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Assist in the quarterly and year-end financial closes, including updating the supplemental report which tracks company metrics such as FFO, NOI detail, same store, occupancy, and capex. Prepare and explain cash and GAAP variance analyses for actuals compared to forecast and current forecast to prior forecast.Prepare support analyses for quarterly earnings call preparation. Monitor and update lease and expense activity in Argus and maintain individual property models to show the financial impact on both Cash and GAAP NOI.Assist in the annual budget preparation through review of property-level revenue and capital spend for accuracy and analyze comparative models for final presentation to the executive team.General ad hoc analyses for Senior Management as requested.

Responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of Class A office and production studio properties. Prepare, analyze, and understand variances in financial statements and document explanations for significant items. Create and post journal entries, review general ledger, and complete balance sheet tie-out schedules. Review and approve non-recurring tenant billings and cash receipts. Assist with CAM reconciliations. Ensure all debt, real estate tax, and parking tax payments are made in a timely manner and internal databases are maintained. Complete all bank reconciliations and ensure all reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner.

Chicago, Il, Us

Complete annual budget for 30-35 diverse departments across the second largest Jewish federation in the country. Complete year-end audit schedules for three separate audited entities.Review Form 990 tax returns for up to 30 supporting foundations. Prepare quarterly financial statements, complete annual audit financial statements and footnotes, and review of Form 990 tax returns for a group of 13 Endowment Foundations worth $322 million.Oversee monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness, and generate monthly actual versus budget analytical summary. Seek continuous ways to improve efficiency and take initiative to evolve procedures to the benefit of the team. For example: enhanced efficiency of a variety of Excel files by adding/improving formulas to increase productivity. Recently took over duties of Director of Financial Reporting while colleague was on long-term leave and succeeded to expand competency of senior responsibilities.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of CBRE properties. Prepare, analyze, and understand variances in financial statements and document explanations for significant items. Prepare all aspects of the financial statement package, including creating and posting journal entries, general ledger review and completion of back up schedules. Ensure all debt, real estate tax, sales tax and owner distribution payments are made in a timely manner and internal databases are maintained.Complete all bank reconciliations and ensures all reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us