Alex Makoske is a Senior Construction Accountant with Surmount (formerly UGDC). Alex joined Surmount in 2024 and currently manages the financial aspects of development projects, including budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting. Alex also oversees all draw requests, ensuring accurate and timely billing, and works closely with lenders to manage financing and cash flow. Additionally, Alex ensures compliance with contracts, taxes, and internal controls, while also collaborating with project managers and supporting the accounting team. 

Alex is an experienced accountant with 6 years of experience. He spent the last few years leading the accounting efforts for all aspects of a major development project with budgets exceeding $1 billion. He has experience in preparing and reviewing Anticipated Cost Reports and Quarterly and Annual financial statements to present to all business teams.

Prior to working with Surmount, Alex worked at The Related Companies on the Development Accounting team. He graduated from St. John’s University’s Peter J. Tobin College of Business with a Master’s degree in Accounting and Salve Regina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.