Supervises the financial department at the 412 room Westin Chicago North Shore, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, income audit, and general accounting in a centralized accounting environment. Manage expenses to ensure proper performance as it relates to budgetary guidelines. Prepare Financial analysis of operations. Manage labor & expense forecasting. Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures. Reconcile sales taxes on a daily basis and works with Centralized Accounting Office in preparation and filing of monthly taxes. Assists in preparation of budgets and monthly forecasting. Advise management of desirable operational adjustments due to changes in business levels. In conjunction with Centralized Accounting office, produce Monthly Financial Statements.

Supervises the financial department of 412 room Westin Chicago North Shore, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, income audit, and general accounting in a centralized accounting environment. Manage expenses to ensure proper performance as it relates to budgetary guidelines. Prepare Financial analysis of operations. Manage labor & expense forecasting. Oversee all hotel cash handling operations and procedures. Reconcile sales taxes on a daily basis and work with Centralized Accounting Office in preparation and filing of monthly taxes. Assists in preparation of budgets and monthly forecasting. Advise management of desirable operational adjustments due to changes in business levels. In conjunction with Centralized Accounting office, produce Monthly Financial Statements.

Provide accurate and timely recording and reporting of sales for over 150 Car-X Franchise locations. Insure correct billing of advertising and royalty fees consistent with franchise agreements and new store programs. Maintain proper controls over cash receipts and payment applications. Responsible for collection efforts related to dealer obligations / accounts receivable. Perform monthly and annual closing procedures for accounts receivable and general ledger. Oversee accounts payable staff and ensure accuracy of disbursements. Prepare annual budgets including sales, expenses and cash flow. Perform reviews of dealer financial statements to determine ability to meet obligations and identify areas of needed improvement.

Oversaw all accounting functions in a centralized environment for six full service hotels. Managed month end/year end process. Lead, directed and managed acounts payable staff and tax specialsits. Prepared and performed analysis of financial statements including budget to actual and prior year to actual variances. Completed all balance sheet reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner. Developed and coordinated internal audit policies and procedures. Responsible for A/P, G/L, cash, balance sheet, policies and procedures, and auditing.

Oversee the Finance function at one or more hotels during times of transition in leadership or during acquisitions. Perform special projects on an ad hoc basis. Implement policies and procedures at new acquisitions and insure compliance in existing properties.Develop & implement labor controls and expense controls at new acquisition hotels. Supervise and direct the financial activities of the hotel, safeguard the assets and prepare financial reports. Perform special financial analysis as needed for the hotel general managerand corporate office. Complete monthly forecasting to insure expenses flex/flow with changes in business levels. Oversee the production of multiple financial statements for various hotel entities.

Oversee accounting function of multiple hotel properties. Oversee month end close process. Insure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements. Lead, direct, and manage staff accountants, accounts payable staff, and tax specialists. Ensure compliance with SOX requirements. Provide direction and training to hotel operations in areas related to financial statements, internal controls, standard operating procedures, expense control, and payroll.

Oversee preparation of more than 50 hotel, resort, golf and restaurant financial statements per month for hotel Management Company with centralized accounting. Brands include Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and Radisson. Position managed a staff of 14. Responsible for A/P, G/L, Cash, and Balance Sheet, Policies and Procedures and Auditing.

Manage all financial aspects of a 525 room, $40 million in annual revenue, Convention Hotel (Westin O’Hare). Position managed a staff of 10, responsible for A/R, A/P, G/L, Payroll, Cash, Auditing, Purchasing / Receiving, and Information Technologies.

Managed all financial aspects of a 568 room, $30 million in annual revenue, Convention Hotel. Position manages a staff of 9, and included Director of Finance responsibilities as detailed above. Promoted to the Westin O’Hare.

Managed all financial aspects of a 631 room, $30 million in annual revenue, Convention Hotel. Position manages a staff of 11, responsible for A/R, A/P, G/L, Payroll, Cash, Auditing, Purchasing / Receiving, and Information Technologies.