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Columbus, Ohio Area

• Determine accounting and tax implications for all material business decisions;• Review all documentation and contracts in order to develop and improve internal controls• Oversee all quarterly financial reporting - including drafting and reviewing documents, ensuring quality, and administering strict timeline• Manage transaction accounting, the closing process, and other financial controls• Oversee General Ledger functions; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with GAAP• Act as a liaison to external auditing firms, while owning primary responsibility for the Company’s views on technical accounting matters• Collaborate with and contribute to the Senior Leadership Team and BOD to improve overall company performance• Oversee tax compliance and strategy, as well as, capital assets• Work to ensure internal compliance with all accounting standards.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Performing as an accountant and small business consultant for small businesses, startups, and freelancers in the central Ohio Area. Recently performed as Interim Controller for an enterprise of 50 employees and revenues of $7 million. Worked to bring accounting records and reconciliations to higher standards, and began the process of implementing an ERP (NetSuite) to prepare the company to grow rapidly and attract investment capital.• Built new Excel reporting templates for Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows for reporting to lenders and partners• Built new reconciliations for review by management• Managed cash portfolio daily to maximize yield while maintaining operations• Oversaw accounting staff to accomplish all requirements of partners and lenders• Provide extended sales and utilization reporting to staff and partners• Administered Human Resources function for Columbus Office• Prepared budget for 2018 fiscal year to provide partners with a measurable performance benchmark

Columbus, Ohio Area

Performed as Associate Portfolio Controller for the hotel group, managing the accounting staff at six hotels in the eastern United States with revenues of approximately $100 million annually. Generated month end reporting provided to management, lenders, and shareholders through Excel with Spreadsheet Server, ensuring that all departments are in balance and an accurate picture of the month’s finances is provided.• Oversaw daily reporting of individual hotel’s financial performance for review by management• Conducted month-end closing process and managed corporate accounting staff to resolve all issues and provided detailed reconciliations of all general ledger accounts• Used variance analysis for final reviews of financial statements to pinpoint any last items that may need to be addressed• Used Thomson Reuters Fixed Asset CS software to track fixed assets for each property and • Managed cash portfolio daily totaling over $30 million to maximize yield while covering costs of operations• Instrumental in developing a new chart of accounts and converting the general ledger in 2015 to conform to new hotel industry standards• Worked with Job Cost accountants and Director of Construction on two major hotel renovation projects totaling over $60 million• Worked to manage leases of private space inside hotel facilities to outside vendors• Worked to implement Blackline and Profit Sword software to increase accuracy and efficiency as well as automate as many processes as possible• Used extensive problem-solving skills to increase efficiency and reduce errors at the various properties, including building Excel worksheets and other tools for property staff to use for reporting purposes• Reported directly and worked extensively with the Director of Hotel Accounting and Chief Financial Officer

Columbus Area, Ohio

Performed as an Auditor for a global hospitality company for transactions averaging between $25,000 to $75,000 daily using Oracle-based Property Management Software (Opera), POS system (MICROS), as well as Microsoft Excel workbooks to prepare daily financial information for the Director of Finance. • Reconciled daily transactions, posted journal entries, and made adjusting entries in PMS system • Completed daily revenue journal in Excel to ensure the accuracy of financial data • Prepared, maintained, and distributed statistical, accounting, and auditing databases and reports to provide accurate and timely information to management and Director of Finance • Identified irregularities in hotel revenue, including Food and Beverage operations, and investigated accordingly • Applied knowledge of Uniform System of Accounting for Lodging Industry• Prepared reports providing extensive information regarding daily income and expenses along with all source documents to be reviewed by the Director of Finance for preparation of financial statements • Served as internal contact for Hotel Management as a liaison to the Director of Finance

Columbus, Ohio Area

Performed as Accounting Manager. Extensive use of Excel, QuickBooks and Thomson Reuters to complete tasks. • Managed and oversaw the daily operations of the accounting department including month-end and year-end process, AP/AR, payroll, and cash management• Reviewed all work of staff accountants• Monitored and analyzed accounting data and all financial reports and statements• Created and maintained budgets• Conducted internal audits• Established and enforced proper accounting methods, policies, and internal controls• Oversaw conversion of tax and accounting platform to Thomson Reuters software, adding online payroll entry and document delivery to increase efficiency and cut service delivery time

Columbus, Ohio Area

Performed as Staff Accountant for accounting department while continuing as Team Lead for client engagements. Assisted with preparation of monthly financial analysis report, developing budget, and generating cost reports. • Prepared accounting related entries for journals• Performed monthly bank settlements• Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable• Maintained detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts• Provided analysis of all transactions• Followed all company accounting processes and controls• Prepared variance analysis for income statements using Excel• Prepared monthly income statements, balance sheets, statement of equity, and statement of cash flows to provide timely and accurate information for business decisions • Assisted with the gathering of information and preparation of city, county, state, and federal tax reports and 1120S return

Columbus, Ohio Area

Performed a Private Equity Specialist and Team Lead for specialized accounting and consulting firm• Used financial analysis of transactions, reports, and other data to identify key inefficiencies and revenue drivers in client firms to increase efficiency and decrease expenses • Worked with clients to migrate to various ERPs and bring in other technology as needed to maximize financial and operational efficiency• Made recommendations to clients to increase operation efficiency, institute internal financial controls, and prepare to attract investment capital from outside sources

Columbus, Ohio Area

Worked as a licensed Financial Advisor specializing in financial planning for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals for a global financial services company. Acquired new clients through strategic marketing. Conducted financial planning and analysis, financial statement preparation, securities analysis, and investment management for high net worth individuals. Managed portfolio valued at approximately $30 million.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics