Controller Branch Manager
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RONALD ALEXANDER
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-alexander-a3358023
CAREER SUMMARY
A professional leader with extensive audit and accounting skills. Blessed with the people skills that enabled others to follow my lead. I have effectively communicate and build teams of individuals that have exceeded objectives at every level. I possess the business financial acumen and operations experience, specifically in managing day-to-day operations and reviewing/maintaining records and procedures. Previously as a Commercial Bank Manager, I have underwritten both personal and commercial loans; as well as, supported the payment processing of these loans. As a Credit Union Examiner, I have performed examinations of federal credit unions. I, individually presented examination findings and recommendations at a joint conference of the Board of Directors. In my role as VP of the Congressional FCU, I developed, presented, and coordinated work groups of Managers and their staffs to help them gain insights in the operations of their departments.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Youngstown State University, completed March 1979.
Executive Development Program - Stanford University, sponsored by CCUL/CUNA, completed July 1997.
Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) - Sponsored by CUNA. I received certification in September 1995.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Colonial Downs Group
Operations Controller January 2021 / Present
Direct and control all gaming operational areas of the gaming property plus four offsite properties. Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing operating policies and procedures. Protects assets by enforcing internal controls. Monitors and confirm financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
Revenue Audit Manager March 2019 / January 2021
Set up the Revenue Audit function for a new racino and re-opening of the thoroughbred horse racing facility. Hired, trained, and now manage a team of 10 Revenue Auditors. Management of the Revenue Audit function encompasses four casino gaming properties. Primary task is to audit all financial transactions and activities at all revenue centers and interviewing personnel on practices and procedures accordingly. Personally developed financial audit programs and drafted checklists. Assisted Operations Controller with drafting internal policies and procedures; and making updates to ensure compliance.
RALEX Enterprises
Field Collateral Auditor/Inspector June 2015 / March 2019
Perform on site dealer collateral examinations and other types of inspections at the request of financial institutions. Collateral types consist of automobiles, lawn and garden equipment, and heavy-duty construction equipment.
Responsible for communication with clients, as well as internal dealer management and executives.
Twin Tier Hospitality
Internal Auditor February 2016 / November 2016
Performed as Task Force Controller from July 2016 to October 2016 at Doubletree by Hilton (Beachwood, OH). Initial assignment was performing operational audits for a portfolio of 14 full service hotel properties.
Joseph Eve
Senior Auditor December 2014 / September 2015
Assigned to the Tribal Gaming Division as a Senior Auditor. Specialized in conducting AML and Title 31 reviews of tribal gaming facilities. Additionally, I analyzed complex financial procedures, transactions, and data. Evaluated gaming casino accounting and reporting systems, records, statements and internal controls. As needed, reviewed monthly journal entries and month-end close out procedures. Conducted audits, prepared audit findings and recommendations and drafted audit reports for review.
Hollywood Gaming of Mahoning Valley
Revenue Audit Manager August 2014 / December 2014
Arrived on board prior to opening of new racing and gaming facility. After 90 days of employment, accepted a new career opportunity with CPA firm located out of state.
Thistledown Racino
Senior Auditor & Coordinator March 2013 / August 2014
Arrived on board prior to opening of Racino. Was instrumental in forming the Revenue Audit function for the new racing and gaming facility.
Huttonsville Correctional Center
Accountant/Auditor II January 2011 / August 2011
Audited and reviewed Business Office personnel, accounting & financial transactions. Additionally, reviewed and maintained Inmate Accounts’ transactions and all activity.
Remington Park
Guest Services Supervisor February 2009 / December 2009
Hands-on (on floor) supervisor of 7 - 10 Guest Service Representatives.
Finley & Cook
Manager April 2007 / February 2009
Managed outsourcing of professional Accounting and Revenue Audit services to tribal gaming entities.
Remington Park
Revenue Audit Manager February 2006 / December 2009
Arrived on board shortly after the opening of the new racing and gaming facility. Developed a team of four Revenue Auditors. Challenges pertained to an automated Slot Accounting System that was not fully operational with software issues that prevented a gaming asset audit using the system.
Sharkey’s Casino
Controller September 2005 / February 2006
Performed as Controller for a regional neighborhood gaming facility located in Gardnerville, NV.
Desert Rose Casino
Controller February 2004 / September 2005
Hired as Accounting Manager. Promoted to Controller after 90 days of employment. Managed the financial operations for a tribal gaming casino consisting of 75 gaming machines and just under 50 team members.
Ho-Chunk Casino (Baraboo)
Guest Services Representative March 2003 / February 2004
Accepted entry level marketing position serving gaming guests.
Educational Employees FCU
Vice President of Finance March 1997 / March 1998
Served as member of Senior Management for a full-service financial institution.
Congressional FCU
Vice President of Finance December 1990 / March 1997
Served as member of Senior Management for a full-service financial institution. Recovered approximately $250,000 in losses previously written off by credit union management.
National Credit Union Administration
Problem Case Officer March 1990 / December 1990
Examiner September 1986 / March 1990
Primary responsibility was the performance of annual financial examinations of Federal Credit Unions with emphasis on safety and soundness. Conducted audits, prepared audit findings and recommendations and drafted audit reports for review.
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Auditor September 1984 / September 1986
Performed audits and reviews of Contractors seeking contracts with the federal government (Department of Defense). Prepared audit findings and recommendations and drafted audit reports for review.
Society Bank
Branch Manager March 1979 / September 1984
Completed Manager Training Program after graduation from Youngstown State University. Promoted to Branch Manager; during tenure managed the retail operations and sales activities of three different Branch Offices.
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