Michael Hicks

About Michael Hicks

Cybersecurity/Financial Services professional, with demonstrated experience in financial management, implementing ZTA infrastructure, and driving business to scale through business intelligence (BI) and data analysis. Demonstrated knowledge of auditing, securing and implementing ERP systems through the completion of COMPTIA Security + cert. and Certified Scrum Master training. Vast knowledge of working with healthcare systems, global NGOs, governmental contracting, and retail firms. Skilled in Computer Programming and Database Management (Microsoft VBA, SQL, and Python), Financial Reporting, Management, and Training & Development. Strong business development professional with extensive knowledge of integrating and implementing systems and process improvement.

Experience

1. Assistant Controller

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   Feb 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• University of Maryland

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

• University of Maryland

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

• Howard University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting and Finance

  2007 — 2008

• St. John's University

  Bachelor's of Science, Accounting and Finance

Skills

• Budget Management
• Endowment Funds
• Accounts Receivable
• Variance Analysis
• Professional Mentoring
• Multi-State Payroll Processing
• Account Reconciliation
• Estate Planning
• General Ledger
• Financial Statements
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Grant Administration
• Accounts Payable
• Budgets
• Finance
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Gaap)
• Corporate Tax
• Financial Analysis
• Life Skills
• Accounting
• Management
• Gaap
• Consulting
• Forecasting
• Training
• Financial Reporting
• Federal Grants Management
• Personal Income Tax Returns
• Microsoft Office
• Certified Payroll