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MAISHA D. BOYD

Westfield,NJ

Summary

I am a financial professional with robust skills in accounting, finance and internal control risk. I am known for my strong analytical background and working through complex issues and asking candid questions to arrive at ideal solutions. I pay strong attention to detail, which provides me the ability to review numbers, analysis, decks, directives, policies and procedures with great precision. I believe the best results are achieved through collaboration with multiple parties and disciplines; I am comfortable working both individually and within a group. I am an advanced user of Excel (VLOOKUPS, HLOOKUPS, Pivot tables, etc.) and I am proficient in Microsoft office suite. I seek to do the right thing in all cases.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Finance Division Manager

Court Executive
10.2016 - Current
  • Manage a team of financial professionals, lead the preparation of quarterly and annual spending plans for overall accuracy and presentation, prepare commentary on operating expenses and analysis. Manage the accounts receivable unit, review court officer financial packages for purposes of internal control and adherence to directives. Responsible for the maintenance and implementation of internal controls. Development best practices as it relates to the public funds held by the court. Responsible for reporting and analysis to the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Investigator (Forensic Accountant)

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
02.2015 - 10.2016
  • Conducted the financial investigation portion of complex civil fraud cases across a range of Division subject areas, including charities fraud, financial frauds, and commercial frauds. Assist with performing in-depth regulatory and administrative audits of businesses that fall under the Division’s regulatory authority. Conducted thorough forensic financial analysis of business and personal records and developed financial profiles of individuals or groups identified as participating in fraudulent activity. Participated in gathering evidence and preparing subpoenas associated with financial analysis. Participated in interviews of defendants and witnesses involved in financial fraud

Financial Analyst (Agency Distribution/Broker Dealer Reporting)

PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO.
08.2008 - 09.2012
  • Supervised a team of 3, managing and preparing the financial accounting, reporting and analysis of two SEC/FINRA regulated broker-dealer companies compliant with US GAAP and Statutory accounting guidelines within the Life Insurance Finance accounting Area. Prepared regulatory filings including monthly, quarterly & annual FOCUS, annual audited balance sheet and income statement financial results and footnote disclosures. Coordinated and effectively lead the month end financial close process in order to meet internal and external reporting deadlines throughout the month. Established and maintained accounting records, monitored financial controls, policies and procedures, assured adherence to and compliance with SOX, GAAP, STAT, and Corporate and broker-dealer policies. Developed monthly financial analysis and prepared commentary on financial performance for senior management inclusive of actual performance to budget vs. forecasts for high -level summary financial and operational company performance and detailed key business drivers/metrics to better analyze the bottom line profitability or loss impact by product. Partnered with the financial planning and analysis team to develop and maintain multi-year capital and P&L forecasts to project high-level company performance long term and future dividend capacity to the partner company of the broker dealer companies. Reviewed and approved all PASS, and GAAP Corporate tax signoff’s for the broker dealer companies.

Financial Analyst (Regulatory Reporting Unit)

PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO.
06.2007 - 08.2008
  • Prepared quarterly statutory reports and assisted in Mock year end reporting in order to mitigate risk and identify internal control weaknesses. Coordinated and led the completion of the filings for the general account. Responsible for identifying and resolving report, process and documentation deficiencies. Partnered with IT to effectively identify discrepancies within the financial systems. Managed direct reports and provided training, development and timely performance reviews.

Financial Analyst

SIEMENS CORPORATION
01.2007 - 06.2007
  • Prepared the annual budget for the intellectual Property Department and developed and designed the model for the cost allocation plan. Prepared monthly budgets vs. forecast and identified areas of concern. Analyzed monthly income and expenses accounts.

Financial Analyst II

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Prepared financial packages, plan vs. actual, and commentary on financial performance across four global regions. Analyzed financial performance trends and drivers and designed financial models for forecasting, planning and variance analysis. Prepared monthly accruals and ensured expenses were applied accordingly. Monitored and maintained the intercompany account reconciliation. Served as primary liaison with external auditors. Reviewed the consolidated financial Outlook for accuracy and presentation. Trained junior staff and conducted special projects for senior management.

Financial Analyst

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Consolidated the global financial outlook, balance sheet and receivable reports. Partnered with regions to prepare consolidated financial analysis. Identified and researched general ledger variances and prepared historical expense trend schedules. Analyzed below margin accounts.

Education

B.S. - Accounting

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

M.A. - Law and Governance: Governance and Compliance

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Advanced in MS Office Tools (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), SAP, Hyperion Essbase and Access; Experienced with Cognos/Impromptu and Oracle reporting Tools, Business Objects
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Timeline

Assistant Finance Division Manager

Court Executive
10.2016 - Current

Investigator (Forensic Accountant)

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
02.2015 - 10.2016

Financial Analyst (Agency Distribution/Broker Dealer Reporting)

PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO.
08.2008 - 09.2012

Financial Analyst (Regulatory Reporting Unit)

PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO.
06.2007 - 08.2008

Financial Analyst

SIEMENS CORPORATION
01.2007 - 06.2007

Financial Analyst II

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
01.2002 - 01.2006

Financial Analyst

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
01.2000 - 01.2002

M.A. - Law and Governance: Governance and Compliance

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

B.S. - Accounting

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
MAISHA D. BOYD