PATRICK C. BARTIROMO, CPA, CIA, CFE, CAMS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bartiromo-21594427

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Fairfield, CT 06825 adw9r9@r.postjobfree.com

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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