CFO of a vertically integrated Real Estate Investment Company with concentration on Commercial Real Estate and Movie Production Studios.• Managing and overseeing all finance and accounting aspects of the organization as well as liaising with the company’s large Real Estate fund investors and private investors.• Initiated a comprehensive finance transformation process for the organization:o Manage the process of building and implementing new financial strategies and models that provide the organization with clear insights into the organization financial performances and cash flows and which allowed the organization to review improved financial plans.o Rebuilt the accounting and finance team to ensure prompt communication with executive members and investorso Established financial controls and processes which are designed using improved system utilizations and automations to allow the company to continue its growth.o Designed new processes over investors capital calls including templates, tracking over commitments and reporting of capital accounts.• Overseeing and guiding the process of ensuring the financial records are audit-ready – ensure timely and accurate recording of financial data and design system created smart reports with accurate insight into the financial performances of the properties and the corporate entities. This resulted in streamlining the auditing process significantly.• Work with asset management personnel to assist them in the performance of their duties, and in advancing the performance of the Company and its portfolio.

Highly accomplished leader in a family office setting. Overseeing all accounting and finance aspects for the real estate investment platform (Winter Properties, a fully-integrated commercial real estate investment firm) and for the hedge fund and Private Equity Fund investment platform (40 North). Both related investment businesses of Standard Industries.On the real estate investment platform, responsibilities included process improvement including system implementation and enhancement, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, financial operations, cash management and banking relationship, financing and debt compliance, real estate quarterly valuation, assessment of fair market value and Net Asset Value reporting to investors, tax compliance and insurance compliance. Liaised and worked in collaboration with the property management team, the real estate development team and the real estate valuation team. A member of the firm's valuation committee.On the Hedge Fund and Private Equity Fund (40 North), worked with the principals, other executive management team members and Chief Compliance Officer to ensure timely and accurate SEC reporting for 40 North Management as a registered investment adviser while overseeing all financial reporting requirements on the fund and ensuring compliance with fund related agreements.

Controller of two fast pace, dynamic publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) with combined aggregate book value of approximately $5 billion which focus on opportunistically investing in, and actively managing, a variety of real estate related and other investments including senior housing properties, real estate securities and debt, golf and media. Worked extensively and collaboratively with the acquisition group, the capital market group and the legal team on M&A transactions, related accounting and SEC reporting implications and compliance matters such as purchase price allocation, consolidation, disclosure requirements and pro-forma reporting.• Responsible for the merger and financial integration of approximately 15 M&A transactions with a purchase price of approximately $3 billion and later for the spin offs of several businesses. • Managed all aspects associated with periodic internal and external reporting including SEC reporting as well as internal controls and SOX compliance.• Liaised with internal and external auditors.• Took active part in Newcastle's several public offerings which resulted in a $500 million capital raise through a 5-day process available for entities with SEC shelf registration.• Worked with tax professionals to ensure proper accounting for income tax matters.• Worked with the Investor Relationship team for the preparation of board and audit committee materials, press releases and other investors’ materials.• Managed a team of 14 people responsible for SEC Reporting, Operational Accounting, Corporate, Accounts Payable and Treasury.

Prior to being acquired by the Hunt Companies in July 2013, Centerline was a publicly traded real estate financing and asset management service company with revenue in excess of $200 million. The company focused on affordable and conventional multifamily housing.• Responsible for the areas of corporate accounting, financial reporting, financial systems and Accounts Payable.• Supervised the consolidation process of all subsidiaries and funds and the preparation of the company’s 10K and 10Qs following US GAAP and SEC guidance.• Took over the responsibility over the company’s implementation of the XBRL.• Supervised the Corporate Accounting group and transformed the closing and reporting process by implementing new procedures and best practices to ensure accurate and timely closing and reporting. This contributed to an improved analysis process, accuracy of financial records and increased efficiency resulting in a 25% reduction in Accounting headcount and reducing the time to report by half.• Coordinated with the Financial Budget, Planning and Analysis group the design of a new MD&A reporting process with improved internal controls.• Oversaw the implementation and maintenance of the company’s financial systems inclusive of PeopleSoft, Hyperion and FSR. • Responsible for developing strong relationships with senior management and the design of methods to improve inter-departments communication.• Worked directly with the disclosure committee and the audit committee.• Worked directly with the company’s external auditors, Deloitte.• Coordinated with the legal department annual reports and proxies’ filings with the SEC.• Ensured proper internal controls are implemented and maintained for compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.Supervised a team of 13 people including 4 direct reports.