NICHOLAS I. EZE, MBA

P.O. Box ***** Durham, NC **715 acugul@r.postjobfree.com 919-***-****

Financial Management and Clinical Trials Research Professional

AUDITING ● COMPLIANCE ● FINANCE ● PROJECT MGMT● CLINICAL RESEARCH

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Financial analyst and auditor specializing in compliance with federal, state, local, regulatory agencies and grant funding requirements including generally acceptable financial and accounting practices/GCP

B.S. in Accounting with MBA

Clinical Trials Management/Life and Health License/Practical Nursing(LPN)

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

As a State Auditor, discovered and reported $300 million in misused spending

As a Senior Auditor, uncovered $200 million in abuse of County Funds

Discovered $13 million in spending abuse in a city housing agency and helped management change programs, laws, rules, and regulations to avoid reoccurrence

Developed loans/grants monitoring programs/systems and checklists used as national models for HUD

Conducted appraisal and tax assessment audits for a corporation and reduced their tax liability $2 million

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SR. COMPLIANCE/FINANCIAL ANALYST 2009-Present

EZOLV CONSULTING/LEND LEASE INC. Durham, NC

Design financial/auditing/billing/monitoring systems, procedures/policies; conduct financial audits/risk analysis; reviewing entities financial operations/activities, IT, for compliance with regulations (OMB, GAAP, FASB, FHC). Manage projects(eg NIH grants) loan portfolios, costs/payments/billings/revenues

Preparation of budgets, financial statements, contracts, cost estimates and reports of findings/resolutions

Health Care Admn-(Assessment/medication/treatment of patients & medical device installation)

AGENT 2003-2008

WESTERN SOUTHERN FINANCIAL/AIG Raleigh, NC

Perform financial analysis and risk assessments and recommend strategies to reduce financial risk for a variety of clients, and consulting services in life and medical insurance and claims

ACCOUNTANT/COMPLIANCE ANALYST 2003-2006

CITY OF DURHAM / DEPT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Durham, NC

Led the planning, implementing and supervising, auditing, compliance monitoring for all Federal/ State home loans, grants(Pre-Post awards) bonds, contracts, and based on regulations(GAAP/OMB/FHC)

Managed/reviewed loan portfolios, budgets, payments/developed policies/procedures/audit programs

Provided technical assistance/training, site visits, close-outs, oral/ written findings/ resolution of issues

Performed financial analysis on assets/home construction, service provider purchase orders/ invoices

Prepared quarterly/ annual reports for management/ lenders & uncovered millions of dollars in abuse

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR 1998-2002

DURHAM COUNTY GOVERNMENT Durham, NC

Conducted financial, research, compliance and performance audits of County Departments, Non-profits, and IT systems, performed risk assessment, designed audit programs/systems & conducted conferences

Audited investments, loans, fixed assets, facilities, capital projects, contracts, grants, Medicare/Medicaid & taxes for compliance with OMB, GAAP, GASB, laws, regulations, and adequate internal controls.

Monitored contractual obligations for compliance, and expenditures were within budget, provided technical assistance to departments/sub-contractors and prepared findings/recommendations reports

Recovered $1 million in an audit of utilities agreement between the City and County Government

ASSISTANT STATE AUDITOR 1994-1998

OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR Raleigh, NC

Conducted financial, research, compliance and performance audits of State Departments, universities, non-profits & hospitals for compliance with laws, rules & regulations(OMB, GAAP, GASB)

Monitored/audited grants, loans, payments, Medicare/Medicaid, fixed assets and property, investments, contracts, bonds, IT systems/ software, and capital projects for compliance with laws and regulations,

Performed risk assessments/audit conferences, resolution of problems, designed audit programs/systems

Prepared budgets, findings & recommendations and financial statements for the State of North Carolina

FINANCIAL ANALYST 1992-1994

NORTHERN TELECOM Research Triangle Park, NC

Managed capital projects, capital improvements, facilities, depreciation, and fixed/leased assets /equipment, expenditures, purchases, contracts and prepared budget, quarterly/annual financial reports

Performed financial analysis of assets/facilities, lease v. buy decision, return on investments/pay back

Monitored and reported the performance of business operations and contractors services and scope to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and compliance, and developed metrics, tracking/audit programs

Negotiated procurement of assets and reduced the tax liability of the Corporation by $2 million

FINANCIAL ANALYST 1991-1992

DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Durham, NC

Provided fiscal, administrative, research, operations management, and coordination of certification and authorization for health care services, Medicare/Medicaid, rates, policies and procedures for compliance.

Responsible for budgets, forecasts, competitive rates analysis, medical records analysis, quality assurance or performance improvement, project management and compliance with government regulations.

Analyzed insurance contracts benefits to maximize reimbursement, and managed a variety of activities, such as, billing/revenues, payments, data collection, and preparation of statistical and financial reports.

ACCOUNTANT 1989-1991

QUALEX(SUBSIDIARY OF KODAK) Durham, NC

Managed space issues, capital projects, capital improvements, depreciation, facilities and fixed/leased assets /equipment, contracts & expenditures; prepared budget and designed audit programs

Monitored/audited and reported the performance of business operations and contractors for scope and service agreement compliance, including change orders, invoices, and conducted physical inventories

Coordinated and negotiated procurements and disposals of facilities, or property and equipment

Prepared and presented monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance reports to management.

Valuated property and performed cost accounting/financial analysis scenarios on lease v. buy decisions, return on investments(ROI), pay back, equity, and risk management on assets or facilities and maintained communication at all levels and resolved problems.

Developed /implemented fixed assets tracking system, and calculated sales/tax recovery of $500.000.00

ACCOUNTANT/BUDGET OFFICER 1987-1989

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Baltimore, MD

Managed, administered, monitored capital/operating budgets, and reviewed financial and operational activities of the university facilities to ensure efficiency (accuracy, allowability and allocability), effectiveness and economy, GAAP, and OMB

Provided administrative and operations management relating to loans, account payables, receivables, capital improvements and payroll, and ensured efficiency, effectiveness and economy and GAAP

Prepared current year budget estimates and projections of revenues/expenditures, analysis, compilation/implementation. Analyzed investments, reimbursements and monitored contracts/grants for regulatory compliance. Posted on ledgers, classified and reconciled accounts

Prepared monthly and quarterly budget reports and researched related issues

Balanced accounts and prepared financial statements and capital/operating budgets

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cost Accountant, Memorex Telex, Raleigh, NC, 1984-1986

Lending/Investment Officer, Chase Bank, Overseas, 1979-1981

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CLINICAL TRIALS MANAGEMENT 2009

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE Newark, DE

MBA – FINANCE/MANAGEMENT 1989

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Baltimore, MD

B. S. ACCOUNTING 1985

SHAW UNIVERSITY Raleigh, NC

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL LICENSES

Real Estate

Life and Medical Insurance License

Practical Nursing License

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