Mayra Williams
Forensic Accountant
Orlando
Summary
Seasoned forensic accountant leveraging investigative acumen and financial auditing expertise with the FBI and DCAA. Excelles in complex fraud investigations, presenting court-ready financial analyses and charging recommendations. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills whilst mentoring auditors. Proficient in data analysis and evidence gathering, enhancing case outcomes. Delivers impactful fraud awareness presentations, improving agency fraud detection.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Accountant
Federal Bureau of Investigation
09.2021 - Current
- FBI Forensic Accountant who provides professional financial and accounting expertise to case agents and the AUSA during the investigation process.
- Completes financial analysis and provides recommendations.
- Summarizes and presents findings and results to the investigative team.
- Prepares exhibits and visual charts as needed for trial.
Senior Lead Auditor
DoD Defense Contract Audit Agency
01.2007 - 09.2021
- Performed a variety of complex audits for corporate business segments to determine adequacy and compliance with Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Generally Accepted Government Accounting Standards.
- Implemented comprehensive audit procedures to assess effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems.
- Utilized data analytics and statistical sampling to evaluate and determine questioned costs in accordance with guidance and regulations.
- Prepared periodic reports to compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Inspected account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
- Maintained compliance with auditing standards, regulations, and best practices in all audit activities.
- Examined financial records, invoices, and receipts to verify accuracy and detect discrepancies.
- Prepared audit reports and provided recommendations for process improvements to ensure compliance with corporate policies.
- Monitored and tracked the status of audit findings and corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.
- Prepared reports of audit findings with detail exhibits and schedules.
- Communicated audit results and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior management and regulatory authorities.
- Coached and mentored new and less experience auditors.
Investigative Support Auditor
DoD Defense Contract Audit Agency
11.2017 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the development of felony investigations.
- Assisted criminal and civil investigators and attorneys in developing case theory and strategy in relations to a variety of fraud cases associated, but not limited, to false claims, 15 U.S.C § 1, Sherman Act, contract bid rigging, healthcare, financial investigations, wire fraud, money laundering, bribery, public corruption, and kickbacks.
- Developed damage calculations and presented results.
- Independently conducted forensic and investigative analysis of financial records and data to support agents and AUSAs to determine possible data patterns to prove or disprove case theories.
- Provided expertise in evaluating the value of financial evidence and detecting intricate-sophisticated practices for moving funds and shielding illegal activity.
- Performed highly technical financial and other data analyses.
- Assisted agents and AUSAs during interview of subjects, preparation of Grand Jury subpoenas, and analysis of financial and contractual data as needed during the investigation.
- Performed testing and analysis of contractor’s accounting, labor systems, and internal controls pertinent to the investigation.
- Served as a liaison between DCAA field auditors and case investigators throughout the investigation process.
- Provided fraud awareness presentations to DCAA field offices on potential irregular misconduct and fraud.
- Developed analysis and fraud scheme models, during the evaluation of financial data, utilizing strong skills in Microsoft products, BankScan, Power BI, and others.
Supervisory Auditor
DoD Defense Contract Audit Agency
04.2012 - 02.2015
- Managed a team of five auditors.
- Provided guidance on DCAA best practices and procedures related to audit workload.
- Managed staff training requirements and ensured training was completed on time.
- Planned and monitored the team workload and ensured DCAA’s goals and objectives were successfully met.
- Served as technical expert and provided guidance for multiple types of contract audits.
- Reviewed and approved auditor work papers, work plans, fieldwork, and audit reports.
- Ensured compliance with DCAA guidance, policies and procedures.
- Recommended courses of actions.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and auditors, and communicated results of audits to higher level management.
- Managed report preparation and ensured audit reports and conclusions were properly supported and documented in the audit file.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting Track
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2006
Affiliations
- Certified Fraud Examiner - Active member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, January 2020 to present
Skills
- Investigative skills
- Financial auditing
- Evidence gathering
- Auditing
- Data analysis
Languages
Spanish, General professional ability to speak, read, write, interpret, and translate.
Special Projects And Assignments
- Participates in Public Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering Initiatives coordinated by the Federal Bureau of Investigations, June 2023 to August 2023 and June 2024 to August 2024
- Cyber-Enabled Fraud Intake Liaison for IC3 complaints that fall under Tampa’s area of responsibility, October 2021 - present
- Cyber-Enabled presentations to financial institutions, legal partners, and the community. The purpose of these presentations is to spread awareness and educate partners and the community regarding cyber fraud schemes and prevention measures.
Timeline
Forensic Accountant
Federal Bureau of Investigation
09.2021 - Current
Investigative Support Auditor
DoD Defense Contract Audit Agency
11.2017 - 09.2021
Supervisory Auditor
DoD Defense Contract Audit Agency
04.2012 - 02.2015
Senior Lead Auditor
DoD Defense Contract Audit Agency
01.2007 - 09.2021
Master of Business Administration -
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting Track
University of Central Florida
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