DHRUV MALHOTRA
Lahaina,USA
Summary
Dynamic hospitality finance leader driving profitability and operational excellence in luxury environments. Achievements include significant growth in GOP and enhanced cash flow through strategic budgeting and forecasting. Expertise in internal controls and regulatory compliance, resulting in improved audit outcomes and strong owner relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua - Marriott International
Lahaina, HI
03.2025 - Current
- Lead daily financial operations for a luxury resort, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with Marriott policies and USALI standards.
- Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and P&L performance; present financial results to senior leadership.
- Direct the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with department heads to drive GOP growth and cost optimization.
- Strengthen internal controls, conduct property-wide audits, and ensure adherence to corporate, local, and federal regulatory requirements.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, AR/AP, credit, and treasury functions to maintain financial stability.
- Serve as acting Director of Finance when required, leading the finance team and representing the department in executive operations meetings.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, and Revenue Management to evaluate business opportunities, pricing strategies, and financial risk.
- Build strong owner relations through transparent reporting, audit readiness, and proactive communication.
- Lead financial training for operational leaders to improve financial literacy and accountability across the property.
Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver - Marriott International
Vancouver, BC
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Co-led annual budget development, CAPEX planning, and monthly forecasting.
- Served as primary financial liaison for ownership groups and senior hotel leadership, facilitating effective communication and financial oversight.
- Achieved 89% SRA compliance in year one and 92% in year two, significantly improving financial controls.
- Strengthened AR processes to reduce bad debt exposure and enhance billing accuracy, contributing to improved cash flow management.
- Led transition to HotShop, streamlining procurement and AP workflows for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Managed provincial tax changes and OTA tax updates in partnership with Expedia.
General Accountant
Brita GmbH / Mavea LLC
Vancouver, BC
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed bank reconciliations, supplier payments, and non-resident withholding tax to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Led Concur onboarding for Vivreau & Mavea teams, streamlining expense reporting processes.
- Submitted annual sustainability reporting to Brita GmbH, contributing to corporate compliance and environmental accountability.
General Accountant (AR & Income Audit)
Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre - Marriott International
Burnaby, BC
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Produced daily revenue reports and presented key findings to senior leadership, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Resolved chargebacks and strengthened AR controls, enhancing credit card reconciliation accuracy.
- Managed guest and group billing, cash reconciliations, deposits, and month-end reporting to ensure accurate financial records.
General Accountant (Income Auditor)
Delta Grand Okanagan Resort - Marriott International
Kelowna, BC
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Automated revenue discrepancy workflows to enhance reporting accuracy.
- Advised F&B leadership on implementing cost controls and optimizing inventory.
Night Auditor
Delta Grand Okanagan Resort - Marriott International
Kelowna, BC
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Balanced day-end transactions, validated revenue, and prepared financial projections.
Finance & Accounting Intern
Marriott International Corporate Office
Mississauga, ON
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Reduced 90+ day receivables from 31% to 0.6% and collected $920K in 3 months.
- Developed interactive dashboards using business intelligence tools to enhance leadership decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management - Finance Major, Economics Minor
University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BC06-2017
Skills
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- GOP Optimization
- CAPEX Planning
- Financial Audits
- Internal Controls
- Tax Planning
- USALI
- Tableau
- PeopleSoft
- Opera PMS
- FSPMS
- Micros POS
- HotShop
- Microsoft Office
- Strategic Thinking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Communication
- Owner Relations
Timeline
Senior Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua - Marriott International
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver - Marriott International
06.2022 - 02.2025
General Accountant
Brita GmbH / Mavea LLC
06.2021 - 06.2022
General Accountant (AR & Income Audit)
Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre - Marriott International
04.2019 - 02.2021
General Accountant (Income Auditor)
Delta Grand Okanagan Resort - Marriott International
04.2018 - 05.2019
Night Auditor
Delta Grand Okanagan Resort - Marriott International
05.2017 - 04.2018
Finance & Accounting Intern
Marriott International Corporate Office
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Business Management - Finance Major, Economics Minor
University of British Columbia