Marlon Polite Email & Phone Number

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States

Springfield, Massachusetts Area

Boston, Ma

Developed and launched the state of Massachusetts’ first financial investigative unit, building a team of 5 financial investigators, establishing policies, procedures, financial investigations, financial analysis of casino performance, debt covenants, private/public companies, SEC research, IRS and state tax compliance, company/individual background checks, reporting, open meeting law compliance, and ongoing suitability of vendors.Oversight of financial analysis on casino financial performance, financial statements (C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies), financial ratios; tax returns of individuals and vendors, net worth statements for individuals, filings submitted to regulatory agencies such as the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC); complex debt-related documents; loan agreements and partnership agreements.Coordinate with other gaming jurisdictions to develop relationships with other gaming regulatory agencies to facilitate positive and mutually beneficial cooperation with high level of integrity, acceptance and mutual respect. Managed external audit firm resources to execute annual audits of all Casinos, with a focus of compliance of Massachusetts laws and regulations on their submitted system of internal controls. Prepare and review reports on financial suitability of individuals and vendors seeking a license within the state of Massachusetts.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Reporting to Chief Audit Executive (CAE) directed a global team of 15 internal audit professionals to execute, risk assessment, risk monitoring, IT, operational and compliance projects for Corporate Operations, Finance, International Businesses, Accountable Care Operations, Behavior Health, Consumer Business, Health Service Accounts (HSA) and Workers Compensation. Implemented an expedited audit delivery model that reduced audit project completion cycles by 33%.Managed PricewaterhouseCoopers staff augmentation annual spend of up to $2 million annually.Managed direct audit assistance with KPMG reducing external audit fees by $1 million annually.Managed all aspects of 3rd party vendor relationships in India to perform SOX testing, SOC1 and SOC 2 testing with annual spend of $3 million.Provided assessment of team performance against portfolio and department targets. Lead the department’s continuous risk monitoring & risk assessment processes.Oversight over potential fraud reported through Aetna’s whistle blower hotline.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Directed several Sarbanes-Oxley and SAS 70 projects for clients in the Healthcare and Insurance Industries. This included review of general computer controls, remediation of control deficiencies, and review of management’s assessments and assertions. Managed a variety of internal audit projects for Webster Bank, PNC Bank, Farmington Savings Bank, and Danbury Savings.

Providence, Rhode Island Area & Hartford, Ct Area

Managed and supervised a staff of up to 10 financial auditors in Providence, RI and Boston, MA. Assisted senior management in driving department strategies including pro-active risk management principles focusing on OFAC, Treasury Services, Wire Transfer, Derivatives, Trade Desk, Escheatment, Leasing, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Balance Sheet and Broker Dealers.