Ben Zuckerman, CPA

Real Clear Solutions

Real Clear Solutions provides full service, back-office accounting for real estate owners and operators.🏢

Do you and your staff spend considerable time overseeing your property's operations? 🔨⚒️

Do you feel like you are managing your property instead of your management company? 🧐

Do you you need a trusted accounting team to oversee your property's finances💵📖

Are you looking for an alternative to traditional property management,  but need help with the accounting and reporting? 📧

Real Clear Solutions is the answer. 👈👈👈

Just outsource the entire accounting process to us and for a flat monthly, per-unit fee.

Please message me for more information or a customized proposal for  your property

Co-Founder

Joy Construction Corp

Responsible for financial reporting of general contractor entity, several dozen real estate related entities and three principals

• Coordinate preparation of annual audit and annual review of financial statements by outside CPA firm. Includes preparation and review of audit documentation and draft financial statements. 
• Coordinate preparation of annual tax return
• Coordinate and review audit and accounting reports for investors and lenders, during construction/development of projects
• Coordinate and review tax returns during construction/development of projects
• Coordinate and review tax returns for various related development entities
• Coordinate preparation of ownership tax returns, including coordination with outside accountants and partners for all related returns that generate K-1s to principals. 
• Coordinate preparation of principals’ personal financial statements including schedules of real estate investments, ensuring proper recording on ownership records
• Assist property asset management with significant audit issues as required

CFO - consultant

Responsible for financial reporting and accounting oversight of general contractor entity, several dozen real estate related entities and three principals

•	Coordinate preparation of annual audit and annual review of financial statements by outside CPA firm. Includes preparation and review of audit documentation and draft financial statements. 
•	Coordinate preparation of annual tax return
•	Monthly project financial reporting to ownership
•	Coordinate and review audit and accounting reports for investors and lenders, during construction/development of projects
•	Coordinate and review tax returns during construction/development of projects
•	Coordinate and review tax returns for various related development entities
•	Coordinate preparation of ownership tax returns, including coordination with outside accountants and partners for all related returns that generate K-1s to principals. 
•	Coordinate preparation of principals’ personal financial statements including schedules of real estate investments, ensuring proper recording on ownership records
•	Assist property asset management with significant audit issues as required
•	Develop and direct the implementation of internal controls, processes and procedures to ensure that all transactions (both construction and development) are recorded timely and properly based on appropriate documentation and company policy
•	Oversee the management of cash accounts/treasury system of all bank accounts (both construction and development) and company investments

CFO 

Community Preservation and Development Corporation

•	Review real estate entity trial balances prepared by 3rd party management agent, and prepare adjusting journal entries to be posted to the general ledger
•	Reconcile property books to ownership general ledger
•	Coordinate with property development team to ensure that all development costs are properly recorded
•	Prepare/review entries to record complex accounting transactions such as refinances and property purchases

Assistant Controller

CohnReznick LLP

•	Responsible for the planning, execution, review and completion of financial statement audits and ensuring proper staffing, budgeting and tracking occurs throughout the process to management
•	Consulted directly with clients on audit and accounting issues, as well as other critical business matters
•	Reviewed work papers, documents and cleared the adjusting journal entries to complete the final financial statements, draft the management letter, opinion, cash flow and complex footnotes to disclose per regulations and authorities for Federal (HUD) , state agency and investor (LIHTC and HTC) requirements
•	Train staff and supervise them on source documents they reviewing, requirements for the general ledger and obtain copies of new lending agreements for perm records file
•	Supervised various engagements and team consisting of over 30 staff members
•	Prepared and reviewed performance evaluations and recommended team members for promotion when ready
•	Assumed responsibility for billing and collections of over $800,000 in client fees

Audit Manager

•	Responsible for financial statement audit engagements, involved with more of the planning, scope calculations, request for information for fieldwork and mentored staff in the field
•	Reviewed financial statements and files for compliance, regulation and partnership agreements
•	Propose adjusting journal entries, review fixed assets and look for items to be capitalized in the financial statements
•	Tie revenues, payroll, prepaids, deposits to documents 
•	Prepare analysis by comparing general ledger to budget as well as other options to source material errors
•	Import general ledger into our software and draft the financial statements that includes footnotes and cashflow
•	Monitored engagement progress against client deadlines and time budgets

Senior Audit Associate

•	Responsible for the preparation of a mix of financial statement audits, reviews and compilations 
•	Drafted financial statements, review unadjusted balance sheets, income statements, import general ledger into our software, provide adjusting journal entries and tie to supporting reconciliations
•	Prepare reconciliations, verify documents and determine if an activity is missing or reported incorrectly 
•	Prepared work papers to document and supported audit steps performed
•	Prepared tax returns for Partnerships and Corporations that included knowing the book to tax differences

Audit Associate

HKMP

▪    Assist in planning and performing of audits, reviews and compilations 
▪    Examine and analyze trial balance and additional supporting financial information 
▪    Prepare financial statements 
▪    Prepare work papers to document and support audit, review and compilation steps  
     performed
▪    Prepare tax returns; Corporations, Individuals, and Trusts
▪    Write-ups; enter transactions into accounting software and prepare bank reconciliations

Staff Accountant

We provide outsourced real estate bookkeeping, accounting and reporting services

Certified CPA with 20 years of accounting  experience.  Specialties include residential and commercial real estate entities during development and operations, including LIHTC/affordable/subsidized properties. Highly experienced in construction accounting and family office/trust oversight.

