Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Brian Flynn-Pearson

PHILADELPHIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Philadelphia,PA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience

Assistant Program Manager (Finance) coordinates mortgage program operations, AP processing, and reporting across housing finance workflows. Manages $51M+ in Neighborhood Preservation Funds, completes 2–4 monthly reports and reconciliations, QuickBase tracking, and 61+ invoices per week while supporting audits and internal controls. Strengthens program accuracy by resolving delinquencies, satisfactions, subordinations, and lender documentation with the Division of Housing and Community Development, title companies, and lenders.

Work History

ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER (FINANCE)

3 Years 11 Months
PHILADELPHIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 02.2022 - 01.2026
  • Act as primary liaison with the Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), title companies, and lenders to coordinate all mortgage programs while ensuring a high quality of service
  • Partner with accounting and program directors on managing $60 million dollars in Neighborhood Preservation Funds (NPI) and expenses for mortgage purchases, buybacks, satisfactions and delinquencies
  • Conduct research and complete tasks related to subordinations, annual audit, mortgage purchases, payoffs, satisfactions, and delinquencies.
  • Created and submitted monthly reports and reconciliations for program activity, tracking and updating details in QuickBase to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Conduct research and complete tasks including, but not limited to subordinations, assist with annual audit, mortgage purchases, payoffs, satisfactions and delinquencies
  • Identified inefficiencies and implemented process improvements in AP workflows, assisting in the monitoring of internal controls to enhance accuracy and reduce risk.
  • Work with auditors during external audits to provide required documentation and explanations.

ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER (COMPLIANCE)

11 Months
PHILADELPHIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed thirty-three Financial Specialists and Service Representatives in processing 24,000 applications and $186 million in Rental Assistance payments, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Led weekly Rental Assistance meetings with external partners, including Department of Housing and Community Development, Office of Homeless Services, and utility companies, to align on program objectives and enhance service delivery.
  • Updated Federal and State policies and procedures, providing guidance to staff and constituents to ensure adherence to compliance standards.

REHABILITATION FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

6 Months
PHILADELPHIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP. | 09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Under the direction of the Housing Program Manager, contributed to the decisions of 16,000 rental assistance applications, which led to the dispersal of $66 million dollars to households of the City of Philadelphia during the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • Gathered and verified financial information of applicants, determined program eligibility, and processed reports and payments to ensure timely assistance.
  • Analyzed financial statements to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial reporting processes and improve accuracy.

ACCOUNT MANAGER

6 Months
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES | 11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Managed customer service inquiries and resolved issues across multiple channels, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Exercised discretionary authority to address customer needs through adjustments and credit limit increases, fostering loyalty.
  • Established trusting relationships with customers while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.

SALES OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

3 Years
DISNEY VACATION CLUB | 04.2016 - 04.2019
  • Managed Guest-service operations for all six Disney Vacation Club Preview Centers, ensuring high standards of service and guest satisfaction.
  • Developed and facilitated Sales opportunities for Vacation Club Sales Guides, contributing to the success of a multimillion-dollar operation.
  • Coordinated scheduling for Sales Assistants and Vacation Club Sales Guides, optimizing team availability to meet sales goals.

RESORT FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR

3 Years 3 Months
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | 01.2013 - 04.2016
  • Inspired Cast members by modeling excellent guest service to create incredible, seamless experiences.
  • Prepared daily/nightly finance reports from Front Office Staff (Front Desk Agents and Concierge) and reconciled each till under the direction of the Duty Manager.
  • Collaborated with Convention Service Managers, Meeting Planners, and Group Reservation Agents to enhance arrival experiences for specialized groups and provide billing support for in-house guests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | 05-2026

Focused on Business courses such as Operations Management and Leadership.

  • 3.67 GPA
  • Magna Cum Laude Graduate

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Valencia College | Orlando, FL | 08-2015
  • Focused on Business courses such as Financial and Managerial Accounting.
  • Dean's List 2015

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite
QuickBooks
Accounts payable processing
Bank reconciliations
Audit support
Notary Public
Mortgage program coordination
Stakeholder liaison
Internal controls
Process improvement

Certification

  • Certified Intuit QuickBooks User
  • Certified Business Specialist
  • Certified in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Notary Public

Timeline

ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER (FINANCE)

PHILADELPHIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
02.2022 - 01.2026Read More

ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER (COMPLIANCE)

PHILADELPHIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
03.2021 - 02.2022Read More

REHABILITATION FINANCIAL SPECIALIST

PHILADELPHIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP.
09.2020 - 03.2021Read More

ACCOUNT MANAGER

DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
11.2019 - 05.2020Read More

SALES OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

DISNEY VACATION CLUB
04.2016 - 04.2019Read More

RESORT FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
01.2013 - 04.2016Read More

Thomas Jefferson University

Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
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Valencia College

Associate of Arts from General Studies
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Brian Flynn-Pearson