MAURICE CALLEJAS

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Union City, NJ 07087 Email: ac41ep@r.postjobfree.com

Financial Analyst

A top performing Financial Analyst credited with combining account management, forensic investigation, and litigation expertise in order to increase productivity and advance company mission. Dedicated to maintaining effective and efficient data, and serving as a strong gatekeeper. Proven history of proactively resolving problems with tactful and proactive analysis skills. Highly accomplished in building and maintaining lasting business relationships. Demonstrated excellence in adjusting work priorities and going with the flow when unexpected changes occurred.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Planning

Integrity Monitoring

Business Operations

Litigation Consulting

Forensic Investigations

Fraud Examination

Policy & Procedure

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Budgets & Cost Control

Problem Solving

Strategic Analysis

Key Skills Assessment

Problem Solving – Solve financial problems with proactive, positive and tactful information gathering techniques.

Interpersonal Communications – Committed to productive interpersonal communications through the exchange of knowledge, experience, and common goals.

Professional Experience

EXPERIS FINANCIAL, New York, NY 2014 – Present

Manager

Executed audits of construction projects identifying allowable reimbursements cost per contract terms.

Validate or adjust billing rates by analyzing data from payrolls, taxes filed, labor unions, equipment blue book, and contract terms.

Act as a liaison between the audit department, internal construction staff and external entities to come to an understanding of audit findings.

Independent Contractor, Financial Analysis Consultant, New York, NY 2011 – 2014

Continuously improve the monitoring of contractor activities for NYC Rapid Repair Program at Coney Island location for DOI as well for the Department of Community Affairs for Super Storm Sandy in NJ.

Conducting alert investigation using global standard policies, procedures and tools aimed at meeting internal and external regulatory requirements. AML Analysis and recommendations, Preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)

Conducted fraud investigation of Ponzi scheme and forensic analysis in regards to international arbitrage transaction.

Effectively manage fraud investigations, interviews, and forensic analysis for international arbitrage transactions.

JH COHN, LLP, Eatontown, NJ 2008 - 2011

Senior Forensic Auditor

Prevented, detected, and investigated issues of fraud and financial abuse.

Successfully identified millions of dollars in potential savings for large capital construction projects.

Drove fiscal and integrity monitoring, as well as field audits of construction managers and contractors, identifying any variances in order to ensure thorough understanding of all rules and regulations.

Excelled at applying accounting skills to legal questions, communicating findings, and making expert recommendations to owners, project managers, and regulatory agencies.

Developed and implemented corrective action plans that saved time, money, and boosted morale.

KROLL/ AON, New York, NY 2005 - 2007

Associate

Remained dedicated to performing extensive forensic research in order to trace funds and identify assets for recovery; performed expert preparation of analytical data for litigation.

Coordinated complex litigation support; employed comprehensive skills, knowledge, and wisdom in forensic accounting and financial analysis.

Reduced irregularities by accurately verifying under-reporting of premiums, gaps in policy sequences, and improper handling of claims.

Achieved positive results while working with Fortune 50 pharmaceutical companies and high-value patent infringement cases.

Experience Continued

THE PORT AUTHORITY OF PA, NY AND NJ, New York, NY 2004 - 2005

Financial Analysis Consultant, Insurance Recovery Team

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, New York, NY 2002 - 2004

Financial Analysis Consultant

PRICEWATER COOPERS, Jersey City, NJ 2000 - 2002

Financial Analyst, Partnership Development

Education

Bachelor of Science, General Business, Jersey City State College, Jersey City, NJ

Additional Skills

Bilingual with full fluency in English and Spanish

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