ERIK JOHNSON
Larkspur,CO
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience in financial reporting and balance sheet coaching, developed at STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS. Achieved a remarkable peer audit score of 98.6% through innovative accounting solutions. Recognized for exceptional time management and operational excellence, consistently improving financial performance and associate satisfaction in high-revenue environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
ET Investments
02.2019 - Current
- Oversaw comprehensive management tasks across multiple title companies and insurance firms.
- Managed accounts across 15 subsidiary companies.
- Executed migration from QuickBooks to NetSuite coupled with database software solution integration.
- Processed bi-monthly payroll entries across 20 subsidiaries.
- Established effective procedures for managing intercompany transactions.
- Drove informed decision-making by sharing critical analytics, including both statistics and KPIs.
- Devised a structured approach to optimize budget management.
- Optimized month-end closing process, achieving a three-day reduction.
- Assisted tax teams and proprietors in executing quarterly book-to-tax reconciliation tasks.
Assistant Director of Finance
St Regis Princeville Resort
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Directed six-member team handling everyday accounting operations for a four-star resort.
- Streamlined financial workflows by aligning new systems with operational goals while enhancing team competency.
- Generated comprehensive ownership reports.
- Developed mapping framework to transition Starwood accounts into Marriott system.
- Developed standardized templates for journal entries.
Director of Finance
KONA RESORT AND SPA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Coordinated financial workflows by leading team of 8 to ensure smooth daily operations for $35M resort.
- Achieved top-line revenue leader status across resorts in Hawaii and French Polynesia during 2015.
- Achieved leading revenue figures in 2016.
- Conducted direct collaboration with VP of Finance on essential financial responsibilities.
- Delivered comprehensive updates during ownership sessions for monthly P&L evaluations.
- Bolstered relationships between accounting and operations teams.
- Reconciled and met corporate guidelines for capital expenditures.
- Enhanced associate satisfaction in Starvoice surveys consistently year over year.
- Conducted monthly cash flow reconciliation.
Assistant Director of Finance
WESTIN LA PALOMA RESORT AND SPA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Directed team of five in daily accounting processes for $30 million revenue resort.
- Managed and spearheaded weekly evaluations of labor metrics.
- Developed and introduced a streamlined process to enhance daily and monthly accounting operations.
- Optimized the reconciliation process for balance sheets, resulting in an improved peer audit score of 98.6.
- Led coordination efforts for sales tax and audit processes, achieving successful outcomes.
- Supported financial preparations to facilitate seamless conversion of Aloft Tucson into franchise property.
- Sustained strong performance on Starvoice metrics with expectations of further increases based on pulse surveys.
- Managed and led regular financial performance assessments during P&L sessions.
Finance Manager North America Division
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Aided in implementing, assessing efficacy, and educating users on the Starwood budgeting tool.
- Facilitated communication between third-party IT developers, hotels, and corporate office.
- Managed and optimized the functioning of the Level 2 Automated Revenue Audit Help Desk for a portfolio of 300 NAD properties.
- Ensured adherence to 2013 withholding tax regulations by coordinating with corporate entities.
- Implemented SAP transitions for prominent properties such as Los Cabos, Mexico, and Swan & Dolphin, Florida.
- Completed assessments to ensure adherence to standards across all Sales Cluster properties.
- Developed new PMIP template adopted by North America's regional office.
Assistant Director of Finance
WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT & SPA
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Coordinated daily functions of the accounting department alongside managing forecasts and executing end-of-month procedures.
- Served as one of the initial instructors for Starwood University's Accounting program.
- Enhanced performance by beta testing Automated Revenue Audit and Balance Sheet Review systems.
- Maintained high-performance standards with BSR reviews between 98.55% and 99.42%.
- Designed efficient accounting procedures for mixed-use resort operations.
- Engaged in Guest Internal Audit initiative for improving operations at St. Regis Monarch Beach.
- Developed labor standards within Unifocus Labor Optimization Tool for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Leveraged Greenbelt certification to drive operational excellence and measurable outcomes since 2007.
- Achieved full compliance in internal as well as external audits.
Director of Finance
INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Directed the coordination of task force activities and facilitated training across more than 350 hotels.
- Supervised six finance directors to ensure smooth coverage, guidance, and vacancy management across 350 properties.
- Conducted training sessions at corporate office for onboarding directors of finance with Interstate's programs and procedures.
- Partnered with finance leaders to create adaptable SOP frameworks during organizational growth.
- Involved in many transitions on both the sales and acquisition sides.
- Filling in as the acting Director of Finance during vacancies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Compliance
- Financial Analysis
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger Management
- Internal Controls
- Financial Statements Preparation
- Tax Compliance
- Cost Accounting
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Audit Coordination
- MS Office Proficiency
- Communication Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
Certification
Six Sigma Greenbelt, Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- It may be a midlife crisis thing, have found I enjoy trying new things including whitewater kayaking, climbing a fourteener and learning the guitar. Recently got scuba certified, and this year planning on trying skydiving.
Timeline
Accountant
ET Investments
02.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Finance
St Regis Princeville Resort
01.2016 - 01.2018
Director of Finance
KONA RESORT AND SPA
01.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Director of Finance
WESTIN LA PALOMA RESORT AND SPA
01.2013 - 01.2015
Finance Manager North America Division
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS
01.2006 - 01.2011
Assistant Director of Finance
WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT & SPA
01.2006 - 01.2011
Director of Finance
INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS
01.2000 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
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