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Elizabeth A Butler
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Sep 1999 Apr 2002 2.5
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Audit Intern - Summer 1998
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CapitalSource Manager of Real Estate
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251+ Select One Finance
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Aug 20 Married Rhett Butler October 26, 2008
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LizButlerResume.doc
Elizabeth Butler
CPA
2700 Bellforest Court, Unit #103
Vienna, VA 22180
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EDUCATION
Certified Public Accountant (passed all parts of exam on first attempt)
University of Virginia
McIntire School of Commerce
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, May 1999
Concentration in Accounting. Cumulative GPA: 3.37
EXPERIENCE
CapitalSource Finance, LLC, Chevy Chase, MD
Manager of Real Estate Investments October 2008Present
Manager of Real Estate and Equity Investments August 2007September 2008
Manage, train, evaluate, and mentor a team of 2 accountants in the Healthcare Real Estate
Group.
Areas of responsibility include accounting for the healthcare sale leaseback business;
currently comprised of 181 properties with a $946 million net book value generating $95
million of operating lease income.
Worked directly on various management initiatives for the business including IPO filings,
captive REIT formation, and portfolio sales.
Established accounting policies and procedures for the captive REIT formed in December
2008. Ensure compliance with these policies.
Oversee several audits throughout the year including a lender audit, HUD audits,
corporate audit, and additional audits as required.
Created operational efficiencies in the areas of monthly reconciliations and impairment
analysis by collaborating with the business group.
Managed the accounting for corporate equity investments and REO properties through
September 2008.
Mission
Residential, LLC, Vienna, VA
Controller/TreasurerNovember 2006August 2007
Established corporate accounting policies and procedures. Ensured compliance with these
policies.
Converted corporate general ledger system from QuickBooks to OneSite Accounting.
Performed due diligence analysis on third-party management company s internal controls
and provided management recommendations.
Performed all accounting functions and month-end close for the corporate entities.
Prepared consolidated financials and reporting package monthly for partner review.
Performed all corporate treasury functions including budgeting, cash receipts,
disbursements, and draws.
Prepared year-end 2006 tax reporting packages for investors and responded directly to
investor inquiries.
Prepared various state and local tax returns and annual filings.
Worked directly with external auditors to complete year-end audit.
CapitalSource Finance, LLC, Chevy Chase, MD
Senior Accounting ManagerNovember 2006
Manager of Accounting Operations December 2003November 2006
Managed, trained, evaluated, and mentored a team of 7 staff accountants in the Accounting
Operations Group.
Areas of responsibility included daily cash, accounts payable, fixed assets, expense
reports, payroll, corporate card program, and corporate travel management.
Oversaw monthly close process in accounting operations and provided management with
variance analysis and reporting metrics. Reviewed semi-monthly payroll runs.
Created operational efficiencies and cost savings through implementing a company wide
online expense reporting system, purchasing card program, and online travel program.
Established and documented accounting operations policies and procedures in accordance
with Sarbanes- Oxley. Reviewed and updated these policies regularly.
Established accounting operations and expense reimbursement policies and procedures for
the new United Kingdom (London) office opened in September 2005.
American WholeHealth, Inc., Sterling, VA
Financial AnalystMay 2002December 2003
Monitored client contract performance, profitability, and related operational statistics
on a monthly basis. Prepared IBNR schedules and cash account reconciliations monthly.
Developed pricing and assisted in the benefit design development for new contract
proposals.
Prepared monthly capitation payment schedules for over 150 practitioners and responded to
related practitioner inquiries.
Performed financial and operational data analysis for various consulting projects.
Performed Senior Accountant role in addition to regular duties during department
transition. Additional duties included preparing the monthly G/L close, account
reconciliations and variance analysis, financial statements, and financial board package.
Trained new department employees on MAS 90 and the company s financial policies and
procedures.
Arthur Andersen LLP, Vienna, VA
Senior AuditorSeptember 2001April 2002
Staff AuditorSeptember 1999August 2001
Audit InternSummer 1998
Planned and supervised audit engagements, including assessing internal controls and audit
risks. Exposed to a variety of public (SEC) and private clients in various industries
including hi-tech, real estate, government, not-for-profit, government contracting, and
venture capital.
Designed and performed substantive and analytical tests of client financial information.
Analyzed financial data to obtain an understanding of client industry and operations.
Interacted with key client personnel and upper management to discuss accounting policies,
procedures, and recommendations. Developed management recommendations based on testing and
analysis performed.
Generated financial statements and footnotes in accordance with GAAP.
Supervised, trained, and evaluated audit assistants and interns on the engagement team.
Documented all work in the form of business memos, spreadsheets, workpapers, and
flowcharts.
ACTIVITIES
Pets on Wheels, Volunteer. 2007 Present.
OBG Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Volunteer. 2006 Present.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Volunteer. 2005 Present.
Marine Corps Marathon. October 2004 & 2005.
Beta Alpha Psi, Vice President of Service. Fall 1997-Spring 1999.
Alpha Phi Omega National Coed Service Fraternity, President, Treasurer, Big Brother.
Spring 1997-Spring 1999.
McIntire Mentor, Member. Fall 1998.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Navision, OneSite Accounting, MAS 90, QuickBooks, FAS 500
Asset Accounting Software, and Ceridian HR/Payroll system.