Steven Chesner
Teaneck
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with 6+ years of experience overseeing treasury operations, accounts payable, and real estate financial management. Demonstrated success managing banking operations, cash flow, financial systems, and payment processes across hundreds of accounts and multiple entities. Recognized for leading process improvements, implementing technology solutions, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller – Real Estate Finance
Centers Health Care
The Bronx, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the financial management and oversight of a portfolio of more than 30 real estate entities and properties.
- Prepared and reviewed financial reports, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial records and
reporting. - Utilized NetSuite and advanced Excel functions to improve reporting accuracy, streamline processes, and support decision-making.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity across multiple entities, monitoring account activity and coordinating funding requirements.
- Worked with lenders, attorneys, and property management teams to support financing's, closings, and ongoing property operations.
- Analyzed financial data and investigate discrepancies related to
accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger activity. - Supported budgeting and forecasting by preparing financial analyses and operational reporting for management.
- Assisted with property insurance administration, utility account
management, and compliance-related documentation across multiple entities.
Accounts Payable Representative
Centers Health Care
The Bronx, NY
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Served as the primary administrator and lead point person for the
implementation and ongoing management of Basware, the company’s invoice automation and workflow platform. - Oversaw the end-to-end invoice workflow process, ensuring invoiceswere accurately captured, routed through approval channels, coded correctly, and processed for payments.
- Monitored and resolved system exceptions, validating that scan-and-capture technology correctly identified vendor information, invoice amounts, coding details, and approval routing.
- Designed and maintained workflow automations, including recurring invoice spend plans and vendor-specific auto-coding rules, reducing manual processing and improving efficiency.
- Utilized NetSuite and Basware to manage invoice processing, payment workflows, vendor records, and accounts payable operations.
- Managed accounts payable operations and cash flow for an assigned facility, monitoring payment obligations and supporting day-to-day financial operations.
- Oversaw administration of approximately 500 American Express
corporate credit cards, ensuring timely payments, monitoring for
fraudulent activity, and maintaining compliance with company policies.
Treasury Management Specialist
Centers Health Care
The Bronx, NY
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Managed banking operations for a portfolio of more than 800 nursing home facility bank accounts across multiple entities.
- Served as the senior member of a 6 person treasury team, training new hires and acting as a primary resource for banking operations, payment processing, and treasury-related issues.
- Served as primary liaison with over 20 banking institutions, coordinating account maintenance, banking services, online access administration, and authorized signer updates.
- Oversaw daily cash management and the movement of funds across hundreds of bank accounts, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of ACH transactions, wire transfers, incoming deposits, and recurring intercompany transfers.
- Administered online banking platforms and user access across multiple financial institutions, ensuring security and compliance with company policies.
- Implemented and maintained fraud prevention controls, monitoring account activity and safeguarding company assets.
- Monitored cash positions and account balances across a large multi-entity organization, supporting liquidity needs and ensuring adequate funding for payroll, vendor payments, and operational expenses.
- Coordinated and tracked internal and external treasury requests,
ensuring timely resolution and effective communication among
stakeholders. - Generated and distributed daily banking reports to support internal data warehouse imports, financial reporting, and operational decision-making.
- Assisted with cash management initiatives by monitoring account activity, resolving banking discrepancies, and supporting treasury operations across a large multi-entity organization.
- Developed strong relationships with banking partners and internal departments to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Yeshiva University
New York, NY05-2019
Skills
- NetSuite implementation
- Cash management expertise
- Treasury management
- Fraud prevention strategies
- Bank relationship management
- Financial reporting
- Accounts payable software
- Vendor relationship management
- Invoice processing
- Bank reconciliation
- Workflow automation
- Process implementation
Timeline
Assistant Controller – Real Estate Finance
Centers Health Care
09.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Representative
Centers Health Care
05.2024 - 09.2025
Treasury Management Specialist
Centers Health Care
10.2019 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
Yeshiva University