Maritza Chott

Sr. Financial Analyst - IT Administration
Renton, Washington, United States

Professional Overview

Maritza Chott is a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of experience in the technology and healthcare industries. As a Sr. Financial Analyst for IT Administration at Seattle Children's, she leverages her expertise in financial analysis, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration to support the organization's technology initiatives and financial strategy.

Experience Summary

Current Role

As the Sr. Financial Analyst - IT Administration at Seattle Children's, Maritza is responsible for providing strategic financial analysis and decision support for the organization's IT department. Her key contributions include:

• Driving financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the IT function to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities

• Conducting in-depth analysis of technology investments, cost drivers, and ROI to inform technology procurement and implementation decisions

• Partnering with IT leaders to develop financial models and metrics that enhance operational efficiency and resource allocation

• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing process improvements to optimize IT spend

Maritza's expertise and analytical acumen have had a direct impact on Seattle Children's ability to effectively manage technology-related investments and ensure the financial sustainability of its IT infrastructure.

Career Progression

Prior to her current role, Maritza held several senior-level positions in the finance and accounting field, including:

• WPMG Finance at Washington Permanente Medical Group (2020-2021)

• Senior Accountant II at Expedia Group (2019-2020)

• Senior Accountant I at Expedia Group (2017-2019)

• Contract Senior Accountant I at Expedia Group (2016-2017)

• Contractor - Programming Data/Finance Analyst at WAVE Broadband (2013-2016)

• Contractor - Revenue Data Analytics at Concur (2013)

• Revenue and Contract Operations Manager at MCG - Formerly Milliman Care Guidelines (2012-2013)

• Manager, Revenue Accounting at GMI (2008-2012)

Throughout her career, Maritza has demonstrated a strong track record of driving financial improvements, optimizing processes, and delivering data-driven insights that support organizational objectives.

Academic Background

Maritza holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Washington, where she graduated with honors. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and maintains a keen interest in staying up-to-date with the latest developments in financial analysis and technology.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial analysis and modeling

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Cost management and optimization

• Technology investment analysis

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Process improvement and optimization

• Data-driven decision making

Professional Impact

During her tenure at Seattle Children's, Maritza has played a pivotal role in enhancing the financial management of the organization's IT function. She has led the implementation of advanced financial models and reporting mechanisms, which have enabled the IT team to make more informed, data-driven decisions and optimize resource allocation. Maritza's contributions have directly contributed to the organization's ability to maximize the value of its technology investments and ensure the long-term sustainability of its IT infrastructure.

Conclusion

With her extensive finance expertise, strong analytical skills, and collaborative approach, Maritza Chott is poised to continue driving positive change and contributing to the success of Seattle Children's. Her deep understanding of the technology landscape and commitment to data-driven decision-making make her a valuable asset in her current role and a trusted advisor to the organization's IT and finance leaders.