• Leads the accounting and financial reporting for fourteen select service hotels, two select service hotels considered for development, one full-service hotel under development, related holding companies, and hotel management company• Provides accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting principles under the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI).• Manages the financial close process and daily activities including review and approval of journal entries for payroll, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, allocations, prepaids, accruals, distributions, and balance sheet reconciliations.• Monitors cash flow and maintains relationships with financial institutions to ensure operational excellence.• Spearheads tracking and reporting of development and capital improvement programs.• Leads and manages the accounting team of 4 people, including training, evaluating performance and providing support for professional development. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.• Assesses, develops, improves and maintains financial policies and procedures to ensure accurate, effective and efficient operations.• Promotes and coordinates collaboration within the accounting team, other functions, hotel operators and vendors.• Assists in the preparation of new hotel budgets and the annual budget process.• Oversees and provides support for the annual financial statement audit, tax return, and various other audits.

• Oversaw financial operations for an over 60 branch company including accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax & compliance, and treasury management.• Provided accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis ensuring records are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).• Maintained strong relationships with banks, vendors, and served as the department’s customer service leader, coordinating support for over 60 branches as well as corporate business units.• Led and managed the finance and accounting team of 10 people, including hiring, training, evaluating performance and providing support for professional development.• Developed and maintained financial policies and procedures to ensure internal controls were in place and operating effectively and efficiently throughout the company.• Worked closely with department leaders to gather financial data and assisted in preparing the annual budget.• Oversaw and provided support for the annual financial statement audit, tax return, and various other audits.• Contribute to the development of the company's long-term financial and strategic plans.• Partner with other functions and serve as lead financial support for projects.

• Oversaw and coordinated the month-end close processes including reviewed and approved all journal entries, corporate allocations, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure records in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).• Performed detailed variance analysis of monthly financials for company leadership.• Led and managed the corporate accounting team of four people, including fixed assets, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.• Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy and ensured proper coding.• Continuously assessed and improved month-end close processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.• Provided support for the annual financial statement audit and tax return preparation.• Collaborated with other departments to develop the annual budget.• Served as the customer service leader for the department in coordinating support across various functional areas for over 60 branches as well as corporate business units.

• Performed month-end close activities for eight for-profit companies.• Prepared monthly consolidated financial statements and non-consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.• Performed detailed variance analysis and supported leadership in the review and analysis of monthly financials.• Led and managed the accounting team of two people, providing training and guidance.• Provided support for the annual financial statement audit and tax return preparation.• Assisted leadership in the annual budget preparation for eight for-profit companies.• Collaborated with team members across various functional areas to support projects.

• Performed month-end close activities including contract review to ensure accurate revenue treatment, journal entry preparation, and variance analysis.• Prepared global accounting report and reconciled balance sheet accounts monthly.• Prepared quarterly schedules for SEC reporting and support for the annual financial statement audit.• Trained and collaborated with team members across various functional areas.

• Performed month-end close activities including, prepared and reviewed journal entries and reconciled balance sheet accounts.• Prepared monthly financial statements and performed variance analysis.• Prepared domestic and international payroll.• Assisted VP of Finance with preparation and completion of annual audits, tax returns, budget, 409A valuations, and customer contracts.

• Audited employee benefit plans, nonprofit organizations, health care entities, manufacturers, and broker-dealers.• Analyzed financial information to identify trends and anomalies in financial data.• Prepared Form 990 tax returns, audit reports, financial statements, audit findings and recommendations for presentations to management.• Provided mentoring and coaching to staff.

• Gained audit experience working in a variety of industries, including nonprofit organizations, health care entities, manufacturers, local governments, and financial institutions.