CAROL S. HOGAN

Reno, NV 925-***-**** ad0hxt@r.postjobfree.com

VICE PRESIDENT/ CONTROLLER/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Results-oriented financial executive with extensive experience in finance, accounting, HR, IT and sales related functions for large and small companies. Skilled in budgeting and forecasting, cost reduction and performance/profit management. Demonstrated expertise by significant accomplishments in the following areas:

P&L Management – General Ledger

Human Resource Management

Strategic Planning

Operation Management

Management Information Systems

Budgeting and Financial Analysis

Accounting and Financial Reporting

Management and Board Presentation

FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENT

Instrumental in improving the operating profit from a negative ROI to an 18% ROI.

Saved the company over $100K by renegotiating vendor contracts.

Reduced expenses by 2% of net income by developing new commission structure for sales/escrow team.

Designed executive reports to measure minimum KPI (Key Performance Indicator) standards. Increasing NPM by 5% and Gross revenue by 21%

OPERATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Integral executive team member in opening Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Reduced FTE while increasing productivity – centralized administrative duties into one central location

Increased sales productivity by developing sales/client reports

Mentored and coached a team with no turn-over in 6 years.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kastel Denmark – High End Clothing Line

VP - Director of Finance and Operations December 2022 – Present

Responsible for managing overall operation of the company including Finance, HR, Payroll, IT, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Marketing, and Sales

Responsible for Finance Dept (GL, AR, AP, Purchasing)

Responsible for Marketing Department (Web management and social media)

Responsible for the Sales team (Managing both inside and outside sales team)

Responsible for the Operations team (Inventory Management and Fulfillment)

Locus Development Group – Construction/Land Development

Controller - September 2021 – October 2022

Responsible for managing all the financial functions of the company and providing operational and strategic direction of the organization

Developed and managed fiscal budget

Developed and report financial performance measure on construction projects

Managed the accounting, insurance, and treasury functions

Responsible for administrative functions of the organization including Payroll, AP, AR and HR/Benefits

Conducted research and make recommendations to implement proper financial policies and processes.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino/Enterprise Development Authority (Tribal)

Director of Finance 2019 – September 2021

Responsible for the overall financial reporting process of Casino including general accounting of gaming and non-gaming, revenue audits, payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis, reporting, balance sheet and fixed assets.

Directed the activities of gaming and non-gaming accounting, revenue controls, accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, collections, food and beverage accounting, and accounts receivable.

Directed analysis and presentation to senior management of all financial results, including monthly and year-end financial results ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Ensured integrity of financial statements including the balance sheet.

Responsible for budgetary control to effectively manage capital purchases within pre-approved budgets.

Ensured payroll is processed timely and accurately and in accordance with company payroll policies.

Ensures accounts payable is processed timely and accurately and in accordance with company accounts payable policies.

Ensured activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards.

Overseeing the Cage/Credit Operation – ensuring TM are Title 31 compliant

North American Title Company: Concord, CA

VP, Controller: 2015 - 2019

Regional Controller: 2007 - 2015

Responsible for the financial support at the regional level including timely preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial data. In-depth knowledge of the operation and how it affects the company’s financial performance.

Organized and reviewed month-end financials.

Prepared annual operating budget and financial forecasts.

Manage the monthly budget and variance analysis with department heads

Responsible for all facility management, including lease negotiations.

Developed, tracked and monitored key company metrics, sales, and financial performance

Accountable for the profitability of 40 branches (CA and NV)

Intelligent Direct Marketing: Rocklin, CA

Executive Vice President/CFO: 2005-2007

Accountable for the general management of the company including finances, accounting, human resources, facilities, production and technology. Planned and supervised preparation of the annual budget, capital expenditures, strategic plan, and quarterly forecast. Overhauled the entire organizational structure to support the company’s operation.

Instituted annual operating and capital budgets.

Developed and implemented policies and procedures in human resources, accounting, sales, and production.

Developed and implemented internal controls to prevent abuse and increase profitability.

Implemented new products and programs resulting in a 25% increase in revenue.

The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento, CA

Planning Director, IT Director and Assistant Controller: 2000-2005

Responsibilities included monthly closing, financial reporting, payroll, budgeting and forecasting, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, information system, and strategic planning. Directed the planning and implementation of new products and business information systems.

Promoted three times within five years.

Achieved 15% growth in revenue by implementing new products.

Developed capital ($12 Million) and annual budgets (OCF $85 million) and strategic plan.

Revised workflow to be more efficient thus reducing a nine-day close to three days.

Developed planning and reporting tools to retrieve sales data more efficiently and timely, thus increasing revenue by $9 million.

Managed four departments (six direct reports and 45 indirect reports).

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration in Business Finance

Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

Stanford Executive Leadership

OTHER

Stanford Executive Leadership Course at Stanford University

Board Member – InfoWorld, Menlo Park – California

Board Member – Rocklin Academy (Non-Profit Organization)

Board Member – Big Brother Big Sisters (Non-Profit Organization)

Board Member – IDG Books

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