Michael Almaraz, JD, CPA

Michael Almaraz

Retail Group 
Direct 405.879.4771 Fax 405.286.6101 
Michael.Almaraz@Grubb-Ellis.com  

CAREER SUMMARY

1992 – 1994: Michael began his career in 1992 as an auditor in the Entrepreneurial Services Group of Ernst & Young LLP, Dallas, Texas. As an audit associate, Michael was responsible for reviewing and testing to varying degrees, all areas of corporate financial reports. In addition to reviewing financial statements and footnotes, other responsibilities included 401(k) plan audits, State and Local Tax compliance reviews as well as the completion of individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.

1994 - 1996: After leaving Ernst & Young, Michel worked in the Internal Audit department of the Metromedia Restaurant Group, a $1.2 billion restaurant operating and franchising corporation. Michael’s responsibilities involved planning and all phases of audit work, including development of work programs, budgets, resolution of material financial statement issues, and execution of corporate audits. In addition to monthly franchise royalty reviews, other duties involved the training, supervision, and evaluation of corporate audit staff.

1996 – 2003: After four years of audit service, Michael entered the LawSchool at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Michael’s law school course work focused predominantly on Federal taxation. Since completing LawSchool in 1999, Michael has served in the tax services practice of both KPMG and, most recently, Deloitte & Touche. Michael’s tax service responsibilities included preparation and review of individual, trust, exempt organization, corporate, and partnership federal and state income tax returns. Other duties included FASB 109 tax provision preparation and numerous research projects involving investigation of complex tax issues as well as the implementation of tax savings strategies.

2003 – Present Today, Michael works exclusively in the retail market specializing in Tenant Representation. He combines his extensive knowledge of tax law and tax planning with strong negotiating skills and experience, to offer his clients unmatched, highly personalized service.


EDUCATION

  •  University of Oklahoma, Price School of Business
  •  BBA – Accounting, 1992
  •  Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
  •  Juris Doctorate, 1999

AFFILIATIONS

  • International Council of Shopping Centers
  • Commercial Real Estate Council of Oklahoma City
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Texas State Bar Association

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

  • United Way
  • Susan B. Komen, Breast Cancer Foundation