2020 Enterprise Group LLC 

Co-Founder 2020 Enterprise Group LLC 

The TJX Companies, Inc.

Support the Store Manager in daily operations of a high-volume, $15M+ location, overseeing merchandising, customer experience, HR, and operational execution.

Lead and develop a team of 90+ associates and 11 department supervisors, driving team engagement and performance.

Spearheaded initiatives that increased annual sales by $1M and boosted department sales by 5% within 6 months.

Ranked in the top 50 nationwide for loyalty program performance, leading the district in enrollments and conversions.

Manage sales floor productivity, backroom inventory flow (DTF), front end operations, and cash office accountability.

Foster a culture of high service standards, efficient operations, and team collaboration to meet and exceed KPIs.

Assist store manager 

Homedepot 

- Managed the inbound and outbound progression of a $90+ Million volume store and a team of 40 associates.
- Increased sales and profitability by 5.3 % HTD and 11.4 % YTD, which ranked second in the district.
-Upheld a safe work environment with 0 reportable OSHA incidents YTD.
- Reinforced the company’s objectives and metrics such as BDPD, Smart list, Overhead management, smart sort, and pack out.
- Preserved relations with vendors, logistics, MET team, and the district team to ensure the store is always on the district and regional play.

Operations Manager

Target

Team Lead

Opticalcity

- Administered payroll for 10 + employees.
- Maintained and executed constant high expectation work atmosphere to provide outstanding, professional customer service.
- Trained and educated staff to meet company guidelines, policies, and goals.
- Maintained total operations of a M.D. /O.D. optical practice with a 2,500-patient base.
- Responsible for Accounts Receivable and Payable as well as managed relationships with insurance companies.
- Coordinated and managed all retail sales reports, P&L's, and inventory.
-Administrative operations including hiring, firing, associate reviews, training objectives and management team meetings.
-Acquired surgical referrals by networking and co-managing with optometrists.
-Created weekly schedules for associates to ensure proper coverage of the department at all times

Stop Management Investements LLC

-Managed a team of 20 consultant for an investment firm that specialized in international real estate.
-Analyzed and tailored all clients, partnerships, and performance reporting for a boutique financial planning and investment advisory services firm.
-Determined and implemented technology solutions to streamline administration, reporting, investing, and portfolio management.
-Scheduled and prepared documents for monthly review meetings for upper management using SQL and in-house applications.
-Implemented the ownership investment that increased the initial investment 125% within 5 years.
-Supervised the implementation of the SQL database to manage client's data and decreased salary costs by 25% and increased customer retention by 40% within a 3-year span.

MACY'S INC

-Supervised a department with an inventory of over $10 million dollars and 15 sales associates.  
-Reorganized the sales floor to minimize downtime and increased customer satisfaction by 30% over 2015 YTD.  
-Improved sales performance by 40% over 2016 YTD by utilizing data reports and by formulating relationships with vendors.
- Coached, motivated and developed associates to reach their potential and increased productivity and efficiency and promoted them to higher positions.
- Presented sales and performance reports to store, district and regional management team.
-Delegated zones in the department to increase customer service and to create a personalized shopping experience for each customer.

Sales Manager

Starbucks Coffee Company

Managed a store with annual revenues of $2 million dollars and a staff of 9 partners.
- Delegated responsibilities to store partners to ensure efficiency in store processes.
- Supervised the grand opening of the first Starbucks in Waltham.
-Lowered inventory cost by 15% within 8 months of the store opening.
- Coached, motivated and developed associates according to their Individual Development Plans.
-Recruited and trained new partners to meet Starbucks customer service and product standards.

Assistant Manager

After 15 years of thriving in retail leadership roles, managing multi-million dollar operations and large teams, I realized I was building someone else's dream — not mine. My passion for real estate was always in the background, and in 2020, I decided to act on it by founding 2020 Enterprise Group LLC with a mission: to create time, financial, and geographical freedom for myself and my family.

I started small, acquiring lots through owner financing in Southwest Florida, learning the game from the ground up. Since then, I’ve expanded my portfolio by securing multifamily properties across the country, focusing on value-add opportunities and long-term wealth-building strategies.

Leaving my last job wasn’t just a career move — it was a lifestyle choice. I wanted more for my family than a rigid 9-5 ( there is no 9-5 in retail management) could offer. Today, I invest with purpose, lead with vision, and continue to grow a business that aligns with the freedom I always envisioned.

Let’s connect — especially if you’re passionate about real estate, building generational wealth, or making bold career pivots.

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