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Financial Business Partner, Strategist & CPA/MBA with a proven track record of driving profitability and business transformation at well-capitalized real estate investment and management firms, as well as major corporate real estate outsourcing. With experience in industrial, multi-family, hotels and office properties, I strategically accounted for growth of the Zeller real estate portfolio from $1.2B to $2.0B in assets under management and completed financial due diligence for a potential $1M+ acquisition of a hotel management enterprise. I truly have a passion for financial transformation and business turnaround, and have worked to deliver the following career highlights: ► 13 years in Public Accounting where I audited a multitude of real estate assets, banks and utilities. ► 17 years at LaSalle Investment Management (LIM) where I completed the roll-up of 12 single hotel asset partnerships into a publicly traded REIT that traded on the NYSE (This had never been done before at LIM). Also, started up the LIM Singapore accounting operations, and oversaw the startup of the JLL IPT Fund – a Non-Listed, Daily NAV REIT now in its 15th year with $3B of assets under management. ► 6 years at JLL Corporate Solutions where I oversaw a team of 400+ professionals and led the successful turnaround of the Citibank account from Code Red to Code Green and served as a key leader of the JLL Corp Solution Client Finance organization. ► 3+ years at Zeller Realty Group where I took ZRG into the 21st century through the use of technology to greatly improve its efficiency as well as its financial and investor reporting.Real estate is something I feel personally invested in, and I love taking the initiative to ensure our investors, stakeholders, team members and executives, alike, feel as if they are an integral part of the financial reporting process. Some words that people within my professional network might describe me are ‘Honest, Empowering, Client-Centric & Goal-Oriented.’CORE COMPETENCIES:Executive Leadership ▪ Real Estate Investment Analysis ▪ Financial Statement Reporting ▪ Due Diligence ▪ Investor Reporting / Client Relations ▪ Budgeting & Forecasting▪ Real Estate Finance Banking ▪ Strategic Planning Process & Performance Enhancement ▪ Internal Controls ▪ Team Empowerment ▪ Cost-Efficient Growth ▪ High-ROI ▪ Value Creation
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Chief Financial OfficerZeller Realty Group Aug 2016 - PresentChicago, Il, UsAs the CFO of ZRG I directed and oversaw all aspects of the Finance, Treasury, Accounting and Information Technology functions of the organization. The portfolio is comprised of 20+ assets. • Successfully accounted for the growth in the portfolio from $1.2B to $2.0B (12 to 22 assets) without an increase in staff.• Led the Finance group to provide accurate and timely financial information to internal senior management, external investors and creditors including the analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts • Provided direct ownership and vision for the significant upgrading of ZRG’s ERP systems platform including the additions of Yardi’s Investor Portal, Commercial Café, Job Cost, Marketplace, Vendor Café, at a significant, 75% cost saving vs. an outside consultant’s proposal. • Initiated the research and implementation of new IT systems and procedures to greatly improve ZRG’s cyber security resiliency and reduce risk of business email compromise • Successfully instituted austerity programs that reduced travel expense by 42%.• Completed the financial due diligence on a potential $1M+ acquisition of a hotel management company.
