Mordecai Benson

Experience

1. Principal Analyst

   Azavar

   Oct 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Lead financial audit engagements for utility, telecommunications, and cable franchise clients, identifying tax reporting discrepancies that have contributed to the recovery of millions of dollars in municipal revenues.• Architect and maintain multi-variable financial models to calculate back taxes owed — including accrued interest, penalties, and duration of non-remittance — enabling municipalities to pursue recovery with documented, defensible calculations.• Own the monthly forecast review cycle: building forward-looking projections, presenting variance analysis to senior leadership, and providing data-driven recommendations for operational and strategic decisions.• Conduct actual vs. budget performance reviews across multiple departments, delivering executive-ready variance explanations that inform planning and resource allocation.• Develop and deploy KPI dashboards and market condition analyses using Tableau and Power BI, enabling stakeholders to monitor performance trends and identify growth opportunities in real time.• Support Return on Investment analyses for capital expenditure and operating investment decisions, synthesizing financial data into concise recommendations for executive and board-level audiences.• Mentor junior analysts on financial modeling best practices, data integrity standards, and client deliverable quality.