Wes Benson Email & Phone Number

Riverside, California, United States

 Manages pricing research and analysis, report preparation for monthly the Asset-Liability Management Committee meeting Manages and assists third-party vendor with the organization’s quarterly Asset-Liability Management Committee functions including Interest Rate Risk modeling, Non-Maturity Deposit (NMD) studies, “What-if” scenario development, raw data preparation and import, problem resolution, presentation material preparation, and report review/analysis  Coordinate the annual organizational Budget development process including, but not limited to, Cost Center contact and support, data entry, budget report review and analysis, and monthly variance analysis  Co-manages the investment security (MBS, CMOs, Treasuries, etc.) purchases and sales, evaluating decisions using total return Manages the organization’s investment process, broker-dealer due diligence reviews, pre-purchase/sale analysis and document preparation, analytical support, assisting with investment accounting, ALCO schedule preparation, investment portfolio strategy and risk reviews, and post-purchase follow-up  Manages the organizational liquidity monitoring, forecasting, and reporting, model maintenance, raw data preparation and import, problem resolution, presentation material preparation, and report review/analysis  Coordinate the credit union’s organizational, branch, and product profitability initiatives  Coordinate the processing and maintenance of the credit union’s Stakeholders incentive compensation plan model Monitors and ensures the department’s compliance with all regulatory, organizational, and departmental policies, procedures, regulations, and controls Assists with the coordination and production of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for senior management, identifying key performance indicators and benchmarks regarding growth, risk, and profitability

Riverside, Ca

 Responsible for following process improvement methodology as communicated through training and the credit union’s overarching quality initiatives  Responsible for staying informed on laws, regulations and other information affecting credit unions Performs duties and assists in executing and completing the annual approved Internal Audit Plan in a timely and professional manner and prepares reports on the findings and makes recommendations for improvement Prepares working papers to support the work performed, findings and recommendations for improvement Conducts preliminary surveys and develops audit programs for the areas to be reviewed Perform special audit projects assigned by the Supervisory Committee or Executive Management Monitor the established management goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the credit union Safeguard the assets of the credit union Investigate member complaints Responsible for monitoring the credit union’s system of internal accounting and operational controls and recommends changes when necessary Researches operational/risk/compliance issues as they arise Perform document research and case preparation

Rancho Cucamonga, California

 Perform Auditing and Attestation services for clients primarily in the Financial Institutions industry Ensure financial statements are free of material misstatements and in accordance to GAAP Evaluate risk assessment and identify risk mitigation strategies Ensure compliance with federal regulators (FDIC, OCC, DFI, ERISA) Assist/Lead Audit engagement team in completing interim, special reporting and year-end engagements, specializing in financial institutions Evaluate and test client’s internal controls to evaluate the design of control and the operating effectiveness of the controls, within SAS and SOX guidelines Perform branch audits and departmental audits (loans, wire, ACH, entity wide, investments) Provide financial analysis and track economic trends Analytical procedures for client analysis and firm analysis Investigate fraud and fraud risk areas

Riverside, California

 Perform Accounting & Auditing tasks for clients Ensure financial statements are free of material misstatements and in accordance to GAAP Assist Audit engagement team in completing year end audits Test internal controls of the clients and recommend changes, if necessary Assisted in preparing business and personal tax returns for clients

Ontario, California

 Managed small team in a full service branch office for sales and compliance Perform regular compliance reviews of documents and data reports Originated, underwrote and processed loan applications Performed internal branch audits for compliance with lending policy and procedures Trained and coach co-workers for further development and success Generated sales and profitability reports/analysis Analysis of costs and expenses, oversaw all orders Audited monetary transactions and performed daily reconciliations Executed strategies to develop new sources of business, customer retention and portfolio management Serviced accounts and managed credit decisions Developed and set goals for the branch and each employee Provided training and support for employees

San Bernardino, California

 Generated business through solicitation of current customers and potential customers Originated and processed loan applications Trained and coach co-workers for further development and success Performed Branch Manager relief assignments as assigned Provided customer service and reconciliation

B.S., Finance, Real Estate And Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Accounting

Mba, Emphasis In Accounting