Project Manager Management

JOHN A. WILT, MBA, CPA

**** *********** *** ( Castle Rock, CO 80108

*****@******.*** ( 303-***-**** ( Cell: 720-***-****

Nationally experienced and goal-oriented Senior Finance Executive with a

successful track record of leading highly skilled financial management

teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives.

Talented leader directing the preparation and analysis of financial reports

to summarize and forecast financial position. Proven expertise in driving

efficiency and productivity through evaluation and implementation of

financial management system and process improvements. Core competencies

include:

Accounting Management Cash Management Technology Integration

Financial Analysis Budgeting Regulatory Compliance

Forecasting Cost Reductions Process Improvements

Professional Experience

MESA HOMES DEVELOPMENT LLC NOVEMBER 2006 - PRESENT

Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for finance, accounting and treasury functions for residential

builder and developer. Currently developing $350 million 5-star

condominium and duplex project in Breckenridge, CO, 74 unit single-

family/duplex project in Eagle, CO and 102 unit single-family/duplex

project in Silt, CO, including:

> Manage entire accounting function including financial reporting,

policies and procedures, accounts payable, planning and budgeting.

> Responsible for treasury function including cash management,

establishment and maintenance of banking relationships for various

construction projects.

> Structured various project financing deals.

. Structured and closed $22 million construction loan with JP

Morgan Chase in 2007 to fund sale and construction of 60 unit

development in Breckenridge, CO.

. Structured and closed $220 million construction loan in 2009 to

fund sale and construction of 180 unit condominium and town home

development in Breckenridge, CO.

M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. March 2003 - November 2006

Vice President - Corporate Finance and Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for the following departments for one of nation's largest

homebuilders, including:

> Corporate Accounting - Approved monthly financial statements and all

SEC/regulatory filings, established and enforced accounting policies

and procedures throughout the company.

> Budgeting and Planning - Prepared and updated monthly forecasts,

quarterly and annual business plans.

> Corporate Tax - Approved monthly tax provisions, projections and

payments, coordinated and implemented various tax planning strategies.

> Investor Relations - Reviewed and approved all press releases,

coordinated quarterly conference calls, prepared annual report.

> Internal Audit - Approved audit reports, approved annual audit plan,

managed relationship and efforts with external auditors, reviewed

audit findings, responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley implementation.

. Successfully coordinated two-year Sarbanes-Oxley project for the

entire company. Included coordinating efforts and involvement of

key personnel from the company's corporate departments,

homebuilding divisions and mortgage and title company

subsidiaries. Designing project guidelines and initiatives,

identifying procedures to improve and/or implement, overseeing

$500,000 Information Technology security enhancement project,

reporting monthly to the company's audit committee and Board of

Directors.

> HomeAmerican Mortgage Finance Department - Approved monthly financial

statements and forecasts, quarterly and annual business plans for the

Mortgage Company.

> Information Technology - Coordinated efforts of over 100 staff with a

$20 million annual budget, approved and prioritized all development

projects.

. Gained approval for and successfully completed numerous projects

including: automated check signature, automated timekeeping and

approval, automated semi-annual raise and bonus procedures.

> Payroll - Approved semi-monthly payroll for 4,000+ employees,

coordinated and reviewed semi-annual salary increases and revised and

implemented bonus plans for entire company.

> Responsible for Section 404 compliance for entire company.

M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc. August 1993 - March 2003

Corporate Controller

Responsible for the following departments for a top 20 homebuilder,

including:

> Managed entire accounting function including staff supervision,

reporting, policies and procedures; assisted with investor relations,

cash management, planning and budgeting.

> Responsible for external reporting including preparation and filing

documents with the SEC for the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-

Q and annual reports on Form 10-K.

> Coordinated monthly closing process and prepared financial statements

for the Company's homebuilding, land development, mortgage banking and

corporate divisions as well as joint ventures and limited liability

companies in which the Company was a partner; reviewed and approved

statements prior to distribution to senior management and financial

institutions.

> Managed financial analysis process leading to numerous land

acquisitions and sales, including finished lots and large, undeveloped

parcels.

> Project Manager for enterprise-wide accounting software

implementation.

. Gained approval for and successfully managed complex, three-year

JD Edwards project. Responsible for all aspects of the project

including managing team comprised of personnel from Information

Technology, Accounting and various other departments, managing

relationship and efforts of external consultants and reporting

to the company's senior executives and Board of Directors.

Included coordinating efforts and involvement of key personnel

from all of the company's corporate departments, homebuilding

divisions and mortgage company subsidiary. Successful

implementation was completed on time and within budget with no

delays or interruptions in business activity.

> Coordinated public stock and debt offerings.

Internal Audit Manager

Supervised staff and coordinated operational and financial audits for the

Company's homebuilding, land and mortgage banking divisions, including:

> Prepared and reviewed audit reports and gave quarterly presentations

to Audit Committee.

John Gerlach & Company November 1988 - August 1993

Senior Accountant

Supervised staff accountants on the audit of several large clients in the

construction, manufacturing and restaurant industries, including:

> Managed and performed audits, reviews and compilations.

> Prepared corporate, partnership and individual tax returns. Conducted

tax planning and research.

Wyckoff Steel, Inc. September 1987 - November 1988

Assistant Controller

Administered the entire accounting function including financial statement

preparation, accounts receivable, payroll and accounts payable.

National Financial Management Group, Inc. October 1986 - September

1987

Financial Consultant

Developed personal financial programs and advised clients on investments.

Education[pic]

Executive MBA (June 2002)

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting

(June 1986)

Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH

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