Global commercial real estate advisor Avison Young named Rick Jenkins has been named chief financial officer, overseeing the firm’s financial operations and strategy.
Jenkins first joined the firm in 2016 as Global Controller, responsible for directing financial reporting and processes, developing tax strategies, overseeing due diligence and integration of merger and acquisition targets, and identifying and developing talent across the finance team.
In his new role, Jenkins will lead the overall management and strategies in the areas of finance, accounting, budgeting and reporting, bank relations, risk management, joint ventures, and tax. He will also be responsible for the financial aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, and other related transactions, driving the company’s continued growth and success. A key member of the executive management team, Jenkins will participate in developing and executing Avison Young’s long-term growth strategies.
Jenkins brings more than 20 years of diverse accounting, finance, and consulting experience, including past experience with another large global commercial real estate firm. His background also encompasses more than nine years at a U.S. Big 4 CPA Firm in various consulting and audit roles, and five years as a controller at a global sports, modeling, and media conglomerate.
