Michael Szalecki Cpa, Cfe, Mba Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

· Currently conducting Privacy Compliance Audit for Fortune 100 Financial & Insurance company. Performing audit testing and review on Governance, Acceptable Use of Data, Data Incident Management, Notice & Choice and Privacy Training processes.· Conducted ERM project for Fortune 50 company focused on AML regulations & controls across its EU, UK, and US Money Services Businesses.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Served as consultant for public accounting firm’s National Security Compliance Practice. Engagement was focused on J-Sox control risk assessment and control testing for CIFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.) project at a Financial Services client.

Greater New York City Area

Promoted to Director. Responsible for the execution of financial, regulatory, IT and operational audits as well as audit operations administration, ethics investigations, talent management and special projects. • Developed a strong understanding of Company’s business, core strategies and priorities and integrated it into value-added audit planning, more effective audit programs and results. • Directed three audit managers and 15 audit personnel conducting financial and operational… Show more Promoted to Director. Responsible for the execution of financial, regulatory, IT and operational audits as well as audit operations administration, ethics investigations, talent management and special projects. • Developed a strong understanding of Company’s business, core strategies and priorities and integrated it into value-added audit planning, more effective audit programs and results. • Directed three audit managers and 15 audit personnel conducting financial and operational audits. Team completed 30 to 40 audits per year on time and on budget. Responsible for final audit review to ensure observations/findings were adequately supported and documented. • Designed and implemented an important M&A related Audit to assist in the effective assimilation of new acquisitions which enhanced Company’s growth. This resulted in faster integration of operations.• Created an end to end audit approach for; IT Cybersecurity Information Assurance audits using Nessus software for firewall threat vulnerability reviews and Procurement Government (DCAA) compliance audits. Acquired subject matter expertise in both areas.• Oversaw Sarbanes Oxley Operations management and ICFR testing quality compliance for over 90 divisions and 4700 controls. Refined and performed Law Department testing.• Provided strong leadership in recruitment, hiring and retention through robust employee development with hands on inspired coaching and mentoring. Show less

Responsible for the execution of financial and operational audits as well as audit operations administration, talent acquisition, employee development and performance management. • Directed team of five audit staff conducting financial and operational audits. Team completed 20 to 25 audits a year on time and on budget. • Formalized and led yearly audit risk assessment across all major stakeholders that resulted in the creation of the annual audit plan. • Implemented standard and… Show more Responsible for the execution of financial and operational audits as well as audit operations administration, talent acquisition, employee development and performance management. • Directed team of five audit staff conducting financial and operational audits. Team completed 20 to 25 audits a year on time and on budget. • Formalized and led yearly audit risk assessment across all major stakeholders that resulted in the creation of the annual audit plan. • Implemented standard and customized audit programs to assist in seamless transition in the group’s growth expansion. • Guided PwC’s joint audit work with the Internal Audit team.• Redesigned ICFR controls with key team members and implemented new company-wide SOX testing software with IBM formerly OpenPages for use across the company. • Directed yearly SSAE 16 review in coordination with PwC. Show less

• Business Unit Controller for $500M communications applications organization.

• Responsible for all business/financial activities for $5M organization that provides telemedicine.

DIRECTOR – Finance, March 2003 – November 2003• Business Unit Controller for $120M technology organization.DIRECTOR – Project Management, November 1999 – February 2003• Promoted to Director. Directed all business activities for new $20M software product.Manager – Business Solutions, January 1999 – November 1999• Responsible for project management of multi-product software solutions for largest customer.

• Responsible for strategic planning, market assessments and new product offerings.

• Product Manager for various domestic and international hardware and software products.

• Various positions: Business Manager, Accounting Manager, Product Manager and Senior Internal Auditor.

• Responsible for planning, fieldwork, reporting and supervision of audit engagements.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting