GERALD GUERRA
New York City
Summary
Seeking the position, a part of the Accounting/Financial team where I can share and utilize my talent and expertise in Accounting Management in efforts to contribute towards the attainment of organizational and asset objectives.
Corporate finance professional with proven track record in managing financial operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Known for collaborative approach and delivering results in dynamic environments. Expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning, coupled with strong leadership and adaptability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Controller
Phoenix Hospitality Group
San Antonio, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
- Streamlined budgeting procedures, enhancing accuracy and efficiency for departmental allocations.
- Developed strategic financial forecasts to support long-term business planning initiatives.
- Oversaw audit processes, coordinating with external auditors to facilitate timely reviews and assessments.
- Direct financial oversight and management of comprehensive financial statements for a diverse portfolio of 11 hospitality properties, comprising 9 limited-service and 2 full-service hotels.
- Drive financial health by managing cash flow analysis, strategic forecasting, and accurate balance sheet and bank reconciliations to optimize working capital.
- Partner with operational leadership as a strategic advisor, delivering data-driven recommendations to streamline business functionality, enhance efficiency, and maximize profitability.
- Conduct comprehensive on-site financial and operational audits to ensure strict regulatory compliance, policy adherence, and internal controls.
- Lead cross-functional training and property onboarding, successfully implementing advanced Point of Sale (POS) and Property Management Systems (PMS) across the portfolio.
Controller
Accor Hospitality, Sofitel Hotels
New York City, New York
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Chaired the internal and external audits by ensuring proper documentation, follow-up, and timely response to audit requests.
- Achieved an 82% in operational effectiveness through the implementation of streamlined checkbooks in multiple departments.
- Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of new accounting software, M3, improving overall efficiency within the finance department.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Site Controller
Cacares
Seguin, Tx
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Implemented effective WIP and Finished Goods processes, enhancing the accuracy of inventory valuation and its reflection on the balance sheet and P&L statements.
- Prepare and deliver financial statements and reporting packages to ownership and corporate headquarters in accordance with internal and external requirements.
- Oversee property-level cash management and reporting, ensuring liquidity and accuracy of daily and monthly cash positions.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Controller
St. Anthony Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel
San Antonio, Tx
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Led the post-COVID implementation of the accounting department, providing training and oversight on internal controls and operational best practices.
- Oversaw business profitability by ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining robust internal controls.
- Improved the accuracy of financial statements and account reconciliations, including bank accounts and financial statements, to maintain integrity.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
Corporate Controller
Chameleon Companies
Austin, Tx
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed multiple business entities' financial statements: Chameleon corporate and its real estate business entities, Wu Chow, Rosedale and Swift's Attic restaurant entities.
- Implemented cross-entities shared payroll process.
- Reduced operational costs through the identification of inefficiencies and implementation of cost-saving measures.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Controller
Hotel Granduca
Austin, Tx
07.2015 - 04.2020
- Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of new accounting software, improving overall efficiency within the finance department.
- A member of the Executive Team.
- Promoted from Assistant Controller to Controller.
- Prepared and facilitated property's first year 32 million annual budget.
- Prepared detailed variance analysis on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actual versus forecasted figures.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
- Conveyed year-end close processes through effective supervision of financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
Assistant Director of Finance
Omni Hotel
Austin, Tx
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Developed and implemented a collections process, which was able to obtain up to 4 million dollars in past due revenue.
- Responsible for overseeing property balance sheet, daily cash management module and Birch Street checkbook process.
- Assisted in the preparation of the monthly P&L statement to corporate with commentary.
- Managed the direct bill process and attained the NR ratio benchmark for the property.
Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller
Driskell Hotel, Hotel Derek, Hotel Icon, Destination Hotel & Resorts
Austin & Houston, Tx
07.2005 - 10.2013
- Responsible for auditing revenues and expenses, then distributed daily O&R & D.R.
- Processed daily timecard and payroll modules for period end processing.
- Responsible for the Income Audit process given responsibility for property balance sheets and review with corporate office.
- Responsible for the shared services module between the Austin and Houston properties regarding Payroll and Accounts Payable.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment which lead me to the promotion of Accounting Manager.
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Arts - Business Administration/Finance
Huston-Tillotson University
Austin, TexasSkills
- Preparing financial statements
- Budget management
- Forecast management
- CAPEX management
- Project management
- Analytical
- Contract management
- USALI
- GAAP
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Executive Committee
- Sage
- SAS
- TCS
- Tosca
- Micros3700,9700 & Symphony
- M3
- Birch Street
- Oracle
Affiliations
- HTFP -Austin/Houston Area
- Austin History Center-Newly appointed board member-4yr term
- Meals on wheels/Non-profit
- Community advocate - Fischer Gardens, Austin, Texas
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
linkedin.com/in/gerald-guerra-438911a8
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Corporate Controller
Phoenix Hospitality Group
08.2025 - Current
Controller
Accor Hospitality, Sofitel Hotels
07.2024 - 06.2025
Site Controller
Cacares
08.2022 - 12.2023
Controller
St. Anthony Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel
09.2021 - 08.2022
Corporate Controller
Chameleon Companies
04.2020 - 08.2021
Controller
Hotel Granduca
07.2015 - 04.2020
Assistant Director of Finance
Omni Hotel
10.2013 - 07.2015
Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller
Driskell Hotel, Hotel Derek, Hotel Icon, Destination Hotel & Resorts
07.2005 - 10.2013
Bachelor's Degree of Arts - Business Administration/Finance
Huston-Tillotson University