Business Development Real Estate

Controller

Qualifications Profile

Experienced, Controller with proven track record of establishing cross-functional partnership to deliver stellar results. Seasoned, strategic leader driving operations within accounting, finance, construction and business development within some of the most prestigious organizations in the tristate area. Accountable for developing budgets, obtaining multi-million-dollar loans in order to finance the acquisition and development of lucrative residential and commercial properties.

Areas of Expertise

Budget and Cost Optimization Trust Accounting Forensic Accounting Construction Accounting Not for Profit Accounting Fund Accounting Business and Variance Analysis Team Building and Performance Improvement Project Financing Accounts Reconciliation Tax Return Evaluation HUD Voucher Strategic Planning and Organizational Leadership Corporate and Investment Finance Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)

Professional Experience

Boraie Development – New Brunswick, NJ

Controller April 2023–Present

úWork directly with the CFO to implement procedures to streamline monthly, quarterly and yearly reports

úProcess and reconcile 50 bank statements monthly

úSorts expenditures in order to calculate and procure CAM charges and real estate tax escalations base on lease stipulations

úFile and process quarterly sales tax return for multiple entities

úReview general ledger, process journal entries and procure monthly reports for partners and management.

úRetrieve and convert raw data from system in order to rebill tenants for utility charges

úCalculate monthly management fee and process invoices for each entity

úRecord year ending adjusting entries and tie out balances with accounting schedules

úAssist and work collaboratively with co-workers in order to deliver optimum efficiency in the finance department

Aquinas Housing Corp., Bronx, NY

Controller June 2018–April 2023

úWork closely with the Executive Director to execute Year 15 exit strategies for multiple projects in our portfolio

úResponsible for overseeing the development and budget for several multi-million-dollar rehabilitation projects in the South Bronx

úPrepare and directs preparation of financial statements, business activity reports and financial position forecast

úProcess and review all construction draw requests for 4 rehab projects

úConduct month end close process by preparing journal entries, schedules and variance explanation in order to procure timely financial reports for board of directors and investors

úPrepare and oversee yearly budget for 17 entities and parent company

úReview and approve all engagement letters; communicate audit progress and findings, highlight unresolved issues to management and make recommendations for improvement

úPrepare timely consolidated quarterly reports and RPIE’s for lenders, governmental agencies and outside investors

úProcess payroll and filings for all internal employees

Icer Real Estate

Accounting Manager May 2016–June 2018

úPrepared monthly, quarterly & yearly consolidated financial statement reports for trust and parent companies

úReviewed all AIA construction draws (G702’s & G703’s) to ensure all budgeted line items and payments are properly accounted

úInitiated and directed activities to close on a $10 million construction loan

úCalculated and processed real estate tax, cam escalations and rent gross up for commercial tenants

úLed the redesign of enterprise-wide planning and forecasting process, including development of operating plans, forecasting, and estimates, to meet the needs of new leadership and operation model

úKeenly examine initial audit package, such as adjusted trial balances, worksheets, and schedules to guarantee efficiency and consistency in alignment with the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

úLed and supervised a team of two accountants

Douglaston Realty Management Co., Great Neck, NY

Accounting Supervisor Mar 2012–May 2016

úPrepared Financial Statements, Variance Reports, Schedules & Work Papers for each entity on a monthly basis

úSupervised and guided a team of accounting professionals

úInstrumental in the conversion and implementation of Yardi Voyager software system

úResponsible for Budgeting & Forecasting each entity in our portfolio

úEstablished and maintained appropriate internal controls to safeguard cash, Accounts Receivable, Payroll & Property Management in order to ensure fiscal integrity

úOpened, closed and updated all investment accounts (checking, mutual funds, security deposits and brokerage)

úPrepared and adjust schedules for allowance for bad debt and account/receivable write off on a monthly basis

Earlier Career

Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council 2008 - 2012

Accountant

Education

Master of Business Administration, 2009

Monroe College, Bronx, NY

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, with Minor in Finance

Graduated magna cum laude

Monroe College, Bronx, NY

Technical Acumen

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Yardi Voyager Timberline Shelby QuickBooks AS/400 AppFolio Peachtree FUND E-Z ADP (Payroll and Pay eXpert) Tax Filing (1099’s, 941, 990, 990T, J51’s, 420C, K1’s, 1065, 1120, IT 201, IT 203, and IT 204)

Earlier Career

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