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Larissa Aronson

Pembroke Pines,FL

Summary

Results-driven hospitality industry professional with 23 years of experience in multi-site management with a successful tenure that spans positions including: VP of Operations, District Manager, Multi-unit Store Manager, Controller and Director of Operations.

  • Excelled in creating a collaborative environment by developing relationships between our teams, senior management and franchisors. Adept at reducing turnover rates and building motivated service and management teams.
  • Dedicated and passionate about providing excellent customer service and exceeding organizational goals.
  • Proven ability to increase profit through strategic planning and effective project management.
  • New location start-up management, new product introduction and special project implementation.
  • Highly skilled in recruiting, training, and performance management.
  • Multilingual and diverse on IT and a variety of POS Systems.

Pursuing an opportunity to continue my growth while providing value to an organization with my experience, dedication and drive.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Service Rep - Private Client Family Office

BDO
Miami, FL
09.2022 - Current
  • Currently offer a high touch approach, superior service to high net-worth entertainers, athletes, families in their accounting process and financial structures.
  • Work alongside Tax Partner and Tax Manager on many special projects, including audits and analysis of client's portfolio.
  • Assigned to a client's major Real Estate construction project. Worked alongside Project Manager and contractor to ensure accuracy in accounting process and budgeting.
  • Assigned to all entertainment touring matters. A/P and A/R, budgeting, vendor negotiations. Work alongside tour managers for any accounting related items.
  • Perform basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage personal and business operations.
  • Prepare bank reconciliations and review monthly accounting records for accuracy.
  • Work directly with clients and their advisors to gather information needed to prepare tax returns.
  • Review financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepared balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
  • Work directly with BSO and Intuit team in all software related tasks, implementation or issues in our department.

Financial Controller

Bread Partners Inc and GMG Delivery Inc
Miami, FL
03.2019 - 08.2022
  • Monitored and executed all accounting functions for 12 restaurant locations including 6 Au Bon Pain and 6 Burger King as well as GMG delivery business.
  • Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable and accounts receivable data.
  • Prepared and communicated financial reporting to shareholders.
  • Developed improved business processes to provide greater transparency, more accurate reporting and better identification of cost-saving opportunities.
  • Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
  • Responsible for analyzing invoices and expense reports, identifying variances and issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
  • Responsible for purchasing, distribution, employee management, routes scheduling, inventory control, invoicing and complete accounting of GMG Delivery Inc (Distribution company, mainly used as a vendor to Bread Partners restaurants. It resulted 10-15% savings to Bread Partners)
  • Worked directly with accounting firm and responsible for supplying detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate and individual returns.

Ops Service Manager and IT Contractor

Au Bon Pain Corporation
Miami, FL
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for daily maintenance of Crunchtime software, as well as analyzing Actual Vs. Theoretical Reports and variance end of week results.
  • Liaison between operations and analytical team
  • Create training tools and documents for the field and provide training session with GMs as needed.
  • Provide day to day cafe support (Food cost questions, invoicing, inventory, EOW, etc.)
  • In charge of Ops Testing and install when a new tool is discussed and implemented.
  • Responsible for investigating any loss prevention issues and food cost audits, as well assisting RVPs in learning how to use the available Loss Prevention tools.
  • Full IT support and Database management for entire Miami market

VP of Operations/Financial Controller

Bread Partners Inc
Miami, FL
06.2015 - 03.2019
  • Directly reported to Director of Operations, CFO and CEO to oversee achievement of financial objectives and guest service expectations in all Company Restaurants located throughout the Florida market. Bread Partners operated 14 Au Bon Pain & 10 Burger King restaurants with a combined revenue of $23m. Completely involved in all Operational and Financial decisions.
  • Responsible for overseeing 3 District Managers, 1 Sr. Area Director and over 250 employees, directing their development and overseeing restaurant operational issues.
  • Responsible for all related IT projects and issues, menu and database building.
  • Successfully integrated PlateIQ and Ctuit programs improving efficiency on Accounts Payable and HR departments. Implementation allowed office to streamline personnel while adding close analyses of pricing, labor costs and HR reporting.
  • Developed budget targets, implemented bonus program which resulted in a 1.5% reduction in COGS and 2% reduction in labor expense while rewarding store level management with bonus incentive.
  • Directly involved with aggressive growth and acquisition of Burger King portfolio. Went from one unit in 2016 to ten locations by mid 2017.

District Manager

Bread Partners Inc
Miami, FL
01.2011 - 06.2015
  • Recruiting, training, and managing dynamic and productive staff to propel restaurant success.
  • Overseeing facility operations—including budgets, inventory, scheduling, and staff development—to optimize efficiency and productivity.
  • Coordinating all aspects of new site openings, meeting target deadlines, comprehensive staff training and seamless operations from day one.
  • Demonstrating solid time management, communication, and multitasking skills to excel within fast-paced, customer-facing environments.

General Manager

AU BON PAIN
Miami, FL
03.2004 - 01.2011
  • Provided leadership in the café by ensuring adherence to all Au Bon Pain guidelines and standards and by creating an environment that promoted team work and a guest-first philosophy.
  • Assisted in meeting the café financial objectives by analyzing variances, controlling labor, food cost and other financial controls.
  • Ensured that the Au Bon Pain guest-first philosophy was practiced by every team member, responded to guest needs and coached and directed team to perform their duties to exceed guest expectations.
  • Developed and deepened relationships to form lasting and loyal partnerships.
  • Responsible for developing 5 General Managers that are still with Bread Partners with over 10 years tenure

Shift Supervisor

AU BON PAIN
Miami, FL
09.2001 - 03.2004
  • Performed store opening and closing procedures, including setting up registers and checking products.
  • Answered and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Assisted store management with meeting standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.

Education

Bachelor of Accountancy, in Progress -

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Law School

Unitri - University Center Of The Triangle

Skills

  • Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English
  • Extensive food and beverage knowledge
  • Extensive knowledge on Quickbooks Software (Desktop and Online versions), Crunchtime Restaurant Solution and accounting
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operation Proficient with software on Micros 3700, Revel and Sicom/Xenial systems
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Licensed Servsafe Proctor
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent
  • Team building and strong leadership skills
  • Multitasking and prioritization

Affiliations

Word, Excel, Quickbooks, Micros POS Systems, Sicom Systems, Revel Systems, CTUIT, CBOS (CrunchTime) and PlateIQ softwares.

Timeline

Client Service Rep - Private Client Family Office

BDO
09.2022 - Current

Ops Service Manager and IT Contractor

Au Bon Pain Corporation
02.2021 - 06.2022

Financial Controller

Bread Partners Inc and GMG Delivery Inc
03.2019 - 08.2022

VP of Operations/Financial Controller

Bread Partners Inc
06.2015 - 03.2019

District Manager

Bread Partners Inc
01.2011 - 06.2015

General Manager

AU BON PAIN
03.2004 - 01.2011

Shift Supervisor

AU BON PAIN
09.2001 - 03.2004

Bachelor of Accountancy, in Progress -

Florida International University

Law School

Unitri - University Center Of The Triangle

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