Erika Morciego
Hialeah
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience in hospitality and travel management, demonstrating a proven track record of optimizing financial operations and driving profitability. Expertise includes financial planning, accounts payable and receivable, inventory control, asset management, labor management, and payroll, complemented by strong analytical and communication skills. Advanced proficiency in industry-specific software such as Sage, M3, Data Plus, Tres Technologies, Concur Travel, and Sabre enhances the ability to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Holds an MS in Accountancy and is fluent in English and Spanish, facilitating effective collaboration in diverse environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Brickell Travel Management
Miami, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Lead the annual financial planning process, collaborating with the management team to administer and monitor all financial plans, investments, and budgets, based on the directives and guidelines.
- Oversee the entirety of finance and accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, banking relationships, cash flow planning, and fixed asset management.
- Liaise with external accounting firms to ensure the preparation and integrity of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Update and implement necessary business policies and accounting practices, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
- Establish and oversee the company’s financial performance, with the support of other finance teams. Present detailed, timely, and accurate financial reports to organizational leadership, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure the provision of financial reports for shareholders, individual projects, and programs. Integrate relevant operational reporting into a comprehensive performance monitoring program.
- Uphold internal controls by overseeing and implementing financial operating policies and procedures, ensuring the integrity of our financial information.
Group Controller
Grand Beach Hotel Group
Miami Beach, FL
05.2013 - 07.2023
- Oversaw financial and accounting setup for three properties, ensuring readiness for operations with 867 rooms.
- Oversaw financial and accounting operations for three luxury properties, encompassing 430, 341, and 96 rooms across four buildings.
- Assisted in managing and communicating cash flow issues. Prepared monthly financial statements for the property, including cash flow statements. Supported management of receivables, payables, and cash balances, while implementing control mechanisms and ensuring timely deposits of all funds. Clarified budget and year-over-year variances.
- Oversaw hotel revenue and expense monitoring, ensuring precise financial recordings aligned with corporate guidelines.
- Monitored and verified compliance with all necessary regulatory licenses, permits, and legal agreements, ensuring proper execution of operational tax obligations.
- Partnered with ownership accounting representative to maintain compliance and facilitate timely reviews and approvals of balance sheet accounts, supporting accurate monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations.
- Established and continually audited all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, payroll, and employee records.
- Directed comprehensive financial audit processes, coordinating efforts with CPA firms to uphold compliance and accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing weekly reports on accounts receivable and accounts payable aging. Supported payroll report generation and revenue updates. Contributed to monthly financial statement preparation and forecasting of key statistics. Aided in cash flow analysis and annual budget creation. Helped develop 5-year plans and capital plans at both hotel and group levels.
Controller
Grand Beach Hotel Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Supervised 4 members of the finance team, and two in the purchasing dept.
- Ensured hotel compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes.
- Worked with ownership accounting rep. in enforcing compliance and reviewing all balance sheet accounts, including monthly bank reconciliation and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Established and continually audited all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, payroll, and employee records.
- Directly supervised completion of all internal and external financial audits, including coordination with CPA firms
Assistant Controller
Grand Beach Hotel Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Executed monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted in preparing daily revenue reports for management. Supported month-end posting activities using Sage software with thorough research.
- Verified credit references for direct billing companies and submitted documentation for approval.
- Processed monthly tax payments and managed direct billing for fifty-three companies and groups daily. Conducted collections calls to follow up on outstanding payments.
- Facilitated establishment of SOP forms and accounting framework for hotel operations.
Sr. Corp. Accountant
Pegaso Corporate Management
Miami, FL
11.2008 - 01.2010
- Billing and collection of tenants for fifteen companies (80 tenants on average)
- Updated tenant contracts regularly to reflect current terms and conditions. Assisted in preparing lease extensions and renewals through effective negotiation. Managed tenant filing systems and addressed personal inquiries promptly.
- Did income audit for 12 Hotels (83 Rooms AVG) daily. Did coding and posting into an accounting system.
- Facilitated maintenance of diverse accounting systems and processes to ensure accurate month-end financial close and reporting.
- Coordinated management of contracts and legal documentation, safeguarding compliance for all twelve hotels and office buildings.
- Assisted in maintaining accounting records for 32 companies. Supported the development of financial statements and reports. Aided in general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and accounts payable entries.
Staff Accountant
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
Miami, FL
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Performed all Accounting cycle being capable of covering any department position upon needed.
- Ensured accurate invoice coding and its allocation to the respective budgets.
- Evaluated internal financial controls encompassing purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, and associates' time records in collaboration with assistant controller.
- Oversaw account maintenance and reconciliation processes for monthly balance sheet accuracy.
- Prepared and verified accuracy of the Bank reconciliations monthly and posted month end journals in Scala.
- Supervised bookkeeper and accountant activities to maintain financial integrity and compliance within condo association.
- Streamlined administrative operations by effectively managing billing and payment processes. Enhanced accounts payable cycle, contributing to improved financial accuracy and efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix
South Florida CampusBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ciego De Avila
Ciego De Avila, CubaSkills
- Computer & Software Savvy /Microsoft Suite expert
- Data Plus, Trams, Sage300, M3, Opera, Paycom, Paylocity, ADP
- Financial reporting and analysis
- KPI tracking
- Audit coordination
- Financial policy development
- General ledger accounting
- Cash flow management
- Budget planning and Design
- Financial forecasting
- Debt Management
- Technology-savvy
Accomplishments
- Finance leader for opening team in the opening of three hotels for Grand Beach Hotel Group.
- Achieved, with IT, a new Travel Reporting tool by introducing a selection of connected and customized reports from ERP to API point.
- Author of "La Cita Inevitable" published in"La Arcilla Luminosa" anthology in 2025.
Affiliations
Institute of Management Accountants
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
The Cove Rincon International (Treasurer)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Finance Director
Brickell Travel Management
01.2024 - Current
Group Controller
Grand Beach Hotel Group
05.2013 - 07.2023
Controller
Grand Beach Hotel Miami Beach
05.2011 - 05.2013
Assistant Controller
Grand Beach Hotel Miami Beach
01.2010 - 05.2011
Sr. Corp. Accountant
Pegaso Corporate Management
11.2008 - 01.2010
Staff Accountant
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
07.2007 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Ciego De Avila