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.

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.