Sonja Martinez

About Sonja Martinez

As a tenacious and innovative Chief Financial Officer, I offer more than 30 years spearheading change to grow health care organizations, advancing rapidly through progressive leadership roles. Skilled at diagnosing complex problems and initiating action plans, I drive fast and effective business solutions while maintaining compliance in a highly regulated industry.Cultivating relationships and collaborating across the organization to build consensus and trust, I enroll others in ideas and overcome resistance to change while fostering an inclusive environment. Known as an influential and approachable leader, I am motivated by continuous improvement. I always welcome the opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends and can be contacted at s••••••••@comcast.net.Leadership Acumen:Mastered the art of working and managing remotely, directing 14 business offices and personnel across 8 states for 20+ years, leveraging technology for remote work and training.Ensured business continuity in the absence of key personnel, creating, overseeing, and refining the success of a management team in Arizona and transitioning the ownership of duties following my move to the Michigan-based home office.Compiled timely and relevant data for audits ranging from Medicaid and Medicare to 401(k) and workers compensation, working with county, state, federal, and corporate auditors while streamlining the information gathering process.Delivered seamless technology implementations within a 24/7 healthcare environment, including software and phone systems, as well as migration to a cloud database, partnering with department managers and the nursing director to build consensus for change and understand needs to determine the best solutions while managing vendors.Developed unique expertise by working in the healthcare industry during the pandemic.Skills & ExpertiseFinancial Analysis & ReportingTeam LeadershipBusiness Process ImprovementsExpense ManagementForecasting & BudgetingFinancial Operations & PlanningAccountingChange ManagementInternal ControlsAuditingAccounts Payable & ReceivableProject Management

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   HealthSource Saginaw

   Aug 2023 — Present · Saginaw, MI, US

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration Technology Management

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor or Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting