Patrice Wilson Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supervise and coordinate complex performance audits and reviews (for the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks) to identify efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with program requirements, applicable laws and regulations. Experience reviewing program functions and assessing needs and or improvements. Develops highly productive working relationships with internal and external parties, fosters teamwork, collaboration and coordination. Produces final products that are clear convincing and accurate.  Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and internal procedures and policies. Prepare and present analytical information to Senior Management officials within the organization. Analyses are used to explain or justify decisions, conclusions, findings and recommendations. Effectively manage a staff of up to five auditors and provides daily management by resolving problems that could impact project goals; establishing and resolving problems that could impact project goals; establishing priorities and adjusting schedules to accomplish the work as timely as possible. Propose changes to timelines/plans and influence my supervisor to approve the modification.

Washington Dc

Supervised and coordinated performance/operational audits for the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Assets Relief Program (SIGTARP) to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, the economy and efficiency of operations, and mechanisms to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse of the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) bailout funds. Managed all aspects of audits including planning, design, data collection and analysis, message development, final product writing, and audit follow-up for TARP housing programs, projects and activities.  Effectively managed a staff of six auditors and provides oversight and supervision in the conduct of audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Provides technical review of work in progress by team members and provides advice and direction where necessary. Monitored and reported on the status of work completed to ensure that work priorities are accomplished and in compliance with applicable governmental and professional audit standards. Communicated extensively both within and outside the agency orally and in writing in a manner that is accurate, well organized and concise as the subject permits. Responsible for briefing SIGTARP executives about the status of engagements, present findings, and explain the significance of conclusion and justify recommendations.  Conducted briefings with Congressional staffers about the scope, objectives and findings of the Net Present Value Audit.

Chevy Chase Md

Supervised and directed the Internal Audit department in the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the internal audit program for mid-size commercial lender. Evaluated business processes to determine if they are performing in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and other federal regulations and provide practical recommendations. Led the development of documents and reports designed to provide senior management and the Audit Committee with real-time audit, risk, operations and compliance updates. Maintained effective working relationships with audit colleagues and clients to facilitate communications, and resolve conflicts. Managed the day to day execution of the SOX 404 program with a focus on driving cost reduction of external audit fees and creating greater efficiency of compliance activities. Partnered with senior management to conduct a detailed operational analysis across 12 industries and develop “best practices” for deal origination, structuring, underwriting and closing of potential lending opportunities. Contributed to the creation of a fraud risk assessment to establish a strong anti-fraud framework. Interact with executives and management to understand and assess the company’s key risks and controls to minimize fraud.

Coordinated strategy execution and daily operations for the Risk & Controls Group which was engaged in supporting and managing compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and other corporate policies/procedures. Responsibilities included leading process documentation efforts along with identifying control gaps and inefficiencies. Exercised full supervisory personnel responsibilities including planning and adjusting work priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of tasks in accordance with skill level.

Managed projects, teams, budgets and resources for a practice group of this world-class management consulting and financial advisory services firm. Planned and supervised the scope of in-depth operational reviews, quantitative/qualitative analyses, regulatory compliance audits and fraud/crime investigations for clients ranging from small non-profit organizations to Fortune 500 corporations representing diverse industries. Analyzed findings, wrote briefings, developed solutions and made recommendations. Provided technical and managerial oversight to all aspects of engagements, and supervised and mentored subordinate employees. Served as key link to internal customers and frontline contact to clients.

Earned performance-based promotion and selected for management role within a key practice area of this well-known accounting and management consulting firm. Managed multiple high-profile, high-dollar projects. Distinguished by consistent success in meeting/exceeding engagement objectives — deliverables, quality, margins — and for the ability to build and strengthen important client relationships. Served client partners representing a broad-range of industries — telecom, oil and gas, health care, banking and financial services — in both public and private sectors.