In my role as Vice President of Internal Audit and Compliance at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in New York, I led the Internal Audit Department in conducting independent reviews of business units, processes, and systems. I collaborated with senior management to develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan, resulting in enhanced control environments and operational effectiveness. Additionally, I worked with the Audit Committee and senior management to establish the company's first Internal Audit and Compliance unit.

I led the compliance unit at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), overseeing grant awards and investments to create economic opportunities for underserved communities. My responsibilities included conducting financial due diligence, approving pass-through grants, and ensuring adherence to regulations. I collaborated with Legal, Accounting, and Finance departments to implement compliance procedures and provided reports to senior management and funders as needed.

In my role as Compliance Manager at LISC, I led the development and implementation of compliance procedures for federal, state, and local government awards and contracts. Working closely with the GCM Vice President, I ensured that corporate policies and grants management procedures were in line with federal regulations. I also conducted thorough reviews of grant funding requests to ensure sub-recipient eligibility, cost allowability, and program compliance.

In my role as a Financial Analyst Government Contracts at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in New York, I conducted financial compliance and reporting for government awards, monitored budget spending, and processed reimbursement requests. I ensured grant disbursements were consistent with contract terms and federal regulations, and participated in approving grant funding requests.

In my role as a Business Counselor-Loan Officer at Business Outreach Center Network in New York, I provided strategic planning, budgeting, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs. I managed lending and micro-loan portfolios, ensuring applicants' financial acumen. Additionally, I coordinated training sessions on financial literacy and business development for child care providers.