Ken Scott Email & Phone Number

Scituate, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma

Greater Boston Area

Provide specialized accounting and financial services to real estate companies, high net worth individuals and litigation attorneys.

Miami, Fl

Chief Financial Officer – Residential & Land Development (post REIT) 2003 to 2016Direct all financial, treasury and accounting operations. Extremely hands-on role driving all aspects of company finances, including accounting, treasury, acquisition and disposition due diligence, and compliance. Ensure highest standards of business operations as key participant in all real estate transactions and loans by scrutinizing economics, legal elements and feasibility. • Coordinated all due diligence and closings for multiple acquisitions working closely with lenders, legal and equity partners.• Oversaw partnership formations, assisted in creation of operating and other ancillary agreements.• Created and disseminated partnership reporting and communications including NAV calculations, IRRs and partnership status reports. • Provided finance and accounting oversight during the rapid expansion of our multi-family development portfolio across six Florida projects.• Played an integral role in the successful disposition of our $100 million land development and multi-family portfolio in early 2006 ahead of the real estate crisis. Prepared all financial projections, evaluations, and analysis to support pricing.• Coordinated the acquisition of distressed real estate projects and assumed the asset manager role reporting to high net worth and institutional partners. • Oversaw company litigation (construction defects, Homeowner Association lawsuits) as corporate representative while coordinating with outside counsel, directing both defendant- and claimant-related cases.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Vice President/Controller – Retail & Industrial Development (Swerdlow REIT) 1998 to 2003Brought in to assist with rapid growth during construction boom period, including overseeing all project accounting, REIT and tax compliance. Resolved complex tax and accounting issues. Coordinated all necessary financial research, analysis, and due diligence for potential acquisition of targeted real estate opportunities. Oversaw internal software conversion, increasing efficiency, quality assurance, and record-keeping capabilities.• Directed financing and accounting for $500M worth of construction projects, including the 1M sq. ft. Dolphin Mall and the 3M sq. ft. adjacent Dolphin Commerce Center industrial and telecom park located in Miami Florida.• Prepared financial reporting and REIT tax compliance for portfolio of 15 retail and industrial properties.

Boston/ Puerto Rico

Vice President, Finance 1994 to 1997Leveraged past construction experience to guide company finances during development, management, and leasing of retail properties located throughout New England and Puerto Rico. Managed financial reporting and tax compliance throughout operations, including construction and renovation budgeting and financing. Directed all treasury functions.

Boston Ma

Controller 1991 to 1993Reported to CFO while undertaking all essential treasury functions and consolidating financial and tax reporting for 26 companies. Responsibilities included commercial mortgages servicing, REO portfolio accounting and budgeting, and renovation coordination, including subcontracting. Consulted directly for LNR Corporation’s Atlanta office during foreclosure process.

Boston Ma