Controller

Ernesto Martinez

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*************@*******.*** (347) 639 - 3502

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Progressive, decisive, and innovative, widely regarded for my ability to grasp program vision and strategy, translating objectives into concrete strategies, and provide strong leadership to staff.

A highly skilled professional who can build trust, overcome cultural issues, and provide results-oriented leadership.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Hotel Operations Programs (Macros, HIS, SHARE, CITADEL, People Soft, OnQ, Rev. Bridge, HOME, DA-5, M3, Galaxy/Light Speed, Aloha, Shift4, Elabon, Time Saver, Time Clock, A1), Data Plus, Crunchtime, Mirus, Profitsword.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Task Force Controller – PHM – THS - 03/24 - Present

Performed a full range of accounting duties including but not limited to Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Payroll, Income Audit, Revenue, and Expense Forecasting as well as Annual Budgeting.

Director Of Finance Hotel Tampa Riverwalk - 03/23 – 02/24

Responsible for management of total Accounting Department for a full-service hotel. Significant Accomplishments: Performed a full range of accounting duties including but not limited to Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Payroll, Revenue, and Expense Forecasting as well as Annual Budgeting. Reported directly to ownership. Generated monthly Accounting Statements, Cash Flow reports, and Balance Sheet reconciliations

Assistant Complex Director of Finance for Hilton Hotels Florida 08/21 – 2/23 (Manage Hilton Tampa

Dowtown & Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown) Overviewed Accounting processes for both Properties.

Significant Accomplishments: Responsible for the Month End closing process. Produced Annual Budget. Produced Monthly, Weekly, and Quarterly forecasts. Coordinated for annual audit and liaison with external auditors. Strong Focus on Key Controls

Complex Director of Finance for Remington Hotels Florida 01/19 - 05/21

(Manage Hilton St. Petersburg & Hilton Tampa)

Overviewed Accounting processes for both Hilton St. Petersburg and Hilton Tampa.

Significant Accomplishments:

Responsible for the Month End closing process.

Produced Annual Budget.

Produced Monthly, Mid Monthly, and Quarterly forecasts.

Coordinated for annual audit and liaison with external auditors.

Strong Focus on Key Controls.

Corporate Director of Finance 10/17 – 12/18

Paper Factory Hotels

Significant Accomplishments:

Generated Monthly Accounting Statements, Cash Flow reports, and Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Produced Annual Budget and Weekly Forecasting.

Executed all Intercompany transactions.

OTG 07/16 -10/17

JFK / LGA Airports Operational Controller ($200 Million Yearly Revenues)

Ensured timely monthly close process and preparation of Financial Statements.

Maintained monthly accounting schedule and accurate completion of reports from staff on a timely basis.

Approved ADP payroll and reviewed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.

Handled sales and use tax-related matters and maintains tax calendar.

Ensured timely recording of transactions and the integrity and accuracy of financial reports.

Analyzed prepaid and accrual accounts.

Coordinated accounts payable procedures to ensure timely recording and payment to business partners.

Coordinated annual audit and liaison with external auditors.

Designed and implements internal accounting controls to ensure proper segregation of duties, safeguarding of assets, approval of transactions, and accuracy of reporting transactions.

Prepared analytical reports as necessary to understand variances in reported financial information

Trained, developed, and led the members of the finance team and provides guidance and supervision of team members.

Radisson Hauppauge Hotel (209 Rooms), NY 07/14 - 07/16

Director of Finance

Responsible for management of total Accounting Department for a full-service hotel.

Significant Accomplishments:

Performed a full range of accounting duties including but not limited to Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Payroll, Revenue, and Expense Forecasting as well as Annual Budgeting.

Reported directly to ownership.

Generated monthly Accounting Statements, Cash Flow reports, and Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel (321 Rooms), NY 01/14 - 07/14

Hotel Controller

Responsible for management of total Accounting Department for a full-service hotel grossing 25 million.

Significant Accomplishments:

Performed a full range of accounting duties including but not limited to accounts receivables, accounts payables, Payroll, Revenue, and Expense Forecasting as well as Budgeting.

Reported directly to Real Hospitality Group Centralized Corporate Accounting and Ownership.

Generated monthly Accounting Statements including accruals and re-classes to provide accurate P&L to both Corporate Accounting well as Ownership.

Embassy Suites Tampa (360 Suites) 08/12 - 11/13

Hotel Controller

Responsible for management of total Accounting Department for a full-service hotel grossing 20 million.

Significant Accomplishments:

Performed a full range of accounting duties including but not limited to accounts receivables, accounts payables, revenue, and expense forecasting as well as budgeting.

Reported directly to Hilton Centralized Corporate Accounting and Ownership.

Generated monthly accounting statements including accruals and re-classes to provide accurate P&L to both Corporate Accounting well as Ownership.

Rye Town Hilton Hotel (447 Rooms), NY 08/09 - 08/12

Assistant Director of Finance

Verified daily Bank activity and Credit Card balancing and prepare related journal entries.

