Saul Ramirez

Senior Associate at The Durst Organzation

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

I'm a results-oriented professional with a strong track record in managing complex contracts and ensuring financial accuracy. I have demonstrably achieved success in the following areas: Financial Reporting & Analysis, Cash Flow Management, and Team Leadership & Development

Experience

  • The Durst Organization (New York, New York, United States)
    • Senior Associate
      Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      Partner with Billing and Collections department to lower Aged Receivables at OWTC via Tenant outreach. Maintain cash flow forecasts for the building and identify any discrepancies that may arise Prepare and distribute executive agreements, memos, and notices to partner as per the JV

    • Business and Strategic Partnerships Associate
      Apr 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Assist in administrating the Joint Venture at One World Trade Center and the Durst Organization. Support department managers in drafting annual budgets for the building Review monthly variance reports to identify anomalies to department leaders for correction

  • Senior Contract Manager at Women In Need, Inc. (Win)
    Jun 2021 - Apr 2022 · 11 mos

    ● Manage 4 major multi-million-dollar contracts with The City of New York ensuring timely and accurate submission of budget modifications, annual reviews, monthly invoicing, and financial closeouts. ● Prepare 2 weekly reports for management on KPI's and current cash position of the organization funded through the City of New York. ● Analyze general ledgers, P&L's, invoices, and internal billings for errors and work with responsible departments to address irregularities. ● Coordinate bridge loans for 3 contracts, conducting financial analysis of monthly expenses and forecasting future expenditures based on recognized trends. ● Training and onboarding 4 new employees throughout their 3-month introductory period, while assessing their strengths and weaknesses to help develop analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills.

  • projectBASTA (2 yrs 4 mos)
    • Basta Fellow
      Mar 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Selected to participate in a rigorous 10-week fellowship career prep program designed to support first-generation college students land a great entry-level position.

    • First Gen Force Member
      Mar 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Selected to join projectBasta’s exclusive network of aspiring and early-career professionals, which provides career development for first-generation college graduates

  • City of New York, Department of Homeless Services (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Budget Analyst
      Sep 2019 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

      • Execute over 10 multi-million annual budget proposal analyses for accuracy, compliance with laws and other regulations, and consult with providers to amplify the approval rate of departments’ budgets. • Conduct annual quantitative analysis for over 100 facilities totaling to over $700 million derived from raw data and use Microsoft Excel to implement logic statements. • Partner with Senior Contract Specialist to develop rolling budget models for new onboarding facilities and evaluate prospective contractors' budgetary proposals and financial reports.

    • Budget Analyst Intern
      Jun 2019 - Sep 2019 · 4 mos

      • Executed over 10 multi-million annual budget proposals analysis for accuracy, compliance with laws and other regulations, and consulted with providers to amplify the approval rate of department’s budgets. • Controlled annual quantitative analysis for over 100 facilities totaling to over $700 million using Microsoft excel and raw data to implement logic statements. • Partnered with Senior Contract Specialist to develop rolling budget models for new onboarding facilities and evaluate prospective contractors' budgetary proposals and financial reports.

  • Social Media Intern at Staten Island Economic Development Corp. (SIEDC)
    Dec 2017 - Sep 2018 · 10 mos

    -Promote and document 1 of 13 fiberglass molds painted by various local artists as part of SIEDC's public art initiative "Reflections" -Develop new and creative ways to increase user engagement on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat. -Attend press conferences and maintain professional relationships with artists and other participating students.