Supervise all accounting operations for over $200M gross, month end, quarter, and yearly closings. Oversee companywide payroll operations for over 1,000 employees; Human Resources, ACA, insurance, EDD, employee policies and procedures.Cash & Treasury management; oversee reconciliation of banking activity (30 accounts), revenue, credit card processing, sales tax returns, investment accounts.Maintain efficiency of corporate and field locations including researching latest software and POS for customer service and effective time management.Continually seek and implement effective technologies for cost containment at locations.Audit preparation (GAAP), and other formal financial inquiries from agencies, property owners, and insurance companies. Supervise the preparation of financial reports, cost reports, balance sheets, budgets, and financial forecasts on a regular basis for 28 locations. Direct and lead accounting staff of seven.Advise on and accountable for all financial decisions made in the firm.Financial proposals; manage Financial Contracts and 25 Real Estate Leases.Interact daily with c-level management regarding operational and financial decisions.Manage all vendor contracts for sales revenue.Risk management - setup and negotiate effective insurance policies including Property, Liability, Disability and Workers’ Compensation.

Escalated the gross revenues of a 5-site movie theatre chain by 23% in 3 years, generating annual earnings of $10M+. Targeted widely diverse markets in Salt Lake City, Utah and Charlotte, North Carolina. Maximized $9.3M annual budgets to fund film purchases, operations, payroll for a 120-person workforce, and other accountabilities, dually acting as controller. Secured optimal lease terms, vendor fees, and bank rates using effective negotiation skills. Optimized guest experiences and employee training programs by standardizing operations to employ best industry practices across a diverse client base. Boosted guest attendance levels by 12%, cementing customer loyalty. Drove revenue through Customized daily marketing campaigns, leveraging alliances with area traditional and non-traditional media sources to update multi-media advertising, including print, radio, television, social media, and direct mail.

Directed operations for chain of motion picture theatres (17 locations) with annual revenues of $16+ million, and administered payroll and operations budgets.Enhanced employee productivity and performance by implementing staff training programs.Facilitated guest experience programs and marketing promotions to enhance satisfaction levels of guests and increase company*s recognition.Analyzed trends and presented findings to department heads to optimize business strategies.Maximized profitability by verifying and ensuring accuracy of all reports.

Championed the launch of theatre-targeted Projection Training Program, successfully increasing revenues for Kodak*s Cinema Operations Group.Worked closely with industry organizations to expand scope of program, and created all projection training materials.Driving force behind the launch of the first Training Center in Los Angeles, and initiated process of building additional regional centers.Delivered training seminars in multiple locations both nationwide and internationally. Participated in the development and global launch of Kodak*s theatre certification program, ScreenCheck.

Established key contacts for several market research and mystery shopping programs.Identified new opportunities to increase sales and created extensive database of leads.Wrote proposals and prepared customized surveys to effectively meet clients* needs.Selected to assist with several key in-house projects.

Oversaw operations of a movie theatre complex and managed personnel base of 100+.Prepared annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 million and headed financial accounting for annual revenues of $7 million.Coordinated facilities maintenance and traveled to sites to resolve operational deficiencies. Launched several new sites and conducted customer service training seminars at multiple locations.Followed up seminars with field assessments to maximize effectiveness of individuals and programs.Fostered and nurtured relationships with city councils and community groups to strengthen company*s identity and image.