Real Estate Management
Resume:
Matthew M. McKenna III, CPA, CIA
** - ** ******* ******, ********, NJ 07675
973-***-**** cell
Internal Auditor with 22 years of experience, emphasizing financial
reporting, cost savings and recommendations to enhance regulatory and
corporate compliance.
. Perseverance in operational audits, business analysis and negotiations
has resulted in career cost savings and
recoveries of $5,846,000.
. Coordinated and prioritized the planning and performance of major
audit projects based on assessed risk and client availability.
. Heavy emphasis on analytical and quantitative skills.
Work Experience
KPMG, LLP
Senior Internal Auditor
12/05 to 10/08
. Planned and performed in conjunction with Audit Leadership, high
visibility financial & operational audits as determined by the Firm's
risk management priorities.
. Lead major audits as the Auditor-In-Charge or participated in major
auditing projects which included Records Management, Engagement
Accounting, Employee Expense Reviews, Firm-wide Procurement and
Privacy among other audits, for the Firm where significant findings
were noted.
. Solicited feedback and worked with the auditees in developing
meaningful audit recommendations and management action plans.
. Drafted audit reports for department management.
. Participated in the Privacy initiative as a follow-up to the Firm's
Safe Harbor certification.
. Participated in Internal Audit Department initiatives to develop a
statistical sampling methodology and to implement standardized work-
papers.
Consulting - Tiffany & Company (RHMR), Control Solutions, Siemens
Corporation 11/04 to 11/05
. Tiffany & Co. Prepared Year-end audit work papers concentrating on
Inventory, Fixed Assets and Expenses.
. Control Solutions - Sarbanes-Oxley testing-Self Insurance (VEBA), A/P
and Expense reviews.
. SRE (Independent Contract) - Lease audits and lease administration.
Savings and recoveries for Siemens Real Estate were $1,411,000.
Interstate Drywall Corporation
Cost Accountant
01/04 to 10/04
. Processed weekly Profit & Loss Statements and supporting schedules for
client construction projects with combined contract values of
$50,000,000.
Scholastic, Inc
04/02 to
05/03
Cost Control Analyst/Auditor
. Reviewed lease audit work performed on commercial office space by
outside contractors.
. Recovered a $150,000 allowance from a dispute with a landlord.
. Performed Lease vs. Buy analysis that resulted in a $750,000 savings
over six years.
. Prevented recapture of $2,000,000 in real estate benefits (ICIP) from
a New York City agency inquiry.
Structure Tone, Inc.
11/00 to
02/02
Senior Auditor
. Responsible for annual financial audits of all company divisions. Focused
primarily on Gross Profits to be realized on client projects in
accordance with GAAP and internal audit policy.
. Performed multiple profitability audits, by client project, by tracking
unbilled reimbursable costs which resulted in recoveries of $500,000 in
unbilled costs.
. Performed operational audits on Information Technology budgets to
determine compliance with company policy regarding the purchasing of and
safeguarding of computer equipment.
. Performed Operational audits on various Human Resource policies &
procedures including paid time off, medical benefits, retirement
benefits, etc.
. Performed Payroll audits regarding compliance with company hiring
practices, as well as changes in job and compensation status.
Schonbraun, Safris, McCann, Bekritsky & Co. CPA's 04/98 to 04/00
Senior Auditor
. Performed year-end certified audits for the issuance of financial
statements, related notes and opinions on the financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Issues which had
the potential to materially effect operations, were discussed with the
clients.
. Performed compliance tests regarding loan covenants and restrictions as
well as levels of internal controls.
. Performed due diligence reviews for the purchase of commercial office
buildings; client Mack-Cali.
. Performed common area maintenance audits for Toys 'R' Us, Barnes & Noble
and other major retail clients. Savings in excess of $500,000 were
secured for firm clients.
Jones Lang Laselle 03/95 - 04/98
Senior Lease Analyst for AT&T Global Real Estate
. Reported daily activities to the client (AT&T) while administering 2
regional portfolios totaling 160-310 leases and approximately 6,000,000
square feet.
. Reviewed and interpreted all new Lease Amendments, Estoppels,
Assignments, Terminations and New Leases for accuracy, compliance with
client authorization schedules and correct input in client proprietary
databases as well as abstracting all documents for lease files.
. Reviewed daily billings from landlords and performed desk audits of all
payments recurring charges, reconciliations and additional billings.
Secured over $2,000,000 in savings for the client. Managed monthly
recurring rent charges of approximately $6,500,000.
. Compiled monthly activity reports for each portfolio consisting of Leased
Space Activity, Monthly Savings, Payment Variances and Schedules.
Provided year-end summary reports used in budget forecasts.
. Interfaced and corresponded with Landlords, Client Counsel, Asset
Management, Property Management and Transaction Departments as well as
external auditors regarding disputed lease issues.
Corporate Property Investor 03/86 - 03/95
Senior Auditor
. Performed year-end audit procedures in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards for the company's auditors Ernst & Young. This
assignment qualified as work experience towards my CPA certificate.
. Performed comprehensive financial reviews of partner-managed properties,
which resulted in recommendations regarding reimbursement cost
allocations, leasing commissions and revenue collection efficiency.
. Performed due diligence review for the purchase of a shopping center. The
review included the analysis of various lease contracts to attest to
model projections of the income stream.
. Performed tenant sales audits to insure the proper collection of
percentage rents, securing savings in excess of $400,000.
. Managed the company mailroom as a special project. After performing a
study of mailing priorities and requirements, a vendor mix was
instituted. Savings in the $75,000 - $100,000 per year range were
secured.
Alstores Realty Corporation 02/84 - 03/86
Auditor/Property Manager
. Performed tenant sales audits to insure the proper collection of
percentage rents securing savings in excess of $35,000.
. Performed daily property management for three suburban strip centers.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Dean's
List
Computer Skills
MS Office, IDEA, JD Edwards, SAP
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