Jennifer Tilghman
Alpharetta,GA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Verizon Connect, SaaS Business
Alpharetta, GA
01.2018 - Current
- Created and implemented a model for 5-year strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Developed business cases with multiple scenarios to aid executive leadership in making key decisions about the business
- Analyzed monthly expense trends and budget variances to be used in management reviews and strategic business sessions
- Collaborated with operations managers on cost reductions and eliminations
- Designed a workflow in Alteryx to combine expense data from 4 ERP systems into one rolling expense report to be used for more detailed month end analysis for the expense team
Finance Manager
Cherokee Town & Country Club
Atlanta, GA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented an annual budget process across multiple lines of business
- Implemented and managed a monthly forecast process to supplement the static annual budget based on actual performance and trends
- Analyzed monthly financial results and prepared variance explanations for any material differences between actual, budget, and prior year
- Prepared financial presentations for Executive and Finance Committees
- Established a monthly financial review meeting with operators
- Managed the overall capital process, starting with tracking capital expenditures, reconciling investments and disposals to the general ledger, and calculating depreciation expense
- Developed a membership forecast and long-term cash flow forecast
Finance Manager
Hard Rock International
Orlando, FL
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Performed the month-end close process for the loyalty program, including analyzing data; calculating expense and allocations; recording and reviewing journal entries; performing variance analysis; calculating foreign currency gains/losses and preparing account reconciliations
- Provided financial analysis to senior management, business/technical advisory support to franchise partners, and served as an escalation point for financial and operational related issues
- Analyzed monthly financial results and developed meaningful variance commentary and corrective actions
- Implemented transformational financial and accounting process improvements and system enhancements to improve efficiency and controls
- Developed loyalty forecast, budget and strategic plan
- Identified and collaborated with IT to address loyalty platform problems, issues involving data integrity, and implementation of new version of loyalty program
- Developed reports in Excel and BPC for the finance department providing efficiencies with day-to-day and month-end responsibilities
Senior Finance Analyst, Financial Systems
Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista, FL
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Developed new reporting/analytical tools to assist in the day-to-day financial processes
- Coordinated with IT and validated data for Financial Integration Testing for ticketing system twice annually
- Managed projects and process improvement activities from conception to actualization
- Met with business end users to create detailed process diagrams and business requirement documents
- Responsible for meeting timelines and objectives as specified by the project
Senior Finance Analyst, Vero Beach Resort
Walt Disney World
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Developed a proforma for a new business venture and presented the business plan to Executives within Disney Vacation Club (DVC)
- Formulated complex financial analysis: built business cases and analyzed Food & Beverage cost of sales
- Developed and implemented labor variance explanation process, Food & Beverage allocated profit and loss statements, weekly occupancy reporting, and quarterly business reviews
- Responsible for the day-to-day finances for a DVC resort
- Prepared the annual operating budget and monthly forecasts
- Supervised and developed two Cast Members: Financial Analyst and Statistical Associate
Senior Finance Analyst, Global Resorts Finance
Walt Disney World
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Developed the Resort Division’s strategic financial plan while providing global consolidation
- Prepared the annual operating budget, monthly forecasts, and annual five-year plan for the Resort Division
- Performed productivity and key metric analysis on multiple lines of business
- Developed proformas for new business ventures
- Instrumental in the successful implementation of a new labor variance explanation reporting system
Finance Analyst, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Walt Disney World
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Coordinated with Operations to develop and implement labor strategies across multiple lines of business
- Formulated complex financial analysis: built business cases and validated new menu items and prices
- Performed productivity analyses, supported internal controls, coordinated and prepared the monthly business reviews, and maintained headcount reconciliations
- Responsible for the day-to-day finances for a Deluxe resort
- Prepared the annual operating budget, monthly forecasts, and annual five-year plan
Education
Certified Public Accountant -
Master of Business Administration - Corporate Finance, Marketing and MIS
Fisher College of Business – The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHBachelor of Science - Accounting
Penn State University
University Park, PASkills
- Budget Planning & Forecasting
- Variance & Trend Analysis
- Accounting Month End Processes
- Technical & Technological Skills
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
- Process & Systems Improvements
- Report Building
Timeline
Finance Manager
Verizon Connect, SaaS Business
01.2018 - Current
Finance Manager
Cherokee Town & Country Club
01.2016 - 01.2018
Finance Manager
Hard Rock International
01.2012 - 01.2016
Senior Finance Analyst, Financial Systems
Walt Disney World
01.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Finance Analyst, Vero Beach Resort
Walt Disney World
01.2007 - 01.2010
Senior Finance Analyst, Global Resorts Finance
Walt Disney World
01.2006 - 01.2007
Finance Analyst, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Walt Disney World
01.2003 - 01.2006
Master of Business Administration - Corporate Finance, Marketing and MIS
Fisher College of Business – The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Penn State University