Sophia Keithley, Mba Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Brought onboard as a consultant to spearhead critical finance transformation initiatives, my role as Director of Financial Projects centers on optimization and digitalization of accounting and finance operations.• Spearheading the development and execution of strategic finance projects to enhance operational efficiency and financial oversight across the organization.• Leading the implementation of a comprehensive Capital Expenditure (CapEx) program designed to track, monitor, and evaluate capital expenses, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and budgetary constraints.• Implementing the introduction of an automated Accounts Payable solution aimed at streamlining invoice processing, improving payment accuracy, and enhancing vendor relations through timely and efficient payment practices.• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, procurement, and department heads, to ensure seamless integration and adoption of new financial systems and processes.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Established and lead a consulting firm dedicated to finance transformation and strategic business development, focusing on enhancing efficiency and innovation for mid to large-sized businesses and guiding small businesses through their startup phase and strategic planning. Offer a unique blend of strategic oversight and hands-on financial management, including performing month-end closes, conducting reconciliations, managing payroll, and overseeing daily operations to ensure comprehensive support and operational excellence for clients across various industries.

Directly report to the CEO and was responsible for the overall financial preparation and reporting process of Buffalo Run Casino & Resort. • Lead and drove change for a team consisting of 23 people. • Oversaw and managed the Guest Services department including the Cage and Vault team, as well as the Box Office.• Supervised the Revenue Audit team that audits F&B, Slots, Key Controls, and all revenue streams for the casino• Oversaw the operational functions of the Accounting Department including preparing monthly financials for the Tribe and Business Committee • Directed the financial policies and enforcement of the property controls and the standard operating procedures relative to the Accounting department including overseeing the Compliance Officer.

Reported directly to the Senior Vice President of Accounting. Managed the accounts payable processes across Tribal entities, including Yaamava' Resorts and Casino and The Palms Casino, handling around 14,000 invoices monthly. Oversaw a range of procedures such as financial performance metrics, employee engagement, recruitment strategies, staffing, and performance appraisals. Developed KPIs, generated reports, and led strategic initiatives. Partnered with the Director of Procurement to define and present the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) vision and goals to senior management.• Led transformative change within a team of 26 members.• Launched an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) system in April 2023, resulting in the elimination of nearly 60,000 paper documents.• Actively involved in the design and roll-out of a new ERP system set for launch within the year.• Instituted an automated ACH (Automated Clearing House) and Virtual Card program for electronic vendor payments.• Introduced a third-party check solution to minimize manual processing.• Played a key role in the successful launch of The Palms in Las Vegas in 2022.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Reported directly to the Vice President of Financial Shared Services and served in a directorial capacity for reporting functions. Managed the accounts payable processes for 29 Boyd Gaming properties, handling an average of 40,000 invoices each month. Led a department consisting of 34 employees, overseeing key areas such as financial performance metrics, employee engagement, recruitment, staffing, and performance appraisals. Maintained exceptional customer service levels for both external vendors and internal stakeholders. Collaborated with Boyd's CFO and Senior Vice President on a quarterly basis to establish KPIs and strategic initiatives. Articulated the vision and goals for the accounts payable department, presenting them to VPs and the Chief Accounting Officer. Designed and deployed a custom-built AP system by serving as stakeholder.• Spearheaded the design and implementation of a custom Accounts Payable system, serving as a key stakeholder.• Launched and managed ongoing improvement programs aimed at elevating departmental efficiency.• Orchestrated a Kaizen project focused on revamping accounts payable procedures and consolidating job functions.• Successfully expanded the accounts payable system from 12 to 29 properties across the United States.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Ensured robust leadership for an online retail company with over 10,000 items of inventory. Managed multiple activities, including maintaining database, ordering new inventory, and updating system with existing merchandise. Leveraged power of social media network to improve brand loyalty and visibility. Purchased cloths for wholesale and sold them at retail prices. Collaborated with photographers to capture all images of products and develop compelling posts on social media daily. Steered supply chain functions including purchased and inventory control. Led various activities such as cost of sales and P&L. • Generated $50K profit within six months by utilizing persuasive writing and ensuring customer loyalty.• Prepared invoices and contracts for all online sales.• Created online events to engage customers such as live auctions and new inventory revealing. • Planned and executed pricing and procurement strategy through negotiations and premium pricing.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Oversaw Accounts Payable department of 50 plus team members comprising departmental financial performance, employee engagement, client service, and continuous improvement programs. Steered accounts payable functions for 17 properties, including purchase order invoice processing, exception processing, tax accruals, vendor creation and validation, and commission processing. Administered non-purchase order invoices related to invoice approvals, account distributions, GL coding, and use tax accruals. Executed various procedures such as creating financial metrics for CFOs of all 12 Las Vegas properties, on a monthly basis by conducting analysis and delivering recommendations. Built strong relationships with various property departments with a vision to develop financial communications and improve process efficiency. • Saved company 9,000 plus hours and improved teams auditing performance time by 70% by enabling automation of room audits through strategic reporting.• Attained accounts receivable financial standards by delivering annual accounts receivable budget information, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.• Ensured smooth execution of 1,500-2,000 contract audits per month by administering convention auditing coordinators.• Spearheaded a vendor cleanup project for effective management of 70,000 vendors.• Enhanced data accuracy by developing meaningful metrics/reports and evaluating vendor information.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Led a team of over 20 employees concentrating on achieving targeted objectives. Prepared yearly budget and met with the regional director monthly to review P&L as well as discuss budget for actuals and forecast future trends. Guided and mentored doctors on patient service and bedside manner. Trained front-end and back-end staff to ensure excellent patient service. Improved revenue by partnering with local businesses and attended community events to promote services. • Achieved $1M plus year-over-year revenue and profit growth by controlling expenses.• Optimized NOI from 5% to 30% by cutting expenses and increasing receivables.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

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Bachelors Of Science, Business Administration