Rudy Hancock

Rudy Hancock M: - | E:-| www.linkedin.com/in/rudy-hancock- | Chicago, IL Executive Summary • • • • • Highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and robust experience as an auditor. Seamlessly transitioned into commercial real estate brokerage. Proven ability to dissect complex financial data, conduct comprehensive market research, and facilitate multi-million dollar transactions within the CRE Multifamily asset class. Seeking to leverage a unique blend of auditing precision, financial acumen, and hands-on commercial real estate market insight to excel as a Commercial Real Estate Property Accountant, Analyst, or Staff Accountant. Adept at valuation, underwriting, and synthesizing complex data for strategic decision-making. CRE Analyst / Brokerage Experience Director - West Cook Submarkets | Keller Williams ONEChicago | Chicago, IL May 2023 – Present ● Drove pipeline growth, increasing market footprint by 30% in Western Cook County submarkets through strategic lead generation and negotiation. ● Leveraged CRM systems including RealNex, CoStar, and LoopNet to generate leads, boosting efficiency by 25%. ● Built and maintained strong relationships with established institutional investors and collaborated with Regional and Senior Directors on transaction execution. ● Collaborated with property management to reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Analyst | Monarch Realty Partners, LLC | Chicago, IL October 2021 – April 2023 ● Facilitated 20+ commercial real estate transactions in 2022 on the South and West Side of Chicago, from lead generation through due diligence and closing. ● Forged strategic relationships that drove a 15% increase in deal closures. ● Coordinated property walkthroughs and tours with buyers, sellers, and management companies, streamlining the transaction process. ● Contributed to consolidated financial reporting and supported balance sheet reconciliations to bolster audit readiness. Partner | Dynasty Solutions, LLC | Chicago, IL July 2018 – October 2021 ● Independently developed expertise in commercial real estate deal sourcing, acquisition, and analysis. ● Designed and implemented Excel-based CRM and analytical tools, improving deal analysis speed by 40%. ● Conducted Comparative Market Analyses (CMAs) that enhanced property valuation accuracy by 20%. ● Cultivated strong relationships with cash buyers, real estate attorneys, agents, and investors. Audit / Public Accounting Experience Examiner | CME Group | Chicago, IL June 2015 – November 2019 ● Conducted audit-style examinations of Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) who are clearing members, reviewing financial statements to ensure 99% regulatory compliance. ● Ensured clearing member FCMs were compliant with all applicable SEC & CFTC Regulations. ● Consistently met 5-month deadlines for all examinations, ensuring timely regulatory oversight. Staff Auditor | Picker & Associates, LLC | Chicago, IL October 2014 – February 2015 ● Conducted comprehensive audits on management companies, successfully reducing discrepancies by 30%. ● Gained extensive experience across the entire audit process, from preliminary analytics to final financial statement deliverables. ● Collaborated directly with property managers and Association Boards of Directors, managing documentation for board meetings and ensuring accurate vote tabulation. Audit Intern (Internship) | Grant Thornton | Chicago, IL January 2014 – March 2014 ● Operated effectively in a fast-paced public accounting environment during busy season. ● Independently performed SOX audits on clients' cash and capital assets. ● Gained exposure working on 5 clients across diverse industries including Manufacturing, Technology, Health Care, and Consumer Products. ● Assisted with substantive testing of accrued and operating expenses, revenues, inventory, and capital and operating leases. Education Bachelor of Science in Accountancy | Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, IL August 2010 – May 2014 ● Relevant Coursework: Financial Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Tax Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Accounting, Governmental Accounting Professional Development & Certifications ● ● ● Licensed Real Estate Broker | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | Nov 2021 (Active) Commercial Real Estate Proficiency: Self-taught comprehensive knowledge of commercial real estate concepts and practices. ACFE Approved Certified Fraud Examiner | Obtained in 2016 (Inactive) Skills Financial Modeling & Analysis: Cap Rate Analysis | Pro Forma Development | Lease Analysis | Underwriting | Due Diligence | Valuation Analysis | Cash Flow Analysis | Income Based Valuation Accounting & Compliance: GAAP | Internal Controls | Financial Statement Reporting & Preparation | Bank Reconciliations | Balance Sheet Analysis | Depreciation Schedules | Accrual Schedules | Audit Procedures | CFTC Regulatory Compliance | SEC Regulatory Compliance | Microsoft Office (Advanced: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Financial Functions) Business & Soft Skills: Market Research | Client Relationship Management | Negotiation | Deal Structuring | Project Management | Presentation Skills | Communication (Written & Verbal) | Problem-Solving | Adaptability | Time Management | Lead Generation | Transaction Management