Real Estate Financial Analyst
Resume:
Kevin Vaez
Chicago, IL ****7
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EXPERIENCE
METROPOLITAN PIER AND EXPOSITION AUTHORITY
CHICAGO, IL
Finance Director
Directed financial planning & analysis for an operating company with
McCormick Place, Hyatt Hotel, and Navy Pier business units.
Developed a $2-billion capital and an operating budget with $300-million
in annualized revenue. Created and introduced new reporting models for
monthly forecasting and reporting of financial results to senior
management.
Championed, created, and submitted new monthly forecasting and reporting
models to senior managers, obtained management acceptance, and improved
reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Restructured/simplified monthly financial performance packages, designed
a new metric-based financial dashboard, improved profit and loss
performance tracking efficiency, and deployed an enterprise-wide, user-
friendly reporting process.
Led monthly financial close meetings, analyzed profit margins and
department-specific financial results, identified variances, risks, and
opportunities, and substantially improved forecasting accuracy.
Trained, mentored, and technically supported three financial
analysts/staff accountants, delegated task assignments, and optimized
work flow and productivity.
UNITED AIRLINES
CHICAGO, IL
Accounting Manager - Division Controller
2005 - 2008
Served as Controller for United.com (Ecommerce), Media/Retail Sales, and
Marketing Divisions, oversaw accounts payables, receivables, payroll,
month-end closing, and reconciliation processes, and assured reporting
accuracy and efficiency.
Developed/administered $125-million operating budget for business units
with $100 million in annualized revenue.
Prepared monthly financial performance Profit and Loss verses Budget and
Forecast and variance analysis, evaluated budget variances, identified
risks, and recommended corrective action plans.
Strategized/created general ledger reconciliation models, increased
revenue-reporting and expense-engine accuracy, and improved senior-level
financial decision-making processes.
Restructured, retooled, and adapted financial reporting models to
diverse business perspectives, and improved financial information
accessibility and understandability.
Collaborated with multi-divisional business units, conducted ad hoc
financial analysis, and supported value-added improvement initiatives.
Trained and supervised financial analyst and staff accountant, monitored
team performance, and assured timely project completion.
Senior Financial Analyst
2004 - 2005
Financial Analyst
2003 - 2004
Served as Lead Financial Analyst for United.com and United Travel
Programs Controller's Group, and managed budgeting, forecasting,
reporting, financial control, and auditing processes.
Prepared multi-divisional actual verses budget and forecasts for
business units with $100 million in combined revenue, and assured GAAP
regulatory compliance.
Developed/updated monthly divisional reports, performed month-end
closing processes, and submitted consolidated financial reports to
Corporate Finance Divisions.
Conducted in-depth financial analysis, strategized/developed strategic
financial models, and improved financial reporting accuracy and
integrity.
Promoted to Senior Financial Analyst for outstanding professional
performance and was entrusted with added divisional accountability.
IBM CORPORATION
RALEIGH, NC
Financial Analyst Internship
Summer 2001
Served in Finance and Planning Controller Division, conducted budget,
forecast, and trend analysis, identified budget and forecast variances,
prepared/submitted senior management report, and contributed to cost
reduction and increased productivity.
Collaborated with Financial Team, refined/enhanced the annual budget and
forecasting process of the Strategic Outsourcing and E-business Groups,
and improved budget accuracy.
Supported project accounting/management initiatives, implemented
continuous improvements, and significantly reduced labor and operating
costs.
J.J. BARNICKE LIMITED/TRAMMELLCROW COMPANY
TORONTO, ON
Real Estate Financial Analyst 1998 - 2000
Prepared real estate proposals for major worldwide clients including
Days Inn Hotels, Citicorp, Ontario Hydro, Ontario Ministry of Finance,
Sears Canada, Ontario Realty Corporation, and Toronto Transit
Corporations, developed/submitted consulting service proposals, and
marketed real estate ranging from $40 million to $100 million.
Developed financial models, conducted financial, cash-flow, sensitivity,
lease-and-value, NPV, and IRR analyses, prepared market research and
reviews, and determined portfolio and asset values.
Conducted due diligence studies and facilitated a highly-effective real-
estate acquisition/disposition process.
Managed Junior Analyst Team, coordinated research projects, updated
databases, and enhanced research resources.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE, FL
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
2002
Concentrations: Finance & Real Estate
YORK UNIVERSITY
TORONTO, ON
BACHELOR OF ARTS 1996
Major: Economics
Additional areas of study: Statistics, econometrics and mathematics
SKILLS
Languages: Proficiency in Spanish
Computer: Word, Excel, Oracle, Word Perfect, SAP, JD Edwards, Argus, Lotus
123, Lotus Notes, Peachtree, Hyperion Essbase and PowerPoint
References Available Upon Request
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