LEONARD MOODY, CPA

(https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardmoody)
Chicago, Il. 60643

(312) 218-0351

lmoody@lycos.com

HIGHLIGHTS

Transformational Audit Executive: A catalyst for positive change, strong interpersonal skills
with a history of engaging all levels of management and staff in generating new ideas and
partnering to achieve strong internal controls, improved business processes, greater
organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and overall performance. A passion for diagnosing
problems, prescribing appropriate solutions, and driving implementation. Enjoys building teams
and strengthening strategic alliances. A passion for solving difficult problems that have long
eluded solutions. Saved millions by making operations more efficient and eliminating waste,
generated millions by identifying untapped sponsorship and advertising revenues.
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Internal Audit
Director

9/00 August 2015

Selected Accomplishments

Transformed dysfunctional department into high performing team. Converged employees and
co-sourced, public accounting staff; developed a team of managers that deliver transformational
audits. Created new audit process that incorporates project management techniques, monitoring
open audit findings thru to implementation. Established an enterprise-wide risk management
process, the use of ACL and other data analytics, the institution of a district-wide survey of
principals/managers, and many other new techniques. Improved organizations understanding of
business processes by championing the documentation of processes and controls. In addition,
traditional compliance audits, and reviews of effectiveness and efficiency, were performed that
saved millions in transportation costs, recovered hundreds of stolen computers, recovered
thousands in fraudulent payroll charges, and prevented thousands more. Thru the use of various
conflict management techniques I was able to successfully build coalitions, resolve issues, and
influence an organizational shift toward embracing higher levels of accountability.

Senior manager experienced in applying expertise in Risk Management, Auditing, Financial

management, Process Improvement, Change Management, and Vendor Management.
Managed a team of financial professionals and $2.3 million budget.
Lead enterprise-wide risk management process for $5 billion government entity.
Developed and implemented the annual audit plan.
Key contributor to the restructure of numerous functional units including The Inspector Generals
Office, Payroll, Human Resources, Procurement, Grants, Oracle implementation, Financial
Services, Early Childhood programs, etc.

Performed crisis management of Children's First Fund, a 503-C1 affiliate that solicits donations
from various foundations (Chicago Community Trust, Pritzker Foundation, Bill and Melinda
Gates, etc.). Restructured administrative functions, restored confidence of donors.
Managed the CPS/UNCF Scholarship Fund Campaign. Maintained status as their most
successful workplace campaign in the country. Raised over $500,000 annually; awarded dozens
of scholarships.
Negotiated reduced rates from contract consultants and audit vendors.
Implemented effective fraud deterrence system for 600 schools.

Experienced with Oracle, PeopleSoft, Hyperion and Microsoft Office products

BANK OF AMERICA - Commercial Funding

Assistant Audit Manager
10/98 9/00
Assisted in the management of all phases of the commercial audit function for a staff of 17 plus
numerous outsources (scheduling, performance reviews, coaching, recruiting, compensation, etc.).
Provided on-site financial, operational, and collateral analysis of hundreds of middle market
commercial loan customers (loans of up to $120 million) throughout the U.S.
Companies analyzed include a wide variety of industries (manufacturing, distribution, construction,
automotive, financial, medical, etc.).
Senior Auditor
Performed the complex, high risk new business surveys and due diligence reviews.
Promoted to Assistant Audit Manager
HARRIS TRUST & SAVINGS BANK
Field Audit Supervisor
Supervised staff of 10, led sensitive engagements.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT WORK HISTORY
Bank of America Commercial Loan officer, credit training program graduate
PWC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Public Accountant
EDUCATION
Florida A&M University, B.S. Accounting
University of Chicago Post Graduate course work
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Certified Public Accountant

Certified LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CLSSYB)

AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Institute of Internal Audit
Government Finance Officers Association

9/97 - 10/98

11/95 - 3/97