Yoko Perada
About Yoko Perada
Yoko Perada is a Finance Manager at Maximus, specializing in Federal Technology and Consulting Services with extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and US Government Contracting.
Current Position at Maximus
Yoko Perada has been serving as a Finance Manager for Federal Technology and Consulting Services at Maximus since 2023. In this role, she focuses on financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting within the federal technology sector. Her responsibilities include overseeing financial processes, creating financial models, and leveraging advanced Excel skills to enhance financial dashboards. Her work aims to optimize financial performance and accuracy within the company's federal technology operations.
Past Roles at Maximus
Prior to her current role, Yoko Perada was the Finance Manager for Federal Health at Maximus from 2021 to 2024, where she managed financial operations for various health-related federal programs. Before that, she functioned as a Senior Financial Analyst for Federal DOD, Civilian & Education sectors between 2019 and 2021. These roles involved detailed financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting tasks to support the financial health and compliance of federal contracts.
Career at Homes, Lowry, Horn & Johnson, Ltd
Yoko Perada gained significant experience at Homes, Lowry, Horn & Johnson, Ltd, a firm later acquired by Citrin Cooperman. She held multiple positions, including Supervisor - Financial Assurance & Compliance in 2019 in Washington D.C. Metro Area for a month. Additionally, she served as a Senior from 2017 to 2019 in Fairfax, Virginia. Before that, she was a Staff Accountant from 2016 to 2017. These roles involved overseeing financial assurance, compliance, and general accounting duties.
Earlier Career at Burke & Herbert Bank
Yoko Perada's professional journey began at Burke & Herbert Bank, where she held two roles. From 2014 to 2016, she worked as an Accounting Analyst in Alexandria, VA, focusing on accounting functions, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Prior to this, she served as an HR Assistant from 2012 to 2014 in the same location, where she was involved in HR-related tasks and support activities.
Educational Background
Yoko Perada completed her Bachelor's degree in Global Affairs from George Mason University. Her academic background has provided her with a broad understanding of global economic systems and policies, complementing her extensive professional experience in financial planning and analysis.