ROGER SULLIVAN
Brandywine Homes USA
GREENSBORO,NC
1
Certification
41
years of professional experience
Real Estate Development and Property Management Accounting and Finance Professional and Registered CPA. Led Accounting and Finance teams in multiple facets of property management and real estate development, including Multifamily, Single-Family, Senior Housing, Commercial Office, and Retail Accounting.
Work History
Vice President of Finance and Accounting.
10 Months- Oversee finance and operating accounting for a 6,500-unit single-family home portfolio spanning multiple entities.
- Review monthly financial reporting for 7 reporting entities and maintain timely oversight of results.
- Coordinate annual tax returns and audits across the portfolio to support compliance and close discipline.
- Create a new bad debt calculation and reporting process to improve collection visibility.
- Correct automated property management fee and commission calculations to improve posting accuracy.
- Direct the assistant controller, accounts payable manager, staff accountant, AP specialist, and financial analyst.
- Provide executive review of cash management, variance analysis, and board reporting for leadership decisions.
Property Controller
8 Months- Oversaw the Multifamily portfolio for 36 communities and 11,000 units under management across the Willow Bridge platform.
- Stabilized Blue Ridge Companies' Multifamily portfolio during the transition to the Willow Bridge platform.
- Mapped financial data from RealPage to Yardi to support a smooth platform conversion.
- Served as direct contact for Blue Ridge community owners and property management staff.
- Supervised two Senior Accountants and two Property Accountants supporting portfolio accounting operations.
Chief Accounting Officer
7 Years 11 Months- Reviewed monthly financial statements for 50 communities totaling $1B in assets and 12,500 units under management.
- Managed accounting as the direct contact for owners, lenders, and tax and audit professionals across 20 communities.
- Oversaw commercial portfolio accounting for 10 properties totaling 250,000 square feet.
- Directed construction accounting staff, monthly draw processing, and weekly supplier check runs.
- Led risk management efforts, including insurance renewals and claims processing.
- Implemented RealPage across Ops Technology, Utility Management, and Commercial Property Management to improve workflow visibility.
- Established a corporate credit card program with Truist Bank to automate approvals and capture purchase rebates.
Senior Corporate Controller
1 Year 7 Months- Reviewed monthly financial statements for 31 communities, totaling $1B in assets and 10,000 units under management across the multifamily portfolio.
- Prepared and submitted construction draw requests for 10 multifamily and self-storage projects totaling $250mm in active projects.
- Managed two Controllers, an IT Director, 14 Staff Accountants, and accounts payable staff across accounting and support functions.
- Implemented a timely construction draw release process to support funding date goals and keep projects moving.
- Secured insurance renewals and managed claims activity to strengthen risk control for the portfolio.
- Oversaw the Yardi accounting platform update while supporting broader system and network needs.
- Improved injury reporting and renegotiated workers' compensation terms to lower exposure.
American House - Senior Controller
2 Years 7 Months- Led $160 mm recapitalization for the American House senior living portfolio, partnering with a new equity investor to maintain portfolio control.
- Onboarded Fifteen communities to the accounting platform, standardizing financial processes across the portfolio.
- Supported Six development projects commenced by implementing job cost accounting for construction-related reporting.
- Negotiated debt arrangements for existing assets and development projects with lenders.
- Partnered with external legal counsel to negotiate property management agreements for new partners.
- Implemented job cost accounting controls and improved reporting discipline across development activity.
- Updated travel and mileage reimbursement policies to strengthen policy compliance and expense governance.
American House - Controller
4 Years 1 Month- Built the accounting team from two direct reports to 20 direct reports as the joint venture scaled.
- Implemented and trained staff on a centralized accounting system to standardize processing across the organization.
- Established month-end and year-end close procedures, plus monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.
- Managed insurance renewals, risk oversight, and IT committee coordination to support operational continuity.
- Directed treasury relationships and cash management policies to evaluate deliverables, fees, and banking support.
- Delivered work papers to external CPAs and coordinated tax return preparation with organized supporting documentation.
- Implemented ACH, credit card, budgeting & forecasting, capital expenditure, and 401(k) process improvements.
Residential Controller
2 Years 9 Months- Expanded team coverage from five direct reports to eight direct and three indirect reports while leading a new residential accounting department.
- Improved month-end reporting for Executive Committee members and strengthened monthly financial review meetings with Accounting and Operations.
- Simplified the annual budget process using existing software at no additional cost to the organization.
