 Oversee 2 accounting supervisors 1 a/p supervisor 12 property staff accountants, 2 construction staff accountants 4 property a/p specialists, 2 construction a/p specialists and an accounting clerk. Setup a paperless process in the accounting department.  Streamlined the audit process. Previously we only prepared “workbooks” for the auditors at year end. We now prepare them monthly. This allowed the audit to be completed sooner and now we can meet the deadlines requested by our partners for both their audits as well as tax returns. Reworked the annual budget preparation process. It is now streamlined with all teams working together to prepare budgets faster and more accurately.  Set up quarterly financial reviews where the department heads involved get together to go through the budget comparisons. This holds all teams accountable for their part of the financials. Established a policy of formal communication with the regional managers to go over tenant ledgers to detect any possible fraud. Assisted my CFO with projects as they arose. For example, we had an audit by the IRS where I assisted in gathering all the necessary information. As well as an instance where an investor questioned our compliance with the operating agreements. Clarified the process for annual employee evaluations. Making sure that the supervisors were aware of what was expected. Improved communication by having weekly meetings with my staff and having supervisors do the same. Treasury function improvements implemented include setting up desktop deposit. This saves time in that staff no longer need to leave the workplace to go to the bank to deposit checks. I also worked with our banks and Yardi to set up positive pay. Started filing unclaimed funds reports with the state.  Started completing the consolidated corporate financial statements on a quarterly basis. Thereby allowing us to provide accurate current financial information to our lenders.

 Prepare all financial statements including budgets for over 2,000 units. Completed the annual CAM reconciliations and prepared the invoicing. Worked with the outside agent to review new leases and renewals. Process payroll for 65 employees with the ADP software. Human resources for all employees – Reviewed workman’s comp claims and addressed employee issues as they arose. Also worked with the insurance broker on the annual benefit renewals. Did property inspections for safety issues to ensure compliance with OSHA. Computer support to staff and properties – I was lead for the software conversions to the various upgrades of the Yardi software all the way from the DOS version through Voyager 5. I was also the network administrator for Yardi. Assisted in due diligence and transition of acquisitions. Worked with the acquisition manager on vetting the operating costs of new properties we were considering purchasing. Also worked on getting information out to potential buyers on properties that we were selling.