIQ comprised of 65 FFP projects with a value of $169 million and annual revenue of $66 million. • Developed and implemented tools for financial analysis and reporting through financial modeling and Fusion. • Managed the financial project lifecycle for internal and external customers, including budgeting, forecasting, P&L, reconciliation, deliverable reporting and risk management. • Developed and maintained AOP, quarterly forecast and project EACs, and planned and managed labor, ODC and indirect cost elements on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. • Applied current and forward indirect rates, escalation and other pricing elements to formulate and update project pricing and profitability.

• Led the financial modeling process of a portfolio of government contracts worth $100MM, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. • Performed financial analysis, audit, budgeting, forecasting, journal entries, accruals, planning, subcontractor/material invoicing and commitments for assigned projects. • Utilized various financial systems such as Cognos Connection, CostPoint, Hyperion IR and OBI to support financial reporting and decision making. • Established and maintained contractual terms and project work breakdown structure as per contract or internal requirements.

• Prepared and submitted invoices for accounts receivable activities for assigned programs, following contract types, billing terms and conditions, cost flow, indirect rate application, and fee reconciliation. • Supported collections, non-billable expenditures, outstanding receivables and past due invoices, and resolved billing discrepancies using various reports and tools. • Presented billing information and status in review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

• Effectively facilitated the district’s bi-weekly payroll process by ensuring compliance with federal and state local guidelines. • Processed compensation packages, employment verification, financial audits, and garnishments, in addition to performing general payroll functions.

• Demonstrated effective Leadership qualities as a Sales Manager through knowledge acquired from Macy’s Executive Development Program. • Managed a team of 25 sales associates spanning across three business units with annual sales totaling $7MM. Identified opportunities for departmental growth by analyzing weekly sales reports and coaching associates.

MBA with focus in Accounting and Finance

I studied Environmental and Water Resource Economics. I worked full-time as well to put myself through college.