Chad Carmichael, Pmp
About Chad Carmichael, Pmp
Chad Carmichael is the Senior Director of Financial Systems at Maximus, with a background in technology services, solutions engineering, and business consulting.
Senior Director - Financial Systems at Maximus
Chad Carmichael serves as the Senior Director of Financial Systems at Maximus. He joined the company in 2021. In his role, he oversees financial systems, leading efforts to enhance, integrate, and manage financial processes. His responsibilities include working closely with C-level leadership to identify and implement process improvements, ensuring the company's financial mechanisms operate efficiently and effectively. His work ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, delivering strategic initiatives to drive competitive advantage for the company.
Previous Roles at Unanet
Prior to joining Maximus, Chad Carmichael held several key roles at Unanet from 2016 to 2021. He worked as Director of Technology Services for Data and Reporting from 2019 to 2021, focusing on data management and reporting solutions. Between 2017 and 2019, he served as Director of Solutions Engineering, leading teams to provide effective tech solutions. Starting as a Senior Business Consultant from 2016 to 2017, he played a critical role in advising on business strategies and system implementations. His tenure at Unanet, based in Dulles, Virginia, showcases his expertise in technology services and solutions engineering.
Career at DigitalGlobe and Booz Allen Hamilton
Chad Carmichael worked at DigitalGlobe, formerly known as GeoEye, from 2012 to 2015. He managed accounting operations for two years and handled budgeting, internal reporting, and SOX compliance for one year. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Consultant to Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2010 to 2012, focusing on consulting services in Arlington, Virginia. These roles underscore his experience in financial management, operations, and consulting.
Early Career Experience
Chad Carmichael's early career includes working as an Associate to Senior Associate at Reznick Group P.C. from 2006 to 2010 in Bethesda, Maryland. He gained fundamental experience in accounting and financial consulting, setting the foundation for his subsequent senior roles. This initial phase of his career provided essential expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and stakeholder relationship management.
Education and Expertise in Accounting
Chad Carmichael holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Miami Herbert Business School, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His formal education laid the groundwork for his comprehensive understanding of financial systems, accounting principles, and business acumen. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a proven track record of achieving major savings and process improvements by leveraging his academic background and professional expertise.