Lead financial administration of this $600 million state grant-making agency. Responsible for grant compliance (2CFR 200, Il GATA, etc.), grant processing (payments, obligation tracking), and grantee audits/fiscal monitoring. Manages the Authority's external audit processes and relationships (Federal Single Audit, State Compliance Audit, etc.).

Conducted monthly operating expense reviews with functional leaders to identify trends, variances, cost savings, and organizational optimization opportunities. Developed and led comprehensive global planning and reporting processes. Established a shared-services, real estate finance organization from 4 independent, finance teams. Ensured all major projects and initiatives were managed with effective and efficient financial discipline. Led firmwide implementation of accounting rule change to ASC 842. Led financial analysis of all strategic initiatives including development, sale and leaseback of 2.4 million square foot, Hudson Yards tower, and $1.3B sale and leaseback of Time Warner Center.

Managed and trained over 100 high producing private wealth financial advisors to increase sales productivity, learn new fee-based products, and better meet client needs.