Management Project
Resume:
Edward A. Neal, CPA
Orlando, Fl. 32819
acsief@r.postjobfree.com
Summary: Exceptional achievements in leading people, building relationships, negotiating transactions, and planning for perfect execution over a 25 year career. Have obtained critical experience and proven leadership success in:
Accounting, Auditing & Taxes
Commercial Operations
Asset Management & HR
Manage Associations
Site Selection/Contract review
Land Development
Commercial Brokerage
Office Leasing and Management
Achievements:
Auditing -- results of County Rate Audit - 4 additional audits awarded
Site plan/analysis – 100 additional units programmed
Negotiations – new resort acquisition at $2,000,000 below market
Finance-Legal – New model developed in energy conservation along with related contract
Experience:
National Medical Management and Billing Company July 2013 – October 2015
Accounting Manager, Orlando, Florida
Perform/Supervise accounting and auditing functions for
Hospital based Radiology, Anesthesia and Emergency
Room Physician Practices throughout the US
Preparation of financial statements, reconciliation of bank and other accounts, review of payrolls, review of audit trails and audit testing of accounts and internal controls. Testing of investment accounts (401Ks, HSAs and other benefit accounts), accruals and disbursements. Billing and collection of rents associated with medical offices. Complete reconciliation of medical billing records and follow-up with billing personnel. Completion of unclaimed property reports for multiple states.
Software: Microsoft Office (excel, word, power point and outlook), Peachtree (Sage 50), Quick Books, ETM & HRS unclaimed property, People Soft and other GL and Inventory systems, Turbo Tax, ADP and CBIZ payroll systems, Medical Billing Systems (Imagine and Zotec), and various investment programs and state and Federal tax reporting systems.
Vista Realty Group, Inc. January 2009-2013
Real Estate Broker, Orlando, FL
Recent Transactions and Achievements
Performed market study, lease negotiation, and coordinated build out for Blue Green Corporate headquarters (23,000 sq. ft. class A space) in Central Florida.
Performed market study for restaurant chain expansion.
Performed site selection for 200,000 sq. ft. retail call center.
Performed external review of various resort locations for Resort Ownership Company and related call centers.
Solar Blue, LLC January 2007-2009
Chief Financial Officer, Orlando, FL
Prepared projections and budgets for sales and finance operations.
Manage accounting department including billings, collections, etc.
Reviewed project proposals and coordinate the preparation of contracts.
Collaborated with Engineering and Marketing departments operations.
Direct and coordinate all tax matters with external tax accountants.
Managed operations and associations for 45,000 sq. ft. of Class A commercial office in Downtown Orlando.
Bayhill Land Company January 2004-2007
Developer & Broker, Orlando, FL
Developed a high end 40 acre residential neighborhood, Colina Bay, in Monteverde, FL
Developed an 8 acre high end residential neighborhood on the Butler Chain of Lakes in Orlando, FL
Performed all budgeting, financing, and accounting operations.
Completed commercial brokerage and assisted in real estate/financial planning of Hilton Vacation Ownership Resort at Ruby Lake in Orlando – 1,500 timeshare units (Client was out of Inventory and very timely brought new Inventory on line).
Planning/cost estimating/budgeting and appraisal for new hospitality development and acquisition projects – 5 star resorts.
Performed renovation budgeting for 120 limited and full service hotels (primarily Marriott and Hilton products).
Hilton Grand Vacations January 1999-2004
Director of Development, Orlando FL
Acquisition, Financial Planning, Management and zoning activities for Orlando vacation resorts.
Manage $400 million project - Hilton Vacation Club on International Drive (negotiated a $2 million dollar reduction in acquisition price of project)
Manage expansion of the Sea World Hilton Resort.
Manage the construction of the telemarketing centers at the Orlando Corporate Headquarters and the Las Vegas temporary sales center.
Successfully completed all projects on schedule and within budget.
Performed financial analyses and review of company’s development process, which resulted in a change in the way the company viewed the economics of resort development.
Profitability increased significantly due to cost accounting measures and rezoning activity.
Manage headquarters expansion and led lease negotiations.
Conducted multiple feasibility studies and budgeting forecasts for resorts in: Hawaii, Las Vegas, Miami, and the “roll-out” of the City Clubs in the US (initially New York). All project work was completed on budget.
Vista Realty Group, Inc. & Sellar-Morris Properties, Inc. January 1985-1999 Land Development and Management of Properties
Vice President Development
Managed the sale, financing, and brokerage of the Waterford Lakes Town Center Development project to the Simon Company in Orlando (1,000,000+ sq. ft.).
Development, management, leasing, budgeting and finance of a 100,000 sq. ft. commercial center.
Completed the acquisition, brokerage, pricing analysis and zoning due diligence for four Marriott vacation resorts – 2,000+ timeshare units (highly profitable resorts based on acquisition pricing, design and planning)
Completed the Ritz/Marriott project site on Central Florida Parkway – 1,500 hotel units (negotiations/financial planning and due diligence involving RTC).
Managed and sold a significant number of tourist commercial development lots in several mixed use developments (in one case, based on refinancing, change in GC and strategy/50% pricing increases turned project from loss to $10 million+ profit).
Performed budgeting and due diligence in multifamily project in Gainesville, Fl. (completed successful joint venture)
Managed related property owners’ associations collecting 100% of all member dues and meeting all budgets
The above work represents in excess of $1 Billion in project development.
Arthur Andersen & Co. January 1978-1985
Audit Manager (Orlando, Jacksonville, and Pittsburgh Offices)
Conducted accounting and auditing services for a variety of industries including heavy manufacturing, construction and development.
Conducted purchase investigations and real estate syndications – substantially public companies.
Serviced clients on a cost effective basis and retained highest percentage of clients while increasing billable hours as compared to peers/managers.
Worked in the tax department for two busy seasons.
In the case of one client, due to quality of work, I increased local governmental audits from one division to five divisions during my tenure. Rate increases were achieved based on audits.
Conducted multiple audit engagements and investigative assignments at offices outside State of Florida.
Education: Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. B.S. Business Administration, Accounting
Cum Laude; Sports Hall of Fame (Tennis – Full Scholarship)
Master level courses at Rollins in Liberal Studies
Other: Certified Public Accountant
Certified in Financial Forensics by AICPA
Chartered Global Management Accountant
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Junior Achievement Executive Adviser
Religious Education Instructor
Dale Carnegie Graduate
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