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Managing DirectorJll 2012 - 2016Chicago, Illinois, UsSenior Director of the JLL Corporate Solutions Client Finance organization for the Americas’ region comprised of over 125+ accounts, 480+ employees and $6 billion of spend. First person to ever hold this position focused on establishing independent and strong service line to meet the financial needs of JLL’s Corporate Solutions accounts. • Led the Client Finance on account staff as it grew from 400 to 480 employees from 2012 to 2016, respectively, and strategized optimal finance staffing for new and existing accounts (resource utilization).• Championed the increased use of shared service centers by 300% which greatly increased productivity and led to a 50% increase in time to stability on new assignments and implemented enhanced training and sharing of best practice which resulted in approximately 10% or $500K of cost saving.• Achieved 88% positive Employee Engagement score via tri-annual Kenexa employee survey, despite a highly decentralize employee base. JLL’s norm was 75%. • Presented financial capabilities of the service line for new client proposals and existing client renewals. • Strategic initiatives / accomplishments include: o 60+ person staff reduction due to systematic invoice processingo 50% improvement of new account stabilization rateo streamlined cash management and improved training and objective setting -
Chief Financial Officer – Jll’S Cs Citibank AccountJll 2011 - 2012Chicago, Illinois, UsFinance Leader for top 5 JLL Corporate Solutions (CS) account consisting of 28 million sq ft and $270M of real estate operational spend (Achieved first-year savings of approximately $15M - savings achieved through revision of the spending protocols by the operation personnel to achieve greater accountability and line of sight.)• Orchestrated the financial turnaround of the account status from Code Red to Green in 9 months. • Established a strong partnership among JLL finance, operations and Citibank’s real estate team. • Chaired the finance portion of the weekly Governance meetings, presenting dashboards and KPI metrics. • Oversaw the preparation of the budget for the subsequent year that targeted additional savings of $7.5M. • Automated processes and efficiencies thereby allowing a reduction in JLL’s accounting staff by 10% after year 1.
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Managing Director – LasalleJll 2007 - 2011Chicago, Illinois, UsCo-Director of LaSalle’s North America financial reporting and performance measurement function. (AUM $10 billion. Annual operating budget of $4 million. 55+ employees) Portfolio Controller for a $150 million AUM US separate account. • Led the development and implementation of "best in class" client reporting tool adopted globally as the new LaSalle standard. This included development of interactive, on-line electronic delivery. • Spearheaded global coordination of finance team’s priorities and objectives with a focus on efficiencies, consistency and best practices to be implemented into the global business. • For the separate account mandate, responsible for lender relationships and debt restructuring.
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Senior Vice PresidentJll 1999 - 2007Chicago, Illinois, UsSenior Portfolio Controller for a large US retail investor fund and several Asia start-up funds structured via REITs and Partnerships. Responsible for managing all aspects of hiring, termination, compensation and continuing education of 55 employees. • Supervised the start-up of a $1 billion LaSalle open-ended property fund (LaSalle's first retail investment vehicle in the United States and SEC registered). Led the development and implementation of fund policies and procedures in this new retail and open-ended complex fund. • Presented quarterly financial statements and highlights of the fund to the Board of Directors. • Negotiated annually the fund’s unsecured line of credit with major US bank and annual contracts with the external valuation consultant, auditors and attorneys. • Served as the intial Portfolio Controller for LaSalle’s Asia Recovery Fund based in Singapore. Responsible for the start-up of all fund financial operations including establishing relationships with investors and key third party advisers - bankers, auditors, attorneys. • Directed multiple funds, as general partner, in Asia and Europe requiring traveling abroad for board meetings and significant investor relations responsibilities, including capital calls and cash distributions.
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Vice PresidentJll 1994 - 1999Chicago, Illinois, UsPortfolio Controller for multiple commingled funds with diverse, domestic and international investor bases. The funds' structures were REITs or partnerships. Supervised initial public offering on the NYSE. Co-managed the 35-person portfolio accounting group. • Supervised the rolled-up 12 single-asset hotel limited partnerships into UPREIT for an initial public offering filed with the SEC. This REIT, LaSalle Hotel Properties, was traded on the NYSE. Oversaw all financial aspects of the initial public offering, including managing outside counsel, auditors and advisers. • Headed Portfolio Controllership for a start-up of a $300 million commingled fund, establishing accounting policies and procedures for this taxable REIT.
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Depaul Driehaus College Of BusinessFinance -
University Of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignAccounting And Finance
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What company does Leo Owens work for?
Leo Owens works for Zeller Realty Group
What is Leo Owens's role at the current company?
Leo Owens's current role is CFO @ Zeller Realty Group ► Real Estate Strategy | Financial Leadership | Visions for Growth.
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What schools did Leo Owens attend?
Leo Owens attended Depaul Driehaus College Of Business, University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Leo Owens has skills like Leadership, Team Building, Banking, Multi Location Management, Corporate Real Estate, Sec Financial Reporting, Kpi Implementation, Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Board Presentations, Valuation, Reporting And Analysis.
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