Robert Barnes, Chae Email & Phone Number

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

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

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

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

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