HAIDER A BAIG
CHICAGO,IL
Summary
Experienced with planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of implementing efficient processes and achieving project goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager-Finance
Chicago Department of Aviation
Chicago, IL
03.2026 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery timelines and improve stakeholder engagement.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resource allocation.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify potential issues and mitigate project risks effectively.
- Facilitated regular status meetings, promoting transparent communication among airlines and stakeholders.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Financial Analyst
Chicago Department of Aviation
Chicago, IL
12.2020 - 03.2026
- Develop forecasting models to assess quarterly operational performance for O'Hare and Midway airports.
- Build strong coalitions with airlines and stakeholders.
- Evaluate monthly cargo operations, passenger volumes, and landing statistics to publicize for a media report.
- Administer finance interns by assigning and reviewing their tasks.
- Perform data integrity checks for invoice accuracy.
- Compile all airline and non-airline revenue reports for monthly reconciliation.
- Pivot large-scale data to assist in making strategic decisions to support the agency’s mission by identifying patterns and trends.
- Anticipate Human Resource tasks, including interviewing, hiring, and conducting work performance evaluations on Finance Interns.
- Assist the Director of Finance in addressing financial discrepancies, enhancing data accuracy, and reliability.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
- Multi-task assigned projects with results orientation under time constraints.
- Function as a specialized advisor to the Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, with clear and concise supporting information to facilitate the decision process.
Accounting & Finance Associate (Temp)
Morningstar
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Prepared SOX reporting cases, populated through Salesforce.
- Coordinated with global auditors and internal colleagues to assist in quarterly and year-end audit requests.
- Arranged a meeting with Account Executives to discuss pending contracts required for the client's approval for monthly and yearly subscriptions to access Morningstar's products.
- Monitored sales revenue pipeline to renew contract terms for revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
- Analyzed quarterly financial statements.
- Performed as a liaison with the shared services team to resolve accounting discrepancies.
Finance Associate
La Casa Norte
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed accounts reconciliation monthly.
- Designed a strategic plan with the leadership team through team collaboration to end the homelessness crisis in underserved communities.
- Maintained the agency's chart of accounts.
- Oversee public programs, services, and resources to meet the needs of the community for economic sustainability.
- Scheduled a meeting with the Leadership Team and Board of Directors to compile budget information for funding social programs.
Finance Intern
La Casa Norte
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Executed documents, records, and payment vouchers.
- Verified and processed accounts payable entries into the accounting system daily.
- Developed a positive relationship with vendors, funding agencies, and stakeholders.
Education
Master’s - Public Administration, Public Management
DePaul University
Chicago, IL03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business, Accountancy
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 03-2019
Skills
- Microsoft excel
- Analytical
- Administrative
- Creativity
- Project execution
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Financial analysis
- Collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Work ethic
- Mentoring
- GAAP compliance
- Strategic planning
Websites
Accomplishments
Selected to represent Chicago Department of Aviation to other regional airports based on professionalism, leadership, and outstanding work recognized from CDA management.
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Timeline
Project Manager-Finance
Chicago Department of Aviation
03.2026 - Current
Financial Analyst
Chicago Department of Aviation
12.2020 - 03.2026
Accounting & Finance Associate (Temp)
Morningstar
01.2020 - 11.2020
Finance Associate
La Casa Norte
05.2018 - 01.2020
Finance Intern
La Casa Norte
01.2018 - 05.2018
Master’s - Public Administration, Public Management
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Business, Accountancy
DePaul University