Real Estate Management
Resume:
Donald E. Butler
Dublin, Ohio 43017-2141
Phone: 614-***-****
E-mail: abnc3d@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To work passionately. To bring forth almost thirty years of experience in
a creative and innovative environment that focuses on excellence, honesty,
and financial success.
QUALIFICATIONS
Investment modeling Project capitalization and financing
Investment, property, and construction Microsoft Office applications expert
accounting (Excel, Word, and Access)
Federal, state, and local taxation Database design and development
Staff supervision and development Honesty and integrity
Policies and procedures development Certified Public Accountant
and implementation
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, Columbus, Ohio
Accounting and Information Systems - 2007 to present
Assignments included:
> Property management accounting system implementation, including
financial report development and customization.
> Developed database-based applications and routines that improved
operating efficiency, increased data accuracy and consistency, and
reduced costs.
> Provided financial modeling expertise to a local condominium
developer.
GRABILL & COMPANY, LLC, Dublin, Ohio
Condominium Developer
Chief Financial Officer - 2005 to 2007
Residential and office condominium development company.
Responsibilities:
> Corporate Financial Management: Oversaw all financial aspects of
company including accounting for existing properties and lender and
investor reporting. Prepared all financial reports for corporate and
individual project ownership activities. Supervised financial
operations.
> Development Project Financial Management: Managed financial aspects of
new project feasibility and development. Prepared and analyzed
financial feasibility studies; proposed and managed potential
capitalization alternatives; reviewed documentation for new project
acquisitions and financings.
> Start-up Company: As a start-up, developed and implemented financial
policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting of
financial activities.
> Lender Relations: Primary day-to-day lender contact for project loans.
HOMESTEAD COMMUNITIES, LLC, Dublin, Ohio
Detached Residential Condominium Developer
Chief Financial Officer - 2004 to 2005
Detached residential condominium development company affiliated with
Continental Real Estate.
Contributions:
> Prior to my joining, financial aspects of the company were handled by
affiliated company departments. I brought real estate and financial
expertise focusing specifically on the detached condominium
developments and with it financial discipline to the development,
construction, and sales processes.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, Boston, Massachusetts & Columbus, Ohio
Accounting and Information Systems - 2002 to 2004
Assignments included:
> Developed a database-based application to compile and analyze
construction site-work activities. Identified over $4 million in
project contractor over billings.
> Provided financial modeling expertise to an Eastern European real
estate investment fund.
CONGRESS GROUP VENTURES, INC., Cambridge, Massachusetts
Real Estate Development and Property Management Company
Chief Financial Officer - 1993 to 2002
Congress Group Ventures, Inc., now named The Congress Group, is an office
and apartment real estate development and property management company
operating in New England and Florida.
Responsibilities:
> Corporate Financial Management: Managed all financial aspects of
company including accounting for existing properties and reporting to
lenders and investors. Established and supervised compliance with
corporate financial controls. Prepared all financial reports for
corporate activities and individual project ownership. Supervised
financial operations and management of existing properties.
> Development Project Financial Management: Managed financial aspects of
new project feasibility and development. Prepared and analyzed
financial feasibility studies; proposed and managed potential
capitalization alternatives; reviewed documentation for new project
acquisitions and financings.
> Computer Systems and Information Management: Implemented and managed
corporate computer systems for project analysis, corporate and project
financial management.
> State and Federal Tax Regulation: Assured compliance with all Federal
and State Tax reporting requirements; prepared and managed compliance
reporting systems and returns for 25+ entities.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, Boston, Massachusetts
Accounting and Information Systems - 1992 to 1993
Assignments included:
> Developed a database-based asset management solution for a real estate
syndicator.
> Developed a commercial spreadsheet-based lease analysis and property
valuation software application.
> Provided financial accounting and report preparation services to a
small real estate investment management firm.
ALDRICH, EASTMAN & WALTCH, INC., Boston, Massachusetts
Investment Management Firm
Vice President and Group Controller - 1988 to 1992
AEW, now part of Natixis Global Asset Management, was the 4th largest U.S.
real estate pension investment advisory firm providing property investment
and management services to public and private pension funds with a
portfolio of approximately $9 billion under management.
Responsibilities:
> Portfolio Financial Management: Financial management for real estate
portfolio of approximately $1.7 billion of client capital (NYNEX,
AT&T, STATE STREET, DIGITAL, GM) for property investment management
team. The portfolio included joint venture, full equity,
participating debt, and development investments in markets throughout
the United States. Property sectors included office (5 million square
feet), retail (9 million square feet), industrial (5 million square
feet), multi-family (4,000 units), and land developments.
Managed financial performance goals and reporting systems for
portfolio assets; accounting supervision, valuation, capital and cash
flow planning and monitored financial reporting.
> Staff Management: Managed staff responsible for all financial aspects
of portfolio underwriting, asset management, budgeting/business
planning, performance reporting, and related administrative duties.
> Underwriting/Acquisitions: Supported underwriting efforts of team for
new investments.
> Property Management/Leasing: Supervised field finance and control
staffs engaged in direct property management and leasing; supervised
execution of financial portions of annual investment and operating
Business Plans; assisted Team Leader with management of financial
aspect of partnership and joint venture relationships.
> Property Development Transactions: Managed relationships with
financial counterparts at development company firms to assure
compliance with financial controls and approved business plans.
> Computer Systems: Recommended and implemented computer systems for
effective financial and operations management of $1.7 billion property
portfolio; developed property applications including lease and
property database management.
NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Boston, Massachusetts
Life Insurance Company
Director-Mortgage and Real Estate Accounting - 1985 to 1988
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, now a MetLife Company, was one
of the largest insurance companies in the U.S. with an extensive portfolio
of property investments throughout the country.
> Loan Portfolio Management and Mortgage and Real Estate Accounting:
Responsible for management and financial reporting of firm's $5.0
billion commercial mortgage loan portfolio, including staff
supervision and development and implementation of state-of-the-art
computerized accounting and reporting systems. Manager of firm's
entire Mortgage and Real Estate Accounting departments.
PRICE WATERHOUSE, Columbus, Ohio
Public Accounting Firm
Audit Manager - 1978 to 1985
Price Waterhouse, now part of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, was/is a leading
international public accounting and consulting firm.
> Audit Senior, Audit Manager: Manager of accounting assignments
including a wide range of industry assignments, from small companies
to Fortune 500 multinationals.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, Ohio
B.S.; Business Administration- 1978
CERTIFICATION
Certified Public Accountant- State of Ohio
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
Past Chairman, Town of Duxbury, Massachusetts Fiscal Advisory Committee
Past Chairman, Town of Duxbury, Massachusetts Finance Committee
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