Manager General

Fayyaz U. Siraj

**** ****** ****** **. ****** TX 77379 • 614-***-**** • *****.******@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

Systematic, adaptable, goal-oriented General Manager / Corporate / Financial Controller track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvements. Talented leader directing highly skilled financial management teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives.

Currently a corporate controller overseeing GM’s of Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express & Suites for 12 years. 15 years of experience in building new hotels (Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites) in partnership with owners & external contractors.

Success highlights include:

-Reduced operating expenses by 20%; spearheaded implementation of technology that improved tracking

-Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with organizational changes

-Managed 15% annual revenue growth

Wyndham, IHG, & Hilton experienced:

Accounting Management

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Cash Management

Budgeting

Cost Control/Reductions

Technology Integration

Efficiency Improvements

Payroll Management

Improvement Planner

Staff Management

HR and Govt. Audits

Career Highlights

Sintel Properties

Knight’s Inn

Columbus, OH

1999-2003

General Manager – Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management. Carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy. Built and led teams in carrying out special projects.

-Reduced monthly closing cycle by three days with identification and recommendation of enhanced closing procedures

-Awarded as employee of the year for 1999 in recognition of outstanding performance

Sintel Properties

Hampton Inn

Columbus, OH

2002 - Present

Corporate Controller / Financial Controller – Closed and prepared monthly financial statements and audit reports. Performed monthly account reconciliations and monitored general ledger transactions. Worked in collaboration with controller to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall business objectives.

-Saved more than $40,000 in annual expenses through identification of inaccurate and unnecessary vendor payments

-Increased productivity levels by providing key contributions toward automation of account reconciliation processes

-Maintain SALT score

-Control Guest Relation inquiries

Sintel Properties

Ramada Inn

Columbus, OH

2005-2015

General Manager – Carried out general ledger functions, including account analysis and reconciliation, journal entries, and AR/AP. Prepared financial statements.

Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives

Sintel Properties

Holiday Inn Express

Groveport, OH

2007-2014

and

Sintel Properties

Holiday Inn Express

Columbus, OH

2010-Present

Sintel Properties

StayBridge Suites

Columbus, OH

2016-Present

Corporate Controller / Financial Controller – Managed financials and HR practices for the organization.

Managed P&L through purchasing, sales, & bottom line efforts

Responsible for approving staffing needs & involved in hiring / onboarding of new employees

Expert in Property Management Systems

Bank / credit card reconciliation

Corporate Controller / Financial Controller –

Managing bank / credit card reconciliation

Consolidating, executing, & distributing payroll

Monitoring all purchases done by GM

Supporting remotely for the last 1.5 years

Education, Certifications, & Skills

University of Karachi, Pakistan – Master of Accounting & Finance (1989)

Wyndham – Certified General Manager

Expert in Opera Property Management System for IHG (Intercontinental Hotel Group) & OnQ Property Management System of Hilton Corp.

Languages (fluent): English, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic

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