Manager Real Estate
Resume:
Bill Bruner
Lawrence, IN ***26
Home Phone: 317-***-****
Cell Phone: 317-***-****
Email: ***********@***.***
OBJECTIVE:
To be become an effective part of management in your organization through
the use of my proven management and leadership skills in
accounting/finance, team building, communication, marketing and public
relations. These diverse skills will ensure our combined success in your
organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Over ten years of experience in the review & preparation of various tax
returns for both a Public (Big 4 Accounting firm) as well as a Fortune 1000
corporation. Skills & experience includes:
. Accounting/Finance
. Management
. Team Building
. Computer Networking & Operational Skills
. Training
. Marketing
. Public Relations
. Technical & Educational writing
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Developed spreadsheets & processes to streamline the preparation of
various tax department products, thus reducing the teams overall hours.
. Managed teams & departments from 5 to 20 people.
. One of only two Tax Technologists for Real Estate partnerships in the
country.
. Written & delivered various tax technical & computer training programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Duke Realty Corporation, Indianapolis, IN 2007-2009
Tax Controller
. Prepared Operating Partnership return for Large Commercial REIT
. Reviewed various Joint Venture returns which flowed into the REIT O.P.
return.
. Managed 3-6 Staff on various departmental products.
. Led training sessions for the tax department as well as the fixed asset
accounting department.
. Developed procedures to help streamline the department through the use
of technology.
. Created a direct line of communications to the accounting fixed asset
department to ensure coordination of all major projects.
Ernst & Young LLP, Indianapolis, IN 1998-2007
Tax Senior 2002-2007
Tax/Audit Staff 1998-2002
. Reduced Engagement hours by 80% (from 400 hours to 80 hours) over 3
years by implementing standardized templates & technology, resulting in
increased profits & reduced stress.
. Managed team of 6 on FAS conversion projected budgeted at $500k,
brought project in under budget & under time resulting in more business
from the client.
. Prepared & reviewed 80-150 1065 partnership returns & workpapers for
leading REIT client.
. Awarded title of Real Estate Tax Technologist, for continuing to
effectively reduce engagement hours through the use of technology. 1
of only 2 nationwide.
. Wrote & Led training session for staff encompassing the use of
technology as well as tax technical issues. Achieved a rating of
4.4/5.0 on my presentations. (average score of all other trainers was
between 2.8-3.0/5.0)
. Prepared various international tax workpapers including Form #5471 &
E&P calculations, for a large multinational corporation.
. Prepared individual 1040 return's for various high wealth clients.
Accountemps, Indianapolis, IN 1997-1998
Accounts Receivable Clerk
. Researched & documented a disputed customer's account, revealing that
the customer owed more than $3.5m going back more than 4 years. This
resulted in a settlement with the customer of nearly $2.0m which was
recovered by the company.
OTHER PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
. Manager of an $80m Loan Department for major Midwest Bank with 15
people reporting to me.
. Assistant Purchasing Manager at Office Supply Company with 6 people
reporting to me.
. Loan Officer of major California Bank worked with & managed staff of 5.
. Internal Auditor for a major California Bank
. Assistant Manager of a Finance Company with an office staff of 5
people.
EDUCATION
College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Associate, Business Administration
GPA: 3.5/4.0, Major GPA: 3.5
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
. Message board moderator - America On-line. 1996-2003
. Reading for the Blind - Live Radio Talent - IRIS Radio 1998-2002
. Various Position at local theatres including;
President, Managing Director, Grant Writer & Marketing. 1994-2004
. Board of Directors - West Suburban Humane Society. 1988-1991
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