Senior executive position in administrative, operations, or financial discipline within the housing industry.I would particularly relish a situation that is in need of recovery.
Peter L. Lopez, CPA
Cape Coral, FL 33993
I will apply my diverse business experience in the USA and internationally, my broad accounting and management skills, my proven success in the development of operations, financial, and support staff, and a philosophy that strives for tangible and intangible results.
Education & Certifications
BA (Hons.) Accounting: Rutgers University; CPA (New Jersey & Florida)
Certified Manager and Certified Reviewer – Tax Credit Properties
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite / Excel
Proficient in various accounting software.
Business fluency in Spanish
Accomplishments:
General Management:
1. As Director of Agribusiness Development, I pioneered the export of winter vegetables to Canada, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and the U.K. by developing a contract based production system of 400 specialized small farmers, establishing first class storage and handling facilities and cultivating strong relationships with overseas wholesalers and international freight carriers. Over a five year period, I grew the business from $ 0 to $ 20 million.
2. As Business Development Manager of Caribbean Cellular Limited ( a subsidiary of Cable & Wireless), I started up land and marine cellular service in The British Virgin Islands, Jamaica and French St. Martin through joint ventures over a four year period. Because of the relatively small populations, the business depended mainly on the winter tourist season. Nevertheless, we grossed $10 million after four years and netted pre-tax profits of $ 4 million.
3. As Executive /Finance Director of the Venice Housing Authority, I increased the occupancy rate in public housing from 66 % to 94 % within two years and obtained a $ 12 million LIHTC award for new affordable housing construction while juggling normal operating demands and a recovery program after the damage caused by Hurricane Charlie.
Accounting/Finance:
1. Conducted financial and special audits in North New Jersey on behalf of Touche Ross (now Deloitte Touche) during my two year tenure.
2. During eight years with Johnson & Johnson, I rose from International Internal Auditor to Regional Finance Manager (Latin America & the Caribbean) to Financial Director of a $ 40 million manufacturing and marketing affiliate in Trinidad & Tobago.
3. Owned and operated an accounting business in Ocala, Florida, specializing in small businesses and non-profit entities.
4. As Financial Director of the Fort Myers Housing Authority, I guided the organization from the HUD classification of “troubled†to “good performer†during my three year tenure. And, at the same time, directed the operations of the Authority’s market rate rental properties.
5. During a three year contract assignment at the Housing Authority of New Orleans (annual budget of $ 250 million), I directed the reorganization of all accounting and reporting functions and participated in the financial planning for the development of replacement housing ( $ 1.2 billion) in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Most Recent Employment
Sept ’09 - Present: Self employed accounting and tax consultant
July ’06 –May ’09: Senior Manager/Consultant- Housing Authority of New Orleans
Caballero & Castellanos, CPAs L.P., Miami, Florida
Previous Employment
Executive Director
Venice Housing Authority, Venice, Florida
Financial Director
Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers, Florida
Peter Lopez, CPA (Sole proprietorship)
Ocala, Florida
Business Development Manager
Caribbean Cellular Ltd, Antigua, W.I
Director of Agribusiness Development
Government of Trinidad & Tobago
Other:
1994-1996: Served as Voluntary Treasurer of the Greater Ocala Community Development Corporation. Reviewed and submitted micro loan requests for small businesses in Ocala, FL. Obtained over 30 loans that were jointly underwritten by the City of Ocala and a consortium of 8 regional banks.
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