Frances Santos – VP & Comptroller / Administrative Director

About Ms. Santos

With over 15 years of experience in construction finance, project management, and corporate administration, Frances Santos serves as VP & Comptroller at The Rinaldi Group (TRG). She has spent virtually her entire career working alongside Mr. Rinaldi and the TRG team, building an extensive expertise in financial oversight, accounting, contract administration, and operational management. Her ability to bridge financial and project management functions makes her an integral leader in ensuring TRG’s fiscal health and efficiency.

Career Milestones & Leadership

Prior to her tenure at TRG, Ms. Santos held finance and project management positions at leading construction firms, where she developed a comprehensive understanding of financial operations in large-scale developments.

  • Assistant Project Manager – George A. Fuller Company – Provided project coordination and financial administration for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, White Plains, NY, a $500M, 1.2M SF luxury development
  • Full-Charge Bookkeeper & Assistant Project Manager – Crain Construction Company, Inc. – Oversaw accounts payable, payroll, and project financial controls for public works and municipal construction projects
  • Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper – American Institute for Public Safety – Assisted in executive financial operations and supported high-level municipal projects

Notable Projects

Ms. Santos has been instrumental in the financial management and administrative coordination of numerous high-profile TRG projects, including:

  • 106 West 56th Street, NYC – A 27-story, 87,600 SF boutique office building on Billionaire’s Row
  • 2420 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC – A 24-story, 287,000 SF mixed-use hospitality and office development
  • 12 East 48th Street, NYC – A 31-story, 161-key luxury hospitality project
  • 250 5th Avenue, NYC – A 23-story high-rise hotel integrating a historic landmark mansion
  • CitizenM New York Bowery Hotel, NYC – A 21-story European boutique hotel

Education

  • Asociate Degree in Business Administration – Bergen Community College

Certifications

  • Certified in Payroll & Financial Management for Construction
  • Advanced Project Accounting & Contract Administration Certifications

Licenses & Registrations

New York

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New Jersey

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The Rinaldi Group Commitment

Ms. Santos’ expertise in construction finance, contract administration, and corporate operations ensures The Rinaldi Group’s ability to deliver projects with precision, fiscal responsibility, and operational excellence. Her commitment to financial transparency, strategic cost management, and streamlined administration continues to support TRG’s success as an industry leader.