Amanda Kazakova
North Potomac
Summary
Accomplished Finance and Project Management professional bringing 20+ years of experience, and a demonstrated successful history of leadership and industry accomplishments. Experience managing and driving change to promote continuous operational improvement. Employed multi-prong strategies to streamline internal systems, enhance revenue and extend profits.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance, Operations
Magellan Investment Holdings LTD
01.2021 - Current
- Served as the acting Chief Financial Officer overseeing all finance and operational functions across 10 corporate entities, including accounting, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance.
- Directed year-end financial reporting, tax preparation, and coordination with multiple CPA firms to ensure full regulatory compliance and accuracy.
- Executed over $50K in domestic and international wire transfers, managed vendor relationships, and maintained transparent reporting systems for executive leadership.
- Led budgeting and forecasting for five key entities, improving fiscal accountability and supporting long-term strategic growth.
- Achieved over $1 million in total tax savings, including $250K reduction in 2023 and $580K reduction in 2024, through strategic restructuring and proactive tax planning.
- Established and managed all company benefit programs, insurance portfolios, and compliance documentation, including Directors & Officers (D&O) and luxury asset insurance policies.
- Oversaw biweekly payroll compliance across multiple states, ensuring adherence to labor laws and benefit deductions.
- Negotiated and structured leasing and loan agreements for company vehicles and other high-value assets.
- Opened and managed new business bank accounts, corporate credit cards, and payroll systems to support rapid expansion.
- Collaborated with legal teams on immigration documentation (L1A visa preparation) and new contract development for emerging business ventures.
- Directed a team of four financial and administrative staff, providing leadership in operations, process improvement, and accountability.
- Identified and corrected operational inefficiencies, preventing over $300K in potential losses due to negligence or oversight.
- Selected and implemented a new healthcare plan and payroll infrastructure, improving cost-efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Consultant
Invincmed / Carelife Medical & Carelife Style
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Source and Identify grants and RFP's.
- SAM and SBA Registration
- Supports Owner in top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion
- DUNS & CAGE Code Processing
- Edit documents for grammar, clarity, content and formatting.
- Select various graphics to accompany written material.
- Manage administrative processes and prepare key reports and documentation.
- Perform new company structure tasks
- Correspond with physicians on joint ventures; assist with sustainable, scalable administrative operations and project management support.
- Executive Assistant/HR Director
- Responsible for Patient Acquisition; Maintained all schedules by delivering patients safely and on time to procedure rooms.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Completed proposal writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
- Developed and maintained platform-specific documentation, comprising operations manuals, engagement model documentation and training material or collateral.
- Created and promoted content using social media outlets such as Facebook and Instagram
Staff Accountant
HeisermenYoung PC
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Monitored and tracked expenses to keep business on track with financial targets.
- Achieved compliance throughout all audit areas, including inventory, accrued expenses and accounts payable.
- Created and executed short- and long-term customized comprehensive financial strategies to reach company goals.
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules and reconciliations.
Staff Accountant
Rolling Green LLC
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed comprehensive financial audits in collaboration with accounting team members.
- Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews.
- Streamlined financial compliance by accurately processing bank reconciliations and delivering financial reporting.
- Assessed accuracy, completeness, and integrity of corporate financial records.
- Analyzed financial management practices to minimize financial discrepancies and reduce expenses.
Financial Officer/Accountant
SRA Interior Design LLC
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Conducted audit which resulted in identifying fraud exceeding 150k day two on the job
- Recovered 52k to date of stolen funds
- Created, consolidated, and analyzed both internal and external financial statements, Management Discussion and Analysis reports, budgets and forecasts.
- Initiated form 5884C 15k tax credit for hiring veterans
- Recorded credit card statements and input check entries into QuickBooks
- Reduced interest rates on Vantiv merchant fees
- Migrated QuickBooks online to Desktop Pro
- Reconciled business checking and retail accounts monthly. Managed accounts receivable
- Advise President on budget and forecasting weekly
- Calculated sales and use tax
- Projected financial reporting monthly; Maintained inventory
- Transferred business insurance policies resulting in 13k savings (E/O, CGL, and Umbrella)
- Pursued and received 6k reimbursement from Pepco for installation of LED lights
Jr. Accountant and Field Supervisor
J&L Maintenance LLC
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed cost reduction, revenue enhancement and efficiency improvement projects with key stakeholders across department lines
- Identified, researched & recommended process improvements to ensure internal controls and processes supported operational and financial goal
- Processed payroll for 150 personnel
- Managed accounts receivables, reconciled business checking accounts
- Invoiced clients, entered credit card statements, disbursed payments to vendors
- Submitted Federal and State Tax payments after Payroll
- Accomplished quarterly taxes; completed sales and use Taxes
- Prepared and accomplished deposits
HR/ Admin and Executive Assistant to CEO
USTAS Technologies Inc.
