Accounts Payable Financial Planning

James H. Schiff, CHAE

Albuquerque, NM

********@***.*** 505-***-**** (c)

Controller & Financial Executive

Hospitality & Recreation Operations / Gaming & Casino Operations Dynamic, meticulous financial professional driving sound financial practices to support organizational growth and profitability. Review and identify areas of improvement and optimize processes, systems, and policies to create best-in- class financial operations. Elevate team performance with coaching, training, and development opportunities and provide guidance and leadership in transforming and improving financial operations.

Strategic Financial Planning

Financial Planning & Analysis

Budget Management

GAAP and USALI

Regulatory Compliance & Audit

Cash Flow Reporting

Accounts Payable / Receivable

Payroll GL Integrations

Staff Mentoring & Development

Professional Experience

Creadis, Inc.

Finance and Administration Manager, 2021-2023

Engineering Services Firm based in Denmark, worked remotely handling all US operations both Finance and HR for 30+ employees and 8 million plus in US revenues. Oversaw all project margins and administration as well as monthly closings, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations. Hired and trained a finance intern and streamlined all payroll and finance checklists and reporting. Also responsible for finance operations in Spain, UK, Germany and France. Robert Half

Accounting Manager, 2021-2021

Contract Controller for First Nations Community Healthsource Temporary controller position

Noon & Associates

Accounting Manager, 2020-2021

Native owned public accounting firm assisting the Navajo Nation Gateway Canyons Resort and Spa, Gateway, CO

Financial Controller, 2018–2020

Conceptualized strategies to drive short- and long-term planning and daily financial operations. Led accounts payable and receivable processes, developed organizational budgets, and monitored variances. Provided timely and accurate reports to assist in business decision making and informed hotel operations as a member of senior leadership. Coordinated and administered all internal controls, policies, and financial systems and advised on the financial impact of decisions in all business divisions. Managed the performance of staff and financial leaders to meet and exceed corporate objectives.

Standardized reporting and drove strict monthly deadlines, improving turnaround times.

Improved GOP and EBITDA YoY by 50%+.

Villanova University / Inn at Villanova Conference Center, Villanova, Pennsylvania (remote) Hospitality Accounting Consultant (contract), 2016–2018 Established inaugural financial practices and assisted in the opening of a new hotel property. Launched USALI 11th Edition Chart of Accounts as standard principles and guidelines for financial statements and operating procedures. Designed a standardized labor reporting function, supervised the installation of industry software, and oversaw staff training. James H. Schiff, CHAE Page 2

Hotel Andaluz – Goodman Realty Group, Albuquerque, NM Financial Controller, 2014 – 2016

Oversaw accounting functions and led a team in maintaining accurate company financial records, processing payroll, and coordinating audits. Managed overall reporting processes, reconciliations, and enforced financial policies and controls. Coordinated accounting and statistical data for financial reporting purposes and provided insight to executive teams in the making of sound business decisions. Orchestrated the evaluation, selection, and implementation of hospitality software programs. Optimized team organizational structure to support short- and long-term corporate objectives and provided cross-functional training to increase enterprise-wide capabilities.

Led team in reducing closing process by 2 weeks and launched internal controls to satisfy GAAP standards.

Leveraged sound financial practices to return property to profitability and improve cash flow by 40%+. Acoma Business Enterprises, Pueblo of Acoma, NM

Director of Planning and Analysis, 2013–2014

Provided accurate and timely decision support tools to executive leadership, overseeing the budgeting, forecasting, and creation of financial models to support the strategic initiatives of a tribal-owned resort and recreation business with 8 diverse divisions and $80M in annual revenue. Managed multiple RFP search, selection, and implementation processes and led ad hoc projects in partnership with the executive team.

Led accounting software selection process for a communications business division and drove the selection of a new credit card processor, realizing annual savings of $50K+.

Deployed new cash handling policies and procedures for all business divisions.

Utilized new slot accounting and database systems to provide expanded data analysis to cross-functional teams. Santa Clara Development Corporation, Espanola, NM

Chief Financial Officer, 2012–2013

Drove financial strategy and operations for a Pueblo-owned resort and recreation business with outside investments. Led teams in creating budgets, forecasting and cash flows for all business divisions, piloted outside audit and ensured timely reporting to state gaming commissions.

Partnered with gaming commission to negotiate the renewal of the gaming compact and associated free-play definitions for future compact agreements.

Acted as liaison with Tribal Council and board to drive extended CEO search. Acoma Business Enterprises, Pueblo of Acoma, NM

Controller, 2012–2012

Planned, monitored, and executed financial objectives, overseeing the hotel’s income, expense, cash, assets, and liability controls to maximize financial performance. Supervised a team in the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports including statements of profit & loss, annual budget, and forecasting.

Reduced accounting reporting cycles from quarterly to monthly and reformatted reporting tools, improving visibility into financials and strengthening business decisions. Stanford Hotels, Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown, Albuquerque, NM Controller, 2010–2012

Established and implemented cost control and reporting strategies to strengthen the fiscal health of a 295-room franchised hotel property. Effectively defined and deployed financial metrics, continuously improved accounting and reporting processes, and evaluated risks and returns of business opportunities.

Analyzed vendor contracts and implemented changes to reduce expenses by 14%.

Revised personal property tax filings to realize an annual savings of $64K. RainbowVision Santa Fe, LLC, Santa Fe, NM

Contract Controller, 2009–2010

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Oversaw all aspects of financial accounting, internal and external reporting for a hybrid independent living and assisted living condominium complex. Established appropriate controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and guarantee efficient operations and collaborated with external auditors. Managed a corporate accounting and reporting function staff and oversaw the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and tax returns. Prism Hotels & Resorts, Bishops Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa, Santa Fe, NM Director of Finance, 2006–2009

CA One Services, Inc. (Delaware North Travel Hospitality), Los Angeles, CA Controller / Food & Beverage Director, 2002–2006

Aramark Sports and Entertainment, New Orleans, LA and Los Angeles, CA Unit Controller, 1998-2002

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

San Diego State University – San Diego, CA

Associate of Arts, Business Administration

University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, NM

Certified Hospitality Account Executive (CHAE) #466

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