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Provide financial management and oversight of the corporate real estate portfolio consisting of 6M square feet, over 700 buildings, $180M operating budget, and $40M capital budget• Achieved under budget results in operating expenses each year, saving an average of 3.3% in operating expenses• Performed monthly expense variance analysis and was responsible for financial reporting, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts for the corporate real estate portfolio.• Conducted financial… Show more Provide financial management and oversight of the corporate real estate portfolio consisting of 6M square feet, over 700 buildings, $180M operating budget, and $40M capital budget• Achieved under budget results in operating expenses each year, saving an average of 3.3% in operating expenses• Performed monthly expense variance analysis and was responsible for financial reporting, annual budgets, and monthly forecasts for the corporate real estate portfolio.• Conducted financial analysis for portfolio optimization transactions including branch downsizes, sale/leasebacks, re-developments, and re-locations which resulted in over $500k in annual expense savings the past 3 years• Played an integral role in executive decision-making as part of a cross-functional team Show less

Managed the finance and accounting operations of the company as well as its affiliated entities, investments, and managed properties.• Performed financial analysis for potential developments and acquisitions as well as for facilities service proposals; provided recommendations on structure and financing• Managed the financial reporting and lease administration services including annual budgets and monthly budget comparisons for a regional financial services company with over… Show more Managed the finance and accounting operations of the company as well as its affiliated entities, investments, and managed properties.• Performed financial analysis for potential developments and acquisitions as well as for facilities service proposals; provided recommendations on structure and financing• Managed the financial reporting and lease administration services including annual budgets and monthly budget comparisons for a regional financial services company with over 700,000 square feet Show less

Created, developed, and maintained the corporate financial model which forecasted and monitored the company’s earnings and performance. This model forecasted the impact of operations, capital investments, and financing activities on earnings, key metrics, and debt compliance.• Recommended options and alternatives for investing and financing activities to executive officers.• Performed financial analysis and underwriting for multifamily, office, and retail… Show more Created, developed, and maintained the corporate financial model which forecasted and monitored the company’s earnings and performance. This model forecasted the impact of operations, capital investments, and financing activities on earnings, key metrics, and debt compliance.• Recommended options and alternatives for investing and financing activities to executive officers.• Performed financial analysis and underwriting for multifamily, office, and retail investments.• Supported the financial analysis on a $1.5 billion multifamily REIT acquisition and on a $1.7 billion office/retail asset disposition.• Involved in preparation of annual budgets and 3 year business plans. Show less

Bachelor Of Science: Commerce And Business Administration - Accounting

Master'S Of Accountancy