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MARK DOUGHERTY

*** ********** ******, **********, ** 18974

H: 215-***-**** C: 215-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a team-oriented Controller adept at creating clear and comprehensive financial statements. I enjoy being part of a dynamic team and have extensive experience in all facets of accounting, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Manager, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Assistant Controller and Controller. I have a thorough working knowledge of such software applications as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Quickens series 5.0, ACCPAC, Galaxy, Opera, Data plus, Business Works, SAP, GEAC, MAS90, Skyware, Peachtree, Profitsage, Birchstreet and Ultipro. I also have exceptional communication skills and interact very well with company personnel, clients and vendors.

SKILLS

Fixed assets reporting familiarity

Account reconciliation

Expert in GAAP and statutory reporting

Strong in MS Access and Excel

Fiscal budgeting knowledge

Cash Flow Analysis

Budget analysis

Strong communication skills

Ethical approach

Superior attention to detail

Exceptional organization

WORK HISTORY

Currently retired for part-time work to supplement my income.

Director of Finance, 05/2017 to 11/22

Hotel Du Pont – 42 West 11th Street Wilmington, DE 19801

The Hotel Du Pont was acquired in April 2017. We are currently in position to meet the 1st year Proforma in both categories of Revenue and GOP. Our year-to-date flow-through is at 69%, achieved by working closely with the team to provide guidance and support for improvement of each department’s performance by monitoring of labor and expenses. Accounting department is made up of DOF and 2 direct reports.

Maintain integrity of general ledger including the chart of accounts.

File tax returns and prepare governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.

Analyze monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.

Generate financial statements and facilitate account closing procedures each month.

Analyze and research reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.

Train new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Create periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.

Implement budgetary changes to increase hotels profitability.

Achieved a score of 95.1 on Internal Audit in February 2018

Controller, 04/2015 to 5/2017

Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport – 4101 Island Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153

The hotel completed a 6 million dollar renovation in 2017. I was responsible for preparing all FF&E funds requests during the process of the renovation. I successfully completed the allocation of capital expense to asset categories on the balance sheet for depreciation schedules. I worked closely with company IT Staff to ensure the hotel’s PCI Compliance at the end of system upgrades.

Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.

Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.

Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.

Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.

Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.

Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.

Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month end accruals.

Reviewed all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure.

Controller Managed Properties, 06/2014 – 4/2015

GF Management- 1628 JFK Blvd. Philadelphia, PA. 19103

Consistently monitored monthly cash flow and future cash projections.

Prepared financial pages for presentation to senior management.

Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.

Worked with managers to develop annual expense plan goals.

Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.

Controller, 08/2008 to 06/2014

Historic Hotel Bethlehem – 437 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

Maintained integrity of general ledger including the chart of accounts.

Filed tax returns and prepare governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.

Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.

Generated financial statements and facilitate account closing procedures each month.

Analyzed and research reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.

Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.

Implemented budgetary changes to increase company profits.

Controller, 02/2006 to 08/2008

Doubletree Princeton New Jersey – Route 1 Princeton New Jersey

Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.

Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.

Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.

Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.

Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.

Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.

Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month end accruals.

Reviewed all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure.

EDUCATION

Accounting, Montgomery County Community College - 340 Dekalb Pike Blue Bell Pa 19422

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

At Historic Hotel Bethlehem completely revised the credit card processing methods to ensure the compliance with bank guidelines and PCI Compliance.

AFFILIATIONS

Member Hospitality Financial Technical Professionals Philadelphia Chapter 1996 – 2006

Board Member of the Philadelphia Chapter of HFTP 2005

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