Joel Pichardo Sánchez

Director of Finance | Controller

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

About

Experienced Financial Director with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Budgeting, Luxury Goods, Hospitality Industry, Interpersonal Skills, and Internal Controls. Strong finance professional with a Master of Business Administration - MBA focused in Finance from Universidad Tecmilenio.

Experience

  • Director of Finance at Seadust Cancun Family Resort
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Dirigir el departamento de Finanzas y Contabilidad, asegurando operaciones fluidas y el cumplimiento normativo. Desarrollar, implementar y administrar estrategias para lograr objetivos financieros clave en línea con las metas de la empresa. Supervisar los procesos de información financiera, asegurando la preparación y el análisis oportunos y precisos de los estados financieros, presupuestos y pronósticos. Dirigir y coordinar la preparación de los presupuestos anuales, los pronósticos financieros y los planes financieros estratégicos a largo plazo. Gestionar el desarrollo y la implementación de controles internos, políticas y procedimientos, y supervisar su eficacia. Reunirse periódicamente con la alta gerencia para brindar información, asesoramiento y recomendaciones financieras estratégicas. Implementar sistemas y procesos de administración financiera eficientes, incluida la evaluación y selección de software de contabilidad. Dirigir las funciones de tesorería, supervisar la administración de efectivo, crédito y carteras de inversión, y desarrollar estrategias para optimizar flujo de caja. Mantener relaciones positivas con socios externos, como bancos, inversionistas, auditores y autoridades reguladoras. Entrenar, asesorar y desarrollar a los miembros del equipo, asegurando una colaboración y apoyo ambiente de trabajo.

  • Controller at Krystal Hotel & Resort Cancún
    Sep 2020 - May 2024 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Position Overview: Responsible for leading the Finance Team for all Resort (EP/AI) & Timeshare finance operations. Responsibilities: * Produce accurate, timely and objective financial data * Creation of annual budget and weekly forecast * Partner with Department Heads to achieve financial objectives, identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions. * On-site contracts control * Internal controls compliance. *Weekly Flash reports * Present Monthly Financial Results to Executive Committee & to Corporate Operations Director. * Follow up to Operations Licenses & local legal compliance. *Vendor payments. Etc

  • Director of Finance at Westin Los Cabos
    Nov 2017 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Position Overview: Responsible for leading the Finance and Accounting function for all Resort operations. Responsibilities: * Produce accurate, timely and objective financial data from which decisions can be made. * Creation of annual budget and monthly forecast (Developer & HOA) * Partner with Department Heads to achieve financial objectives, identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions. * On-site contracts control * Internal controls compliance. * Prepare Quarterly business reviews. Etc.

  • Assistant Director of finance at The Westin Lagunamar Villas & Spa Cancún
    Jul 2014 - Nov 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Position Overview: Assist & support the DOF leading the Finance and Accounting function for all Resort operations. Responsibilities: * Support & participation in the creation of annual budget and monthly forecast (Developer & HOA) * Be a support for Department Heads to achieve financial objectives, identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions. * Direct responsible for contracts control * Internal controls compliance.

  • Assistant Director of Finance at Hotel El Dorado Royale by Karisma
    Oct 2013 - Jul 2014 · 10 mos

    * Monitoring in conjunction with the Comptroller of the finance department (AR, AP, Cost, Income audit and general cashier). * Review of journal entries and balance accounts. * Posting of amortizations, revaluation of balances in usd and accruals. * Review of fixed assets listing and depreciations. * Review of tax payments and credit of balances in favor. * Issuance of monthly financial statements and variance analysis vs budget. * Financial Statements Conversion to USD. * Weekly expenses report. * Preparation of cash flows. * Following up with requirements of tax authorities and external audit * Review and authorization of payments. * Review of payroll (billed by a third party). * Control of capex. Key Achievements: * Month end close process in time and with correct information and sufficient. * Proper handling of resources available to meet the obligations of the company. * Issuing reports useful for decision-making, such as financial statements, projected annual cash flows and control of investments in fixed assets.