Team Member Financial Institutions

M. Michael Long 209-***-****

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Cedar Hill, TX 95104

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified professional background encompassing over 25 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibilities in the auditing of FEMA/DHS Grants and in the financial and securities industries. Heavy involvement in FDIC bank examination/resolutions process. My career choices utilized my MBA achieved with a 3.31 GPA

Strong Analytical Orientation: able to present complex financial and accounting information in clear, actionable terms; very flexible approach to problem solving; able to grasp new concepts and integrate large amount of information into coherent plans for action.

Well Organized: recognized for ability to prioritize, coordinate and complete multiple projects in an accurate, timely and efficient manner. Details and deadlines oriented.

Effective Communication: convey positive, professional company, present ideas persuasively and confidently; establish immediate rapport and credibility with a highly diverse group of professionals and resolve problems with tact and diplomacy. Flexible team member.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Farmers Branch TX . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . Nov ‘17 to Present Accountant

Verify and validate expenses for compliance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).

Perform internal control and compliance reviews as directed.

Document purpose, source, scope and results/conclusions of assigned audits/reviews including recommendations and findings.

Coordinate audit activity for various audits throughout the year.

Monitor functional systems specifications for accounting and financial control in assigned program areas.

Take actions to achieve organizational financial and accounting objectives.

Interpreting policy and regulatory requirements; developing changes to plans and/or methodology; and/or provide recommendations for improvements in order to meet program objectives.

Department of Homeland Security, OIG, Oakland, CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sep ‘00 to May’15 Auditor

Plan and conduct audits of complex federal grants programs, consisting of procurement, contracting, operation areas and inventory activities as contained in DHS First Responders Grants, urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), and FEMA Public Assistance disaster programs.

Evaluate financial statements, annual reports including the Single Audit Report (A-133) to ensure whether there were major findings on Federal grants awarded.

Determine the validity, propriety, and legality of expenditures and claims made under existing contracts, agreements, and grants by examining financial practices, and accounting methods and procedures being utilized.

M. Michael Long 209-***-****

Execute, report and ensure proper application of audit techniques and develop and apply audit techniques to accomplish audit objectives.

Conduct risk assessment research to analyze internal and external information for risk assessment and identify high-risk areas, identify, develop, and quantify audit outcomes for findings and recommendations that result in cost savings of taxpayer’s dollars.

Evaluate complex systems, controls and information, and provide sufficient, competent and reliable evidence to support audit issues on integrity situations.

Determine the reasonableness of the contract price by evaluating various direct and indirect cost elements and components.

Using Cost Estimating Format/Process to determine the ultimate proposed project costs.

Apply specialized computer skills to identify potential non-compliance of program main objectives. Identify exceptions and make recommendations for remedial actions deemed necessary as a result of audit findings. Reviewed and presented to management via audit reports outlining the work accomplished, findings, recommendations, and conclusions with corrective recommendations.

Possess knowledge of various FEMA Preparedness Grants including: Homeland Security Grant Program, State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP), Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI).

Department of Defense, US Air Force, McClellan AFB, Sacramento, CA . . . . . . . . Mar’98 to Sep ‘00

Accountant

Provide continuous surveillance of all financial systems pertinent to the Defense Accounting System. Research for solutions to Accounting projects given by management. Apply accounting principles and concepts in the accounting treatment of complex financial transactions.

Maintain the operation of entire general ledger system. Compute and prepare G/L entries for all expenses incurred by accounting system.

* Received commendation for contribution to the success of the Material Focus Team that helps reduce the overall base operating expense.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mar ‘91 to Feb ‘97

a) Bank Examiner/Resolution & Liquidation Specialist, San Francisco, CA . .,10/92 to 2/97

Plan, organize and develop the resolution strategies of failing financial institutions

which include auditing bank records, valuing all bank assets and liability. Assist in the

marketing of failed banks. Perform due diligence.

Analyze “troubled” financial institutions, determine the market value of assets, and develop marketing reports to sell these failed institutions.

* Receive special recognition as member of “elite” resolutions team to market large institution in a fast and efficient manner which resulted in major cost saving of tax payer dollars.

M. Michael Long 209-***-****

b) Liquidation Specialist, Franklin, MA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3/91 to 10/92

Manage bank receiverships resulted from failed institutions. Administer Settlement

process of sales of assets and assumptions of liabilities between FDIC and assuming banks.

* Received award for being able to “handle & settle” multiple receiverships within a set time frames without extension and with minimal charge back adjustments.

Bank of New England, Boston, MA Oct ‘87 to Mar ‘91

Operations Officer

Supervise the Purchase & Sales and daily settlement of Fed book-entry securities with the Federal Reserve Bank, Depository Trust Company and other clearing houses.

Evaluate compensation claims on failed trades. Administer various types of common trust funds trading activities. Research and analyze accounting problems. Formulate documentation, develop recommendations and implement solutions.

* Received special recognition for solving the securities holding discrepancies between the bank and the Fed.

First Interstate Bank of California, Beverly Hills, CA Jan ‘79 to Oct ‘87

a) Trust Officer

Cash Management

Review daily report to eliminate and prevent uninvest cash and analyze rate of return of each client's portfolio. Work with portfolio managers and investment advisors to properly execute investment instructions.

Trades Settlement

Coordinate with brokers, investment brokers investment officers, administrators and operations staff to ensure proper settlement of trades.

Estate/Probate Accounting

Prepare necessary legal documents including letter testamentary, death certificates, and affidavit of domiciles. Review all appropriate documentation to comply with the audit requirements for opening trust accounts.

b) Securities Operations Specialist

Handle daily trade’s settlement of diversified securities with the Federal Reserve Bank, Depository Trust Company, and other clearing Houses

c) RE/Commercial Loan Clerk

d) Commercial Teller

EDUCATION

MBA, 3.31 GPA, New Hampshire College, Manchester, NH 1992

BS - Finance, Franklin Pierce College, Rindge NH 1990

Professional Certification - Business Management, 3.5 GPA, U.C.L.A. 1985

COMPUTER SKILLS

Skilled in auditing software (TeamMate), Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point.

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