Experience

Sageworks

• Nigeria
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • May 2016 - Present

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Neekis provides financial institutions with advisory services, leads thought leadership, develops market strategies, and consults with product development on necessity and accuracy. He specializes in ALLL - ASC 450-20 and ASC 310-10; CECL preparation and methodology; acquired loan accounting and valuation - ASC 310-20, ASC 310-30, and ASC 820; Stress Testing, and various portfolio analysis topics - PD, LGD, migration, vintage, prepayment, utilization, pricing, risk rating, etc. Also, he… Show more Neekis provides financial institutions with advisory services, leads thought leadership, develops market strategies, and consults with product development on necessity and accuracy. He specializes in ALLL - ASC 450-20 and ASC 310-10; CECL preparation and methodology; acquired loan accounting and valuation - ASC 310-20, ASC 310-30, and ASC 820; Stress Testing, and various portfolio analysis topics - PD, LGD, migration, vintage, prepayment, utilization, pricing, risk rating, etc. Also, he has facilitated multiple FDIC Assisted Acquisitions. Prior to joining Sageworks, he held a key role within Elliott Davis Decosimo's FIG Consulting division where he provided valuation, accounting, and loan analysis services. Preceding Elliott Davis Decosimo, he was with a multi-billion dollar financial institution where he worked on acquisitions ranging in size from $130MM to $2 billion and was an auditor with a regional CPA firm. Show less



Elliott Davis, LLC

• United States

• Senior Consultant

  • Jul 2014 - May 2016

  columbia area, south carolina Neekis provides merger and acquisition related consulting services to financial institutions. These services include due diligence projects, Day 1 Valuations and ongoing Day 2 accounting services. He also provides consultation and modeling services surrounding Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL) to include accounting for impairment under ASC 310-10 (FAS 114). Neekis specializes in financial institution accounting matters. He has significant experience related to Allowance for Loan… Show more Neekis provides merger and acquisition related consulting services to financial institutions. These services include due diligence projects, Day 1 Valuations and ongoing Day 2 accounting services. He also provides consultation and modeling services surrounding Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL) to include accounting for impairment under ASC 310-10 (FAS 114). Neekis specializes in financial institution accounting matters. He has significant experience related to Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses under ASC 450-20 and ASC 310-10 and accounting for acquired loans under ASC 310-30 and ASC 310-20. He has facilitated multiple FDIC Assisted Acquisitions to include GL methodology and certificate filings and developed multiple planning and projection models. Prior to joining Elliott Davis, he spent four years with a multi-billion dollar asset institution working on acquisitions ranging in size from $130MM to $2 billion in total assets. Show less



First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, Inc.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• AVP/Financial Reporting Project Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  columbia, south carolina area Responsible for process improvement, strategic initiatives, portfolio forecasting, auditor communications, and financial reporting: • Selected by executive leadership for bank-wide Technology Action Committee; a small team assembled to evaluate our information system capabilities, improvements, and conversions • Proactively created, pitched, and implemented strategic initiatives surrounding data presentation and interpretation specific to portfolio forecasting models, historical trend… Show more Responsible for process improvement, strategic initiatives, portfolio forecasting, auditor communications, and financial reporting: • Selected by executive leadership for bank-wide Technology Action Committee; a small team assembled to evaluate our information system capabilities, improvements, and conversions • Proactively created, pitched, and implemented strategic initiatives surrounding data presentation and interpretation specific to portfolio forecasting models, historical trend reports, and profitable growth opportunities • Appointed to loan system conversion team; accountable for capturing end-user needs while limiting service alterations to vendor’s product • Spearheaded multiple process and procedure projects to ensure proper identification of key controls and documentation surrounding critical reports; significantly improved audit results - zero findings • Advise large credit relationships where in-depth financial analysis and client consultation is necessary to reduce risk and improve client performance; responsible for $27MM in commercial exposure • Train underwriters on reviewing tax returns and financial statement analysis and benchmarks

• Senior Accountant/Analyst

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

  columbia, sc Principal bank accountant charged with financial due diligence on bank acquisitions and controlling subsequent financial reporting accuracy (ASC 310-30): • Implemented financial reporting procedures on acquired portfolios to include; information system conversion, GL mapping methodology, and Day 2 internal controls and procedures • Reviewed quarterly ALLL package for technical and qualitative accuracy • Responsible for TDR recognition policies and procedures (ASC 310-40) and subsequent… Show more Principal bank accountant charged with financial due diligence on bank acquisitions and controlling subsequent financial reporting accuracy (ASC 310-30): • Implemented financial reporting procedures on acquired portfolios to include; information system conversion, GL mapping methodology, and Day 2 internal controls and procedures • Reviewed quarterly ALLL package for technical and qualitative accuracy • Responsible for TDR recognition policies and procedures (ASC 310-40) and subsequent impairment valuation as a part of ALLL methodology (FAS 114/ASC 310-10) • Created new financial models and tools to track ORE trends which resulted in justifying swifter FDIC reimbursements and improved cash flow conversion for the bank • Managed small team of accountants responsible for acquired portfolio reconciliations and FDIC reporting • Directed consulting venture; contracted with independent institution to create and implement accounting structure and methodology surrounding FDIC Loss Share acquisitions



Galusha, Higgins, & Galusha, P.C.

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  Performed full spectrum of accounting functions including audit, valuation, profitability analysis, and corporate tax return preparation for a Northwest US public accounting firm with over 75 CPAs • Utilized GAAP in preparing and analyzing financials for corporations and government entities • Lead accountant on multiple compilation and review engagements • Analyzed debt covenant packages to ensure compliance including viability and ratio analysis • Complied with state and… Show more Performed full spectrum of accounting functions including audit, valuation, profitability analysis, and corporate tax return preparation for a Northwest US public accounting firm with over 75 CPAs • Utilized GAAP in preparing and analyzing financials for corporations and government entities • Lead accountant on multiple compilation and review engagements • Analyzed debt covenant packages to ensure compliance including viability and ratio analysis • Complied with state and federal policies related to A-133 audit Show less



American Family Insurance

• United States
• Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

• Licensed Insurance Producer

  • 2005 - 2009

  • Developed influential networks, enhancing sales by 150 percent in two years – top producer • Created analytical models to streamline district procedures • Selected by regional management to present risk management strategies to large organizations