Corporate Controller – Licensed CPA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Hospitality

Corporate Controller                                                                                                                                               July 2023-Present

• Manage all accounting and finance functions, with gross revenue of over $400M across the portfolio of 75 hotels
• Analyze monthly financial statements and market trends, create and maintain budgets and forecasts; accurately report financial results to executive team and investors.
• Evaluate operations, in collaboration with management to identify areas of opportunity and implement cost- saving initiatives
• Developing, implementing and leading a revamped annual capital budget process
• Review and negotiate key contracts and agreements including, banking relationships, service contracts, insurance renewals, leases, and franchise agreements
• Research and recommend technology opportunities to optimize organizational efficiency and productivity

REIT

Capital Investments Manager (Process)                                                                                                                 Dec 2021-July 2023

Project Manager                                                                                                                                                       Aug 2019-Dec 2021

• Managed average of $40M per year in capital investments. Performed ROI analysis, cash flow modeling, forecast analysis and prepared budgets for annual allocation of capital funds across the portfolio of 220 hotels
• Reviewed, reconciled, and reported on the monthly capital investment activity including cash flows, accruals, and budget vs actuals
• Created a capital investment strategy and analysis for capital expenditures over the next 7 years to maximize value across the portfolio
• Managed relationships and communications between Capital Investment team, Accounting, Asset Management, external management companies, and third-party vendors
• Regularly communicated with executive team on progress, initiatives, and process improvements
• Implemented benchmarking reports on key KPIs for further data driven analysis approach to renovations
• Analyzed and identified opportunities to reduce renovation costs
• National account negotiations resulting in millions in savings annually and the continually management of those relationships
• Served on the company Energy Committee tasked with reducing utility costs by evaluating and strategically implementing projects, obtain energy rebates, and aid in the issuance of the corporate responsibility report

Big 10 Accounting Firm

Assurance Manager                                                                                                                                                  Feb 2018- Aug 2019

• Responsible for supervising, directing, and reviewing the results of audit engagements
• Planned the audit process and oversaw the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness
• Coached and mentored audit staff and provided appropriate and timely feedback
• Communicated and recommended to management and board members complex accounting issues, and provided suggestions for improvement of internal controls and procedures
• Substantial focus on the real estate industry, including audits of real estate funds, multi-family, commercial, and assisted organizations
• Identified complex accounting issues and form documents of resolution, conducting the necessary research to recommend appropriate outcomes to critical issues
• Responsible for scheduling, and managing the workload of staff

Big 10 Accounting Firm

Senior Associate                                                                                                                                                       Nov 2016-Feb 2018

• Led and managed the planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up stages, and day-to-day operations of audits
• Provided on-the-job training to the engagement staff during field work
• Assisted in the preparation of complex financial statements and footnote disclosures
• Identified, communicated and evaluated internal control issues and emerging areas of concern

Auditor of Public Accounts

Senior Auditor                                                                                                                                                           Jan 2014-Nov 2016

Auditor                                                                                                                                                                       July 2012-Jan 2014

• Performed financial statement, compliance, and performance audits of state agencies and institutions of higher education
• Laid out audit objectives, assessed risk, and calculated materiality levels in line with current accounting standards
• Advised in the further development of peers and lead internal trainings
• Efficiently prepared high quality audit reports and special study reports

Skills and Training          

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to quickly identify and resolve roadblocks and barriers to enhance performance
• Superior communication skills and attention to detail: able to organize and effectively implement process and procedures; ability to reconcile multiple perspectives and priorities associated with ownership, operations, and external stakeholders; ability to interface with legal and finance
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements; ability to articulate and execute the value behind the change to create a more effective and efficient process
• Comprehensive understanding of and ability to interpret and apply Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products

EDUCATION

University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting & Information Systems, and Finance