Yi Dykstra

I’m a results-driven Financial Analyst with over five years of experience supporting data-driven decisions in the construction, commercial real estate, and hospitality industries. My career has focused on strategic financial modeling, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize the financial performance of large-scale development projects.

I began my journey as a Business Consultant helping franchise owners streamline operations through market analysis and bookkeeping. Since then, I've worked as a Project Controller at Target Hospitality and most recently as a Financial Analyst at Parking Vault, where I’ve built detailed pro formas, conducted investment analysis, and supported capital strategy initiatives.

With a strong foundation in Excel, cost control, and financial reporting, I take pride in being both analytical and solution-oriented. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. Currently, I’m expanding my skill set by learning Power BI to strengthen my data visualization capabilities.

I’m actively seeking opportunities where I can contribute my finance expertise to a high-performing team—especially in real estate development, construction, or corporate strategy roles.

Financial Analyst                             

Parking Vault | Sept. 2021 - Current

• Assisted in due diligence, including investment analysis on potential deals, cash flow projections, IRR and ROI calculations, and competitive benchmarks
• Developed financial models supporting growth strategies, valuation, investment decisions, and fundraising efforts, contributing to a 15% increase in investor interest.
• Created financial forecasts, operating budgets, and cost-control strategies, optimized expenses by 10%
• Collaborated in the cross-functional teams for project management and assisted in the investment relations

Financial Analyst & Project Controller                                             

 Target Hospitality | Oct. 2019 – Aug. 2021

• Supported multiple large-scale modular housing projects by preparing, maintaining, and updating detailed project budgets exceeding $50M+.
• Partnered with project managers to conduct monthly cost tracking and variance analysis, ensuring real-time visibility into project financial performance.
• Prepared and submitted monthly budget-to-actual reports and variance narratives to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making and effective cost control.
• Managed vendor invoice processing, cost allocation, and reconciliation of project spending to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Facilitated monthly project closing activities and worked cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and finance teams to maintain compliance with corporate financial policies and project accounting standards.
• Identified cost-saving opportunities during project execution that contributed to a 5–10% reduction in controllable expenses.

M.S.       in Finance, University of Texas at Dallas                              08/2010

PH.D.     in Biochemistry, University of Oklahoma                             08/2007

B.S.        in Food Engineering, Shanghai Ocean University              06/1998