BENJAMIN BRAUNSTEIN

President and Founder of B.B.T.D. & M. Consultants, Inc.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

About

Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Cash Flow, Business Planning, Internal Audit, and Analytical Skills. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) focused in Accounting and Finance from Hofstra University Frank G. Zarb School of Business.

Experience

  • President and Founder at B.B.T.D. & M. CONSULTANTS, INC.
    Jan 2004 - Present · 22 yrs 7 mos

    Knowledge spanning multiple industries with more than 20 years experience in all financial aspects of construction and other industries. Senior positions held with the responsibilities of administering multi-million dollar transactions for start-ups to large corporations. Financial Consulting inclusive of analysis, forensic accounting, auditing, budgeting, reports, pro-formas, establish and maintain banking relationships, loans and lines of credit, construction draws, tax status and tax advice to various clients, including but not limited to; Auto Nation, The Palm Beach Pops, Inc., Simon Architectural, Broward Alliance for Neighborhood Development, Inc.,Master Builders of South Florida, Inc., Nico Development, Inc., Plan Art Development, Mainland Development, Corp., B & H Air Conditioning, Inc., Arvida Corporation, Tzadik Properties, MFK Group, LLC.,

  • Senior Controller at CODINA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
    Apr 2001 - Jan 2004 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Complete financial aspect inclusive of all activities listed above. • Accomplishments: Consolidate 24 construction projects listed within the corporate documents and complete all tasks to bring the financial areas up to date. • Streamline the construction draw methodology that saved 15%-20% in costs and time.

  • Controller at HIGHWOODS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    May 1998 - Apr 2001 · 3 yrs

    • Supervision of the accounting departments for both the Construction Department and the Building Management divisions. • Maintain all financial records; devise all construction draws, estimate costs to complete and profitability of all construction activities. • Accomplishments: New method to expedite all essential paperwork to increase profit margins for the management of the buildings. • Develop new construction inspection capabilities to increase the overall process for funding and the receipt of construction draws 2-3 days in advance.