Indranil (Nil) Banerjee
Project Coordinator/ Investment Manager
El Mirage,AZ
Summary
SUMMARY STATEMENT I bring in 25+ years of all-around experience in finance, accounting, investments, risk management and general management. Dedicated CRE professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Progressive Senior Vice President with excellent skills in operation and finance combined with more than 20 years of experience. Effective presenter to diverse audiences of customers and potential investors. Strong commitment to leveraging corporate culture to impact community and environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SVP- CONSTRUCTION & HOSPITALITY/
Amena Hotels (Avana Caputal)
Phoenix, Philadelphia, Colton And Myrtle Beach, USA
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with strategic partners & to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Led restructuring and turnaround through development of new leadership team
- `Currently managing 4 franchised hotel assets as part of CRE investment in AZ, SC, PA and CA as investment fund manager/ owner's rep
- Successfully completed 2 ground up construction and 2 renovation projects with combined budget of $60MM
- Oversaw brand conversion from a Marriott renaissance hotel to a Marriott Delta hotel
- Drove strategic operation procedure by conducting site visits and suggesting operational changes
- Finalizing budgets and approval of CAPEX
- Initiated on-time, under-budget project management to optimize performance.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
- Presented weekly reports on company performance.
- Headed teams in managing implementation and training on strategic initiatives for hotels with management company
- Maintained consistent growth in revenue, contribution margin, operating profit and EBITDA.
CREDIT ANAYST & PORTFOLIO MANAGER
AVABA Capital
USA And Middle East, USA, AND
01.2012 - 07.2020
- Successfully underwrote over $200MM of CRE loans (mostly Hospitality) under the SBA/USDA lending programs and managed a portfolio of $300MM including problem/ distressed loans
- Handled complex loans under United States EB- 5 programs with a combined loan amount of $15MM.
- Successfully mitigated risks in multiple problem loans leading to payoffs by negotiating payment terms, rates and schedules avoiding legal headaches
- Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
- Conducted presentations to upper management and executive teams for loan recommendations.
- Performed credit reviews on corporations to assess financial conditions.
- Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.
- Controlled credit exposure by providing financial order management support to minimize risk and obtain timely payment.
- Complied with internal controls and government regulations.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
CFO/Senior BDM
BALMORAL SERVICES
Bahrain- Middle East, BAHRAIN
12.2008 - 12.2011
- Developing strategies and setting up accounting / MIS system for this furniture manufacturing and contracting company in Middle East
- Worked closely with the CEO and directors to establish accounting and IT systems,
- Nventory system, and administrative procedure
- Helped a start up establish itself in the market by promotion and advertisement both through print & social media and client visits.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
- Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
- Scheduled promotional activities in accordance with available inventory and staff resources.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Collaborated with company departments to develop new strategies to capitalize on emerging customer and market trends.
- Devised SWOT analysis to create and execute business plan supporting achievement of established quotas.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
CFO
SAREGAMA REGENCY OPTIMEDIA
India, AUSTRALIA, INDIA
11.2007 - 11.2008
- As the first employee of a startup JV between an Indian Conglomerate and an Australian Media Company, my job was to set up offices including all statutory registration, systems, accounts, rent negotiations, banking relationship set up, legal and professional setups, etc
- I had successfully set up this small-scale CD manufacturing plant and it had commenced operation and exporting material when I exited the organization
- ERTIFCIATIONS/
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
- Negotiated and approved all supplier, distributor and state and federal agency contracts and agreements.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
- Produced reports for internal and external stakeholders every month.
- Managed and led team of 3 departmental managers.
- Prepared year-end fixed asset schedule for inclusion in Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and monthly financial reports for board meeting.
- Actively participated in all production, pricing, sales and distribution activities.
- Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
- Built and deployed strategies to achieve company vision and enhance tactical operations.
- Devised strategies for standardizing and enhancing organization and management of business assets.
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
HAVELOCK AHI, BAHRAIN
Middle East
09.2005 - 10.2007
- Responsible for all finance and accounts, project cost analysis and completion, budgeting and forecasting, audit and account closing and all job costing and analysis for this interior manufacture/ contractor based in middle east
- Successfully transitioned from a manual data entry job costing and monthly closing system to automatic system reducing closing time from 12 days to 3 days.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
UNIQUE CONCERNS
Africa, GHANA
05.2005 - 10.2007
- Think about the size of the team you led, the number of projects you balanced, or the number of articles you wrote.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
Education
Hospitality Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 02.2020 - 10.2021
CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT MEMBER - Investment
CCIM Institute
Chicago, IL 03.2015 - 10.2017
Certified Underwriter - Lending
NAGGL
02.2014 - 06.2018
ASSOCIATE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (EQUIVALENT TO CPA) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
07.1992 - 11.1995
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY oF CALCUTTA
03.1990 - 03.1992
Skills
Strategic plans
Performance metrics analysis
Corporate presentations
Policy and procedure development
Company guidelines
Staff Management
Budgeting
Financial administration
Business planning
Financial Management
Business administration
Negotiation
Project coordination
Timeline
SVP- CONSTRUCTION & HOSPITALITY/
Amena Hotels (Avana Caputal)
08.2020 - Current
Hospitality Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
Cornell University
02.2020 - 10.2021
CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT MEMBER - Investment
CCIM Institute
03.2015 - 10.2017
Certified Underwriter - Lending
NAGGL
02.2014 - 06.2018
CREDIT ANAYST & PORTFOLIO MANAGER
AVABA Capital
01.2012 - 07.2020
CFO/Senior BDM
BALMORAL SERVICES
12.2008 - 12.2011
CFO
SAREGAMA REGENCY OPTIMEDIA
11.2007 - 11.2008
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
HAVELOCK AHI, BAHRAIN
09.2005 - 10.2007
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
UNIQUE CONCERNS
05.2005 - 10.2007
ASSOCIATE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (EQUIVALENT TO CPA) - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
07.1992 - 11.1995
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY oF CALCUTTA
03.1990 - 03.1992