Data Analytics · Financial Analysis · Forensic Accounting

Financial and data-driven consulting for complex claims and disputes.

Kayla L. Mota is a Director with over seven years of experience across financial analysis, forensic accounting, litigation support, and data analytics. Her work centers on translating large, complex record sets into clear findings that support high-stakes decision-making.

7+ Years Financial and analytical consulting experience
$10K–$50M Claim values across active matters
US + Caribbean Cross-regional litigation and insurance work

Profile

Kayla brings a data-centered approach to complex disputes. She has supported matters involving a US Naval Base, a Public Housing Authority, and a manufacturing facility in the Caribbean, helping clients understand loss, risk, and financial exposure with greater clarity.

Her work combines technical review, analytical modeling, and executive communication. She leads teams, manages demanding portfolios, and turns operational, accounting, and claims data into concise findings that guide strategy.

Financial Analysis P&L review, business income loss, deflation analysis, and claim valuation.
Data Analytics Structured review of large record sets, trend analysis, and model-based evaluation.
Litigation Support Clear, organized reporting for attorneys, insurers, and stakeholders.

Strengths

Executive leadership

Leads the forensic accounting and construction defect team and built Orlando office operations.

Financial reasoning

Interprets ledgers, income statements, bank records, and business performance data to support defensible conclusions.

Analytical communication

Presents detailed facts in a clean, understandable way for legal, insurance, and business audiences.

Professional Experience

January 2025 – Present

Director

Flax & Associates · Orlando, FL
Lead the forensic accounting and construction defect team, partnering directly with attorneys and insurance carriers to support resolution of multimillion-dollar lawsuits and claims.
Manage complex portfolios involving property damage, construction defects, bankruptcies, and accounting matters, with claim values ranging from $10,000 to $50,000,000 across the US and Caribbean.
Perform deflation analyses, business income loss reviews, and profit and loss analyses, contributing findings used in expert reports.
Established the Orlando office and led operations, management, and reporting processes.
January 2022 – December 2024

Senior Consultant

Flax & Associates · Orlando, FL
Applied advanced data analytics and modeling to business challenges in construction consulting and forensic accounting.
Reviewed income statements, general ledgers, bank records, engineering reports, and architectural drawings to support structured analysis.
Prepared reports and recommendations for business interruption matters and litigation support engagements.
February 2019 – December 2021

Consultant

Flax & Associates · Orlando, FL
Supported analyses, conducted site inspections, and prepared repair estimates for active matters.

Focus Areas

Financial Analysis

Business interruption, income loss, claim review, and profit-based evaluation for disputed matters.

Forensic Accounting

Detailed review of accounting records and supporting documentation to assess facts, exposure, and damages.

Data Analytics

Turning technical findings and quantitative analysis into clear reporting for expert, legal, and carrier audiences.

Leadership

Oversee organization, coordination, and management of teams across multiple active projects.

Education & Skills

Master of Science in Data Science

University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Statistics

University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL

Data Analytics Statistical Analysis Financial Analysis SQL R Excel Data Management Project Management Report Writing Litigation Support

Certification

Certified Fraud Examiner · June 2022

Contact

Email

kaylaliana@yahoo.com

Phone

(954) 444-2051

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/kaylamota

Location

Orlando, FL