Experience

Meyer Jabara Hotels

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President Finance

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  ◆ Responsible for Corporate and Field Accounting for the company ◆ Responsible for training users in the corporate office and the field on processes and improving efficiency for all financial data ◆ Creating new SOP's processing of financial data ◆ Continuing training and implementation of systems, which include ProfitSword Financial Reporting and Analytics, DocLink Accounts Payable and Document Management, Sage 100 Accounting system, iSolved HCM, Dayforce HCM, SkyTouch Property… Show more ◆ Responsible for Corporate and Field Accounting for the company ◆ Responsible for training users in the corporate office and the field on processes and improving efficiency for all financial data ◆ Creating new SOP's processing of financial data ◆ Continuing training and implementation of systems, which include ProfitSword Financial Reporting and Analytics, DocLink Accounts Payable and Document Management, Sage 100 Accounting system, iSolved HCM, Dayforce HCM, SkyTouch Property Management System. ◆ Responsible for training users in the field and the corporate office on all the above systems ◆ Liaison between Meyer Jabara Hotels and the various software vendors

• Vice President Business Integration and Projects

  • Apr 2020 - Feb 2023

  Selected to install and configure new Accounting and Operational systems. ◆ Current systems include ProfitSword Financial Reporting and Analytics, DocLink Accounts Payable and Document Management, iSolved HCM, SkyTouch Property Management System. ◆ Responsible for training users in the field and the corporate office on all the above systems ◆ Liaison between Meyer Jabara Hotels and the various software vendors



Hospitality Accounting Services, LLC

• Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

• Principal

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Analytical, Innovative Finance Business Partner – Growing, reorganizing and transitioning finance and accounting departments and aligning stakeholders and operations to assist in strategies to grow the business, add efficiencies and increase profitability. ◆ Client included: Meyer Jabara Hotels, spearheading the installation of ProfitSword Business Intelligence Software, Doclink Document Management and Approval, and isolved HCM Software with ZayZoon Wages On Demand Software. ◆… Show more Analytical, Innovative Finance Business Partner – Growing, reorganizing and transitioning finance and accounting departments and aligning stakeholders and operations to assist in strategies to grow the business, add efficiencies and increase profitability. ◆ Client included: Meyer Jabara Hotels, spearheading the installation of ProfitSword Business Intelligence Software, Doclink Document Management and Approval, and isolved HCM Software with ZayZoon Wages On Demand Software. ◆ Advising on other Financial Systems and Accounting Processes for Corporate and the field. Show less Analytical, Innovative Finance Business Partner – Growing, reorganizing and transitioning finance and accounting departments and aligning stakeholders and operations to assist in strategies to grow the business, add efficiencies and increase profitability. ◆ Client included: Meyer Jabara Hotels, spearheading the installation of ProfitSword Business Intelligence Software, Doclink Document Management and Approval, and isolved HCM Software with ZayZoon Wages On Demand Software. ◆… Show more Analytical, Innovative Finance Business Partner – Growing, reorganizing and transitioning finance and accounting departments and aligning stakeholders and operations to assist in strategies to grow the business, add efficiencies and increase profitability. ◆ Client included: Meyer Jabara Hotels, spearheading the installation of ProfitSword Business Intelligence Software, Doclink Document Management and Approval, and isolved HCM Software with ZayZoon Wages On Demand Software. ◆ Advising on other Financial Systems and Accounting Processes for Corporate and the field. Show less



Club Quarters Hotels

• United States
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Corporate Controller

