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STEVEN SAADI
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STEVEN SAADI

Woodland Hills,CA

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Finance and Operations ControllerFinance OfficerAccounting ManagerConstruction Manager

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Denver, COPortland, ORWoodland Hills, CAThousand Oaks, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

125000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionTeam Building / Company Retreats401k match4-day work weekPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time off

Summary

Hands-on Finance and Operations Executive with over 20 years of experience driving financial reporting, multi-entity accounting, vendor accountability, and scalable operational workflows. Proven track record of managing full-cycle GL operations, WIP job-costing, cash flow forecasting, and internal controls across complex real estate and construction environments. Adept at translating financial data into property-level operational improvements, optimizing overhead, leading cross-functional teams, and building scalable systems to maximize owner financial outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Finance & Operations Controller

Krisp Diggs Construction Closed
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Managed operational office functions, financial tracking, job-costing workflows, and vendor billing processes across active sites.
  • Enforced subcontractor accountability through rigorous review of AP/AR processing, contract terms, and job-cost allocations.
  • Developed property- and project-level financial tracking reports, budget summaries, and variance analyses using Buildertrend, Joist, and Excel.
  • Collaborated with IT and business teams to develop and enhance architecture in order to better track business KPIs.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 20 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Worked with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
  • Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
  • Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
  • Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports.

Finance Operations Controller

Sadeco Construction Co.
01.1996 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw full-cycle GL accounting, multi-entity financial consolidation, and capital allocation across residential and commercial properties.
  • Established financial control policies and cost-capitalization protocols that protected asset values and optimized operating margins.
  • Maintained complete tax compliance, balance sheet reconciliations, and depreciation schedules across divisional entities.
  • Collaborated with IT and business teams to develop and enhance architecture in order to better track business KPIs.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 40employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.

Finance and Operations Controller

Thad Friday Construction
01.2014 - 04.2026
  • Directed end-to-end finance and operational workflows, monthly closes, and financial reporting across a multi-million-dollar residential portfolio.
  • Led, coached, and managed accounting and administrative personnel; established clear operational expectations, performance standards, and full-cycle AP/AR/payroll oversight.
  • Implemented strict internal control frameworks, chart of accounts hygiene, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure complete financial integrity and audit readiness.
  • Managed cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analyses, delivering actionable reporting to executive leadership and asset owners to optimize profitability.
  • Integrated third-party management tools with core accounting platforms to eliminate manual data entry, streamline reporting cycles, and create scalable operational workflows.
  • Coordinated with external auditors, tax consultants, and municipal agencies to maintain compliance across all active operations.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
  • Worked with 5 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
  • Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
  • Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
  • Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Collaborated with IT and business teams to develop and enhance architecture in order to better track business KPIs.

Education

MBA - Business and Finance

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA
08.1995 - 05.1999

Skills

  • Financial Oversight & Reporting
  • Operations & Scalable Systems
  • Vendor & Asset Oversight
  • Leadership & Accountability

Websites

Certification

The Reality Academy Certification, QuickBooks

Timeline

Finance and Operations Controller

Thad Friday Construction
01.2014 - 04.2026

Finance & Operations Controller

Krisp Diggs Construction Closed
01.2010 - 01.2013

Finance Operations Controller

Sadeco Construction Co.
01.1996 - 01.2010

MBA - Business and Finance

California Lutheran University
08.1995 - 05.1999

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