Mr. Lau has served as our Chief Financial Officer since July 2018 and is responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax, investor relations and capital markets. Previously, he served as Vice President, Senior Vice President and then Executive Vice President – Finance from 2013 – 2018.
Prior to American Homes 4 Rent, Mr. Lau was a Senior Manager in Deloitte’s New York Real Estate M&A Advisory practice, serving as an advisor to real estate private equity and corporate clients, providing due diligence and other M&A services. Prior to his M&A Advisory role, he was a Senior Manager in Deloitte’s Real Estate Audit Practice, primarily serving equity REIT clients.
Mr. Lau is a member of the National Rental Home Council and is chair of the Finance committee. Mr. Lau earned a B.S. in Accounting from San Diego State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) in California.