Matthew Scheid Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Chicago, Il

Lead portfolio reporting and analysis efforts to keep investors and internal stakeholdersabreast of key operating and financial performance metrics in support of decision makingManage annual process for development of capital ($109mm), leasing (1.8mm sf), andproperty operating budgets (~$570mm FFO), collaborating across a multitude of constituentsincluding asset and property managers, third party leasing teams, investments, and accountingManage internal and external lease administration functions including lease abstraction,review, approval, and activation in accounting systemAsset management responsibilities for 1.7 million square foot portfolio of Class Acommercial office properties in Denver, CO inclusive of approval of leasing activities andcapital budgetingImplemented Yardi Leasing Manager, Advanced Budgeting & Forecasting, and View theSpace (VTS) systems resulting in increased operational and reporting efficiencies

Chicago, Il

Manage the financial planning process for $110 million Global Overhead business, including all budgeting/forecasting, capital planning, financial reporting, and administering executive compensation programs Analyze investment opportunities and partner with cross-functional global department leaders on complex transactionsPerform decision-supporting ROI/NPV analysis of major company initiatives, including asset builds and expansions, service lines and products, pricing strategies and discretional operating expensesAssist in the underwriting and due diligence of potential M&A targetsImplement special projects with a focus on operational efficiency and long-range financial planningDevelop new short term incentive program for business infrastructure employees with the goal of aligning variable pay with firm strategy and creating a pay for performance culture

Managed pricing and proposal development functions for $70 million facility management business line resulting in $20 million of incremental and renewed revenueExecuted strategic plan to improve profitability by $6 million over one year through adjusting client mix, re-pricing existing business, and optimizing client service deliveryAssisted IFM service lines in developing client solutions and value propositions, staffing and service delivery plans, and cost savings initiatives Developed statistical and financial models in support of key business decisions including platform capacity optimization, benchmarking activities, and analyzing technician efficiency in support of cost reduction initiativesIdentified and managed strategic and tactical opportunities, gaps, and financial risksStreamlined and improved accuracy of client profitability analysis processFounder of Building Pride, Jones Lang LaSalle’s GLBT Employee Resource Group

Gathered and analyzed financial and operational information from five real estate service business lines to support strategy formulation, resource planning, and process improvementCollaborated with senior management to implement a sustainability platform resulting in the improved performance and energy efficiency of more than 200 million square feet of propertyAssisted with the successful launch of new business entities in Canada, China, and QatarCreated dashboard for senior management to track and report key performance metricsManaged annual operating budget in excess of $90 millionDeveloped custom reporting to support business units’ key operating imperativesManaged two cross-functional teams to successfully implement a revenue forecasting system and a new business pursuit tracking system resulting in a faster forecast reporting cycle

Served as Acting Chief Financial Officer for six monthsManaged all financial reporting, accounting processes and systems including month-end closing cycleImplemented internal accounting controls including a work/purchase order processing system, automated client billing system, and a streamlined budgeting process resulting in higher operational efficienciesMaintained budget and monthly bank draw process for nine projects valued in excess of $100 million Implemented cost containment and client reimbursement initiatives improving net profitability by 10%

Assisted in land acquisition feasibility analyses of future residential projects ultimately resulting in over $25 million in land purchasesMaintained operational budgets for eight communities totaling in excess of $70 millionRecipient of the KBNxt Bowl Most Valuable Player

Mba, Finance, Real Estate Management, Management & Organiations, Accounting Information & Management

Activities and Societies: Kellogg GLMA, Consulting Club, Real Estate Club, Private Equity & Venture Capital Club, National Foundation.

Ba, Finance

Activities and Societies: Delta Upsilon, Phi Gamma Nu