  • Apr 2011 - Mar 2020

  ◆ Selected to evolve accounting functions and update operations in order to support corporate foundation and enable rapid growth. ◆ Direct Central Services Accounting Department with $300M in annual revenues with responsibility for financial forecasting, budgets, and reporting for all business entities. ◆ Lead 20 direct reports in the U.S. and U.K. in General Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Human Resources. Control $300M in Accounts Receivable… Show more ◆ Selected to evolve accounting functions and update operations in order to support corporate foundation and enable rapid growth. ◆ Direct Central Services Accounting Department with $300M in annual revenues with responsibility for financial forecasting, budgets, and reporting for all business entities. ◆ Lead 20 direct reports in the U.S. and U.K. in General Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Human Resources. Control $300M in Accounts Receivable annually. ◆ Expedite budget decisions and perform forecasting for 10 departments. Meet monthly with CEO/CFO to discuss forecasts. ◆ Performed all accounting duties for property mergers and acquisitions—provided exhaustive due diligence and proration for $408M asset sale and $575M entity sales in 2016 and openings for 4 additional properties. Managing staff remotely when needed. **Noteworthy Achievements: ⁕ Reorganized and refocused Accounting Department, creating 4 sub-departments. ⁕ Gained critical support necessary to hire 10 Supervisors/Coordinators. Amplified productivity, elevating work culture from “active” to “proactive.” ⁕Headed companywide systems installations—implemented DocLink invoice processing system for Accounts Payable, Ceridian payroll system with G/L interface for 900+ employees, and, most recently, Sage X3 ERP. ⁕ Increased transactional accuracy, reduced duplication, improved field productivity, and boosted efficiency. Shaped extensive processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, Tenant Statement Invoice System, and a budget/forecast system for Central Services to track $19.3M in expense. ⁕ Managed and finalized a full-year Sarbanes-Oxley Type II compliance remediation, testing, and audit in 2015. ⁕Established General Accounting group to reconcile hotel balance sheets, process daily transactions, and administer sales, occupancy, and operating taxes. ⁕Proactively seek out innovative ways to streamline processes between Central Services and operating hotels. Show less ◆ Selected to evolve accounting functions and update operations in order to support corporate foundation and enable rapid growth. ◆ Direct Central Services Accounting Department with $300M in annual revenues with responsibility for financial forecasting, budgets, and reporting for all business entities. ◆ Lead 20 direct reports in the U.S. and U.K. in General Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Human Resources. Control $300M in Accounts Receivable… Show more ◆ Selected to evolve accounting functions and update operations in order to support corporate foundation and enable rapid growth. ◆ Direct Central Services Accounting Department with $300M in annual revenues with responsibility for financial forecasting, budgets, and reporting for all business entities. ◆ Lead 20 direct reports in the U.S. and U.K. in General Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Human Resources. Control $300M in Accounts Receivable annually. ◆ Expedite budget decisions and perform forecasting for 10 departments. Meet monthly with CEO/CFO to discuss forecasts. ◆ Performed all accounting duties for property mergers and acquisitions—provided exhaustive due diligence and proration for $408M asset sale and $575M entity sales in 2016 and openings for 4 additional properties. Managing staff remotely when needed. **Noteworthy Achievements: ⁕ Reorganized and refocused Accounting Department, creating 4 sub-departments. ⁕ Gained critical support necessary to hire 10 Supervisors/Coordinators. Amplified productivity, elevating work culture from “active” to “proactive.” ⁕Headed companywide systems installations—implemented DocLink invoice processing system for Accounts Payable, Ceridian payroll system with G/L interface for 900+ employees, and, most recently, Sage X3 ERP. ⁕ Increased transactional accuracy, reduced duplication, improved field productivity, and boosted efficiency. Shaped extensive processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, Tenant Statement Invoice System, and a budget/forecast system for Central Services to track $19.3M in expense. ⁕ Managed and finalized a full-year Sarbanes-Oxley Type II compliance remediation, testing, and audit in 2015. ⁕Established General Accounting group to reconcile hotel balance sheets, process daily transactions, and administer sales, occupancy, and operating taxes. ⁕Proactively seek out innovative ways to streamline processes between Central Services and operating hotels. Show less



Resources Global Professionals

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Financial Consultant

  • 2001 - 2011

  ◆ Built and nurtured solid relationships and contributed financial expertise to a loyal corporate client base. ◆ Reorganized Finance Departments following brand acquisitions and handled sizeable divestitures from parent company. ◆ Executed Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance testing for multiple entities, ensuring appropriate internal controls. ◆ Advised clients in sound ways to boost fiscal stability and strengthen operational capabilities. Positioned companies for… Show more ◆ Built and nurtured solid relationships and contributed financial expertise to a loyal corporate client base. ◆ Reorganized Finance Departments following brand acquisitions and handled sizeable divestitures from parent company. ◆ Executed Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance testing for multiple entities, ensuring appropriate internal controls. ◆ Advised clients in sound ways to boost fiscal stability and strengthen operational capabilities. Positioned companies for rapid growth. Clients included: Diageo plc, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, GE Capital, Clairol Inc., Glencore Commodities, Energizer Personal Care, NYFIX, Trenwick America LLC, AIG, Bridgewater Associates, and Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. **Noteworthy Achievements: ⁕ Implemented jet fuel tracking system for airline with $1.6B in annual revenues, reconciled vendor purchases, shaped database tracking system for ground services, and modernized procedures with MS Visio flowcharts. ⁕ Led global supply finance projects, performed consumer marketing, and assisted brand definition for a $16B manufacturer/distributor. ⁕ Spearheaded operations analysis for each unique brand, developed research surveys, and simplified internal processes in order to enhance brand efficacy. Show less ◆ Built and nurtured solid relationships and contributed financial expertise to a loyal corporate client base. ◆ Reorganized Finance Departments following brand acquisitions and handled sizeable divestitures from parent company. ◆ Executed Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance testing for multiple entities, ensuring appropriate internal controls. ◆ Advised clients in sound ways to boost fiscal stability and strengthen operational capabilities. Positioned companies for… Show more ◆ Built and nurtured solid relationships and contributed financial expertise to a loyal corporate client base. ◆ Reorganized Finance Departments following brand acquisitions and handled sizeable divestitures from parent company. ◆ Executed Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance testing for multiple entities, ensuring appropriate internal controls. ◆ Advised clients in sound ways to boost fiscal stability and strengthen operational capabilities. Positioned companies for rapid growth. Clients included: Diageo plc, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, GE Capital, Clairol Inc., Glencore Commodities, Energizer Personal Care, NYFIX, Trenwick America LLC, AIG, Bridgewater Associates, and Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. **Noteworthy Achievements: ⁕ Implemented jet fuel tracking system for airline with $1.6B in annual revenues, reconciled vendor purchases, shaped database tracking system for ground services, and modernized procedures with MS Visio flowcharts. ⁕ Led global supply finance projects, performed consumer marketing, and assisted brand definition for a $16B manufacturer/distributor. ⁕ Spearheaded operations analysis for each unique brand, developed research surveys, and simplified internal processes in order to enhance brand efficacy. Show less



Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Controller | IT Systems Manager | Task Force Controller | Executive Committee Member

  • Sep 1984 - Jul 2000

  1990 – 2000 Controller | Task Force Controller | Systems Manager | Executive Committee Member ◆ Directed $75M Accounting Department and finance components, guiding 12 top-performers. ◆ Delivered cross-functional training, installed new systems, and oversaw multiple hotel renovations. ◆ Managed financial aspects of property conversions. Instituted various quality assurance and Six Sigma programs. ◆ Revitalized, streamlined, and modernized capabilities within… Show more 1990 – 2000 Controller | Task Force Controller | Systems Manager | Executive Committee Member ◆ Directed $75M Accounting Department and finance components, guiding 12 top-performers. ◆ Delivered cross-functional training, installed new systems, and oversaw multiple hotel renovations. ◆ Managed financial aspects of property conversions. Instituted various quality assurance and Six Sigma programs. ◆ Revitalized, streamlined, and modernized capabilities within Accounting Department. Slashed reporting times from 1 full day to just 2 hours and boosted overall tracking efficiency by building and introducing Payroll Journal and Daily Revenue Journal reports. ◆ Boosted fiscal performance, identifying areas in need of process improvements at 3 underperforming hotels. Provided financial oversight for a $50M soft goods renovation. ◆ Spearheaded a complex, 18-month-long, $2.5M LAN installation while upholding quality of operations. ◆ Led $2.2M update of telephone and call accounting, rapid response, and guestroom electronic key systems. ◆ Ensured accurate daily sales reporting, collaborating with mainframe vendor to develop customized method. 1984 – 1988 Controller | Assistant Controller for metropolitan properties in Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C., & Birmingham Show less 1990 – 2000 Controller | Task Force Controller | Systems Manager | Executive Committee Member ◆ Directed $75M Accounting Department and finance components, guiding 12 top-performers. ◆ Delivered cross-functional training, installed new systems, and oversaw multiple hotel renovations. ◆ Managed financial aspects of property conversions. Instituted various quality assurance and Six Sigma programs. ◆ Revitalized, streamlined, and modernized capabilities within… Show more 1990 – 2000 Controller | Task Force Controller | Systems Manager | Executive Committee Member ◆ Directed $75M Accounting Department and finance components, guiding 12 top-performers. ◆ Delivered cross-functional training, installed new systems, and oversaw multiple hotel renovations. ◆ Managed financial aspects of property conversions. Instituted various quality assurance and Six Sigma programs. ◆ Revitalized, streamlined, and modernized capabilities within Accounting Department. Slashed reporting times from 1 full day to just 2 hours and boosted overall tracking efficiency by building and introducing Payroll Journal and Daily Revenue Journal reports. ◆ Boosted fiscal performance, identifying areas in need of process improvements at 3 underperforming hotels. Provided financial oversight for a $50M soft goods renovation. ◆ Spearheaded a complex, 18-month-long, $2.5M LAN installation while upholding quality of operations. ◆ Led $2.2M update of telephone and call accounting, rapid response, and guestroom electronic key systems. ◆ Ensured accurate daily sales reporting, collaborating with mainframe vendor to develop customized method. 1984 – 1988 Controller | Assistant Controller for metropolitan properties in Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C., & Birmingham Show less



Arthur Andersen & Co.

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Experienced Staff Auditor

  • 1988 - 1990