Matt Braun

Matt Braun is the Senior Vice President, Accounting at Independence Realty Trust. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Vice President, Accounting at Steadfast Apartment REIT Inc from July 2014 to December 2021. In this role, they oversaw the property accounting and financial reporting processes of an SEC-registered, non-exchange traded REIT that invested in multifamily assets, valued at approximately $3.5 billion. Matt was responsible for all accounting records being in compliance with US GAAP and for the accuracy of all SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 8-K/A (3-14 financial statements), and press releases.

Before joining Steadfast Apartment REIT Inc, Matt Braun worked at Ernst & Young from July 2006 to July 2014. In this role, they were responsible for coordination and supervision of the day-to-day audit work and for assisting the other executives in developing the audit plan and execution, as well as providing support and guidance to Ernst & Young team members. Matt worked closely with the engagement team seniors to direct the audit fieldwork and day-to-day communications with management.

Matt Braun has eight years of experience serving clients in the real estate market including: office, industrial, multifamily, retail, single family homes, hospitality, and golf courses. Matt has worked with a variety of client ownership structures, including taxable and non-taxable (REIT’s, partnerships,

They are on a team with George Alves - Property Controller, Matt Olsen - Senior Financial Analyst. Matt Braun reports to Jason Delozier, Chief Accounting Officer.