Keith Dowdican Email & Phone Number

Greater Detroit Area

Detroit, Mi

• Develop strategic plans for organization as part of the Executive Leadership Team.• Present financial results and status of business initiatives to ownership.• Trusted advisor within the Ilitch companies. • Supported strategic negotiations.• Acknowledged as a two-time winner of the A.C.E. Award (Awarding Colleague Excellence).• Implemented a wireless network at the Joe Louis Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings.• Integrated a point-of-sale technology at Joe Louis Arena and Fox Theatre.• Served as a key member of the opening of Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers. • Manage and coach the finance, accounting, and ticket operations team.• Areas of experience and core competencies include; but not limited to; booking, production, event management, sales, tickets, advertising, sponsorship, suites, events, food and beverage, merchandise, marketing, digital analytics, financial analysis, and technology.

Detroit, Mi

• Led team to budget, forecast, and report the monthly financial results of all Olympia venues.• Oversaw financial settlements for all events (300-400 events per year) at Olympia venues.• Facilitated the annual NHL and external financial audits.• Prepared and submitted annual tax workpapers.• Evaluated and developed internal controls.• Promoted a continuous improvement philosophy.

Detroit, Mi

• Improved budget processes by enhancing the utilization of technology available.• Created and implemented bank reconciliation improvements.• Reduced external audits by contributing to annual cost savings.• Settled entertainment events with our partners, artists, and promoters.• Managed all aspects of finance and accounting operations of the Fox Theatre.

Detroit, Mi

• Managed internal audit of cash handling procedures.• Performed bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and operational deposit locations.• Developed and implemented procedures for cash handling throughout multiple venues.• Streamlined bank reconciliation processes.

Detroit, Mi

• Recognized as a key person in the startup of Comerica Park’s accounting team.• Performed audits of cash handling, inventory, and payroll reporting procedures.• Evaluated physical inventory and recorded cost of goods sold for food, beverage, and merchandise.• Integrated data from various computer systems into accounting software.• Prepared and analyzed financial statements.

Detroit, Mi

• Reviewed arena suite and sponsorship contracts and performed necessary revenue recognition.• Performed reconciliations of general ledger accounts.• Compiled weekly financial progress reports for senior management.