Leads the financial accounting, reporting, and forecasting functions for a unique portfolio of 33 university-focused hotels in the US and UK, six (6) historic golf resort hotels in the UK, and three (3) residential communities.

Leads the company accounting, finance, FP&A and risk management functions for a diverse international portfolio of 216 managed hotels and river cruises with more than $1.5 billion in revenue, and more than 850 franchisees. Portfolio includes full-service, select service, extended stay, cruise ships, and franchised properties in both urban and resort locations. Responsible for both corporate and hotel operations financial reporting, planning, and strategy. Established a shared services center with more than 100 employees to support the company through growth of nearly 400% through acquisitions.

Led the company Financial, Information Technology, Legal and Administration, and Risk Management disciplines . Responsible for directing both corporate and hotel operations including financial reporting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning for company of 35 operating hotels and an active development pipeline of 15 properties.

Responsible for the management of the financial activities of the company, including the worldwide financial reporting, taxation, treasury, investment analysis, and strategic planning, as well as information systems technology, and procurement.• Responsible for the management of the financial activities of the company, including the worldwide financial reporting, taxation, treasury, investment analysis, strategic planning and information systems technology management. • Key member of the Management Committee reporting to the President and actively engaged in setting strategic direction of the company including the approval of new hotel investment and management agreements. • Plan and direct the annual budgeting process by collaborating with the corporate leadership team motel management teams, and owners. • Direct and monitor the financial reporting, budget and forecasting, accounting, and internal control functions of a portfolio of up to nineteen luxury hotels worldwide. • Monitor compliance with management agreement obligations and hotel financial performance tests. Advise corporate management team of performance risks and initiate strategies for corrective actions. • Direct the company internal audit function by establishing and maintaining financial policies and procedures, developing the audit framework, conducting property risk assessments, and executing the on-property internal audits.

• Provide direct property supervision of financial reporting, budgeting, and business management. • Redeveloped company financial reporting system and chart of accounts to conform to the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry 10th edition. • Lead the company financial team realignment efforts to update property processes and procedures to conform to new reporting standards. • Analyze property financial statements and monitor changes and trends in financial performance to identify changes in profitability or financial risk. • Direct property management and interface with hotel ownership to enhance property financial performance. • Developed curriculum and led the professional development of financial team through monthly training seminars.

• Reporting to the VP Finance and hotel Managing Director. Regional role was responsible oversight of financial functions for between 3 and 7 luxury hotel properties in the United States, the Caribbean, and Mexico. • Approve annual operating and capital budgets for regional hotels. Support company hotel controllers by providing resources and direction on operating and financial issues. • Monitor financial performance of hotels to ensure proper planning and financial accounting standards are utilized. Perform financial accounting reviews of each hotel by examining hotel financial statements, internal controls, and staff performance. • Executed position of Controller for condominium association of 165 residences managed by the hotel. Responsible for preparation of association budgets, collection of association fees, payment of all association expenses, financial reporting and tax preparation. • Developed and implemented a worldwide internet-based budgeting and reporting application for Rosewood Hotels using Oracle Hyperion Planning and the Essbase.

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