Kahn joins United Realty as CFO and treasurer

United Realty, one of the leading sponsors of alternative investment real estate programs that includes United Realty Trust (URT), has hired Steven Kahn as chief financial officer and treasurer, responsible for overseeing all of United Realty's financial activities, reporting and filings. Kahn joins United Realty after 14 years with SL Green Realty Corp., a public REIT, where he served as senior vice president, director of financial reporting and taxation. In this role, he was responsible for all SEC filings, financial accounting and reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, tax compliance and transaction structuring. "Steven Kahn brings a wealth of financial expertise and experience to United Realty that will help the firm continue to grow and add new product offerings" said Jacob Frydman, Chairman and CEO of United Realty. "Mr. Kahn shares United Realty's vision and goal of offering the very best products and services to the broker/dealer and independent advisor communities and we are very pleased that he has joined our team." Kahn will work directly with Jacob Frydman, and will be responsible for preparing all financial reporting documents, conducting profitability and feasibility analysis for acquisitions, strengthening the company's internal controls and overseeing all SEC reporting and compliance. Additionally, United Realty will leverage Steve's expansive industry network to source new acquisition and financing opportunities. "I am excited to join United Realty," said Kahn. "Our company's focus is to enhance value for our investors, and we have the expertise to do just that." Kahn previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP and Deloitte & Touche LLP, specializing in real estate and responsible for comprehensive management of client relationships and audit engagements. Kahn is a New York licensed Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).