COLE WHITAKER
Controller
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Experienced financial controller with a strong background in the hospitality and real estate industries. Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven track record of successfully leading teams to achieve financial objectives. Collaborative in working with executive leaders to develop effective business, financial, and growth strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Abbott Hospitality | Abbott Properties
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed & executed comprehensive financial reporting systems, providing real-time insights into company performance and enabling timely and data-driven decision-making
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Achieved a cost reduction of 15% by identifying areas of overspending through detailed analysis of financial reports, leading to improved budget management and measurable departmental KPIs
- Managed and optimized payroll processes for two payroll facilitators for 25 entities with >125 locations
- Effectively managed commercial real estate portfolio with market value of >$150M and increased portfolio NOI by 6% through the use of automated financial reporting structures
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Executive Business Partner
Abbott Hospitality | Abbott Properties
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with C-suite executives and finance team to develop a comprehensive financial reporting framework, resulting in100% accuracy and timeliness in reporting
- Implemented standardized financial reporting templates across multiple business units, reducing reporting time by 50% and improving efficiency
- Worked closely with lenders to establish streamlined communication channels and reporting requirements, resulting in a20% increase in loan approvals
- Manage and work alongside operating teams of up to 50 employees to implement & streamline new financial standardization & procedures
- Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Secured financing for real estate acquisitions by negotiating loan terms directly with commercial lenders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Missouri-Columbia
01.2016
Skills
- Payroll processing
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash flow management
- Staff management
- Financial forecasting
- Budget preparation
- Accounts receivable management
- Budget administration
Work Availability
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Controller
Abbott Hospitality | Abbott Properties
10.2021 - 08.2024
Executive Business Partner
Abbott Hospitality | Abbott Properties
01.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Missouri-Columbia
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