Type Of Business:
Real estate management company
Expertise:
Cost segregation of assets and building projects; Application of New York State and federal tax credits; Empire Zone program; Business owner tax credits
Major Product/SVS:
Leasing; Management of owned and unowned properties; Brokerage services
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, St. John Fisher College, Summa Cum Laude (2005)
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his work ethic and the support of his wife.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after working for Delco for eight and a half years. He had been interested in accounting in high school, but felt that computers would eventually take over the accounting industry. He left the public accounting firm at the end of 2011 to manage the in-house functions of Flaum Management.
Extended Bio Profile:
Previously, Mr. Leathers spent five years working on this account through a public accounting firm, where he handled the documentation of processes and procedures. He was initially hired by Flaum Management Co. Inc. to help reduce its accounting costs.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing insurance purchases and renewals; Evaluating the best real estate and auto insurance rates; Receiving property certificates; Reducing the company’s accounting costs; Reporting to the vice president of finance, CEO, COO and president
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Leathers hopes to earn a certification in public accounting and hold a chief financial officer role. He would like to manage the finances of this company in an upper-level position, and he intends to adapt to business changes.