Hi, I’m
Cher DeCambra
Waimea,Hawaii
Summary
Skilled Hotel Financial Controller bringing over 25 years of experience working with Hilton. Proven leadership and success in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
HiltonWaikoloa, Hawaii
Hotel Financial Controller
03.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing to ensure that they comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Managed budgets, assets, accounts payable, receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances.
- Reviewed documents and data to ensure accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Collaborated in monthly credit, labor management, commercial strategy and executive committee meetings.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
HiltonWaikoloa, Hawaii
Assistant Director of Finance
02.2012 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Managed month-end and year-end close processes.
- Participated in hotel financial audits with Hilton and Ernst & Young.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of accounting staff and delegated tasks to increase productivity and office efficiency.
- Conducted department meetings to communicate developments and implement process improvement activities.
- Participated in and developed staff training programs to minimize staff turnover and maintain high morale.
HiltonWaikoloa, Hawaii
Chief Accountant
06.2009 - 02.2012
HiltonWaikoloa, Hawaii
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
03.2005 - 06.2009
HiltonWaikoloa, Hawaii
Front Office Guest Service Agent
08.1997 - 03.2005
Education
University of Arizona Global CampusChandler, AZ
Bachelor of Arts from Accounting
08.2022
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Internal Control Management
- Risk Management
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- Monitoring Expenditures
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Audit Preparation
Timeline
Hotel Financial Controller
Hilton
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Finance
Hilton
02.2012 - 03.2021
Chief Accountant
Hilton
06.2009 - 02.2012
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Hilton
03.2005 - 06.2009
Front Office Guest Service Agent
Hilton
08.1997 - 03.2005
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts from Accounting
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