Objective hospitality leader with demonstrated success leading financial systems and programs. Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and successful strategies for maintaining optimal controls. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to dynamic conditions.
Skills
Order management
Vendor relations
Business process optimization
Systems and software programs
Forecasting abilities
Cost reviewing
Compliance Assessment
Work Planning
Accounts Payable
Customer Service
Staff Recruitment and Hiring
Prioritizing and Planning
Team Building Leadership
Creative Problem Solving
Financial Calculation and Analysis
Time Management
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Work History
Director of Accounts Payable & Capital Projects, 2020 to Current Bootbarn, Inc. – Wichita, KS,
Accomplishes department objectives by managing finance teams; successful planning and evaluating department activities for growth.
Responsible for the invoice processing, for 159 hotels, in accordance with related policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors.
Administrator for payment processing software.
Prepared and executed annual distribution of 1099’s.
Identify potential processing inefficiencies to improve departmental workflow through creation of standard operating procedures.
Adhere to internal financial controls as directed by Sarbanes-Oxley narratives, including bank, general ledger and subsidiary ledger account reconciliations and other tests and procedures as required.
Successfully closed over 80 plus capital projects financials, over the course of the pandemic, while taking over a second department, saving the company substantial expense
Review and approve all major capital project financial functions for related ownership groups to ensure adequate and timely project funding.
Built capital project revenue process and reporting to improve and grow profit.
Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing annual departmental budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
Promoted from Capital Projects Finance Manager.
Capital Projects Finance Manager, 2018 to 2020 Hersha Hospitality Management – City, STATE,
Responsible for managing the financial and administrative functions as it relates to construction management for various hotel renovation and development projects for 130 hotels.
Successfully managed over 80 capital renovation projects annually, between $200,000 to $25,000,000 per project.
First year, improved revenue structure increasing revenue by $1,900,000.
Provided leadership to team on all major capital project financials, contract administration, and reporting related activities as well as the accounts payable process.
Developed and maintained annual departmental budget in collaboration with VP of Capital Planning and Development.
Facilitated communication with ownership groups and stakeholders regarding both project and departmental financial reporting.
Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees for future growth.
Fiscal Analyst, Plant Fund, 2012 to 2018 Harrisburg Area Community College – City, STATE,
Responsible for all aspects of management and operations of Capital finance related functions across seven campuses.
Successfully closed multiple projects in excess of $1,000,000, including a $12,000,000 building renovation.
Collaborate with senior administrators to develop annual budgets that align with the college strategic plans for maximizing the cost-to-benefit ratio.
Personally manage a portfolio of over 300 projects/purchases per year including equip., tech. and facility modifications.
Provide leadership, mentorship and training to other staff.
Consistently receive highest rating in performance competencies.
Excellent knowledge of procurement principles, processes and theories.
Develop standard operating procedures that increase department efficiency.
Monitored and reported budgetary discrepancies to corporate senior management to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans.
Promoted from Specialist
Junior Accountant, 2005 to 2012 Manpower (position At Harley-Davidson Motor Co.) – City, STATE,
Serve as a key member of the office of payroll and finance.
Victorious in navigating payroll complexity during major plant restructuring.
Responsible for production reporting and asset distribution in accordance with company goals.
Provide training to staff for invoicing and expense reporting in SAP.
Successfully manage checkbook for York Restructuring Project over $75,000,000.
Extensive experience in procurement and accounts payable processes.
Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
Promoted from Executive Assistant.
Education
Associate Degree: Business Administration, Expected in Harrisburg Area Community College - , GPA:
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