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Triple Five GroupChief Financial Officer
Jul. 2018East Rutherford, NJHired for dual role as CFO for the Canadian developer-owned T5 and American Dream entertainment retail center showcasing the future of retail, dining and entertainment, hybridizing each area under a 3 million square foot site with over 450 stores and restaurants, multiple theme parks, an indoor ski hill and an ice-skating rink, delivering the highest level of service and style to visitors.
American DreamChief Financial Officer
Jul. 2018* Act as Brand Ambassador for American Dream, representing the company during lease & contract negotiations, speaking as a C-Suite Executive at high-profile corporate & political networking events.
* Renegotiated & restructured debt based on experience in the bond market, providing strategic Finance & Operations Leadership to the diversified development (~500M in annual revenue), including the restructuring of $3B debt for American Dream, a $6B, 3.5 million sq ft property.
* Built a more formal corporate Finance infrastructure with consolidated reporting, driving standardization across all properties & realizing synergies through sharing of resources & combined purchasing power.
* Reduced operating expenses by $10M annually at Mall of America by streamlining job responsibilities & eliminating wasteful spending. * Delivering 84% fully leased gross leasable area of 3.4 million sq ft with a luxury offering anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, Hermès, Tiffany & Co., & Saint Laurent with 11 million visitors in 2023.
* Created a Financial Planning & Analysis department and introduced data analytics, elevating Finance’s impact while providing key information for business decisions & Marketing initiatives using MS Power BI data science.
* Overseeing Operational Management, including contract negotiation for Nickelodeon & DreamWorks theme and water park attractions employing 1200 personnel (~$200M combined annual revenue). * Led the Restaurant Team in managing five full-service restaurants including Carpaccio (Bal Harbor), Marcus Live! Bar & Grille, & Gaston Acurio’s Jarana.
* Relaunched ‘The Avenue’ as part of a Special Projects Marketing program working in partnership with established & new retail CEOs e.g. Gucci in support of their success in attracting luxury shoppers.
* Led the launch of new and dynamic guest immersive experiences including ‘The Gameroom Powered by Hasbro’ featuring 41,500 feet of arcade games, full-service dining, & other family entertainment attractions.
The Related CompaniesVice President Corporate Accounting, AR, AP and Payroll
Oct. 2015 - Aug. 201860 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10023Led the corporate Accounting, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable and Payroll departments (˃$50B portfolio of assets) with a staff of 78, ensuring best practices in all major areas of accounting. Managed corporate accounting consolidation reporting requirements. * RCP Quarterly and Annual Public Filing: Streamlined reporting package and led implementation of ISOX compliance required for the Israeli Securities Authority.
* Corporate Accounting HFM: Established process to upload quarterly financial information, decreasing number of topside entries into HFM, and reducing time spent by KPMG during audit process; eliminated 7 days from close process and reduced manual entries by 50%.
* AR Residential: Identified ~$1M in potential cost savings by creating process management change for Region IX portfolio, moving AR process to onsite staff and enabling reduction of seven FTEs.
Treetop DevelopmentChief Financial Officer
Nov. 2014 - Sep. 2015Teaneck, NJRecruited to dual role managing daily Operations with ˃8,000 multifamily units and ~300 employees nationwide. Developed Finance and Operational strategies including long-term plans for project pipeline, managed risk and protected company assets. Led Finance team of 20, including Controller, Acquisitions, Asset Managers and HR. * Key player in Treetop receiving invitation of $25M from a Bond Offering issued by the ISA and Tel Aviv Stock Exchange through debentures (Series A) bond securities. Led team in formation of Treetop Realty Limited, a BVI entity, and preparation of Prospectus of Issuance required for the Bond Offering.
* Streamlined monthly financial reporting package distributed to Investors, reducing month-end review process by seven business days and ensuring timely financial reporting.
* Orchestrated implementation of first company employee retirement plan (401K), finding and negotiating optimum terms with provider.
The Halle CompaniesChief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Jul. 2011 - Oct. 2014Washington D.C. Metro AreaDirected the Accounting and Finance Departments with ~80 direct and indirect reports in 4 locations ($100M to $250M US revenue), obtained project financing, conducted feasibility analysis, and created budget and projections of total real estate portfolio. Oversaw functional areas, including Marketing, Sales and HR, achieving 20% reduction in operating expenses. * Renegotiated and restructured $100M debt on commercial portfolio (financing agreements), reducing basis point and securing more favorable loan repayments terms for 15 commercial properties.
* Influential in obtaining $3M in Historic Tax Credits from the State of Maryland for a 37-story building built in 1929 to be converted into 450 luxury apartments with 40,000 square feet of retail space.
* Vital player in expansion into the North Carolina region, creating start-up construction division, Halle Building Group, opening and staffing satellite office in Apex, NC, and implementing policies and procedures, drafting AIA construction contracts and preparing project budgets.
Housing Trust Group, LLCChief Financial Officer / Executive Vice President
Nov. 2008 - Jun. 2011Miami, FLRecruited by CEO to provide financial Leadership during distressed economic market in the Property Management division generating $50M-$100M annual revenue. Member of Executive Team influencing long-term strategy overseeing Finance, Accounting and Business functions including Sales, Insurances, and HR. Directed audit and tax activities by external firm for 70 legal entities. * Guided Housing Trust through crisis, restructuring portfolio to maximize ROI, streamlining accounting and IT departments, and maintaining profitability.
* Led restructuring initiative, reducing monthly expense burn rate and achieving overall savings of 30%.
* Streamlined and introduced automation to the Accounting and IT departments, realizing 20% reduction in operating expenses.
BAP Construction and Development CorporationChief Financial Officer
Sep. 2006 - Dec. 2008Miami, FLFacilitated placement of land acquisition and construction loans, enhanced lender relations, and drove improvements in the Accounting/Finance Department ($620M annual revenue) through restructuring and streamlining, overseeing daily Accounting, Marketing, Residential Sales and Marketing operations. * Raised >$45M in additional private equity for 3 pipeline development projects in distressed market.
* Instrumental in formation of BAP Capital and development of the Private Placement Memorandum for a $100M equity fund, dictating business structure for investments, terms, and expected ROI.
* Acquired $30M financing from a local lender in the Dominican Republic: $10M bridge financing for resort development, secured while handling titling issues with local government and a $20M construction loan.
Housing Trust Group, LLCVice President
Aug. 2002 - Sep. 2006Miami, FLVice President (2005–2006) │ Corporate Controller (2004–2005)
Operations Controller (2003–2004) │ Assistant Controller (2002–2003) Rapid promotions leading to newly created role overseeing accounting function during a period of significant company growth. * Created $5M consolidated corporate budget and reduced operating expenses 17% over two years by executing cost control process including streamlining A/P and eliminating headcount.
* Accelerated cash flow by $5M and saved >$7M in potential taxable income.
GOLDSTEIN SCHECHTER KOCH PASenior Tax Accountant
Aug. 2001 - Aug. 2002
Crescent HeightsSenior Project/Tax Accountant
Aug. 2000 - Aug. 2001
MBAFSenior Accountant
Jan. 1998 - Aug. 2000
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