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Lead ARGUS Enterprise (AE) implementation projects, from system design and configuration to data integration and business process design. - Conduct discovery sessions to understand the clients' business processes and how they use AE. - Design security, chart of accounts and classifications based on users business processes. - Create data integration specifications, work with developers and test the customized ARGUS integration tool to ensure it support the clients' business process. - Write Discovery Documents, Configuration Specifications, Integration Specifications, Test Scripts, Administrative Guides and Business Process Documents.Create ARGUS Enterprise models for Office, Retail, Industrial & Mixed Use properties.

Leading a team of 5 analysts responsible for deal and portfolio analytics, providing leaders and peers with reports and information to manage individual investments as well as make strategic portfolio decisions. • Managing delinquency and valuation reporting and analytics for the North America Lending business.• Assisting with the management of the North America Equity business with key operating reports (leasing, expense management, NOI, capital spending and values) and established operating rhythms (operating reviews, portfolio reviews, etc.). Reports incorporate internal and external data to highlight trends, issues and opportunities.• 2013 goals include simplifying data collection processes and integrating external data and benchmarks to help Program Managers and Asset Managers execute on investment and portfolio strategies.

Managed key growth initiatives for the Global Investment Management and North American Lending businesses. • Lead transition projects and operational readiness activities for $6B in divestitures.• Designed and documented procedures and templates for managing our global funds business (Polish Retail, Pan-European Office and US Debt). • Developed Global Valuation policies and related procedures, Asset Level Business Plans, Portfolio Reviews and Investor Reporting.• Documented Risk and Asset Management business requirements for systems. Analyzed and evaluated Yardi, supported end users, assessed its’ effectiveness and lead changes to improve user acceptance and productivity.

Managed joint venture investments and lead projects to mitigate JV risk and reduce GE operating costs.• Managed $175MM Industrial portfolio (5.4MM sf): completed 2.0MMsf of leasing, $1.8MM lease buy-out, restructured $180MM of 3rd party debt, and reduced annual operating expenses by $240m/year.• Partnered on a $50MM Mixed Use, Office & Retail portfolio (0.5MM sf): completed 0.25MMsf of leasing, repositioned center and restructured anchor tenant to maintain $10MM value.• Co-Lead for Operational Risk Team: delivered training, process, tools and tips to reduce risk in managing joint ventures. Established asset management protocols and operating rhythms. • Project Leader for improving Cash Controls: completed in-place risk assessment of banking platforms and internal controls related to cash management.• Mentored 3 Associates that have since been promoted.

Evaluated multi-family, office and industrial investment opportunities: prepared equity requests, proforma cash flows and investment return analyses, evaluated markets and sub-markets and prepared competitive site analyses.

- Progressed from Portfolio Analyst to Senior Asset Manager- Managed GE's equity investment in joint ventures in Multi-Family, Office, Industrial, Retail and Storage properties (12 to 40 properties, $30MM - $400MM GE Equity).

- Managed the financial analysis and planning, general accounting and accounts payable functions.- Oversaw month-end closing processes for 5 foreign subsidiaries and 1 domestic division, including managing divisional earnings.- Principal liaison between the division and corporate accounting and tax departments.- Analyzed business performance versus plan.

- Developed financial models for use in the strategic planning process.- Reviewed business process and identified opportunities for improvement.- Evaluated customer and product profitability systems.- Managed and participated in internal control reviews, as well as cash flow and operational audits.- Created internal audit charters and audit programs.- Provided consultation on inventory management procedures and internal auditing techniques.

- Progressed from Financial Management Trainee to Senior Cost Accountant, and then Manager of General Accounting