The Ritz Carlton, South BeachSenior Assistant Director of Finance
Mar. 2010 - Jul. 2012•Direct oversight of daily operations and accounting staff consisting of seven associates: Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Staff Accountant
•Financial liaison to all hotel departments, which involved reviewing departmental budgets, performing variance analysis, meeting with departmental managers to determine their fiscal needs, and assist with establishing strong internal controls and operating fiscal procedures.
•Experienced in retail, spa, food and beverage, banquet, catering, housekeeping, and hotel operations and financial management. •Maintained timely and accurate departmental and consolidated financial statements and reports for various levels within the organization and key stakeholders. •Re-worked 90% of the balance sheet accounts to ensure appropriate accountability and re-adjusted business processes to reflect accurate financial transactions routinely. •Oversaw all personnel matters for the department. Led the team through a 70% restructure due to inefficiencies and performance issues. Recruited critical positions and maintained productivity throughout. •Performed and directed staff in accounting and related information system functions, including preparation and reviews of reconciliations, variance analysis, audit compliance, internal controls, planning and budgeting, inventory costing/control, and systems training/development for all departments within hotel.
•Developed and maintain month/year end closing procedures. Performed month and year end closing processes within a three day timeframe requirement.
•Oversaw the management of all contracts, including terms, renewal dates, and bidding opportunities.
•Developed and implemented new financial standard operating procedures.
•Point of contact for all financial system upgrades, internal audit, and external auditors. .
•Oversaw the Credit Card Program, including reviewing and approving purchases and ensured program compliance for all purchasing card holders.