Senior Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Program Analyst Lead (Financial Investigator)

• Jun 2020 - Oct 2022

In this role, I formulate financial investigative templates to steer project team for scrutinizing data and presenting findings to clients for judicial proceedings. One of my main duties is to chair executive meetings with key stakeholders to communicate impact of team's financial and intelligence investigations. Moreover, I serve as a primary advisor on six-person "pilot" engagement to maximize knowledge share, develop staff, and establish rapport with external stakeholders. I also research… Show more In this role, I formulate financial investigative templates to steer project team for scrutinizing data and presenting findings to clients for judicial proceedings. One of my main duties is to chair executive meetings with key stakeholders to communicate impact of team's financial and intelligence investigations. Moreover, I serve as a primary advisor on six-person "pilot" engagement to maximize knowledge share, develop staff, and establish rapport with external stakeholders. I also research and examine complex financial and business records and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data to uncover and target money laundering networks leveraged by major criminal and Drug Trafficking Organizations. In addition, I execute regulatory sanction research based on Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) directions. I monitor and evaluate activities within Attorney General Exempted Operation (AGEO) accounts. Lastly, I coach and facilitate project teams and clients on financial investigative, BSA, AML, and Know Your Customer (KYC) best-practices. A few of key accomplishments are mentioned below: • Drove team to deliver financial investigative support for executive-level, federal law enforcement client regarding June 2020 DOJ OIG report, which grew new case development by 57% and led to $7M seizure. • Coordinated with DEA Group Supervisor to devise SOPs for pilot project. • Played key role as "Evaluator" of emerging computer programs and systems developed by multiple companies in "industry."; guided client to either purchase or pass on latest systems. • Coached personnel on new data automation system to maximize time savings by 95%. • Directed four-membered team of financial analysts to support financial investigations and generate weekly reports for government executives. Show less In this role, I formulate financial investigative templates to steer project team for scrutinizing data and presenting findings to clients for judicial proceedings. One of my main duties is to chair executive meetings with key stakeholders to communicate impact of team's financial and intelligence investigations. Moreover, I serve as a primary advisor on six-person "pilot" engagement to maximize knowledge share, develop staff, and establish rapport with external stakeholders. I also research… Show more In this role, I formulate financial investigative templates to steer project team for scrutinizing data and presenting findings to clients for judicial proceedings. One of my main duties is to chair executive meetings with key stakeholders to communicate impact of team's financial and intelligence investigations. Moreover, I serve as a primary advisor on six-person "pilot" engagement to maximize knowledge share, develop staff, and establish rapport with external stakeholders. I also research and examine complex financial and business records and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) data to uncover and target money laundering networks leveraged by major criminal and Drug Trafficking Organizations. In addition, I execute regulatory sanction research based on Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) directions. I monitor and evaluate activities within Attorney General Exempted Operation (AGEO) accounts. Lastly, I coach and facilitate project teams and clients on financial investigative, BSA, AML, and Know Your Customer (KYC) best-practices. A few of key accomplishments are mentioned below: • Drove team to deliver financial investigative support for executive-level, federal law enforcement client regarding June 2020 DOJ OIG report, which grew new case development by 57% and led to $7M seizure. • Coordinated with DEA Group Supervisor to devise SOPs for pilot project. • Played key role as "Evaluator" of emerging computer programs and systems developed by multiple companies in "industry."; guided client to either purchase or pass on latest systems. • Coached personnel on new data automation system to maximize time savings by 95%. • Directed four-membered team of financial analysts to support financial investigations and generate weekly reports for government executives. Show less

Specialist Senior (Forensic Accountant)

• Jul 2016 - Jun 2020

During my stint here, I researched and analyzed complex financial and business records and BSA data, in conjunction with Law Enforcement Sensitive information, to identify and target money laundering networks used by major criminal and Drug Trafficking Organizations. I also performed fraud investigations and financial analyses of individuals, corporations, and financial interests to pinpoint strategic business networks via open-source intelligence. One of my key duties was to identify the links… Show more During my stint here, I researched and analyzed complex financial and business records and BSA data, in conjunction with Law Enforcement Sensitive information, to identify and target money laundering networks used by major criminal and Drug Trafficking Organizations. I also performed fraud investigations and financial analyses of individuals, corporations, and financial interests to pinpoint strategic business networks via open-source intelligence. One of my key duties was to identify the links between known and unknown targets, entities, financial accounts, and assets for forfeiture through in-depth analysis of law enforcement targets from numerous financial data sources. Furthermore, I interpreted financial information relevant to criminal investigations by using comprehensive accounting knowledge. In addition to the above, I served as a subject matter expert to facilitate forensic accounting courses at local universities. A few of my notable accomplishments are: • Created development program for new team members by driving consistency and promoting knowledge share, which optimized efficiency rate of deliverables by 40%. • Authored briefings and analytical materials with end-to-end analysis aimed at providing best recommendations for further research and previously unknown assets and targets for senior government officials. • Generated and presented formal reports, case summaries, and visual illustrations to executive-level government officials, including Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) for presentation in judicial proceedings. • Investigated criminal cases simultaneously, which led to arrest of transnational targets, seizure of millions of dollars, in criminal proceeds, and restitution to victims. • Mastered MS Excel to research, gather, examine, document, and interpret raw financial data into usable formats. Additional Experience Management Consultant, BEARINGPOINT Staff Accountant, COTTON & COMPANY Billing Analyst, HOWREY, SIMON, ARNOLD & WHITE

Management Analyst / Consultant

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2016

• Implemented the Improper Payment Elimination and Reduction Act (IPERA) program, reducing fraudulent and erroneous payments of governmental expenditures. • Reviewed Non-Federal contracts and obligating documents against invoices, receiving reports, and payment vouchers to ensure adherence of contractual terms and minimize waste, fraud, and abuse throughout the agency. • Conducted comprehensive review of current-state business process line items against leading industry practices to… Show more • Implemented the Improper Payment Elimination and Reduction Act (IPERA) program, reducing fraudulent and erroneous payments of governmental expenditures. • Reviewed Non-Federal contracts and obligating documents against invoices, receiving reports, and payment vouchers to ensure adherence of contractual terms and minimize waste, fraud, and abuse throughout the agency. • Conducted comprehensive review of current-state business process line items against leading industry practices to remediate deficiencies. • Developed process maps using Microsoft Visio, to illustrate each operating administration’s key processes. • Conducted testing of various business processes, which includes gaining and validating evidence to support the operating effectiveness of each control through inquiries, inspections, observations and re-performing of control activities. • Conducted comprehensive quarterly review of travel payments for conformance with DoD policy. • Performed quarterly reconciliation of the agency wide financial statements, to ensure the completion and accuracy of the financial statements. • Researched governmental laws and regulations to ensure agency-wide adherence of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). • Assessed the effectiveness of DOD internal controls over financial reporting. • Reviewed and revised existing business process documentation and process flow charts. • Identified key processes and the internal controls over these processes by performing a walkthrough of processes.