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In the world of commercial real estate (CRE), properties are more than just assets; they are complex financial ecosystems. But how well are you managing the numbers that drive their profitability?
In this episode of The Beehive Podcast, host William sits down with Scrubbed accounting leaders Leks Benitez and Karl Ochoa to uncover the financial side of CRE that too many overlook. From clean reconciliations to smart use of tech, they reveal how the right accounting practices protect portfolios, reduce risks, and drive growth.
Tune in to discover:
Key points:
- Finance Clarity – Distinguish NOI, cash flow, and profitability to guide smarter capital allocation.
- Risk Management – Avoid costly missteps with tenant deposits and escrow accounts.
- Asset Strategy – Know when spend is CapEx vs. repair to protect valuations and optimize taxes.
- Revenue Protection – Get CAM reconciliations right to prevent disputes and lost income.
- Tech ROI – Use Yardi and Power BI to enhance oversight and storytelling with data.
This episode delivers actionable strategies, helping ensure numbers are clean, risks are managed, and accounting becomes a driver of long-term value.
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About the Podcast Participants
Karl Josef Ochoa
Accounting Manager, Real Estate Accounting, Scrubbed
Karl Josef Ochoa is an accomplished accounting professional with over eight years of solid experience in financial operations, including team leadership, working capital management, ledger controls, bookkeeping, and full financial reporting. As an Accounting Manager for Real Estate at Scrubbed, he leads key client engagements with a values-driven, client-focused approach that delivers clarity, efficiency, and high-impact results.
Before joining Scrubbed, Karl spent five years at EY, where he honed his technical expertise and leadership skills across multiple industries. Holding an MBA from the University of the Assumption, Karl is dedicated to continuous learning, embracing innovation and emerging technologies—such as AI—to drive better insights and support clients’ success.
Adrien Aleksey Benitez
Accounting Manager, Real Estate Accounting, Scrubbed
Adrien Benitez is a skilled Accounting Manager specializing in real estate and property management. With significant experience at Scrubbed Real Estate Accounting Team and and a strong foundation from his tenure at SGV & Co., he excels in end-to-end financial closing, reporting, and direct client management. His expertise covers investment accounting, consolidated financials, KPI analysis, and ensuring compliance through direct client engagement.
Committed to the principles of excellence and integrity, Leks ensures that financial records are not only accurate but also strategically aligned with business objectives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from the University of Santo Tomas.
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