Michael Bates
CFO - Chief Financial Officer
Michael Bates serves as Chief Financial Officer at The Curated Group, where he manages all financial operations for the firm’s real estate investment holdings and development portfolio. He oversees underwriting and financial analysis for acquisitions and development projects, cash flow forecasting, lender and investor reporting, debt covenant compliance, and tax coordination. He works closely with the property management, acquisitions, and development teams to evaluate new opportunities and enhance portfolio performance.
Before joining The Curated Group, Michael was Controller of Real Estate at Florida Crystals Corporation, operating through its subsidiary FCI Residential. There, he provided financial leadership for the firm’s multifamily portfolio, leading projects from land acquisition through stabilization of more than 4,000 residential units. His expertise spans construction and permanent financing, financial modeling and forecasting, and performance monitoring across key investment benchmarks.
Michael holds a degree in Finance and brings more than 20 years of experience in real estate finance.
Before joining The Curated Group, Michael was Controller of Real Estate at Florida Crystals Corporation, operating through its subsidiary FCI Residential. There, he provided financial leadership for the firm’s multifamily portfolio, leading projects from land acquisition through stabilization of more than 4,000 residential units. His expertise spans construction and permanent financing, financial modeling and forecasting, and performance monitoring across key investment benchmarks.
Michael holds a degree in Finance and brings more than 20 years of experience in real estate finance.
