Coffee and Cash Management – Bridging the Gap Between Design and Accounting Teams

Coffee and Cash Management – Bridging the Gap Between Design and Accounting Teams

Are you curious about how design teams and accounting teams within architecture firms communicate and collaborate effectively? This upcoming event is designed to delve into the nuances of these interactions, offering valuable insights that will help you navigate communication with accounting teams.

In today’s business landscape, the relationship between design teams and accounting teams plays a pivotal role in a firm’s success. By participating in this event, you’ll gain valuable perspectives from professionals in the industry on unique communication styles, software preferences, and operations processes. These shared experiences will encourage you to enhance your firm’s in-house communication with accounting teams, leading to improved project management, financial efficiency, and overall success.

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SPEAKERS:

David McCormick – Lead Project Accountant, US West, Arcadis

Nathan Prevendar, Assoc AIA – Partner, Frederick Fisher and Partners

David Mateo – Controller / Director of Operations, Frederick Fisher and Partners

Stephen Epstein – Chief Financial Officer, CO Architects

Bryn Lowe – Senior Associate, Accountant, CO Architects

MODERATED BY:

Michael Chang, AIA, DBIA, LEED AP, LFA, NCARB, CASp, CDT – Studio Principal, Special Services Group, AC Martin

Michael has over 15 years of experience working on expedited large urban projects in the US and abroad. His expertise lies in projects that require tight scheduling while maintaining high client standards and quality control.

Michael leads the Special Services Group which focuses on one-of-a-kind projects that often require specialized management and innovative design and delivery approaches. These projects often involve complex renovation that require buildings to remain partially or fully occupied, or utilize fast track delivery approaches to meet aggressive schedule constraints.

SPEAKERS:

David McCormick – Lead Project Accountant, US West, Arcadis

David is a team leader in the Accounting group of Arcadis IBI Group’s US West Practice. He brings on 10+ years of project-based accounting work to help provide accurate and precise financials to help promote good client relationships. His compliance, software and audit process knowledge help provide budget and coordination expertise. David Supports a team of Project Accountants and Accounting Specialists to help create strong cash flow, communication and understanding of financial information to everyone in his region.

Nathan Prevendar, Assoc AIA – Partner, Frederick Fisher and Partners

Methodical but easygoing, Nathan Prevendar is a nimble manager of the entire design and construction process. Nathan cares deeply about his clients and teams, and is known for accessibility and responsiveness. His empathic yet objective approach to architectural practice has enabled him to lead all types and scales of FF&P projects, from large academic buildings to houses. Nathan obtained his Bachelor of Architecture from USC and his Master of Science in Architectural Studies from MIT.

David Mateo – Controller / Director of Operations, Frederick Fisher and Partners

David has been FF&P’s Controller and Director of Operations for four years, and came in with over twenty years of experience in accounting and finance. David has worked in a variety of industries which include manufacturing, engineering, and construction. As a life-long learner, David approaches the world of architecture accounting with enthusiasm and intrigue. With experience in IT, Human Resources and Payroll, David is a hands-on Controller that can think outside the box and provide creative solutions.

Stephen Epstein – Chief Financial Officer, CO Architects

Stephen Epstein joined CO as Chief Financial Officer in 2018. He has over 25 years of experience providing leadership, strategic planning, and organizational and behavioral management. Stephen has consulted on ownership transition, practice management and leadership development training. Prior to joining CO, he was a principal with a national firm leading finance, operations, and human resources. Stephen holds a Master of Architecture and a Master of Business Administration, both from Arizona State University.

RSVP HERE for ZOOM ACCESS — Zoom-Only Event

COFFEE and CASH MANAGEMENT

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN DESIGN AND ACCOUNTING TEAMS

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