Elaine Rizzo Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Finance, Treasury and ControlImplementation and coordination for internal controls, policy, and procedures and internal audit coordination for the offices throughout EuropeImplementation, coordination, and responsibility for the quarterly and annual reporting, budgeting and forecasting for the region – including liaising with the in-country and fund teamsWorked closely with the in-country teams, fund teams, and central teams on all aspects of finance, control, and reportingDesigned, implemented the employee equity reporting OperationsHeavily involved in the set-up of new operations when Hines moved into new countries - setting up the company, policies, financial controls, employment structuring, etc.Coordination and oversight of the closing down old operations when no longer needed, including wind-down of contracts, employment issues, appointing liquidators, etc.DirectorshipsBoard member and company director for operating companies in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Netherlands, and holding companiesBoard member and company director for Hines’ FCA authorized operating company in the UK.Regulatory OversightOversaw and coordinated the set-up of Hines’ FCA regulated entity, establishing the processes as well as the ongoing running of that entity SMF3 - Executive Director 12/2019-03/2020CF1 Director 04/2011-12/2019CF10 Compliance Oversight - 04/2011-03/2015CF11 Money Laundering Officer - 04/2011-03/2015Human ResourcesOversaw the employment and visa matters for EuropeDevelopment and maintenance of employment policies for Europe, including restructuring parental leave policiesDeveloped, coordinated, and initiated an Orientation Program for all new hires in Europe. Drove the internal and external training program in Europe - Management skills, Argus, Hines University, Presentation skills, Clifton Strengths, etc.Key role in the development, training, and roll-out of a new employee performance system

London, England, United Kingdom

Promoted to European Regional Controller in February 2005, as the Senior Finance professional for Hines in Europe. Promoted to Managing Director in March 2006.

London, England, United Kingdom

Financial controller for Hines' operations in Europe with reporting responsibility for the operations and projects throughout Europe.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Operating and development projects located throughout Chicago, Ohio, Indiana, and Minnesota, including purchases and sales.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sr. Project Accountant for 225 West Wacker Drive in the Loop. 225WW is a 650,000 SF multi-tenant building. Hines was the third-party manager when I joined the project. It was sold in 1999 and was purchased by Hines' first property fund.

The Milwaukee Center, a 370,000 square foot class A office tower located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jan 1994 to May 1995O'Hare Plaza is a five-building complex totalling more than 920,000 square feet located in suburban Chicago. May 1995 to July 1996