Nick English
Finance Operations
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Financial Operations & Reporting
RENU Management
03.2019 - Current
- Manage all tasks related to financial operations and reporting for multiple portfolios for more than 2,700+ homes across 15 markets and 20 MSA’s which generated approximately $40MM annually
- Clients range from Private Equity firms and publicly traded REITs, to individual landlords and investors with 40-50 units as well as one client operating commercial units
- This created a variety of portfolio specific reporting needs
- Manage and execute funding requests related to EMD obligations, closing wires, and initial renovations
- Provide analysis of asset performance to the underwriting team on a quarterly basis as well as complete the make-whole agreements RENU has entered into with clients
- Complete bank account reconciliation for approximately 80+ accounts and finalize the credit card reconciliations for more than a dozen operating entities
- Complete the allocation of costs such as payroll, rent, and software across various RENU entities to accurately report the profitability of each market
- Perform the year-end CAM and property tax reconciliation for tenants of our two commercial properties
- Coordinate year-end tasks related to owner and vendor 1099 reporting as well as filing for RENU’s various local entities
- Assist with payroll activities on the 1st and 15th of each month
- In addition to my normal reporting obligations, I used QuickBooks to perform bookkeeping and reporting for iREP; an online learning program designed to provide agents the tools needed to adapt to the iBuyer business model
- Primarily use AppFolio Property Management, QuickBase, and MoneyBall (Proprietary Underwriting Software)
Senior Cash Receipts Specialist
SIMON Property Group
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Assigned a team of Cash Specialists (4-5); rotated quarterly
- Complete batch reviews for quality control
- Review Specialists’ work related to monthly Clearing Account reconciliation
- Summarize results to be reviewed with Supervisor / Management Team
- Serve as a training resource for incoming Cash Specialists
- Validate daily integration of Salesforce lease deals into JDEdwards and process daily rent roll posting for Specialty Leasing activity
- Process SIMON Brand Ventures (SBV) Revenue Recognition reports as well as SBV related adjustment requests
- Complete bi-weekly ACH write-up request to re-route payments between operating accounts
- Research and input incoming Wire payments as well as all corporate (non-tenant) and office (non-lockbox tenant) deposits
- Analyze all Insufficient Funds / Stop Payment checks
- Generate proper NSF fee billings
- Coordinate with assigned A/R Analyst to promptly notify tenant and ensure payment is received in a timely manner
- Research and resolve bank account reconciliation requests initiated by bookkeeping.
Cash Receipts Specialist
SIMON Property Group
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Coordinated with A/R, Legal Collections, Leasing, and Field Personnel to ensure accurate application of all funds received from tenant operations
- While I have consistently ranked among the department’s highest producers, I have still been able to maintain a 97% accuracy rating for my batch reviews since joining SIMON
- Led special project to help reduce the amount of Temporary Tenant Security Deposits (SECD) and Pre-paid Rent Deposits (PRPD) remaining on vacant leases
- Created a query to extract the information of all leases with a SECD and/or PRPD for which the vacate date had been entered
- We found that there were in excess of $3M in deposits on vacant leases
- Exported the data from CTI and created a spreadsheet so each property could easily find the deposits they were responsible for
- Then, drafted a memo addressing the Field Personnel and the steps they would need to take to research and clear any deposits on vacated leases
- Contributed to the maintenance of tenant bank account tables and updated parent tenant relationship records to maximize the auto-application of payments
- Reviewed and processed thousands of requests from Field and Home Office personnel via FORT and OLLI
- These requests include, but are not limited to, application adjustments, suspension of future billings, transferring payments between bank accounts, and writing off bad debt
- Responsible for ensuring all Temporary Tenant Refund Requests were processed in a timely manner
- Assisted in the review and reconciliation of tenant accounts to minimize disputes over past due balances.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Finance
Indiana University, Kelly School of Business
Bloomington, IndianaSkills
- Detail-Oriented
- Written Communication
- Time Management
- Analytical
- Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Manager – Financial Operations & Reporting
RENU Management
03.2019 - Current
Senior Cash Receipts Specialist
SIMON Property Group
08.2018 - 03.2019
Cash Receipts Specialist
SIMON Property Group
07.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Finance
Indiana University, Kelly School of Business
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