Real Estate Human Resources

Robert C. Clifford, Sr. Toms River, NJ 732-***-**** adyzet@r.postjobfree.com

Accounting & Finance Professional

Extensive Experience Managing Full Scope of Enterprise Accounting and Finance Operations Committed, focused professional who coaches and develops others to provide timely, accurate, and dependable financial reporting while managing accounting and HR operations. Valued by company president for discretion, critical thinking, and continual contributions to enterprise’s financial management evolution and success. Displaying tireless work ethic and the drive to innovate. Seeking a supervisory role in accounting or finance. Professional Skills & Characteristics

Financial Planning & Analysis

Budgeting

P&L Reporting

Consolidations

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

Sales Tax Filings

Real Estate Management

Insurance Coordination

Payroll & Benefits

Process Improvement

Coaching & Training

Communication

Adaptability & Versatility

Technology: QuickBooks Enterprise Paychex Payroll QuickBase Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word Experience

Finance Manager Workout World Wall, NJ 1991 – Present Summary: Manage all finance, accounting, human resources, and commercial real estate business processes for this closely-held $26 million enterprise comprised of 12 health clubs and four real estate companies. Prepare annual budgets, monthly financial statements, consolidations, sales tax filings, and supporting reports. Also, ensure flawless execution of rent collection, CAM payments, insurance, repairs and maintenance, and other details to maximize occupancy and profitability of these properties. Manage payroll and benefits administration for 650+ employees. Lead and supervise an HR Administrator and Finance Assistant. Present monthly results and respond to questions by company ownership. Additionally, manage owner’s personal expenses related to three homes. Notable Accomplishments:

Accounting Technology: Migrated organization to QuickBooks Enterprise to efficiently manage accounting and finance for this organization with five separate operating companies and numerous compensation programs.

Budgeting: Created, implemented, and continually refining budgeting for all 12 health club locations and the corporate office, an important initiative to bolster financial management of all businesses.

Real Estate Portfolio: Delivering continuous 100% occupancy and achievement of all revenue and profit targets for 12 rentable units at four different properties housing health clubs, retail, and other businesses.

Closing Process: Cut one week from monthly close, reducing turnaround from 15 to eight days.

Sales Tax Audit: Recovered $800,000 from State of New Jersey after successfully challenging results of erroneous sales tax audit conducted by revenue agents. Completed detailed four-year lookback to achieve this outcome.

CAM Audit: Recovered $70,000 in common area maintenance (CAM) expenses on rented locations.

Employee Benefits: Reduced annual combined expenses by $50,000 for healthcare and 401(k) program by researching, negotiating with, and moving to new vendors.

Talent Development: Built a small, dedicated team by continually training, coaching, and developing all to expand their knowledge and performance of accounting and finance functions. Community

Financial Secretary and Former Council Leader Knights of Columbus Howell/Jackson, NJ 1995 – Present Served as Leader (1999-2000) and currently Financial Secretary (2015-Present) for this 650-member organization. Collaborate on long-running charitable activities including holiday food baskets and soup kitchen volunteerism. Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting Baruch College, City University of New York New York, NY

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