Manager Accounts Payable

PATRICIA SATHLER

**** ******* ****, *** *********, TX 77382 C: 347-***-**** ***************@*****.*** S E N I O R A C C O U N T A N T C O S T A C C O U N T A N T A P M A N A G E R Skilled accounting professional with 7+ years of experience in overall management with a solid grounding in business operations, processes, and procedures. Proficient in management of accounts payable, contract negotiations, business development, and managerial accounting. Quick learner able to analyze situations and provide innovative solutions. Accomplished team leader with strengths in advancing teams toward challenging business goals and objectives. A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E

Budgets Preparation and Administration Implementation of POS and Inventories Systems

Inventory and Cost Containment Processes Improvements

Accounts Payable Processes and Management Menu Planning and Design

Spreadsheets and Accounting Reports MS Office, Power Pivot, Power Query, V-lookup

Food & Beverage Purchasing Analytical and Creative Problem Solving

Vendors Negotiations Team Leadership and Motivation

Cash-room Handling and Management Fluent in Portuguese and Conversational Spanish W O R K H I S T O R Y

CAI FOODS LLC Brooklyn, NY 09/2013 06/2017

F&B Manager Accountant/Finance Manager

A privately owned enterprise controlled by the Zamperla Group, an Italian designer and manufacturer of amusement park rides and roller coasters worldwide. The Company oversees the culinary endeavors in and around Luna Park in Coney Island.

Managed all daily F&B operations of 15 full-service and quick-service profit centers located in the amusement park.

Worked in conjunction with HR department on the hiring, supervising and training process of 200 employees at peak season, while implementing company policies, employment regulations, performance management, and disciplinary and corrective actions.

Prepared and controlled budgets, labor, and costs for both sectors of the company – F&B and Amusement Park, over

$30M combined.

Developed procedures for the Logistics Department and supervised a staff of 6 logistics associates.

Implemented BOH POS systems (PosiTouch, Aloha and Tray PoS); and created FOH operational internal controls.

Performed BOH maintenance, and internal controls implementation of the Park PoS software (Core Cashless) in over 30 terminals throughout the facilities.

Analyzed and reviewed F&B sales though daily flash reports, menu planning and engineering according to market analyses.

Monitored and analyzed Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and financial ratios, establishing a robust reporting process for $30M amusement park Company.

Developed formal daily, weekly and monthly cycle of performance reporting for all the divisions of the Senior Staff; this created improved operational alignment and accountability.

Implemented the automation process and interface of company inventory software (Food-Trak) and accounting software (QuickBooks and MAS90), which propelled efficiency gains and significant time- and cost- savings.

Composed effective accounting and ad-hoc reports summarizing A/P data for supply chain, HR and other departments.

Planned menus, estimated food and beverage costs, and purchased inventory.

Initiated negotiations regarding vendor contracts and kept updated records of contracts.

Conducted weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency. UNCLE JACKS STEAKHOUSE New York, NY 12/2011 07/2013 Cost Accountant/AP Manager

A privately owned steakhouse restaurant chain, comprising of three fine dining locations in New York City. The founder and CEO of the Company is also best known as the host of “Restaurant Stakeout”, a reality television show on the Food Network.

Accountable for inventory control and usage variances analyzes while tracing costs back to its underlying activities.

Composed effective accounting and ad-hoc reports summarizing production costs and inventory turnover.

Implemented culinary software for sales analyses and perpetual inventory monitoring, reducing costs by 15%

Worked closely with purchasing team members relating to issues arising with purchase order-related invoices.

Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of suppliers from Net 7 to Net 60 days, improving cash flow.

Managed and reviewed invoices coding to the correct general ledger/P&L accounts.

Managed staff of 4, performed work reviews, and coached staff on problem solving. GRANITE INC New York, NY 08/2009 10/2011

Freight Payment Auditor

A wholly-owned affiliate of General Electric (GE) and a leading provider of rotating equipment service solutions for every segment of the Power Generation, Renewable Energy and Oil & Gas industries.

Achieved in-demand status as a sought-after AP temp worker, resulting in extending offer of full-time employment.

Responsible for freight supervision and expenses payment of company exclusive domestic carrier.

Managed contracts, audited bills, allocated charges and liable of processing 600+ invoices.

Achieved savings results on freight bill audit by eliminating the need for extensive internal AP process and overhead.

Assisted internal auditors with quarterly financial statement audit and report reviews.

Facilitated compliance with corporate governance regulations (Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002). GATE GOURMET INC Elizabeth, NJ 04/2004 03/2009 Accounts Payable Supervisor

A part of Gategroup and the world’s largest independent airline catering, hospitality and logistics company with 120 locations in 28 countries and facilities at major airports in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Responsible for month end accruals, including reconciling all AP accounts, journal entries and backup.

Reviewed, analyzed and processed AP related transactions and documentation.

Ensured compliance with AP internal controls according with company policy and procedures.

Generated weekly reports including AP Aging, Invoice Register, and other AP reports for the Finance Director.

Responsible for weekly and monthly check runs averaging $3M yearly. E D U C A T I O N

CPA CANDIDATE Approved to sit by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and in pursuit of certification. M.S. ACCOUNTING Brooklyn College, NY 2013

B.S. ACCOUNTING Magna cum Laude Kean University, NJ 2010 IRS VITA/TCE Certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly Advanced R E F E R E N C E S U P O N R E Q U E S T

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