Karla Turner
San Antonio
Summary
Accomplished finance leader in the hospitality industry, adept at optimizing financial operations and mentoring emerging finance professionals. Expertise in aligning financial strategies with operational goals and achieving exceptional audit results while enhancing internal controls to support guest satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
TASK FORCE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Pyramid Global Hospitality
10.2025 - Current
- Direct financial operations across multiple hospitality properties, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational standards.
- Assist in implementing revenue management strategies to maximize RevPAR and GOP margins.
- Support property transitions by ensuring seamless financial integration, system alignment, and operational readiness.
- Develop strong finance partnerships with property department leaders by providing training on accounting tools that drive effective P&L management.
- Communicate directly with ownership groups through financial reporting, reviews, strengthening confidence during transition periods.
- Onboard newly hired Directors of Finance to ensure consistent financial leadership across properties.
CONTROLLER
Hotel Emma
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Managed financial operations for a luxury boutique hotel, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Achieved the best external audit score in hotel history by reducing discrepancies, enhancing internal controls, and improving compliance. (Firms: BDO/RSM)
- Collaborated with operations leadership to align financial goals with guest experience initiatives.
- Delivered accurate monthly reporting to support executive decision-making.
- Built and integrated two new business entities into accounting systems, producing three sets of monthly and quarterly financial statements for ownership.
- Served as a mentor in two company development programs, coaching high-potential individuals preparing for Accounting Manager and Assistant Controller roles.
CONTROLLER
La Cantera Resort & Spa
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversaw P&L management and capital planning for a large-scale resort with over $100MM in topline revenue.
- Partnered with department heads to optimize financial performance across all revenue streams.
- Managed quarterly and annual property audits, consistently achieving green-zone results on the Summary Risk Assessment Audit.
- Mentored, managed, and developed a team of 4 managers and 5 hourly associates, achieving the highest Associate Engagement Survey results within the resort.
- Selected as a mentor for internal leadership development initiatives, supporting emerging finance professionals in developing management-level competencies.
CREDIT MANAGER → ACCOUNTING MANAGER
La Cantera Resort & Spa
06.2012 - 03.2022
- Strengthened credit, collections, and accounting processes, ensuring long-term financial stability.
- Advanced through financial leadership roles, enhancing support for resort operations.
- Developed foundational expertise in hospitality finance, systems, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
Colorado State University
Skills
- Hospitality Finance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cost Control
- Proficient in multiple ERP Systems
- Proficient in multiple PMS/POS Systems
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership & Development
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
Timeline
TASK FORCE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Pyramid Global Hospitality
10.2025 - Current
CONTROLLER
Hotel Emma
04.2024 - 10.2025
CONTROLLER
La Cantera Resort & Spa
03.2022 - 04.2024
CREDIT MANAGER → ACCOUNTING MANAGER
La Cantera Resort & Spa
06.2012 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance
Colorado State University