Strategic Finance Leader for Real Estate & Multi-Entity Operations
Resume:
Great Neck, NY
New York, NY
New York, NY
MICHAEL R. CAMPBELL, CPA
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
CONTROLLER STRATEGIC FINANCE LEADER REAL ESTATE & MULTI-ENTITY OPERATIONS Controller and finance executive with 20+ years of experience leading end-to-end financial operations across complex, multi- entity organizations, real estate portfolios exceeding 200+ properties, and institutions generating $200M+ in annual revenue. Known for transforming finance functions into strategic business drivers enhancing cash visibility, strengthening controls, optimizing cost structures, and delivering measurable financial outcomes. Trusted partner to executive leadership, investors, and lenders on liquidity strategy, capital planning, and financial performance. EXECUTIVE CAPABILITIES
TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Controller, Treasury & Cash Management
The Parkoff Organization
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Controller
AM Property Holding II Corp.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Controller
Alma Realty Corp.
Old Bethpage, 11804 NY 516-***-**** *******************@*****.*** WWW: linkedin.com/in/michaelrcampbellcpa
• Financial Reporting, GAAP Compliance • Month-End, Year-End Close Leadership
• Cash Flow Forecasting, Liquidity Strategy • Treasury Management, Banking Relations
• FP&A, Budgeting, Financial Modeling • Multi-Entity Consolidation
• Debt Oversight, Covenant Compliance • Internal Controls, SOX Readiness
• Audit Leadership, Regulatory Coordination • ERP Optimization, Financial Systems
• Cost Optimization, Operational Efficiency • Executive Financial Strategy, Decision Support
• ERP: Skyline MDS Oracle JD Edwards Sage 300 QuickBooks RealPage
• Analytics: Cognos Hyperion Essbase Business Objects
• Advanced Excel Financial Modeling
Owned enterprise-wide treasury operations across 100+ bank accounts, supporting a $120M rent roll portfolio and ensuring continuous liquidity across multi-state assets
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Architected a rolling cash flow forecasting framework, enabling leadership to proactively manage obligations, optimize working capital, and stabilize disbursement cycles
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Oversaw intercompany financing structures, including LOC recalculations and internal lending activity, ensuring compliance and accuracy in high-volume transactions
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Led NAV modeling and investor distribution strategies across multiple ownership structures, facilitating informed quarterly capital allocation decisions
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• Remediated long-standing reconciliation gaps, enhancing accuracy of cash positions and mitigating financial exposure Directed financial reporting and close processes across multiple entities, delivering timely, decision-ready reporting to investors, lenders, and ownership groups
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Led budgeting and financial planning for management and construction operations, aligning financial strategy with business expansion initiatives
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• Managed audit and tax coordination, enhancing documentation flow and minimizing audit cycle friction Implemented structure and controls within manual accounting environments, significantly improving financial accuracy and reporting consistency
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Oversaw CAM audits and insurance programs, ensuring accurate cost allocations for effective recovery and risk mitigation across portfolio.
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12/2020 to 02/2021
Melville, NY
09/2006 to 09/2020
New York, NY
1996
Queens, NY
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Chief Financial Officer (Fractional)
Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Controller
The School of Visual Arts
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Led the full finance function for a $200M revenue institution, overseeing accounting, treasury, budgeting, audit, and financial operations across 15 facilities (4 owned, 11 leased). EARLY CAREER
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Accounting
Queens College
CREDENTIALS
LANGUAGE
Led finance operations for a 200+ property portfolio with complex ownership structures spanning residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets
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• Delivered 75+ monthly reporting packages, providing enhanced financial transparency to investors and senior leadership
• Oversaw accounting for 200+ LLC entities, ensuring accurate consolidations and compliance with regulatory standards
• Built and led a team of 14 finance professionals, enhancing operational workflows and minimizing reporting cycle delays
• Implemented enterprise document management (MDS), streamlining AP/AR workflows and improving audit readiness Provided executive financial leadership during Chapter 11 restructuring, stabilizing liquidity and restoring financial controls
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Developed and executed a 13-week cash flow model, guiding leadership through critical operational and restructuring decisions
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Rebuilt financial reporting processes, enhancing visibility into cash position, liabilities, operational priorities, and enabling informed decision-making
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• Led vendor negotiation strategy and prioritized payables, ensuring continuity of operations during financial restructuring Supported regulatory audit efforts, facilitating restoration of company's operational license and compliance with regulatory standards
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Built and restructured finance, treasury, and accounting functions, including ERP implementation and Chart of Accounts redesign, enabling scalable reporting and operational efficiency
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Led debt refinancing and banking negotiations, delivering approximately $1M in cost savings while strengthening liquidity and capital structure
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Reduced operating expenses by $500K over three years through disciplined cost controls, vendor negotiations, and spending optimization
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Optimized real estate and lease portfolio, generating $200K in annual savings and securing long-term cost stability through strategic lease renegotiations
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Designed and implemented revenue and billing systems, improving revenue capture, resolving reconciliation gaps, and driving $100K+ in rebates and cost recoveries
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Assistant Controller
Geneva Watch Group 2003 – 2006
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Senior Associate
Price waterhouse Coopers
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Financial Analyst
Marsh & McLennan
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Tax Analyst
Viacom
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• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
• Six Sigma DMAIC (Juran)
English: Native
Native
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