Mark Thomas Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Responsible for ensuring all client accounting activities are performed in accordance with all company policies and procedures and the terms of the management agreement.Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of accounting principles, practices and procedures for assigned portfolios.Maintain the regional financial records and prepare financial reports as necessary.Overall management of general and property accounting, financial reporting and budgetary control.Maintain lines of communication with internal and external clients and auditors.Oversee all due diligence and financial analysis as required.Participation in new business development within the region.Manage and supervise a regional accounting staff of sixteen and district staff of nine.

Manage and coordinate banking relationships for clients, including negotiating new loan terms for both projects under development as well as existing projects.Prepare, monitor and evaluate operating and financial budgets on monthly quarterly and annual basis.Assisted in the evaluation, selection and implementation of financial reporting and billing software for a 5 million dollar client in the professional service industry.Prepare annual financial statements and income tax returns for limited liability companies, partnerships, corporations and individuals.Provide financial and construction draw management for multiple condominium development projects.Successfully appealed and negotiated a property tax reduction of $500,000 for a commercial office development.

Provided expert witness testimony for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedingsPrepared and reviewed annual budget and internal financial statements and also presented to Board of Directors.Coordinated the establishment of an accounting system for a subsidiary performing architectural and engineering services located in the Philippines.Managed property under development and investment with a total market value of approximately 35 million.Coordinated property management activities with external property management firm. Prepared income tax returns for limited liability companies and partnerships.

Provided consulting services to clients in the areas of finance, information technology and real estate. Participated as a member of multi-disciplined team in selecting and implementing a new financial reporting system for the Detroit public school system. Prepared forecasted financial statements for real estate developments seeking to obtain capital.Prepared seven year business projections and business plan for a major local charitable organization.Prepared information used in business valuations and merger/acquisitions.Developed presentation for a MACPA conference on the topic of Forecast and Projections.

Prepared, reviewed and analyzed monthly financial statements for properties generating annual revenues of approximately 4 million.Responsible for coordinating all accounting and tax services with external independent accountants.Responsible for coordinating all property management activities with external property management firms.Supervised an accounting staff of three and property management staff of two.

Prepared, reviewed and analyzed monthly financial statements for four operating entities.Assisted in the development of an inventory system for new start-up division importing and assembling hand and pneumatic tools.Responsible for coordinating all accounting and tax services with external independent accountant.Supervised an accounting staff of five.

Planned and supervised audit, review and compilation engagements for non-public and not-for-profit clients involved in manufacturing, service and real estate. Participated in new business development.Served in a new position as liaison between Tax and Enterprise Group.

Mba, Finance And Accounting

Activities and Societies: Varsity Golf Team - 4 Years

Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Varsity Golf Team - 4 yearsGraduated with Distinction