Don Fields Email & Phone Number

Gardena, Ca, Us

Management company of Sol of LA Café (a quick services restaurant brand serving quality meals in underserved areas) Second Wind Behavioral Health Centers, and Rich RNB Management Group (Commercial Financial Management Consulting Firm). Our mission is to invest in underserved communities bringing employment and development opportunities to the market in multiple sectors.

La Palma, Ca, Us

Friendly Franchise Corp / Silver Star Real Estate Operate 65 Carl's Junior Units and 44 Multi Family Real Estate Investments. I oversee financial reporting and accountability for 44 Multi-Unit Rental Properties (2700 Units) and 65 Carl’s Junior Franchise Operations. Direct and manage an accounting team of 30 Full Time Employees to promptly produce all financial reporting on a 3 day close schedule in accordance to GAAP standards. Produce annual budgets, monthly forecasting, cash flow, and various models for Management Analysis for all investment vehicles including all operational entities. Organize reporting and analysis for C-Level leadership

Mental Health and Homeless Services

Parent Company for Hilltop Coffee and Kitchen (4 Units) and The Parlor Melrose. Oversee financial reporting and accountability for Hilltop Coffee and Kitchens (4), The Parlor HW, Dear Summer, and Summerville Restaurants. Directs a team of 3 Staff Accountants, 1 Accounts Payable, and 2 Payroll Processors to successfully and timely produce accurate financial statements, flash reports, and executive level reporting for all entities Converted all fragmented accounting systems into a fully integrated system utilizing Restaurant 365 for both operational and accounting functions. Established Operating Budgets and Benchmarks for all Restaurants while conducting Monthly meetings to review performance and KPI’s Produced and Managed company wide cash flow reports in addition to PPP funding, Restaurant Revitalization Grant, and EIDL funding to subsidize and grow the restaurants during the Covid 19 pandemic.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Regional Director of Finance for Eurest - Northwest Region. Eurest manages dining services in large campus environments.

Santa Monica, California, Us

I oversee all financial operations for Matthew Kenney Cuisine and associated entities. Hospitality, Education, Products and Services, MK Cuisine is "Crafting the Future of Food". Matthew Kenney Culinary is the nation’s first and only classically structured Raw and Living Foods educational center in the world. With locations in Los Angeles, Miami, Belfast, Mexico, and numerous other projects in development, Matthew Kenney Cuisine is poised for growth in several sectors and will help reshape the way we eat and think.Matthew Kenney Cuisine – Restaurants, Culinary Academies, Services www.matthewkenneycuisine.com Plant Food and Wine (Los Angeles and Miami), Double 0 (NY), Make Out Juice Bar (Culver City) Neiman Marcus (Beverly Hills Location) and all Plant Based Academies (8 Locations). Established all internal controls in accordance to GAAP Installed Reporting Systems to Support Capital Raises in excess of 5m. Participated in exponent growth year over year to a Current Valuation in excess of 40M Manage a company of over 15 Revenue Centers, 180 employees, in 4 states and 6 countries

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Oversee financial reporting and accountability for a 14m venture in the heart of Hollywood. Duties include financial reporting, analytics, full cycle accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax filings and intercompany relations with Starwood Hotel Group. Oversight on Operational Spending and Revenue Management. Built and implemented all accounting systems and functions for Drai’s Revenue Centers (Pool, Restaurant, and Nightclub) $14m Gross Revenue Implemented Hot Schedules, C-Tuit, and Weekly Reports for management to monitor spending vs budget (Declining Budgets) Developed multi-level analysis and models for Executive Committee to compare trends as well as compare statistics versus competitors to increase profitability Integral part of increasing Net-Income by working with Management on efficiencies with labor, cog’s, and controlling expenses by implementing budgets Raised NOI 90 days after Hire Date by 7.5% Created a Bonus Structure to incentive management team to exceed budgetary goals

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Oversee all day to day aspects of accounting operations including but not limited to full financial reporting, data reporting and analysis, Tax Reporting, and full-cycle accounting operations including month and period end processes. Managed a staff of 8 responsible for day to day accounting functions. Built and implemented all accounting systems and functions for Bottega Louie Restaurant, Los Angeles, ($12.5m Net Sales) Prepared and maintained all Financial Statements for EOP reporting  Developed multi-level analysis and models for Executive Committee to compare trends as well as compare statistics versus competitors to increase profitability Integral part of increasing Net-Income by working with Management on efficiencies with labor, cog’s, and controlling expenses by implementing budgets Complete Payroll and HR Functions and Tax Filings

Dallas, Texas, Us

Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management. Carried out internal audits monthly to insure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy. Built and led teams in carrying out special projects. Worked as a lead manager in opening of the highest grossing location for all Chili’s location Increased P & L profitability month of month for all locations I worked for Created and compiled weekly statistics for multiple locations in regional area to track key drivers of the P & L for four chain restaurants