Responsible for managing and overseeing a region of hotels on a Task Force basis, including the monthly close cycle, financial reporting, internal control, and policy developmentResponsible for the production of periodic financial reports Maintain a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to reduce risk and enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial resultsEnsure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principlesRecruit and train new Directors of Finance

Responsible for Accounting, financial reporting and controllership functions for assigned hotels which are accounted for on a centralized basisTimely preparation and issuance of complete and accurate monthly and annual hotel financial statementsEnforce adherence to Accounting Policies and Procedures and internal controls for centralized accounting operationsMonitor hotel operations, cash flow and operating forecasts of assigned entities.Reviews or prepares monthly bank reconciliations and G/L reconciliations for assigned hotel properties.Communicates with hotel and corporate management on accounting related issues as required.Responsible for the preparation of monthly sales tax returnsProvided account analysis for balance sheet, income, and expense accountsProvided support to external auditors during reviews and audits

Managed the accounting function for a portfolio of five hotels for a hotel real estate investment companyResponsible for the preparation of monthly financial packages, bank reconciliations, and sales tax returnsHandled the accounting for complex ownership structures and communicated with the ownership groups directly regarding financial statementsMaintained relationships with property general managers and department heads to uphold corporate standards and facilitate financial deliverables in a timely manner Provided account analysis for balance sheet, income, and expense accountsDelivered accounting support to the CAO and VPs of Operations on a routine basisAnalyzed monthly financial statementsProvided support to external auditors during reviews and auditsAssisted with annual budgets and forecasts

Successfully managed the accounting team for a hospitality management company whose portfolio includes the Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, two Double Tree Hotels, and a Hampton InnResponsible for timely, accurate financial reporting to Operation Management LeadersManaged reporting for Daily Revenue, Labor and Cash Reports that are distributed to the GM, CFO, Controllers and all Team LeadersInsure accurate reporting of all sales and revenue informationAssisted with the development, maintenance and implementation of internal control policies and proceduresResponsible for managing Accounts Receivable for the companyManaged the General Ledgers for financial reportingPrepared and posted G/L entries as neededFiled the monthly sales and use taxesDirected month end inventory processProvided support to the operational management team on a daily, weekly, monthly basisCollaborated with Controller on monthly financial reporting and year end auditsTook initiative to create and maintain important lines of communication throughout the Hospitality Division

Reconcile daily income auditAudit cash deposits on a daily basisAssist with month end closing and preparation of financial reportsAssume responsibilities of Controller in their absenceAct as on-site contact for all IT related issuesDelegate and escalate outstanding IT trouble tickets to the appropriate technical support vendorsReconcile and approve all A&G invoicesProduce daily Food and Beverage sales report as well as revenue forecastsCreate ad-hoc reports, as needed, by management and ownersAwarded Manager of the 2nd Quarter in 2008

Produce sales reports and reconcile income journals on a daily basisAct as General Cashier, replenishing cash to the hotel and restaurant and reconciling weekly cash depositsMaintain accounts receivable, including credit approval, billing, and collection of payments dueProcess payroll on a bi-weekly basis and maintain all employee benefitsCommunicate and ensure all accounting policies are adhered to by management and staffPost journal entries monthly, including inter-company billing and accrualsProduce monthly financial reports to management and ownersReconcile all balance sheet items and provide a detailed report of expenses

Responsible for the daily front office operation of a 60 room, luxury boutique hotel including Front Desk, Concierge, and Bell ServicesMaintain high levels of guest service, ensuring that any guest need or request is fulfilledProvide conflict resolution and guest service recovery

Trained new and transfer cast members in operating procedures, safety, disability awareness, hazardous material communications, and Disney’s Guest Service Guidelines and quality standards

Traveled to client sites to install and configure our convention and catering softwarePartnered with client’s Corporate IS Departments to ensure the compatibility and integrity of our product on their corporate networksFacilitated training of clients on network and desktop administration

Responsible for all phases of technology development and implementation in a 275 room, 5 Diamond HotelPartnered with Executive Committee in assessing hotel’s business needs in regards to upgrades or replacement of hotel business systems including Property Management, Point of Sale, Sales and Catering, Revenue Management, Accounting, and Email and Internet AccessDeveloped and maintained operational contingency and recovery plans in the event of system failure requiring manual operation Coordinated and developed ongoing training programs for management and staff in all systems areas

Selected for a year long educational program to develop potential systems analysts for the companyCoordinated IS projects including initial configuration of systems, installation, testing, training, cut-over and support

Compiled billing for conventions, banquets, and tour groups for 1200 room hotelPosted payments for outstanding receivables and credit card accounts and reconciled any differencesAudited employee cash banks, credit card transactions, and account adjustmentsResolved guest billing questions and disputes

Supervised overnight operations of front office, handled guest issues, check in and check out proceduresCompleted night audit duties including income reporting for five food and beverage outlets and file server backup