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Kim Kensinger

Leawood

Summary

Results-driven Director of Finance experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach. I have been working in hotels and resorts for over years, and it is my passion! I opened the Walt Disney World Swan Resort in Orlando, worked as a traveling task force member for about 18 months traveling all over the US and Mexico. I have worked at the Westin, San Francisco Airport, The Broodmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO The Westin LaPaloma, Tucson AZ, Sheraton Suites, Kansas City, MO, and the Westin/Sheraton Complex Crown Center hotel, Kansas City, MO.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance

Marriott Overland Park
06.2019 - Current
  • Manage a high-performing finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth and development.
  • Developed accurate monthly forecasts using historical data trends combined with current market conditions for enhanced decision-making capabilities.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Prepare monthly P&L report for ownership and management company, to including balance sheets, analysis, cash flow, trial balance, and comparison reports.

Director of Finance

Westin/Sheraton Complex Crown Center
02.2017 - 06.2019

Executive team member who manages Accounting department to include general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivables, and payroll reporting.

Responsible for month forecasting of revenues, expenses, and cash flow.

Prepare month end close to produce accurate and timely profit and loss statements, and all month end reporting.

Complete all balance sheet recons, submit sales tax reports to corporate office for filing.

Collaborate with all other departments in the hotel to complete annual budget for ownership and corporate office.


Director of Finance

Marriott Country Club Plaza
11.2009 - 02.2017

Director of Finance

Sheraton Suites
08.2006 - 11.2009

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University Of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK Canada
05.1987

Skills

  • Cash Flow Management
  • Internal Controls
  • General ledger accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Strategic Planning
  • KPI Tracking
  • Working capital management
  • Cost Control
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Budget Planning

Timeline

Director of Finance

Marriott Overland Park
06.2019 - Current

Director of Finance

Westin/Sheraton Complex Crown Center
02.2017 - 06.2019

Director of Finance

Marriott Country Club Plaza
11.2009 - 02.2017

Director of Finance

Sheraton Suites
08.2006 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University Of Saskatchewan
Kim Kensinger