Mark Laratta
Tinton Falls,NJ
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Operations
Smith Management LLC
12.2022 - Current
- Co-managed a $700M real estate portfolio consisting of 170 mobile home parks across 21 states, ensuring asset performance, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date financial analyses to optimize company earnings and support data-driven strategic decision-making.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, licensing requirements, and Fair Housing laws, reducing legal exposure and mitigating regulatory risk across all operations.
- Launched and structured a licensed dealer entity operating in 21 states; led the research, organization, and licensing process to enable the legal purchase and sale of mobile homes across jurisdictions.
- Played a key role in developing and auditing the company’s mobile home sales framework, including system operations, contract compliance, and multi-state tax filing processes.
- Negotiated with vendors to reduce utility expenses and appealed inflated tax assessments, directly contributing to cost savings and improving NOI
Real estate agent
Remax
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Negotiated favorable terms for clients on both buy- and sell-side transactions, demonstrating strong analytical judgment and risk-aware decision-making.
- Leveraged platforms such as Ylopo, FollowUp Boss, MLS, Zillow, DocuSign, and Mojo to optimize workflows, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in all client communications and documentation.
- Provided end-to-end guidance through the home buying process—from financial pre-qualification to contract review—ensuring due diligence, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.
Staff Accountant
Constellation Culinary Group
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed bank reconciliations for 50 distinct entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and identifying discrepancies in alignment with internal controls.
- Managed weekly wire transfers, verifying alignment with budgetary constraints and enhancing cash flow oversight and financial accountability.
- Recorded journal entries and streamlined accounts payable processes, supporting timely month-end close and maintaining compliance with company financial policies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA05-2019
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Critical thinking
- Determined work ethic
- Leadership
- Flexible
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization
- Creative problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong communication
- Growth mindset
Timeline
Senior Financial Operations
Smith Management LLC
12.2022 - Current
Real estate agent
Remax
01.2020 - 12.2022
Staff Accountant
Constellation Culinary Group
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Moravian University
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