MILES D. LANGHAM
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at Apex Underground, excelling in financial reporting and strategic budget management. Adept at fostering relationships and driving cost reduction initiatives, I leverage critical thinking to enhance operational efficiency and ensure GAAP compliance, delivering impactful results that support organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Finance and Accounting
Apex Underground
Arvada, Colorado
06.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded financial activities to drive strategic planning and support company growth.
- Executed timely, GAAP-compliant financial reports for debt covenants and board reviews.
- Coordinated with executives to establish annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
- Managed accounting support for year-end audits and tax return filings.
- Processed weekly cash flow projections to optimize working capital management.
- Collaborated with project managers on job cost tracking, billing, and change orders.
- Formulated policies that enhanced operational efficiency and productivity.
- Negotiated supplier contracts to achieve cost reductions while ensuring quality.
Accounting Manager
Sagard Real Estate Investors
Denver, Colorado
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Supervised and trained internal and external property accountant teams, ensuring timely fund closings.
- Guided process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency within accounting department.
- Reviewed monthly financial reporting packages and account reconciliations, providing constructive feedback.
- Assessed quarterly capital reconciliations and budget processes for accuracy and compliance.
- Supported year-end audit procedures and tax return filings, maintaining adherence to standards.
- Executed cash management and distribution analysis for multiple fund portfolios.
- Collaborated with property managers to verify accuracy of financial reports and statements.
- Prepared precise financial statements for management review, ensuring clarity.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for management review.
- Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures.
Assistant Controller
MORNINGSTAR SENIOR LIVING
Denver, Colorado
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed day-to-day financial activities and reporting for real estate assets and construction projects efficiently.
- Prepared financial documents and forecasts; managed cash planning for consolidated parent company.
- Oversaw Venture Accounting/Reporting, ensuring covenant compliance for entities and primary joint venture entity.
- Conducted annual audit preparation and tax audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Produced financial statements and cash flow forecasts for bank, partner reporting, and cash management preservation.
- Maintained construction draw accounting for development projects, facilitating communication with partners and banks.
- Managed treasury functions, overseeing fund disbursement for construction costs and capital call requests.
- Managed accounts receivable collections process by monitoring customer payments and following up with customers on past due invoices.
- Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards.
Accounting Manager
NORTHSTAR COMMERCIAL PARTNERS
Denver, Colorado
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Supervised Staff Accountants alongside Accounts Payable and Receivable teams to ensure precision in financial reports.
- Conducted analyses on purchases and sales of commercial properties to support strategic initiatives.
- Assisted in compiling due diligence requests for property asset acquisitions and dispositions.
- Reviewed monthly Debt Yield net cash flow as per loan agreement stipulations.
- Compiled Consolidation Financial reporting and Intercompany Entries for a diverse portfolio of 24 properties.
- Provided precise IFRS Financial reporting for an international joint venture partner.
- Managed preparation processes for annual audits and tax compliance reviews.
- Facilitated the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and narrative comments with Property and Asset Management teams' collaboration.
Senior Property Accountant
NORTHSTAR COMMERCIAL PARTNERS
Denver, Colorado
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed financial accounting for 24 property portfolios located throughout the U.S.
- Coordinated with joint venture partners, audit requests, daily cash management, lease analysis, budget analysis, prepare monthly financial reporting packages, manage monthly rents, and provide monthly variance explanations.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for the loan servicer.
- Managed the loan refinance for 24 property portfolios in conjunction with the Asset Management team.
- Provided monthly and year to date budget comparison reports for the Controller and Property managers’ review.
Senior Property Accountant
CIM GROUP
Los Angeles, California
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Supervise all operational accounting and finance functions for a 52-story building in the Los Angeles Business District.
- Managed cash, review new leases, prepare monthly financial reporting packages, manage monthly rents, and provide monthly variance explanations.
- Produce full-cycle accounting for property, including preparation and analysis of financial statements, general ledgers (GLs), and budgets, as well as review of job costs functions.
- Provide monthly variance analysis of operating expenses against budgeted expenses to assist general manager with assessing property performance.
- Supervise staff accountants; ensure appropriate prioritization of job functions, collaborating with staff in building management office.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics – Accounting
University of California – Santa Barbara
Goleta, California06-1997
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Accounting management
- Variance and distribution analysis
- GAAP compliance
- Cash flow forecasting and management
- Fixed asset management
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking skills
- Budget management
- Audit compliance strategies
- Team leadership and project management
- Cost reduction initiatives
- Policy development
Affiliations
- Enjoy Hiking
- Golf
- Physical Fitness
- Travel
Timeline
Vice President Finance and Accounting
Apex Underground
06.2024 - Current
Accounting Manager
Sagard Real Estate Investors
05.2022 - 11.2023
Assistant Controller
MORNINGSTAR SENIOR LIVING
03.2021 - 04.2022
Accounting Manager
NORTHSTAR COMMERCIAL PARTNERS
12.2018 - 09.2020
Senior Property Accountant
NORTHSTAR COMMERCIAL PARTNERS
12.2016 - 12.2018
Senior Property Accountant
CIM GROUP
04.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics – Accounting
University of California – Santa Barbara