I am a hands-on, results driven senior financial executive (CPA & CIA) who has met the unique challenges of a broad range of positions related to business performance, risk management and assurance inclusive of development and implementation of operational and financial strategies and systems, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, reporting, cash management and procurement.
My passion, and what I have done in each of my positions, is to provide value added services by identifying waste and defects in processes and systems and then to deliver innovative solutions that reduce costs, provides stronger risk management and maximizes earnings.
Working for the past 14 years with Bovis Lend Lease as a Controller, Finance Director, Head of Internal Audit, Risk Manager and VP Finance, I have continually been challenged to deliver results that required innovative, strategic and tactical leadership. Most significantly, in each of these situations, I have improved operational and financial controls, delivered cost savings and process improvements and strengthened risk management for the company.
My objective is to locate a position as Division CFO or Controller. I am willing to travel and while targeting opportunities in the Chicagoland area, I am available to relocate for the right opportunity.
Results driven, influential finance executive who has met the unique challenges of a broad range of positions related to business performance, risk management and assurance. More than 20 years experience in the construction and real estate industry successfully improving operational and financial controls, delivering cost savings and process improvements and strengthening risk management. Demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate and train cutting edge professionals to support achievement of goals and objectives.
A $7 billion international property group, headquartered in Australia, operating three core businesses: project management and construction, property investment management and property development.
A wholly owned subsidiary of the Lend Lease Corporation ranked 2nd largest US construction manager.
Reporting to the CFO and COO, responsible for managing construction projects with large risk, assessing commercial exposure, conducting financial analysis and making recommendations for improvement. Managed area project risk reviews and reported and monitored enterprise risks. Led operational risk management for the Miami office during a reorganization.
+ Delivered operational improvements resulting in over $6 million in savings
+ Identified lessons learned and created a project roadmap for future project management
+ Identified $7 million of likely exposures not provisioned in the management reports
+ Monitored mitigating activities to reduce $38 million in exposures through management of monthly area project risk reviews
+ Reduced project exposures by accelerating Enterprise Risk Reporting from a quarterly to monthly basis
+ Aligned a developing performance management system with key drivers of value for the business
Lend Lease Corporation,
Chicago, IL
2005 - 2007
Group Internal Audit Manager, Americas
Established the internal audit department, prepared risk based audit plans, co-sourced work, led Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives and communicated results with senior management of two major businesses in the Americas (Bovis Lend Lease and Actus Lend Lease, the nation’s leader in public/private community development). Prepared Board material for the Americas region supporting the Chief Audit Executive in Australia.
+ Delivered value added recommendations to improve control processes through effective communication during planning, executing and reporting on financial and operational audits
+ Provided meaningful improvements to corporate policy and procedures and cost efficiency by leading a task force to document internal controls (Sarbanes-Oxley).
+ Produced a report of lessons learned of the underlying causes of a $6 million loss project that was communicated throughout the business.
Bovis Lend Lease,
Chicago, IL
2003 – 2005
Vice President, General Manager, Multi Sites Programs
Founding member of the Multi Site Programs group within Bovis Lend Lease. Responsible for establishing direct and indirect sales channels to Global Fortune 500 prospects in the United States.
+ Established relationships with key decision-makers at major retailers (McDonald’s, Starbucks, Walgreens) resulting in future work.
+ Expanded the multi sites network by forming an integrated business development strategy working with other offices within Bovis
+ Maximized operating results through management of the multi site operations globally, implementing plans and policies to achieve overall corporate and region objectives.
Bovis Lend Lease,
Chicago, IL
2000 – 2002
Vice President, Finance Director, BP Bovis Global Alliance
Established and directed the commercial and financial strategies of this unincorporated alliance between BP and Bovis Lend Lease providing construction management services globally for BP. Developed systems and processes to deliver financial results, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting and treasury functions. Produced commercial risk assessment to the Global Alliance Director on cost evolution and deviations. Managed $300 million annual projects within budget.
+ Delivered 20% cost reductions on unit cost through commercial and financial strategies.
+ Improved efficiency and delivered savings through changes in reporting procedures and systems.
Bovis Lend Lease,
New York, NY
1998 – 2000
Project Manager, Y2K Accounting conversion
Implemented a project cost accounting system conversion in excess of $500 million active job migrations to JD Edwards. Planned, organized and implemented the required infrastructure upgrades and archival of historical data.
Bovis Lend Lease,
Los Angeles, CA
1996 - 1998
Western Region Controller
Led the Accounting, Finance, Information Technology and general administration functions for the region. Delivered cost reductions totaling over $400 thousand, providing the stimulus for a turnaround in the financial results from a $2 million loss to breakeven in the first year.
Bovis Lend Lease,
New York, NY
1994 – 1996
Director, Quality Management Review
Established and directed the activities of the department whose fundamental purpose was to examine company processes and provide recommendations for continuous improvements to operating policies and procedures. Developed and implemented a Company-wide self-assessment control process utilizing an in-house developed application.
Previous Career Experience
The Turner Corporation, Director of Internal Audit, New York, New York, 6 Years
KPMG, Audit Manager, New York, New York, 5 Years
MD Oppenheim & Co., Senior Auditor, Piscataway, New Jersey, 3 Years
Education & Certifications
BBA, Accounting, Cum Laude Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Certified Internal Auditor
Certified Public Accountant
Professional Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
The Financial Executives Networking Group
The Institute of Internal Auditors
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