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Apollo Limited NCS is an international boutique financial crime consultancy firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 2010, the firm serves as strategic advisers to both the U.S. government and the private sector, focusing on financial crime investigations, nonprofit, and real estate accounting. Their team of dedicated professionals has been contracted by federal and state crime bureaus to uncover financial fraud across various organizations and industries. Apollo Limited NCS is renowned for producing irrefutable forensic evidence, which has been instrumental in securing guilty convictions. lusha.com
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The firm specializes in clandestine investigations, conducted in complete secrecy to protect clients' interests. Utilizing methodologies akin to those employed in national service, Apollo Limited NCS deploys experienced, independent, and highly credentialed investigators to substantiate existing or suspected fraud. This approach ensures that investigations are thorough and discreet, minimizing disruption to the client's operations. tuckerglobal.org
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In addition to investigative services, Apollo Limited NCS offers forensic accounting expertise. Their accountants are trained to uncover the truth behind financial records, providing objective data crucial for legal proceedings. The firm emphasizes that forensic accounting encompasses both litigation support—quantifying damages and providing expert testimony—and investigative services, such as detecting employee theft, securities fraud, and other financial misconduct. tuckerglobal.org
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Apollo Limited NCS combines specialized skills and practical experience to deliver comprehensive solutions to the financial needs of all its clients. lusha.com
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CONTRACTED POSITIONS
Due to the confidential nature of Apollo Limited's services, clients have been excluded from the following if their contract was: exclusive to financial fraud investigation, predominantly forensic in nature, involved the Financial Crime Enforcement Network or other government agency, or signed broad nondisclosure agreements.
05/2023-07/2024
Division Controller
Interim CFO
V.P. Controller
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NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS,INC.
Initially hired as Division Controller overseeing 16+ LIHTC multi-family rental communities, I was later appointed Interim CFO. In this role, I led the annual audit and managed the accounting and finance team through a significant crisis. Subsequently, I was promoted to VP Controller, responsible for handling all financial transactions for the organization.
I was again asked to serve as Interim CFO, during which I implemented changes and safeguards to ensure compliance. Additionally, I managed grants, deployed a new grant management protocol, and oversaw payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, property accounting, and medical billing. I also conducted an in-depth internal investigation into the organization's management practices and policies.
05/2021-04/2023
Financial Controller
TAKE CHARGE AMERICA, INC.
As Controller, I prepared and presented the financial reports to Senior Leadership and the Board of Directors. Initially, I was to assume the CFO's duties in my second year but the CEO deemed I was ready after my third month. I led the transition of the accounting department to a paperless process. Was integral in designing a new Grant tracking system that ensured timely reimbursements. Led all audits, 990 preparation, 401K and Worker's Comp audits.
10/2017-09/2019
Financial Controller
VALLEY VISTAS MANAGEMENT COMPANY
As Financial Controller, a full-cycle, hands-on position, I close and prepare the monthly financial reports for the 26+ properties we manage. I also serve as the director of Human Resources, Benefits Administrator, and Rent Manager field support for staff. My first goal was to align the accounting policies to GAAP standards and create new operational procedures. It was a 14-month process that included a deep audit of prior years’ records and analyzing overall functionality. I transitioned payroll and human resources to a new service platform and implemented changes that saved the company thousands. Valley Vistas and my role are in a constant state of transition and while it is often challenging, it is also very rewarding as I can see the direct results of my involvement.
1/2017-9/2017
Interim Assistant Controller
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AEROTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Using ACFE accounting and auditing principles, I evaluated the reliability of the available financial records and operational systems, and back traced all vendor activity in order to reconstruct more than 16 months of corrupted financial data. I performed independent forensic examinations that uncovered prior employee misconduct and evaluated the threat likelihood for future losses. I made recommendations that addressed the materiality of those losses and detailed the compromised data in a clear and concise manner. I also restructured the accounting department, updated the operational policies and procedures to better protect the company assets and aligned the company with GAAP standards. During this dual-purpose contract, I served as the acting payroll administrator, HR coordinator and performed all normal accounting manager duties including hiring, training, and supervising a staff of six.
2/2016-11/2016
Interim Accounting Manager
VALLEY OF THE SUN YMCA
Recruited by the Controller to reorganize the Accounts Payable and Payroll department, I identified issues that led to the restructuring of the department. I led the design of a paperless invoice/purchase order system that used pre-existing software, and therefore eliminated the costly expense of using a cloud-based service to achieve the same result. I also wrote the user manual and aided in instructing managers on how to use the new system. The switch to a paperless environment saved the organization thousands annually in late fees and penalties alone, and virtually eliminated future issues caused by misdirected or lost invoices. As Payroll Manager, I prepared payroll for up to 1,500 employees biweekly, developing policy and procedures as we incorporated a new service platform. I also analyzed aging reports to determine the priority of payees for the weekly disbursement, advised staff on various coding errors, and communicated with displeased vendors during financial crises. I negotiated payment plans and regained vendor confidence by addressing their concerns in a timely and professional manner. I was able to secure payment plans with companies that normally do not offer them and was successful in clearing hefty late fees and penalties . A secondary agenda was executed for Apollo Limited under confidential contract.
