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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Establish, implement and enforce financial best practices, including internal and external reporting, asset protection and management, workflow guidelines and responsibilities, staffing roles and performance guidance, risk management structures, budgeting and forecasting. Prepare, analyze, and diagnose key performance indicators in order to manage and optimize operational results. Inject these KPI's into the reporting and analysis processes to link operating results with financial results. Create custom reporting structures to manage $1.2B real estate development projects. Create cash flow management and forecasting structures. Manage and coordinate annual audits for multiple entities. Ensure compliance and adherence to GAAP for financial reporting. Procure and manage corporate and project insurance coverages.Lead finance staff and partner with business unit management to standardize and improve performance measures and analytical methods, to ensure integrity of information and the use of performance measures that are consistent and meaningful to ownership and stakeholders.Ensure that appropriate systems, policies, budgets, controls, and procedures are in place to support sound, legal practices in support of the strategic direction of the business.

Redlands, Ca, Us

Directed finance and accounting operations for a family office overseeing a substantial 1.2M sq. ft., $350M multi-state commercial and industrial property portfolio. Conducted rigorous due diligence and financial analysis for property acquisitions. Spearheaded initiatives to enhance staff productivity and foster inter-departmental synergy, optimizing communication channels.Performed diverse financial analyses encompassing profitability assessments, performance evaluations, leasing studies, pro-forma income statements, risk evaluations, and customized ad hoc calculations vital for ownership and senior management. Evaluated potential property dispositions and transfers. Successfully implemented the SAP real estate management system.Led the development, formulation, and delivery of comprehensive short- and long-term financial budgets and forecasts, all grounded in well-researched, validated assumptions. Mitigated corporate risk exposure by instituting an insurance tracking and enforcement program, cultivating strong organizational relationships to ensure sustained compliance.

Secured monthly bank and equity financing totaling $120M for a sizable 1.8M square foot distribution center. Conducted regular meetings with ownership, bank officers, and equity partner financial executives to assess funding needs and project progress. Collaborated with contractors to implement stringent cost controls and variance reviews, ensuring adherence to the project budget.Cultivated robust relationships with executives both within and outside the organization, fostering transparent communication channels for an in-depth understanding of current business dynamics. Established and supervised monthly closing processes and procedures. Implemented effective cost reduction and forecasting strategies, including comprehensive contract reviews, bid assessments, and adept pricing negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.

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Recruited to revamp and enhance the efficiency of a multi-state accounting team, orchestrating a comprehensive analysis of accounting, management, and operational processes. Implemented sweeping improvements including best practices adoption, standardized reporting, and streamlined closing processes. Oversaw a ten-member team, with direct supervision of four members, managing Accounting, A/P, A/R, and Payroll functions. Generated detailed monthly Work in Process reports outlining project status and profitability.Realized a substantial $300K in annual cost savings by centralizing multi-state payroll and accounting operations. Enhanced collection processes and strategies by vigilantly monitoring contract billings and collections, executing aging analyses, and coordinating effective collection approaches with senior management and legal counsel. Successfully implemented an enhanced closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statement production.

Seal Beach, Ca, Us

Oversaw all accounting and financial aspects for substantial mixed-use condominium developments, managing 900 units and $400M in gross revenues. Spearheaded strategies to maximize revenues, control costs, and optimize sales and marketing effectiveness through regular meetings with division executives and staff.Revamped the annual planning process, implementing a new budgeting platform and enhancing forecasting and analysis for over 40 projects. This included absorption and delivery modeling, G&A budgeting, and detailed cash flow forecasts. Streamlined the project acquisition process by collaborating with various departments to compile comprehensive pro formas, pricing assumptions, and necessary reviews, presenting these packages for approval to committees.Played a pivotal role in securing and finalizing project financing by partnering with corporate finance. Coordinated closely with external auditors and corporate accounting to ensure the seamless preparation of the annual audit report.

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Guided policy development and provided comprehensive oversight for financial administration across diverse sectors including corporate, commercial property management, cable television, and luxury yacht/jet charter. Managed a dedicated team of seven. Collaborated with the CFO to achieve a substantial $400K reduction in risk management costs, optimizing procurement and administration of Workers Comp, Property, Liability, Medical, Dental, and Executive insurance coverage. Expertly prepared partnership and corporate tax returns across commercial, retail, and corporate entities. Spearheaded budgeting, cash management, forecasting, and variance analysis for multiple divisions. Developed annual operating budgets, provided monthly financial reports, and delivered strategic recommendations to owners and executives. Directed retail development projects totaling $50M, ensuring comprehensive oversight of project funding, contractor supervision, cash flow management, and rigorous project cost and profitability analyses.

Mba, Finance

B.S., With Honors, Business Administration