SAUL E. STERNSCHEIN
*** ******** **** ( NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK 10804
****.***********@*****.*** 917-***-****
Experienced institutional commercial real estate professional with a
demonstrated track record of managing the preparation and analysis of
financial reports, forecasting financial positions, performing acquisition
due diligence and assisting in property dispositions. Proven experience in
maximizing efficiencies through evaluation of financial reporting systems
and the implementation of process improvements. Talented leader directing
financial management teams to support achievement of fund and overall
department goals and objectives.
Core Competencies
CASH MANAGEMENT Financial Analysis Forecasting
Efficiency Improvement Financial Reporting Technology Integration
Career Experience
JPMORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT, GLOBAL REAL ASSETS APRIL 2000
- SEPTEMBER 2009
New York, New York
Vice President, Fund Controller
April 2003 - September 2009
Responsible for preparing quarterly and annual financial statements for
$1.5 billion US and $350 million India value-added funds, while managing a
team of three.
> Calculated the monthly net asset value for the US value-added fund and
prepared an internal report of detailed financial schedules. Prepared
similar report for separate account investments.
> Performed the closing and analyzed pro-forma financial covenants for a
$100 million line of credit for the US fund and a $50 million
subscription line for the India fund.
> Developed financial reports to automate, streamline and reconcile the
month end close process for 200+ investments.
> Created two marking debt-to-market financial models for each
investment's fixed and floating rate debt.
> Facilitated the transition from an external to an internal fund
administrator for the India value-added fund.
Associate, Financial Manager
February 2002 - March 2003
Key residential strategy team member responsible for a $2 billion, 60
property portfolio.
> Performed financial due diligence on five acquisitions and reviewed
the property closing statements for 12 dispositions.
> Developed a new on-line cash management system to successfully
automate the recording of property contributions and distributions.
Financial Analyst
April 2000 - January 2002
Reconciled investment values and verified the third party residential
property managers (15 total) were continuously following JPMorgan policies
and procedures.
> Responsible for reviewing 60 monthly financial reporting packages
prepared by external property managers.
> Performed the financial due diligence on 23 acquisitions which
validated the underwriting to the historical financials.
> Assessed real estate appraisal adjustments and reconciled market value
to the properties' balance sheets ensuring accurately stated
investment values.
> Reviewed the monthly construction draw packages for 15 development
properties.
The Bear Stearns Companies Inc., Global Clearing Services August
1998 - March 2000
Brooklyn, New York
Senior Accountant
September 1999 - March 2000
Supervised two accountants to ensure accurate monthly billings for prime
brokerage clients.
> Prepared income reporting for Strike Technologies Electronic
Communication Network (ECN) merger with another ECN.
> Reviewed a $10 million monthly departmental revenue analysis.
> Analyzed monthly income reports for Strike Technologies ECN.
Staff Accountant
August 1998 - August 1999
Developed the accounts receivable system and reviewed monthly invoices for
Strike Technologies ECN.
> Provided user requirements to the application development team for the
creation of Strike Technologies accounts receivable billing system.
Education
Master of Science, Real Estate Finance (December 2008)
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - New York, New York
Bachelor of Science, Accounting (May 1998)
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Rochester, New York