Experience

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  Collier county clerk of the circuit court & comptroller

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2015

  Senior internal auditor

  -Planned, lead, managed, coordinated, and performed financial and compliance audits for airports, grants, cash handling and revenue, payroll, not-for-profit entities, contracts, permitting requirements, land development code, capital assets, inventory, purchasing cards, computer applications and security, economic development, contracts and procurement, and guardianship-Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls and conducted follow-up audits/reviews of audit client’s corrective action plans-Completed performance reviews for General Operations with special focus on contract review and compliance-Conducted confidential investigations for citizen concerns, fraud allegations, misuse of government property and funds, contract fraud, and violations of laws-Served as liaison between the Clerk’s Office, law enforcement, and the state attorney’s office-Created audit templates, audit work programs, questionnaires, policies, and procedures to standardize routine audits and increase efficiency and effectiveness-Maintained and completed budget to actual reports, annual audit plan and scheduling, audit risk matrix, and audit project tracking-Presented audits, findings, and recommendations to the County Departments and Divisions, Board of County Commissioners, Airport Authority, media, and the general public-Assisted and provided support services for external auditors-Created and implemented a training program for new staff members -Trained, developed, guided, and conducted on-boarding of new staff members Show less

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  Collier county government

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

  Internal controls manager

  -Apply advanced accounting and auditing principals and techniques to ensure controls are adequate to protect resources and assets-Assess risk and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance, process weaknesses, and operational issues-Conduct and manage financial and operational assessments to identify deficiencies and recommend solutions for control weaknesses and efficiency gaps-Identify and recommend business process improvements resulting in strengthened controls, operational efficiencies, and ensure ongoing compliance-Provide financial management and oversight to County Divisions and Departments for financial and operational staff to support business activities and financial operations-Serve as the team leader for review and evaluation of the County-wide Year End Accounting and Financial Reporting process. Developed Year End Accounting Guidebook and provided County-wide training-Communicate with and provide recommendations to Executive Management, other divisions, employees, attorneys, auditors, vendors, customers, the public, community organizations, outside agencies, and other individuals to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give and receive advice or direction for financial operations, business operations, special requested projects, solicitations, contracts, and amendments-Prepare, collaborate, and coordinate solicitations Countywide, respond to vendor objections, develop and manage contracts, develop Countywide contract processes, and prepare executive summaries for the Board of County Commissioners-Provide support, guidance, and corrective action plans to mitigate grant audit non-compliance, reduce potential for adverse findings, and negate repayment of grant funds-Manage, guide, and develop staff to facilitate a collaborative and team environment -Conduct confidential investigations and internal reviews Show less

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  Palm beach county office of inspector general

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2020

  Director of audit

  -Hired as the Audit Manager and became the acting director in June 2017 with promotion to the Director of Audit in October 2017-Serve as the Chief Audit Executive for the Palm Beach County Officer of Inspector General-Created and implemented an internship program with local universities-Directed audits that found more than $23,000,000 in questioned costs, identified costs, and avoidable costs through July 2018-Plan and direct complex audits of departments, offices, agencies, and activities of governmental units under the OIG’s jurisdiction in accordance with General Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)-Conduct comprehensive risk assessment for the entities under the OIG’s jurisdiction and develop the annual audit plan-Direct and manages audit staff and budget time for audit activities to determine whether activities and programs are being implemented and conducted in the manner intended, are operated in compliance with applicable regulations, and whether operations are efficient and effective-Train audit staff on completion of audits, GAGAS, and division policies and procedures-Manage, guide, and develop staff to facilitate a collaborative and team environment-Completed TeamMate configuration and implementation of the audit project management software-Create audit templates to facilitate training and compliance with GAGAS, audit work programs, and standardization of the audit process to increase efficiency and effectiveness Show less

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  Auditing, forensics, and consulting, llc

  Nov 2020 - now

  Consultant

  Perform and complete auditing, forensics, and consulting/management Services for government entities.Review and advise on government financial statements and budgets.

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  City of fort lauderdale

  Jun 2021 - May 2022

  Assistant city auditor iii (audit manager)

  -started as Assistant City Auditor III; appointed Interim City Auditor on 3/15/2022 through 4/5/2022-Review and evaluate city commission agenda items related to transactions that the city expends or receives funds, property, goods, or services-Conduct engagements for financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and performance audits including budget review and information technology audits-Conduct comprehensive risk assessment for the development of the annual audit plan-Perform quality control-quality assurance review for audits and projects, as well as, supervisory approvals for project guidance and completion -Complete TeamMate configurations to enhance the quality control program and standardize engagement completion-Created audit templates to facilitate training and compliance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), audit work programs, and standardization of the audit process to increase efficiency and effectiveness-Led and Coordinated External Quality Peer Review Process with the quality control system being suitably designed and in compliance with GAGAS Show less

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  Florida atlantic university - college of business

