Christopher Reese

Experience

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  Golden Key International Honour Society - CSUF Chapter

  Jun 2002 - Dec 2002

  Treasurer

  Served as Treasurer for the California State University, Fullerton chapter of Golden Key. Represented the chapter in the 2002 International Convention in Atlanta, GA.

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  Ernst & Young

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

  Audit Intern
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  Beta Alpha Psi - Delta Beta Chapter

  Jun 2003 - May 2004

  Served as the President of the Delta Beta chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at California State University, Fullerton, overseeing 5 board members and 10 chairpersons, and leading a membership of approximately 45 accounting majors. Served as Vice President of Membership for the Delta Beta chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at California State University, Fullerton. Represented the chapter in the 2003 national convention in Honolulu, HI.

  • President

    Dec 2003 - May 2004

  • Vice President of Membership

    Jun 2003 - Nov 2003
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  EY

  Sept 2004 - Nov 2009

  Performing and supervising integrated and financial statement audits of both publicly-traded and private companies in various industries, including real estate, mortgage lending, biotechnology, manufacturing, restaurant, and not-for-profit. Performing and supervising integrated and financial statement audits of both publicly-traded and private companies in various industries, including real estate, mortgage lending, biotechnology, manufacturing, restaurant, and not-for-profit. Performing and supervising integrated and financial statement audits of both publicly-traded and private companies in various industries, including real estate, mortgage lending, biotechnology, manufacturing, restaurant, and not-for-profit.

  • Manager - Assurance Services

    Oct 2009 - Nov 2009

  • Senior Associate

    Oct 2006 - Sept 2009

  • Associate

    Sept 2004 - Sept 2006
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  Squar Milner

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Audit Manager

  Managing teams of 2-4 individuals in performing financial statement audits of public and private companies in real estate, software development, and manufacturing industries.

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  PwC

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2017

  Senior manager in the real estate industry group with over 12 years of auditing and accounting experience working with both public and private real estate clients including real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate investment fund managers, as well as entities involved in commercial development, property management, and hospitality. Senior Manager in the Auditing Services, Methods and Tools group of the National Quality Organization. Responsibilities included consultations on various audit strategy and reporting matters (including multilocation audit scoping, reporting, and internal control deficiency evaluations), supporting engagement teams during the regulatory inspection process, and development of various audit methodology tools and publications. Senior Manager in the financial services sector, specializing in real estate owners, operators and developers including public REITs, investment management companies, and private partnerships. Audit Manager in the financial services sector, specializing in real estate owners, operators and developers including public REITs, investment management companies, and private partnerships.

  • Assurance Senior Manager

    Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Senior Manager - National Professional Services

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Assurance Senior Manager

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Assurance Manager

    Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
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  SmartStop Asset Management, LLC

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Controller

  Controller overseeing the accounting team for several public non-traded REITs investing in a variety of asset classes throughout the United States and in Toronto, Canada, including self-storage facilities, student housing, and senior housing communities. Areas of responsibility included SEC 1933/1934 Act filings (10-K, 10-Q, proxy statements, S-11), SOX 404 compliance, annual budgeting, and technical accounting.

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  Kilroy Realty Corporation

  May 2018 - now

  Senior Vice President of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting overseeing the corporate accounting and external reporting functions of the company, including both SOX and periodic financial reporting requirements. Areas of responsibility included SEC 1933/1934 Act filings (10-K, 10-Q, proxy statements), SOX 404 compliance, annual budgeting, and technical accounting. Vice President of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting overseeing the corporate accounting and external reporting functions of the company, including both SOX and periodic financial reporting requirements. Areas of responsibility included SEC 1933/1934 Act filings (10-K, 10-Q, proxy statements), SOX 404 compliance, annual budgeting, and technical accounting.

  • SVP Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Vice President Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

    May 2018 - Jan 2022