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Drafted meeting agendas, supplied advance materials and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences.
- Ran background checks on perspective employees
- Managed professional and personal affairs to CEO; coordinated travel for CEO
- Conducted interviews and phone screens
- Input & managed credit card statements
- Responded to RFP 1083.5, MCPS and won $27 million Contract for USTAS
- Maintained internal vendor accounts
- Filed H1B visa applications; Form 5500 prep and filing
- Organized Business Development Meetings, attended DOL standard meetings, attended new client meetings
- Conducted annual reviews of plan benefits, and annual employee reviews
- Assisted employees with claims FSA/health care reimbursement/LTD/STD
- Planned annual holiday parties
Part Time Web Design Consultant
Image Concept Services
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Business Development Account Manager
- Developed new business proposals
- Defined project scope to clients
- Scheduled client meetings
- Contributed to team drafts of documents and projects to aid web management.
Reservist/ Air Traffic Control Opera
United States Air Force
11.2005 - 03.2012
- Efficiently processed 3K+ flight plans; input critical flight data into FAA/ATC systems; facilitated 100% on time departure rate
- Managed obsolete equipment/disposal program for Operations Section.
- C-level support experience with military officers
- Tracked and placed orders for flight publications account
- Integrated equipment and other government assets into regulation
- Supported $131M Pegasus Rocket launch mission; flawlessly coordinated runway clearance/de-conflicted airspace; vital national space research remained on track
- Managed 800+ airfield publications; alerted aircrews of procedural changes; information key to zero mishaps
- Monitored $1.4M aircraft arresting system relocation project; conducted 30+ safety inspections; eliminated 15 year outstanding airfield waiver
- Activated Crash net for 3k+ Aircraft Emergency's.
- Integral to $582K paint/rubber removal project; briefed/escorted 50 contractors; projected completed 1 month ahead of schedule; increased aircraft braking efficiency
- Assisted Airfield Driving Program Manager; licensed over 500 drivers; conducted 80+ safety check; 70% reduction in violations and runway incursions
- Oversaw survey and removal of 100+ trees; cleared approach/departure clear zone; enhanced airfield safety
- Coordinated support of 200+ Distinguished Visitor missions to include SECDEF/Chief Naval Operations; conducted seamlessly; lauded by leadership Revised/updated 60+ OI's/QRC's for 2007 Air Traffic System Evaluation Program Inspection; efforts guaranteed zero observation write-ups
- Forefront in war on drugs; processed over 200 flight plans supporting 40 Joint Task Force-North counter narcotics missions; $230M in drugs seized
- Leadership and expertise contributed to Major Command Level recognition as “Best Airfield Management Facility” in AFSPC 06'
- Directed F-22A in-flight emergency fuel leak response; organized first responders; stabilized security operations; $85M Air Force asset preserved
- Managed dispatch section flawlessly; maintained training records, flight logs, traffic count, stereo flight plans, and secure communications
- Exercise Evaluation Trainer for Operational Readiness Inspection and Operational Readiness Exercise
- Initiated and conducted training for junior through senior ranking personnel
- Edited and rewrote operations instructions for emergency protocol
- Evacuated Flight dispatch, Air Traffic control section and Weather Operations personnel during real time Aircraft Emergency
Education
Air Operations Specialist -
United States Air Force Tech School
Bachelor of Science - International Business
University Of Maryland University College
Upper Marlboro, MDBachelor of Science - Accounting
University Of Maryland
College Park, MDSkills
- Risk management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project Management
- Cost reduction and containment
- Computer Savvy in Microsoft operations
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Proficient and Successful Proposal Writer
- Client relationship management
- Cost and budget analysis
- Electronic contracting
Timeline
Consultant
Invincmed / Carelife Medical & Carelife Style
04.2021 - 10.2021
Director of Finance, Operations
Magellan Investment Holdings LTD
01.2021 - Current
Staff Accountant
HeisermenYoung PC
02.2018 - 09.2019
Staff Accountant
Rolling Green LLC
11.2017 - 01.2018
Financial Officer/Accountant
SRA Interior Design LLC
11.2015 - 05.2017
Jr. Accountant and Field Supervisor
J&L Maintenance LLC
08.2015 - 05.2016
HR/ Admin and Executive Assistant to CEO
USTAS Technologies Inc.
12.2012 - 03.2015
Part Time Web Design Consultant
Image Concept Services
08.2012 - 08.2013
Reservist/ Air Traffic Control Opera
United States Air Force
11.2005 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - International Business
University Of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University Of Maryland
Air Operations Specialist -
United States Air Force Tech School