- Improved internal communication between Accounting and Operations through monthly financial review meetings.
- Researched and implemented prorata utility billing and credit card processing improvements for residents.
- Organized staff assignments to deliver year-end tax workpapers on time and recover missed deadlines from prior years.
Assistant Commercial Controller
11 Months- Completed month-end and year-end close for 30 Office Retail and Industrial Properties with timely reporting support.
- Completed annual common area maintenance and real estate tax recoveries across the managed portfolio.
- Posted monthly tenant billings accurately and kept account activity current for commercial tenants.
- Reconciled cash receipts and accounts receivable collections to maintain clean balances and support follow-up.
- Prepared tax workpapers within scheduled deadlines to support filing readiness and audit follow-through.
- Maintained close coordination with property accounting teams to keep records aligned and issues resolved promptly.
Development Accounting Manager
11 Months- Capitalized interest for more than 200 rehab and development projects in line with accounting policy and project timing.
- Managed CORE portfolio development, rehab, and tenant improvement accounting for multiple active projects.
- Supervised three direct reports, coordinating workload, reviews, and issue resolution.
Operations Accounting Manager
4 Years 3 Months- Supervised three direct reports, supporting close execution, billing accuracy, and day-to-day accounting operations.
- Reviewed nine SOX month-end close packages to support compliance, control accuracy, and timely financial reporting.
- Reviewed and billed annual common area maintenance and real estate tax recoveries with consistent attention to lease terms.
- Prepared lease abstracts to support contract interpretation, billing setup, and accurate account maintenance.
- Completed special projects that supported accounting operations and ad hoc analysis for leadership.
Senior Accountant
1 Year- Completed month-end close for six commercial properties, supporting timely ledger close and property reporting.
- Recorded monthly recovery provision entries, keeping accruals aligned with property operating activity.
- Reconciled recovery balances and supporting schedules to strengthen month-end accounting accuracy.
- Supported property-level accounting across commercial assets by tracking close deliverables and recurring adjustments.
Staff Accountant
1 Year 6 Months- Completed month-end close for three regional shopping centers, consolidating reporting across multiple properties.
- Prepared annual common area maintenance and real estate tax recoveries, supporting accurate tenant billing and reconciliation.
- Recorded monthly provisions, maintaining consistent accruals and period-end expense recognition.
- Calculated FASB 13 straight-line rent adjustments, aligning lease revenue recognition with accounting standards.
- Supported publicly traded REIT GAAP reporting, preparing financial information for external compliance and review.
Staff Accountant
2 Years 10 Months- Reconciled general ledger accounts and resolved open items before month-end close.
- Recorded journal entries and maintained supporting schedules for recurring accounting activity.
- Reviewed account balances and followed up on discrepancies with property management teams.
- Supported monthly closing activities by preparing entries, reconciliations, and backup documentation.
Bat Boy
7 Months- Prepared dugout areas before games by arranging equipment, seating, and player supplies.
- Retrieved bats, helmets, and other gear during play to keep the game moving smoothly.
- Assisted players and coaches with routine game-day needs throughout the season.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Skills
RealPage
Yardi Voyager and 7S
Sage Timberline
MRI
AvidXchange
Monthly financial reporting
Budgeting & forecasting
Audit coordination
Certification
Certified Public Accountant - Registered
Timeline
Vice President of Finance and Accounting.
Brandywine Homes USA
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Property Controller
Willow Bridge
05.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Chief Accounting Officer
Blue Ridge Property Management
06.2017 - 05.2025Read More
Senior Corporate Controller
The Carroll Companies
11.2015 - 06.2017Read More
American House - Senior Controller
American House Senior Living
01.2013 - 08.2015Read More
American House - Controller
American House
11.2008 - 12.2012Read More
Residential Controller
McKinley Properties
02.2006 - 11.2008Read More
Assistant Commercial Controller
McKinley Properties
02.2006 - 01.2007Read More
Development Accounting Manager
General Growth Properties
03.2005 - 02.2006Read More
Operations Accounting Manager
General Growth Properties
12.2000 - 03.2005Read More
Senior Accountant
General Growth Properties
12.1999 - 12.2000Read More
Staff Accountant
General Growth Properties
06.1998 - 12.1999Read More
Staff Accountant
Hiffman Shaffer Associates
08.1995 - 06.1998Read More
Bat Boy
Chicago Cubs
03.1986 - 10.1986Read More
Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Arts from Social Science
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