Carl Butner
About Carl Butner
Carl Butner serves as the Managing Senior Accountant at Lincoln Property Company CRE, where he provides specialized accounting services for institutional investors. He has a background in accounting and finance, holding an MBA and extensive experience in various accounting roles.
Work at Lincoln Property Company
Carl Butner serves as the Managing Senior Accountant at Lincoln Property Company CRE since 2018. In this role, he provides specialized accounting services tailored for institutional investors, focusing on unique reporting requirements. His responsibilities include coordinating with ownership and asset managers to manage cash flow for distributions and capital projects. He develops accounting services that encompass draw schedule maintenance and lender reporting. Additionally, he actively participates in CAM reconciliation activities, ensuring accuracy in calculations and lease amendments. Butner collaborates closely with property managers and ownership to create and modify annual budgets.
Education and Expertise
Carl Butner has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. He studied at Texas State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from 2004 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2011. Additionally, he is pursuing a Master of Science (MS) in Real Estate at The University of Texas at Arlington, which he began in 2012. His academic qualifications support his expertise in specialized accounting services.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Lincoln Property Company, Carl Butner accumulated diverse experience in the accounting field. He worked at Weaver as a Tax and Strategic Business Services Associate from 2007 to 2009. He then served as a Senior Accountant at Ray Smith, CPA, PLLC from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, he was a Staff Tax Accountant at The Borg Firm, PLLC for five months in 2014. His experience also includes a role as a Realty Services Specialist at GSA from 2012 to 2013 and as a Bookkeeper and Assistant Property Manager at Exit Realty Group from 2011 to 2014.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his role as Managing Senior Accountant, Carl Butner develops and maintains accounting services that cater to the needs of institutional investors. He is responsible for draw schedule maintenance and lender reporting, which are critical for financial transparency. Butner also ensures accuracy in CAM reconciliation activities and lease amendments. He works collaboratively with property managers and ownership to create and modify annual budgets, demonstrating his ability to manage financial planning and reporting effectively.