Real Estate Accounting
Resume:
Scott K. Bailey JD, CPA
St. Cloud, MN 56301
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Education:
University of Notre Dame
B.B.A. in accounting, cum laude
May, 1981
DePaul University College of Law
J.D.
June, 1985
Experience:
CPA/Consultant August, 2009
- present
Scott K. Bailey JD, CPA
Saint Cloud, MN
. Directed an accounting and consulting practice specializing in
providing financial, tax and accounting services to startup, small and
mid-size businesses and wealthy individuals.
Chief Financial Officer January,
2009 - August, 2009
Goldmark Property Management, Inc.
Fargo, ND
. Responsible for all accounting and financial functions for a $600
million real estate property management company consisting of 256
entities and more than 10,000 multi-family units and 18 commercial
properties in four states.
. Redesigned budget process for all entities including the parent
management company.
. Redesigned accounts payable and credit card payment processes.
. Reviewed and reevaluated quarterly dashboard reports.
Chief Financial Officer June, 2004
- November, 2008
Sand Companies, Inc.
St. Cloud, MN
. Responsible for all accounting and financial functions for a $400
million real estate development, construction and property management
company consisting of multi-family rental real estate and hotel
properties.
. Member of Board of Directors.
. Financial reporting includes GAAP reporting for fifty-two separate
entities.
. Responsible for investor relations and reporting for all entities.
. Uniformly designed accounting policies and procedures for all
properties and designed special reports, as necessary.
. Scheduled and organized audits of approximately thirty-four entities,
including HUD Section 8 and MHFA reporting.
. Prepared personal financial statements for majority owner.
CPA January, 2000 -
June, 2004
Scott K. Bailey JD, CPA
Minneapolis, MN
. Directed an accounting and consulting practice specializing in
providing financial, tax and accounting services to startup, small and
mid-size businesses and wealthy individuals.
. Directed a sole proprietor CPA firm while the owner was on a leave of
absence.
Controller August, 1996 -
January, 2000
Aagard Sanitation, Inc. and Ace Solid Waste, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
. Responsible for billing, accounts receivable, collections, accounts
payable, payroll, cash management, bank relations, financial
reporting, accounting system development and human resources.
. Led accounting department during growth period which increased company
value from $14 to $40 million without increasing staff size.
. Led two separate accounting software conversions.
. Redesigned all accounting reports and systems, including financial
reporting, accounts receivable and cash management.
. Developed key quarterly financial reporting ratios and created
historical data base related thereto.
. Advised President on merger/acquisition opportunities and successfully
integrated four into company operations and advised the President on
the corporate buyout with Waste Management in 1999.
Partner September, 1994 -
August, 1996
Abdo Abdo & Eick CPAs
Bloomington, MN
. Responsible for firm-wide tax policies, research and compliance for a
regional accounting firm specializing in small and growth-oriented
business and highly compensated individuals.
. Generated second highest billings amongst all partners during second
year surpassing one of two senior partners.
. Responsible for all tax matters related to a major real estate
development and property management company.
CPA/Attorney January,
1990 - September, 1994
Scott K. Bailey JD, CPA
Eden Prairie, MN
. Specialized in providing services to startup and growing businesses
and wealthy individuals.
. Led several estate, tax and financial planning seminars in conjunction
with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.
Controller June, 1986
- January, 1990
Stuart Corporation
St. Paul, MN
. Responsible for all accounting functions for a real estate
development, construction and property management company.
. As the company's first controller, developed staff from 4 to 16,
including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger,
financial reporting, MIS, purchasing and cash management.
. Financial reporting included reporting to more than fifty separate
owners of fee managed properties.
. Uniformly redesigned chart of accounts and financial reports.
. Scheduled and organized twenty audits amongst six public accounting
firms, including HUD Section 8 and MHFA reporting.
. Led system conversion from S/36 based system to a Lan-based system
utilizing Timberline software.
CPA/Tax Supervisor
June, 1981 - June, 1986
Deloitte & Touche
Chicago, IL and Minneapolis, MN
. Tax accountant with the small and emerging growth company practice.
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