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Oversee all facets of controllership, accounting, GAAP compliance, financial management, financial reporting, and cash flow management. Manage general ledger activity and ensure all month-end journals were complete during the 2-day financial close. Actively involved in the preparation of the monthly revenue forecast. Complete hotel owners’ monthly reports summarizing assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and expenses. Key Achievements:* Directed the team responsible for managing financial data integrity for a property with $100M in annual revenue and GOP of $49M.* Recognized as Manager of the Quarter for exemplary performance.* Hotel Finance Department recognized by Hyatt Corporate with award for the best Finance Department in the Americas; assisted the finance team to win the hotel’s Department of the Year Award.* Played a key role in facilitating training classes for hotel managers including “How to run financial reports from Oracle”, and “How to read and understand Profit and Lost Statements”.* Participated in Hyatt Corporate Internal Audit Program, which encompassed traveling to multiple properties and auditing hotels’ compliance with policies and procedures.* Contributed to the annual budget preparation while working with Essbase to create reports and supporting Department Managers with budget completion.* Served as an active participant in the hotel’s Assistant Leadership Committee, which was a 6-7 member group comprised of the Assistant Directors in the hotel.

Provided leadership and direction to all aspects of accounting, finance, and controllership duties. Directed general ledger activity, financial reporting, cash flow management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions. Ensured all month-end journals were completed during the 2-day financial close. Developed reports that summarized assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and expenses. Approved 60 month-end reconciliations by Shared Service Center to verify compliance with Hyatt standards. Managed the accounts payable process including invoice-coding verification, scanning of invoices into accounts payable process program, and reviewing vendor statements. Recognized as an expert in Birchstreet PO and Markview invoice process programs.Key Achievements:* Supervised and motivated the team responsible for preparing and maintaining financial data internally and externally with $74M in annual revenue.* Spearheaded the restructuring of the accounting department into a shared services work environment and optimized accounting staff’s talents to ensure an efficient workplace.* Developed accurate and reliable financial reports that influenced business decision-making.* Recognized as Manager of the Year and Manager of the Quarter.* Awarded Department of the Year trophy for departmental accomplishments.* Played a key role in the implementation of Hyatt Hotels’ first Micros Opera front office system installation, which encompassed setting up all new accounts and standardizing procedures to facilitate user flexibility.* Revamped income audit form for compatibility with Opera as well as Food and Beverage systems.* Selected to support New York location after loss of key personnel, which included reorganizing credit card reconciliations and completing month-end processing in single day.* Led annual external audit preparations that resulted in 100% pass rate.

Prepared final financial statements during transition to Hyatt Regency. Oversaw weekly payroll processing. Ensured the accuracy and integrity of all financial data. Additional tenure in company includes Accountant/Analyst (1998 – 1999).Key Achievements:* Served as the primary liaison with hotel management team to review P&L statements on a monthly basis.* Developed reports that aided Department Managers in analyzing financial data and achieving positive flow through to profit line.* Earned Quality Leader of the Year Award and Quality Leader of the Quarter Award.