United States
Results-driven financial leader with extensive experience in hospitality, consulting, and auditing. Demonstrated excellence in driving revenue growth, optimizing costs, and leading cross-functional initiatives for global brands including Hilton, Marriott, PwC, and Deloitte. Proficient in financial strategy development, capital allocation, team leadership, and performance management. Possesses deep expertise in M&A due diligence, financial forecasting, and system optimization.
Led financial strategy and performance management for 500+ hotels across North America, driving 12% annual revenue growth through cost optimization. Collaborated cross-functionally to improve capital allocation, resulting in a 15% increase in EBITDA. Developed and optimized forecasting/reporting systems, improving accuracy and shortening monthly close cycles. Oversaw financial due diligence and sustainability initiatives, generating over $8M in annual cost savings. Managed a regional finance team of 15+, responsible for executive reporting and talent development.
Managed budgeting and forecasting for 100+ hotels on the U.S. East Coast, supporting $750M+ in annual revenue. Implemented cost control frameworks, improving regional GOP margins by 6%. Evaluated ROI for hotel openings and renovations, ensuring effective capital use. Led flexible work policy design and systems integration projects post-COVID, boosting retention and data accuracy. Trained finance staff on tools, compliance, and reporting standards.
Conducted financial audits and internal control testing for Fortune 500 clients in hospitality and retail sectors. Delivered actionable recommendations to enhance internal processes and reduce risks. Applied data analytics tools (ACL, Excel) to increase audit efficiency, reducing cycle time by 15%. Supported financial system transitions and process streamlining for key clients.
Assisted in preparing financial statements and conducting audit testing in compliance with US GAAP and SOX. Participated in risk assessments, budgeting analysis, and cost management projects. Improved audit process efficiency through standardization and automation. Supported SOX compliance and financial advisory engagements, strengthening client relationships.