Craig Stern

Managing Director

Craig has more than 30 years of experience in the real estate and investment industries, with a focus on transaction services. He has worked on over 100 mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, inbound investments and spinoffs, with deals ranging from $1 million to $6 billion.

Prior to joining Mazars, Craig was Executive Vice President at Vornado Realty Trust, one of the country’s largest REITs, where he was responsible for tax structuring and compliance. He performed similar services at several Big 4 accounting firms.

Craig received a BA in Economics from the City University of New York – Queens College and holds a JD from New York Law School.

Industry ExpertiseREITs
Real Estate Developers
Hospitality
Real Estate Management
Trade Shows
Cold Storage
Signage
Service SpecialtiesTax Planning & Analysis
REIT Formation, Tax Structuring & Compliance
UPREIT Formation
Joint Venture Tax Planning
Inbound Investments by Sovereign Wealth Funds
Spinoffs
Tracking Stock
Section 467 Leases
Like Kind Exchanges
Carried Interests
Taxable REIT Subsidiaries
Mergers & Acquisitions
Licenses & CertificationsCertified Public Accountant – New York State (CPA)
MembershipsNational Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
NAREIT Government Relations Subcommittee
New York State Society of CPAs

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