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EYManager, Trainer, Consultant
May. 2022 - Sep. 2023United StatesDevelops and leads client trainings; A-123, Risks, Internal controls, ERM; internal audit, compliance
IntellinomicsOwner/Consultant
Feb. 2022• Provided consulting services in accounting, audit, compliance, and forensic accounting.
• Developed and conducted client trainings on business processes, internal control, and Risk Management.
• Utilized expertise in Artificial Intelligence to enhance client services.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development / BNL Inc.Project Manager / Director / Consultant
Apr. 2019 - Feb. 2021Washington D.C. Metro Areao Project Manager for a financial improvement contract at the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer
o Oversaw 80+ member team of direct reports and subcontractors and over 30 workstreams
o Promoted from Deputy Project Manager to Project Manager at ACFO-FM’s request; rehabilitated a damaged client relationship and was credited by the client as “saving the contract” from cancellation o Managed budgets, timelines, and deliverables
o Coordinated and staffed a wide range of projects related to audit remediation, A-123, and Robotics
United States Department of Defense / AccentureManager's Internal Control Program Lead
Apr. 2017 - Oct. 2018Washington DCo Served as 1 of 3 Team Leads on financial Improvement contract with The Department of Navy; promoted to Team Lead position at client's request.
o Responsible for overseeing the risk management and internal control functions for 1 of 3 Teams and facilitating meetings with the Senior Management Council.
o Reviewed Internal Control Testing submitted by Navy organizations for Information System and Financial controls, including controls overlapping with A-123 testing. o Gained a working knowledge of relevant guidance including SECNAVINST 5200.35F, DoDI 5010.40, and FIAR.
o Monitored Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for Material Weaknesses and Significant Deficiencies related to Financial Reporting (ICOFR), Financial Systems (ICOFS), and Non-financial areas such as regulatory compliance, information security and privacy, physical security, health and safety, and third-party service providers. o Reviewed artifacts submitted by Navy organizations documenting completion of each CAP milestone. Upon completion of all milestones, prepared presentation materials for the Senior Management Council recommending closure or downgrading of Material Weaknesses or Significant Deficiencies.
o Supervised and reviewed the Risk Assessments submitted by Navy organizations and provided feedback to each organization geared towards developing a more mature risk management and internal control program.
o Assisted with the preparation of the annual Statement of Assurance
o Drafted and reviewed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
U.S. Department of StateManagement Consultant - Fraud Investigations
Mar. 2015 - Mar. 2017Rosslyn, Vao Assessed government contractor compliance with various provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and Procurement Integrity Act. o Conducted fraud investigations of government contractors and embassy personnel involving charging of unallowable costs, product substitution, misuse of purchase cards and other resources. o Lead data analytics and research projects in support of Federal Agents and their field investigations. o Prepared and presented reports detailing results of investigations and investigative methods.
U.S. Department of the TreasuryRisk/Internal Controls/Compliance Consultant
Jul. 2011 - Jun. 2012o Maintained and edited the A-123 internal control testing matrix and compiled test results.
o Conducted A-123 testing of Information System and Financial controls. o Monitored each banks’ compliance with legislative requirements by developing a database to track each bank’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and other submissions. o Conducted an ongoing analysis of financial data for over 300 banks to gage liquidity, monitor loan charge-offs, and ensure banks adequately increased small business lending as required by the legislation.
WilmerHaleSr. Internal Auditor
Apr. 2007 - Jun. 2011o Developed audit programs and coordinated operational audits in the Firm’s U.S., London, Belgium, Berlin, and Frankfurt offices. o Reviewed over 500 pages of firm advertising and marketing materials for compliance with the “Rules of Conduct” in New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and California. o Researched and recommended guidelines for Firm’s anti-money laundering policy.
o Conducted audit of the entire payroll cycle including employee benefits.
Susan G. KomenSr. Internal Auditor
Mar. 2004 - Nov. 2006Dallas/Fort Worth Area• Lead financial and compliance audits of local Affiliates across the U.S. including conducting risk assessments, client interviews, and audit walkthroughs. • Lead the Foundation’s “Grants Review” project identifying a $1 million adjustment to the financial statements. • Performed forensic accounting and lead fraud investigations of employee embezzlement including a case that resulted in a federal conviction. • Compiled and presented audit findings, recommended controls, and practice improvements to both client and senior management.
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