To obtain a CFO or Controller position with an established and successful company in the real estate development / construction industry.
Gregory J. Kleeh
Senior-Level Executive · Financial Management
Entrepreneurial CFO-level Executive and CPA with over seventeen years of financial management and accounting experience in the construction industry.
Chief Financial Officer with extensive hands-on experience in management, business leadership and responsibility of all financial-related activities for several companies. Widely recognized as a focused and dedicated leader, strategic problem solver, noteworthy communicator and trusted mentor who thrives in creative and forward-thinking work environments.
Financial & Strategic Planning Business Expansion Startups
Complex Business and Tax Issues Staff Management & Development
Budget Development & ManagementMerger & Acquisition Negotiations
Accounting & Financial Operations
Relationship Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mill Creek Companies
Canfield, OH 44406
Chief Financial Officer / Vice President – (1991 – Present)
Responsible for the integrity of financial information and systems for several companies including real estate development, property management, and residential and commercial construction. Responsibilities include all aspects of budgeting and financial reporting, human resources & payroll, treasury & banking, risk management & insurance, investor relations and strategic planning. Managed the accounting and finance departments as well as accounting and tax consultants. Key accomplishments inlude:
Mill Creek Companies continued….
· Assisted the President in the development of a business & financial plan for land developments in the SW Florida market. Plans were used to raise over $6 million from private investment community.
· Established a residential home building entity in Northeastern Ohio. Assisted in the sales and marketing plans and influenced the business model. Generated revenues of more than $15 million and a 20% market share.
· Increased level of real estate holdings by150,000 square feet. Negotiated and approved all leasing activity and increased occupancy levels.
· Actively involved in the selection and implementation of the accounting, job costing and construction & property management software.
· Management of the property management division, including negotiation, preparation and review of all lease contracts.
· Developed compensation & benefits package to attract employees. Wrote employee manual to describe Company human resource policies, procedures and benefits.
· Directly responsible for the negotiation of all bank financing and related compliance requirements included in the loan agreements.
· Managed the process of the preparation of the annual budgets and development of strategic business plans.
· Responsible for the preparation of financial data and presentation of data to private investors.
Served as a key member of a department that was responsible for all corporate accounting, including SEC reporting, annual and quarterly financial statements, and communications with outside auditors. Also worked very closely with the CFO and other senior level executives on special financial projects.
· Preparation and review of financial information for several divisions. Consolidation of financial data and preparation of consolidated financial statements.
· Responsible for the accounting of the workers compensation program including negotiations with the Director of Insurance of The Kroger Co. and outside insurance company.
· Prepared all quarterly and annual financial statements, the annual report to shareholders’, and quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Experience in the audit division of the Firm. Performed reviews and audits of financial information for several industries, including retail, service and manufacturing. Responsibilites include documentation and testing of accounting controls of various companies. Preparation of financial statements and related analytical data. Traveled extensively with largest client, The Kroger Co., performing quarterly and annual audit procedures at various subsidiary locations and working closely with management on operational and internal control efficiency. Supervision of staff and scheduling of engagements.
Education
University of Cincinnati – B.B.A., Accounting (1984)
Passed Certificate of Public Accountant Exam – 1987
Professional Affiliations
Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Greater Youngstown YMCA (1991 – Present)
Board of Directors, Tippecanoe Country Club (2002 – 2005)
President of St. Charles Athletic Club (2008 – Present)
References available upon request
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