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Greater Chicago Area

Lead role in the finance function for a real estate and hospitality group. Managing refinancings of hotel CMBS loans and due diligence with potential investors and lending groups. Responsible for all financial and cash flow planning for company's operations. Real estate properties consist of hotels and residential housing units in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Interim CFO. Developed and led the accounting and finance departments during the start-up phase of a new club operation including financial reporting systems, monthly close processes and finance functions. Navigated a thinly capitalized company through its first year of operations and an initial audit which resulted in a clean opinion.

Greater Chicago Area

Part-time position for an E-commerce, vacation rental company providing leadership in all aspects of the accounting & finance operations. Implemented accounting and reporting systems for a start-up organization. Assisted in capital raises providing 5 year proforma projections and business plan for presentation to private investors.

Greater Chicago Area

Consultant to organizations providing expertise in strategic initiatives ranging from systems and process optimization, M&A due diligence, transactional analysis and accounting/finance matters.Expertise in helping organizations achieve their goals through implementation of innovative ideas to streamline business operations that drive growth, increase.

Northbrook, IL

Founded in 1963, Shell Vacations was one of the pioneers in the vacation ownership industry and recognized as one of the most respected independent developers of vacation ownership resorts in the United States. Shell was also one of the largest independent vacation ownership companies in the United States with over 100,000 owners and members, 1,500+.

Northbrook, IL

Reporting directly to the CFO, managed all financial reporting functions, all lender and outside partner/investor reporting communications, company budgets and projections, the annual external audits and reporting and analysis on a consumer installment receivables portfolio that exceeded $300M. Led financial due diligence projects for real estate.

Northbrook, IL

Managed accounting department team of 50+ professionals with focus on developing and training regional controllers and staff. Produced the monthly consolidated financial statements for Company and its 40+ subsidiaries ensuring accuracy, timely reporting and compliance with GAAP. Managed construction fundings/draw requests and construction.

Northbrook, IL

Oversaw the day to day accounting functions for multiple regions including cash management, payroll, accounts payable, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, annual audits and tax returns. Reported directly to regional directors on the monthly results of their operations and consulted on areas to focus improvement efforts in both operational.

Chicago, IL

Audit manager from 1993-1997 for a large regional CPA firm. Managed and supervised financial audit and review engagements, consulting and tax engagements for privately held corporate, limited liability and partnership entities. From 1988-1992 steady and progressive growth from staff accountant to senior accountant to supervisor. Experienced in a wide array.

Chicago

Staff auditor and tax accountant for a downtown CPA firm specializing in family owned businesses.

Bs, Accounting

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