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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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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