MICHAEL J. LOWRY
Bay Village,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with extensive experience at Hunt Companies Inc., driving operational efficiency and compliance. Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement, achieving a 25% portfolio expansion. Adept at team leadership and strategic planning, leveraging strong analytical skills to enhance financial integrity and support organizational growth. Led and participated in multiple software implementations and conversions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President/Controller-Hunt Military Communities
Hunt Companies Inc
Cleveland, OH
03.2016 - 10.2025
- Oversaw financial operations for Hunt Military Company, managing over $1 billion in rental revenue and $5 billion in assets.
- Directed a team of 40 across accounting, accounts payable, and compliance functions.
- Managed accounting and reporting for 23 military housing and 82 corporate entities.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing month-end closing period by two days.
- Coordinated due diligence for acquisitions, expanding portfolio by 25%.
- Reviewed GAAP financial statements and conducted covenant analyses to ensure compliance.
- Developed annual budgets, establishing EBITDA and cash flow targets.
- Led Workday implementation for Hunt Military entities, enhancing operational efficiency.
Controller
American Preservation Builders, LLC
Cleveland, OH
09.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed all accounting and financial planning functions for general contractor with $50 million in sales.
- Supervised six staff members overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and construction administration.
- Updated policies and procedures for purchasing and construction management across the company.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly GAAP financial statements, including covenant analysis as per loan requirements.
- Completed project-specific cost certifications following established guidelines.
- Selected and implemented integrated accounting, purchasing, and project management software package.
- Created monthly projections to assess future bonding requirements and staffing needs.
- Collaborated with audit firm to prepare supporting documentation and flux analysis for year-end audit.
Financial/Accounting Manager
Forest City Enterprises
Cleveland, OH
07.2008 - 08.2013
- Managed financial reporting processes for accurate and timely month-end closures.
- Oversaw budget preparation and forecasting for multiple projects and departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Implemented internal controls to enhance financial integrity and prevent discrepancies.
- Analyzed variances between budgeted and actual expenditures for strategic decision-making.
- Led audits by coordinating with external auditors and preparing necessary documentation.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on accounting principles and software systems.
- Developed financial models to support business planning and investment decisions.
- Analyzed financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
- Resolved discrepancies between the general ledger accounts through research and investigation techniques.
- Implemented new accounting software systems to streamline processes within the department.
Senior Financial Analyst
Forest City Enterprises
Cleveland, OH
05.2007 - 06.2008
Senior Accountant
Cohen & Company, LTD
Cleveland, OH
12.2005 - 04.2007
Semi-Senior Accountant
WithumSmith+Brown, PC
New Brunswick, NJ
12.2002 - 11.2005
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05.2002
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- GAAP compliance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Risk assessment
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Staff development
- Performance metrics analysis
- Microsoft Office 365 and Teams
- CRM software and tools
- Virtual collaboration (Zoom)
- Document management (Adobe Acrobat)
- Diagramming (Lucidchart)
- Expense management (Concur)
- Time tracking (Replicon)
- Reporting solutions (Reports Now)
Certification
Certified Public Accountant, New York, 07/01/12
Timeline
Vice President/Controller-Hunt Military Communities
Hunt Companies Inc
03.2016 - 10.2025
Controller
American Preservation Builders, LLC
09.2013 - 03.2016
Financial/Accounting Manager
Forest City Enterprises
07.2008 - 08.2013
Senior Financial Analyst
Forest City Enterprises
05.2007 - 06.2008
Senior Accountant
Cohen & Company, LTD
12.2005 - 04.2007
Semi-Senior Accountant
WithumSmith+Brown, PC
12.2002 - 11.2005
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Case Western Reserve University