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Resume:
PATRICK C. BARTIROMO, CPA, CIA, CFE, CAMS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bartiromo-21594427
Fairfield, CT 06825 ******@*******.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An experienced professional executive with a multi-faceted background in audit, compliance, finance, tax, fraud, operational risk, internal controls and advisory services for both the for-profit and not-for profit industries. An effective communicator with experience in building cohesive teams and meeting demanding deadlines while exercising a collaborative approach with colleagues and business management. A hands-on management style that has resulted in positive and productive audit and regulatory outcomes. Additional strengths include:
Negotiating Third-Party Contracts
Managing Internal Data
Certified Educator Professional Licenses
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Developing Corporate Policies
Modifying Compliance Programs
Conducting Fraud Investigations
Preparing Corporate/Individual Taxes
Advisory Role in Financial Management
Valuable Entrepreneurial Experience
PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIA EXPERIENCE
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, NY, CT
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, NY, CT
Becker Certified Public Accountant review course, New York City
Instructor for My Guru Tutors, Connecticut, Virtual
Moderator and panelist at ACAMS full day conferences
Responsible for providing Learning & Development workshops, professional seminars and fulfilling company’s learning needs and requirements for employees in audit, compliance, risk, finance and management in preparing to obtain their professional licensing credentials.
Partnered with companies HR departments to assess organizational learning needs.
Designed and executed learning strategies for company employees.
Delivered state-of-the art preparation materials in classroom settings as well as virtual.
Established strong working relationships with vendors/suppliers of learning materials.
Revised learning content on an annual basis to meet standards and requirements.
Provided one-on-one tutoring to management and staff when necessary.
Managed time and budget process for companies.
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut 2017 – Present
Adjunct Professor of Accounting
Jack Welch School of Business
Taught Managerial Accounting course.
Taught Auditing Internal Controls course
Provided Free Tax preparation course for students.
Participant in the SHU VITA program [Volunteer Income Tax Assistance].
Served in an advisory capacity to the Dean of the Accounting Department.
Conducted Regulatory AML/SOX training to the SHU compliance staff
GE Capital Corporation, Norwalk, Connecticut
Financial Crimes/AML Compliance Testing Leader 2014 – 2017
Responsible for the Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) build-out of the Compliance Assurance Testing Program including professional standards, risk assessment, control design and operational effectiveness analysis, reporting issues, SARS transaction monitoring, Know Your Customer (KYC) process, quality assurance, process improvement, development of policies, procedures and key performance risk indicators across all lines of business and geographies.
Key testing areas include: USA Patriot Act, Bank Secrecy Act/AML/ OFAC surveillance, sanctions, anti-bribery/corruption, corporate ethics, corporate governance, vendor risk management and Dodd-Frank Act.
Develop testing scripts for compliance assurance testing and revised test scripts for GE Internal Audit based on regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Ensure that corrective action plans are remediated and enforcement actions are implemented while addressing risks and control weaknesses across the enterprise.
Perform internal quality control reviews on compliance assurance testing and audit work papers.
Conducted AML and KYC compliance training programs for compliance management and audit staff.
Citigroup, Inc., Long Island City, New York
Vice President of Audit 2005 – 2014
Senior audit manager directing multiple engagements including student/auto loans, consumer and commercial real estate, credit cards, Basel II reporting, bank’s branch reviews, compliance, tax, fraud investigations and validation of MRA’s, MRIA’s and government consent orders.
Extensive experience in assessing regulatory compliance with the full range of banking laws and regulations.
Established an ‘ad-hoc’ internal audit function across international audit regions to enhance the bank’s quality assurance program for FCC/AML/KYC testing and tax compliance reporting.
Conducted in-depth fraud and whistleblower investigations resulting in indictments, imprisonment and assessment of monetary penalties.
Prepared audit reports to senior management identifying risk exposure and recommendations to ensure corrective action plans were sustainable and regulatory expectations including MRAs and MRIAs were being satisfied.
Testing controls of Sarbanes-Oxley Act specifically the requirements under Section 404.
Norwalk Hospital Association, Norwalk, Connecticut
Director of Internal Audit/Corporate Compliance Officer 2000 - 2005
Responsible for the formation of the hospital’s internal audit function, corporate compliance program and adherence to Not-For-Profit 501 (c) (3) tax exemption requirements.
Developed the hospital’s audit function based on risk assessment and internal controls.
Drafted policies and procedures for the Hospital’s corporate compliance program.
Negotiated third party contracts reducing outside consulting fees and outsourced services.
Revised language in vendor/supplier contracts to secure more favorable terms to the hospital.
EDUCATION & LICENSES
Western Connecticut State University, Ancell School of Business
Master of Science, Health Administration
St. John’s University, College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Certified Public Accountant
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of Connecticut and New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Certified Fraud Examiner
Member of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Member of Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Academic Experience:
Becker CPA Review Courses:
Taught Business Law and Audit sections of the Uniform Certified Public Accountancy Examination.
Sacred Heart University, Jack Welch School of Business, Fairfield, CT
Adjunct Professor
Taught Managerial Accounting and Internal Controls course, 2019 Spring Semester
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Founding Board Member Connecticut Chapter ACAMS
Tutor for college accounting students
Town of Fairfield, Connecticut Tax Preparer Program - Volunteer
Member, Fairfield County Chapter of Approved Baseball Umpires LLC
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