  Aug 2021 - now

  Graduate program professor

  Course - Accounting Fraud Examination Conduct and Procedures (Graduate Level Course)ACG 6687-Sections 101 and 102; CRN#s 12723 and 12732

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  Collier county government

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Division director – financial and operations support, utilities finance director

  (dual role - special assignment, continued to perform as the Division Director – Corporate Compliance)-Managed approximately 130 employees-Completed complex financial and operational analyses to support business decisions.-Oversaw the annual capital and operating budgets for the Department and monitored long term financing options or alternatives for major multi-year capital projects.-Ensured adequate revenue and external financing was available to fund annal operating expenditures, debt service payments, and capital budgets.-Developed and implemented internal and external financing plans for utility site expansions and major capital projects.-Implemented and determined allocation of external financing for bonds and adjusted projects funded with bond proceeds.-Analyzed financing alternatives and options for operations and the capital improvement and rehabilitation program with Office of Management and Budget and Financial Advisors.-Negotiated contract amendments, modifications, rates, and renewals.-Oversaw the Contract Administration for the Department including completed, and/or approved contracts, contract amendments, work orders, purchase orders, purchase requisitions, travel vouchers, purchasing card transactions, budget amendments, exception from competition waivers, single source waivers, sole source waivers, and all other financial related documentation for the entire Department.-Completed the operating and capital budget which was approximately $340 million for the Collier County Water Sewer District and Solid Waste Division (entire Public Utilities Department).-Performed financial analysis pertaining to costs of major capital projects; provided leadership direction and integration in the development, review, and presentation for approval user rate studies and impact fee studies to ensure appropriate funding is available to meet operational, capital and debt service requirements in the short (5-year) and long term (10 years and beyond). Show less

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  Collier county government

  Aug 2023 - now

  -Direct and oversee the County’s Continuous Improvement and Internal Controls Programs. -Created undergraduate and graduate internship program.-Provide litigation support and investigative services.-Implemented data analytics program and usage of Microsoft Power BI for reporting with analytics.-Identifying opportunities for improvement at a strategic and tactical level across the organization; developing and implementing solutions to advance organizational effectiveness; creation of internal controls that foster ethical, regulatory, and internal policy compliance; champion processes that promote organizational communication, cooperation, and quality; development and management of monitoring and reporting program that reinforces transparency and accountability; establishing related policies, procedures, and management systems; and overseeing and updating all relevant programs and services.-Oversees the development of agency-wide work standards, technical procedures, and policies consistent with internal controls and continuous quality improvement; plans, leads, supervises, and directs projects staffed. -Act as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.-Serves as senior internal consultant to the County Manager and all levels of management regarding business systems controls, process improvement, quality assurance, asset preservation, fiscal accountability, compliance with agency policy development and training programs and related disciplines.-Plans, leads and follows through on rapid process improvement events and other forms of operations, technology and organizational analysis ranging in scope from one department to cross agency. Transforms processes and associated organizations to become more efficient and effective including staffing and skill requirements, new process definition, and definition of key performance indicators. Show less -Performed managerial and administrative work functions for the Domestic Animal Services Division including but not limited to: planning, organizing, guiding staff, enhancing controls, and coordinating control operations for all aspects of the Division-Addressed employee concerns and problems, assisted and guided work assignments provided by the Division Director, assisted with recommendations for counseling or progressive discipline, and helped evaluate employees’ strengths to better align assignments.-Projected individual, group, and division wide training for financial and procurement operations including training on county requirements for multiple aspects of county operations, such as, public records requests.-Provided long range and short-term management plan recommendations for goals, improvements, controls, etc. to the County Manager.-Provided and implemented enhanced controls for operations, financial, and procurement activities.-Formulated, developed, and helped implement work methods to help compliance with countywide requirements, divisional requirements, guidelines, and best practice processes.-Developed Executive Summaries for programs, payment of vendors, creation of a new medical fund, donations, waived fees, etc. and provided these to the Board of County Commissioners for approval.-Researched regulations, ordinances, legislature, and other requirements to ensure operations were in compliance with requirements. Adjusted operations and suggested modifications to ensure compliance with requirements, including but not limited to Executive Summaries for the Board of County Commissioners approval.-Inspected and monitored the animal facilities to determine if operations were in compliance with requirements or if actions were being taken for compliance.-Completed budget to actual review and forecasted trends (shortfalls) based on current spending.-Reviewed financial operations and fiscal compliance and budget compliance for restricted use funds. Show less

  • Division Director

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Public Services Department Domestic Animal Services Special Assignment

    Aug 2023 - Mar 2024
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  Nova southeastern university

  Nov 2023 - now

  Undergraduate program professor

  Courses - Undergraduate:ACT 3030 Cost ManagementACT 3060 Intermediate Accounting IIFifth Year - Graduate (Non-Accounting Program):ACT 5006 - Intermediate Accounting IACT 5007 - Intermidiate Accounting II