I am a licensed realtor as well as a trusted financial advisor and accounting professional leveraging broad experience in real estate development and construction industries to improve business processes, efficiencies, and reporting activities in support of corporate mission. As an adaptable management partner helping cross-functional stakeholders “see the big picture” across continuously moving market scenarios and up/down economic environments. Expert negotiator commended for calming influence in stressful situations guiding parties to achieving resolution with crucial conversations. Led 14-person accounting department responsible for over 150 separate limited partnerships as well as year-end close and certified audits of over 120 limited partnerships. SELECTED FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING OVERSIGHT - Assisted CPAs in preparation of federal/state yearly income tax returns and year-end payroll tax documents and 1099s. Prepared/filed business tax returns and personal property tax returns. Maintained fixed asset depreciation schedules. - Facilitated timely communication with project managers to ensure accuracy of job costs and oversaw job accounting. Performed margin analysis on projects and enhanced processes for improved cost management and increased profits.- Ensured all team members including project managers, superintendents, and engineers are following financial policy and procedures. Prepared monthly over and under calculations for jobs in progress. - Set up and implemented procedures to insure client contractual requirements are met for billing and accounts receivable. Audited client billing and project ledger, ensure both are meeting with contract requirements, GAAP, and company policies.- Conducted client contract analysis to determine billing deadlines, payments terms billable, and non-reimbursable expenses, agreements for insurance, and fee billings along with approved billing rates for staff and/or trade labor. - Managed month close process ensuring client bills and project costs are posted or accrued. Ensured final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements have been met and agreed to by subcontractors prior to issuing final payments. Expertise:LICENSED REALTOR STATE OF TENNESSEEFINANCIAL REPORTINGTAX ADMINISTRATIONCONTRACT NEGOTIATIONSRETAINAGE ADMINISTRATIONSAGE/TIMBERLINE SOFTWAREJOB COSTING/BUDGETINGACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/PAYABLEAIA CONTRACT DOCUMENTSPAYROLL ADMINISTRATIONGENERAL LEDGER