7/2015-02/2016
Interim Assistant Controller
CONSOLIDATED ASSET MANAGEMENT
Responsible for the full-cycle accounting for a large portfolio of multifamily and commercial properties using YARDI and MRI software. Monthly duties included calculating and posting GPR, Loss to Lease, Loss to Vacancy, and tenant adjustments, Management fees, Partnership Allocations and Owner Distributions. Other regular duties involved: Financial Review and variance analysis with owners; cash management; preparation and filing of Privilege and Property Taxes; Replacement & Repair Reserve Account Management; Tenant Adjustments and abatement; execution of Lease Abstracts, and opening GL entries. I also performed CAM Management including preparing and sending estimates, final billing, adjustments and reconciliation.
PERMANENT W2 POSITIONS
11/2012-07/2015
Sr. Property Accountant
With little fanfare , President Obama stopped by
CPLC's affordable housing community to give kudos
for all the great work the organization has done.
CHICANOS POR LA CAUSA/TIEMPO, INC.
Responsible for the full-cycle accounting for a large portfolio of multifamily and commercial properties using YARDI and MRI software. Monthly duties included calculating and posting GPR, Loss to Lease, Loss to Vacancy, and tenant adjustments, Management fees, Partnership Allocations and Owner Distributions. Other regular duties involved: Financial Review and variance analysis with owners; cash management; preparation and filing of Privilege and Property Taxes; Replacement & Repair Reserve Account Management; Tenant Adjustments and abatements; execution of Lease Abstracts, and opening GL entries. I also performed CAM Management including preparing and sending estimates, final billing, adjustments and reconciliation.
10/2010-07/2012
Accounting Supervisor
Property Accountant
COMMUNITY SERVICES OF ARIZONA
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As the Accounting Supervisor, I ensured the organization adhered to the guidelines set forth by the individual federal and state contracts we serviced. I approved Purchases Orders from the property managers and coordinated with A/P for payment. I manually reconciled over 110 bank accounts and functioned as the Cash Manager. I approved wire transfers, initiated others, and reported to the CEO and CFO our daily cash position. I also prepared the projected cash flow analyses and aided in the annual budget preparation. I administered the in-house, bi-weekly payroll from timecard review and calculation to printing of the checks and sending Direct Deposits. I manually accrued Sick and Vacation time on excel using VLOOKUP and pivot tables. The only property accountant for the organization, I closed the month and prepared financials for their 30+ properties which included low income and traditional multi-family properties. No small task considering they used two accounting systems: Yardi and Blackbaud, which are not compatible. Expenses tracked in one system and income in the other, so I manually splice the two reports to create the final reports that were released. This also meant all 110 bank accounts were reconciled manually, as well. The position required constant multitasking, extreme organizational skill, and demanded long hours, but was well worth it. It was my first experience in the nonprofit world and I so grateful it started there. The organization was true to its mission, and the comradery of the staff was unmatched. We all were a part of something truly meaningful and greatly saddened when federal funds and service awards were pulled from CSA. The doors may have closed but the connections we forged remain strong.
1989-2010
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1989-1994:
Clandestine HUMINT
1995-2010:
Contractor: Clandestine Service
2010-Current:
Contractor, Other
THE DOUGLAS FOUNDATION
A Defense Intelligence Contract Facilitator
Foreign and Domestic Government Contracting
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As a condition of my college scholarship, I was required to serve five years of dedicated service to the U.S. Government upon graduation. My training focused on financial crime and analysis, but the urgent demand for clandestine Human Intelligence collectors often required me to expand my role. At the time, the Cold War still dominated the Intelligence Community, and I was frequently subcontracted to agencies in need of infiltration reconnaissance.
One of my earliest assignments involved analyzing financial data to identify and track high-value targets. I followed money trails across the globe, uncovering connections to major drug cartels, black-market arms dealers, human traffickers, and terrorist cells—in short, some of the worst individuals imaginable. While I performed accounting functions in a technical sense, I was far from a pencil-pusher.
Clandestine Service often meant stepping directly into the lion’s den—face-to-face with the enemy, assuming false identities, and hoping my cover wasn’t blown before I reached my objective. When my five-year “indentured servitude” ended, I was promoted to Contractor. While the title may not sound significant, the shift was monumental. Instead of being assigned to missions, I was asked—with the freedom to accept or refuse. More importantly, I gained the ability to pursue my own path and make a direct impact.
Countering human exploitation became my top priority. I took on numerous human trafficking contracts, using financial intelligence to help free dozens of teenagers from their captors. It all began with analyzing numbers and cash flow—because accounting is more than just numbers; it’s about finding the truth behind them. Years of psychology studies and tactical training only sharpened my ability to uncover deception.
For over 20 years, I said “yes” to countless contracts, learning more than I ever thought possible. My career began at Douglas, where I built the foundation of integrity and ethics that guided me throughout my work. More than just numbers, my experience gave me a rare insight into human behavior—one that shaped the way I approached every mission.
