Manager Accounting

CHRISTOPHER J. SWAILS

**** ******* ******, *** * Cincinnati OH 45211 T: 513-***-**** E:

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General Ledger Maintenance & Team Leadership

Forward-focused and team-oriented accounting professional whose

accomplishments reflect business acumen, financial development skills and a

demonstrated commitment to organizational growth. Expert in analyzing

operations and implementing effective systems and processes to improve

organizational performance. Strategic problem-solver that envisions smart

solutions and executes with urgency across all levels of the organization.

Recognized for the ability to lead the professional development of

individuals. Professional strengths include:

Accounting Operations G/L Maintenance Account Reconciliations Month-

End Close GAAP

Staff Training & Development Journal Entries Change Management

Productivity and Performance Gains

Cash Flow Analysis Internal Reporting Support Quarter Close

Organization & Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lexington Management co, West Chester, OH

2013 - present

Senior Auditor, Courtyard Marriott Cincinnati/Rookwood

Due to professional knowledge of hospitality and accounting, hand-chosen by

General Manager to open newly built property. Responsible for managing

accuracy and timeliness of daily accounting report and supporting documents

to senior management.

. Charged with training new associates on night audit functions and

procedures

. Balance and audit revenue and cash reports from hotel outlets

Sage Hospitality, Denver, Co

2012 - 2013

Staff Auditor, SpringHill Suites Cincinnati Northeast

Recruited for experience in hospitality and accounting industry. Performed

duties at multiple company-owned properties, providing seamless continuity

of experience for guest relations.

. Exceed guest expectations by timely resolution of guest inquires and

concerns

. Through nightly rate analysis and upsell techniques, sold hotel rooms to

maximize revenue and profitibility.

COMmonwealth hotels, llc., Covington, KY

2005 - 2011

Financial Reporting Analyst, 2010 - 2011

Progressive record of positions and achievements with increasing

responsibility, culminating as Financial Reporting Analyst. Fully

responsible for accurate and timely presentation of hotel productivity

reports to Senior-level management and investment groups that enabled gross

margin to be maximized. Analyzed monthly cash flow reports, identifying

positive trends to increase net income.

. Coordinated due diligence efforts with government agencies on audits for

Personal Property Tax, resulting in decreased tax rates by over 25%.

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Corporate Property Controller, 2005 - 2010

Initially brought on board to leverage broad competencies in financial

accounting, taxation and training. Handled month-end financial statement

processes for five hotel properties and selected as Accounting Team

representative during hotel management takeover.

. Streamlined closing processes through use of automated payroll

integration, saving over 40 hours of data entry per month.

. Assisted management staff with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, obtaining a SAS-

70 report.

flagel, huber, flagel & CO., Cincinnati, OH

2003 - 2005

Staff Accountant

Recruited to perform audit engagements on time and under budget for both

public and privately-held companies, resulting in increased efficiencies.

Fully responsible for preparing sensitive corporate, individual and trust

annual tax returns.

. Member of team accountable for assisting Department Manager with training

new personnel on audit procedures, routinely ensuring engagement standards

were applied.

. Hand-selected to prepare monthly financial statements for private book-

keeping client.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

united state air force

Administrative Management

. Recruited for Commander's Administrative Staff during Operation Desert

Storm, responsible for maintaining custody of classified documents.

. Selected as Outstanding Administrative Manager of the Year, 1992.

. Maintained Mail Room for restricted access for a 3,000 person military

installation.

. Appointed custodian for inventory of military memorabilia valued at over

$10K.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

Masters of Science in Accounting

Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint; Microsoft Great

Plains and FrX Financial Reporting, SAP, Prosystem, GoSystem, Microsoft

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