Significant Accomplishments:

Quarterly China/Glass/Silver and Rooms / Food & Beverage Linen inventories.

Maintained monthly Beverage inventories.

Prepared monthly Tax payments, Tax-exempt, and Complimentary Rooms Report.

Prepared Quarterly Sales & Occupancy Tax returns.

Prepared Monthly Rolling Forecast and create a new Daily Report file with a new forecast for Income Audit.

Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.

Prepared Month-End Books Closing and balanced P&L with Daily Report.

Oversaw monthly expense accrual entries with Accounts Payable Clerk.

Posted Accounts Payable through use of PeopleSoft Journal Generator and prepared annual budget.

Prepared financial statements for distribution to owners and management.

Calculated and fund FF&E reserve, Real Estate, and Insurance Escrow accounts.

Assumed Director of Finance job responsibilities in his/her absence and verified weekly Payroll balancing.

Calculated and paid management fees.

Maintained monthly Banks audit coordination.

Worked in coordination with Credit Manager to assure prompt receivables collection.

Hilton Baltimore Hotel (747 Rooms), MD 08/08 - 08/09

Accounting Manager

Verified daily Bank activity and Credit Card balancing and prepare related journal entries.

Significant Accomplishments:

Reviewed miscellaneous charges and allowances. Reclassify to proper General Ledger account.

Prepared weekly Tip Report for Payroll Analyst.

Maintained Quarterly China/Glass/Silver and Rooms and Food and Beverage Linen inventories.

Maintained monthly Food & Beverage inventories.

Prepared monthly Tax Exempt and Complimentary Rooms Report.

Prepared Monthly Rolling Forecast.

Created a new Daily Report file with a new forecast for Night Audit.

Prepared the following reports:

Trend of Operations

Weekly cash Flow Report

Flash (7 days)

Quarterly variance

Prepared various monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.

Assisted in preparation of month-end.

Balanced P&L with Daily Report.

Managed multiple month-end journal entries.

Oversaw monthly expense accrual entries with Accounts Payable Clerk.

Posted Accounts Payable through the use of PeopleSoft Journal Generator.

Assisted with the preparation of the annual budget.

Prepared financial statements for distribution to owners and management.

Assumed Assistant Director of Finance job responsibilities in his/her absence.

Millennium Hilton Hotel (565 Rooms), NY 08/03 - 08/08

Income Auditor

Prepared and posted daily income journal to the general ledger, performing testing and analysis during the process.

Significant Accomplishments:

Distributed daily operational and statistical reports.

Provided POS and Front Office systems users guidance and advice.

Supervised the Night Audit function and meet with the auditors periodically.

Reconciled all sales tax accounts and maintain tax-exempt files.

Prepared and file monthly Sales & Prompt Tax to the State of New York.

Prepared and file quarterly Occupancy Tax to the City of New York. Also, file Bi-Annual Utility Taxes.

Calculated monthly Depreciation Expenses and Accumulated Depreciation and record journal entries.

Monitored key financial controls and internal audits standards concerning the revenue cycles.

Prepared the Weekly Flash, Weekly Update, and Cash Flow reports.

Prepared various reconciliations.

Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Manhattan Broadway Hotel (150 Rooms), NY 03/02 - 08/02

Night Auditor

Revised all cashier’s transaction reports.

Significant Accomplishments:

Reviewed registration cards check-in and checkout routines.

Investigated, corrected, and reported mistakes.

Verified correct application of room rates and discrepancies.

Produced all respective revenues reports and various balancing spreadsheets.

Control Capital Expense and depreciation schedules.

Queens Circuit Management, NY 06/93 - 03/02

Movie Theatre Manager

Responsible for the entire operation of the movie theater.

Significant Accomplishments:

Coordinated activities of personnel to ensure successful operation.

Maintained efficient inventory control and cash management.

Provided customer service and supervised staff of eighteen.

TropWorld Hotel Casino (350 Rooms), NJ 03/92 - 06/93

Hotel General Cashier

Administered hotel's main bank ($250,000).

Significant Accomplishments:

Revised cashier's report and documented over/shorts.

Summarized all cashier’s reports.

Expedited daily bank deposits.

Ramada Jaragua Hotel (310 Rooms), DR 01/88 - 12/91

Income Auditor

Supervised night auditory procedures.

Significant Accomplishments:

Assisted the Comptroller in statistical matters and fiscal closing.

Managed operational funds.

Front Desk Supervisor

Maintained records of rooms availability and guest's accounts.

Significant Accomplishments:

Made and confirmed reservations.

Answered inquiries about hotel services.

Developed staff weekly schedules.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

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EDUCATION & TRAINING:

UNIVESITY OF SANTO DOMINGO DR

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

APEC UNIVERSITY DR

PC Specialist certificate

UNIVERSAL ACCOUNTING

Professional Bookkeeper

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