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JEROME D BRANTLEY
East Elmhurst,NY
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Summary
Accomplished finance leader recognized for exceptional skills in account reconciliation, effective communication, and mentoring. Proven track record in generating insightful financial reports and implementing budgetary strategies that drive organizational growth.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting
Savills
New York, New York
03.2019 - 05.2026
- Oversaw month-end closing process including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliation and review of all transactions prior to posting.
- Reviewed and approved financial statements, ledgers, and accounting entries.
- Prepared periodic reports such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statement for use by executive leadership team.
- Created budgets and forecasts for the organization's operations, capital expenditures, cash flow and revenue projections.
- Generated ad hoc reports to inform senior management and board members, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and discrepancies, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Ensured accurate recording of transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Property Accountant
BEAM
New York, New York
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Managed monthly financial statements for multiple properties in portfolio.
- Checked and reconciled accounts payable and receivable, maintained balance sheet accounts and prepared wires and transfers for monthly distributions and mortgage payments.
- Processed month-end closing activities including accruals, allocations, reclassifications.
- Calculated and posted journal entries to general ledger accounts.
- Analyzed and reported on cash flow trends for various properties.
- Generated reports to analyze variances between actual vs. budgeted expenses.
- Coordinated audits by providing necessary documentation and support.
- Performed lease administration duties such as rent calculations and arrears tracking.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Director of Accounting and Finance
CBRE
New York, New York
08.1993 - 03.2018
- Managed budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple business units.
- Directed financial reporting and analysis for commercial real estate operations.
- Led cross-functional teams in strategic financial planning initiatives.
- Streamlined accounting procedures to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversaw compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
- Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, and controls.
- Implemented financial systems and tools to improve data management capabilities.
- Mentored finance staff, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Provided leadership to finance team ensuring proper execution of tasks.
- Created financial models for forecasting revenues and expenses.
- Analyzed financial data and prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Baruch College
New York, NY08-1978
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Financial analysis
- Budget forecasting
- Financial forecasting
- Statement preparation
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end closing
- Year-end closing
- Revenue recognition
- Receivables management
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Timeline
Director of Accounting
Savills
03.2019 - 05.2026
Property Accountant
BEAM
01.2019 - 03.2019
Director of Accounting and Finance
CBRE
08.1993 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Baruch College