Heidi Kinsler
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic F&B Accounting Manager at Wynn Las Vegas with a proven track record in streamlining month-end closing processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Skilled in GAAP compliance and staff development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement while leading a high-performing team to achieve departmental goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
F&B Accounting Manager
Wynn Las Vegas
09.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes.
- Streamlined monthly closing process, significantly reducing time required for financial reporting preparation.
- Facilitated culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to suggest and implement process enhancements.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
Hotel Accounting Assistant Manager
Wynn Las Vegas
07.2013 - 09.2016
- Served as a key resource for colleagues seeking guidance on accounting policies and procedures, promoting a culture of knowledgesharing.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures for accurate financial statements and reporting.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
Comp Audit Coordinator
Wynn Las Vegas
12.2008 - 07.2013
- Trained junior team members on best practices in auditing procedures, contributing to overall team efficiency and expertise.
- Analyzed data across large sets against designed controls and processes.
- Presented results of audits to senior site and division management.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automated auditing tools.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
IADT
Henderson, NVSkills
- Journal entries
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Audits
- GAAP understanding
- Financial auditing
- Closing procedures
- Interpersonal relations
- Month-end reporting
- GAAP
- Staff training and development
- Process improvement
- Staff management
- Variance analysis
- Audit coordination
- Auditing procedures
- Recruitment and hiring
- GL entry verification
- Month-end closing
- Year-end closing
- GAAP knowledge
- Reporting
- Critical thinking
- Staff recruitment and hiring
Timeline
F&B Accounting Manager
Wynn Las Vegas
09.2016 - Current
Hotel Accounting Assistant Manager
Wynn Las Vegas
07.2013 - 09.2016
Comp Audit Coordinator
Wynn Las Vegas
12.2008 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
IADT