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New Orleans, La, Us

Hollywood, California

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Greater New Orleans Area

New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Executive Committee member in 285 room hotel, spa, and conference center employing over 200+ team members. Perform key functions to include:• Understand complete Operating Agreement and ownership requirements• Maintain positive relations with public ownership group, including monthly financial presentations and reporting requirements• Support General Manager’s vision for property advancement• Create and execute annual operating and capital budgets• Uphold financial controls through continued training, auditing, enlisting shops, documentation, and consistent communication• Produce second consecutive successful Property Financial Review• Ensure fair accountability is maintained among all departments/levels• Develop Assistant Director of Finance for career advancement • Elevate property leadership through progressive training on financials

New Orleans, Louisiana

Leadership team member in 285 room hotel, spa, and conference center employing over 200+ team members. Perform key functions to include:• Perform DOF and ADOF responsibilities during DOF 3-month LOA• Understand complete Operating Agreement and ownership requirements• Maintain positive relations with publically-traded ownership group, including monthly financial presentations and reporting requirements• Ensure timely & accurate submissions of forecasts, monthly closings, cash flow analysis, ownership reports, and Loews & owner cash distributions • Develop cash flow forecast by tying each balance sheet account to insightful flow pattern analysis formulas• Produce properties first successful Property Financial Review audit• Audit property cash, asset, and revenue controls to ensure compliance to standards• Assist Loews Financial Shared Services Center with audit compliance, credit analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and closings• Lead continued financial training sessions for development of hotel leadership

The Founders Inn And Spa - Virginia Beach, Va

Member of Executive Team in 240 room hotel, spa, and conference center employing over 200+ ladies and gentlemen. Perform key functions to include:• Maintain positive owner relations • Understand complete Operating Agreement and ownership requirements• Uphold all GAAP principles and USALI standards• Execute annual budget plans, forecasts, and closings• Follow strategic plan to ensure continued success for hotel• Execute capital projects in accordance with Capella and owner standards• Facilitate and maintain compliance for state, external, and internal audits• Develop and cross-train department for continued training and advancement• Maintain open lines of communication within department and hotel

The Hotel At Auburn University & Dixon Conf. Center - Auburn, Al

Member of management team in 200+ room hotel and conference center employing over 200+ ladies and gentlemen. Perform key functions to include:• Lead accounting department to include A/R, A/P, Income Auditor, Payroll Clerk, and General Cashier. • Execute month-end closings, ensure accurate P&L and financial reports, and determine reasons for variances to budget and actions needed• Reconcile balance sheet accounts• Assist Director of Finance in creating annual budget plans• Create procedures, policies, and spreadsheets which increase efficiency, control, profitability, and security of hotel assets• Lead Performance Improvement team focused on hotel profitability• Assist teaching classes at Auburn University’s School of Business and School of Human Sciences • Performed 2 months task force at Capella Marigot Bay, St. Lucia

The Hotel At Auburn University & Dixon Conf. Center - Auburn, Al

• Pay and record invoices upon verification of accuracy, proper tax recognition, back-up documentation, and appropriate approvals• Ensure positive vendor relations, timely payment, reconcile statements, maintain thorough and up to date records• Analyze, journalize, and distribute daily revenue and payroll report from PMS, POS, and payroll system• Maintain accurate spreadsheets for credit card transmissions, sales & promotion charges, taxes, and adjustments. • Accurate preparation and timely submission of local and state taxes• Prepare daily deposits, change orders, and cash variance reports, and petty cash disbursements• Provide ongoing training for all cash handling positions• Conduct monthly surprise bank audits