Samuel Covert
Real Estate Accounting Manager at CBRE
- Role
- Real Estate Accounting Manager at CBRE
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Samuel Covert
Accounting and real estate professional at CBRE with experience leading teams and managing financial operations for 6M+ square feet of commercial and retail assets. I specialize in financial reporting, due diligence for asset sales, and cross-portfolio process improvements that drive efficiency and compliance. Known for building trust and developing talent, I thrive on turning complex financial data into clear insights that support smarter business decisions.
Experience
Real Estate Accounting Manager
Apr 2024 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US
Directed a team of four accountants overseeing financial operations for six assets across two portfolios, totaling over 6.3 million square feet of commercial and retail propertiesLead due diligence efforts for asset sales, providing accounting treatment guidance and preparing external reporting footnotes; partner with FP & A, Asset Management, and other stakeholders to also address ad hoc requests.Served as primary point of contact for external auditors, preparing and presenting audit evidence and leveraging Big Four experience to streamline requests, reduce follow-up, and improve audit efficiencyDeliver monthly, quarterly, and YTD variance analysis, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that inform senior management decisionsSpearheaded cross-portfolio process improvement and standardization initiatives—including journal entry preparation—enhancing efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering consistent financial reporting across diverse assets
Education
Ohio University
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
2010 — 2014
Aurora High School
High School
2006 — 2010
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