Experience

RREEF

• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Internal Audit (2005-2011); Audit Manager/VP (1999-2004)

  • Jul 1989 - Jun 2011

  Costa Mesa, California Led Internal Audit Group responsible for conducting operational, financial and compliance audits of approximately 600 industrial, office, retail and residential assets for one of the world’s largest real estate investment managers. Managed 11 audit professionals located in CA, CO, IL and GA. • Developed and implemented a risk based audit plan; ensured appropriate coverage for each client, fund and contract manager and focusing on key business risks. • Worked in partnership with… Show more Led Internal Audit Group responsible for conducting operational, financial and compliance audits of approximately 600 industrial, office, retail and residential assets for one of the world’s largest real estate investment managers. Managed 11 audit professionals located in CA, CO, IL and GA. • Developed and implemented a risk based audit plan; ensured appropriate coverage for each client, fund and contract manager and focusing on key business risks. • Worked in partnership with Portfolio Management and the Deutsche Bank’s Group Audit to identify audit areas that required special attention. • As Chair of the Quality Review Committee, presented audit summaries, performance trends, business issues, and ensured that all action items resulting from discussions were appropriately monitored and satisfactorily completed by responsible parties. • Developed Property Management’s Internal Controls as a replacement of SAS 70 and annually reviewed modifications with all levels of management to document the control environment and ensure that deficiencies were identified and appropriately addressed. • Worked in partnership with Deloitte LLP to review the internal audit procedures and adopt current industry best practices. Planned and conducted combined audits with the external auditors as they placed reliance on our work papers and reports. • Directed special investigation audits. • Reviewed and approved all audit reports prior to release. • Prepared departmental presentations designed to market the audit department and build partnerships. • Hired professional audit staff as needed and managed talent retention. Senior Auditor (1994-1999) • Conducted operational, financial and compliance audits. Prepared audit reports and conducted opening and closing meetings. Property Accountant (1989-1994) • Prepared financial reports, budgets, variance analysis, recovery reconciliations . Worked with tenants on problem solving, billing and leasing questions. Show less



McDonald's

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Coordinator

  • Oct 1979 - Mar 1989

  Oak Brook, IL Accounting Supervisor (1979-1984) • Responsible for financial statement preparation and analysis for McDonald’s US owned operating companies (US McOpCo). • Provided leadership for a team of accounting and data entry professionals. Account Analyst (1986-1989) • Complete Accounting and Budgeting for the Facilities Management Team and Building Management at Corporate Headquarters.