DENIS MANNING

Delivered comprehensive real estate fund accounting as a lead for assigned clients and moderately complex funds. Responsibilities included determining financial health (net asset value & performance), managing expenses & reports, overseeing reconciliations (cash & assets), ensuring accurate property financials (15 multifamily investments), leading acquisition & disposition accounting (including package creation for clients), and reconciling complex bank accounts. Additionally, served as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior analysts and ensuring adherence to GAAP regulations.

Oversaw and managed the financial reporting process for Westgate Resorts, including preparation, review, and analysis of HOA, Rental, and F&B financial statements. Led the General Cashier and Income Auditor to ensure efficient and accurate departmental operations. Responsibilities encompassed:

• Managing various accounting processes (journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, revenue & expense variance presentation)
• Facilitating year-end audits by providing audit schedules and work papers
• Implementing and refining reconciliation procedures to ensure timely and accurate results
• Contributing to the annual budgeting process based on key performance indicators
• Representing the accounting department in executive meetings
• Identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies through analysis and problem-solving
• Providing support and guidance to accounting staff and managers

Managed the financial reporting for 5 Homeowner Associations, including:

• Preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and presenting various accounting processes (journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, revenue & expense variance presentations)
• Reviewing and preparing monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations for assigned hotel properties
• Assisting with annual budget preparation and supporting the audit process

Ensured financial accuracy and compliance for eight homeowner associations (HOAs)) and through:

• Comprehensive Reporting: Prepared detailed monthly reports with overviews for both HGVC and each HOA.
• Accurate Financials: Ensured timely and accurate closing entries and financial statements.
• Reconciliation & Recordkeeping: Reconciled accounts monthly, maintaining detailed supporting schedules.
• Compliance & Oversight: Monitored intercompany accounts and ensured adherence to HOA policies/bylaws.
• Board & Audit Support: Represented accounting at HOA board meetings and assisted with annual audits.
• Issue Resolution: Performed monthly HOA financial reviews and resolved accounting discrepancies.