Leslie Collins
Accounting/Finance Professional
Atlanta,GA
Summary
FINANCE AND OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL Detailed oriented Hospitality professional focused on Finance/Accounting operations. A driven leader in customer service combined with experience in all aspects of hospitality financial services. Extensive success in building and maintaining business relationships at all levels of organizations. An exceptional professional in mentoring, coaching, and leading team members through organizational transitions to ensure the achievement of tangible results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER, FINANCIAL SERVICES
Sonesta Hotels (contract Through Broadleaf)
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Responsible for the financial component of 100+ properties transitioning as acquisitions or dispositions.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
MANAGER, BUSINESS SUPPORT - Controls Compliance (Army)
Intercontinental Hotels Group
01.2012 - 08.2018
- Led financial controls and compliance for Military sector hotels, by providing financial/accounting support for 40 Army hotels.
MANAGER, BUSINESS SUPPORT - Extended Stay
Intercontinental Hotels Group
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed a portfolio of 120 Extended Stay properties by delivering finance/accounting support detail for multiple VP's of Operations, property owners and General Managers.
ASSISTANT REGIONAL CONTROLLER - Extended Stay/Army
Intercontinental Hotels Group
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Implemented industry best practices by identifying control weaknesses, defining risks, offering recommendations, and implementing new policies.
- Established internal control policies to minimize risk and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
CONTROLLER TASK FORCE
Intercontinental Hotels Group
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for monthly forecasting, annual budget, managing Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
- Using industry best practices developed process efficiencies.
AUDIT MANAGER, Hotels
Intercontinental Hotels Group
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed, planned, scheduled, and performed hotel audits in North/South America (200+ hotels) and prepared detailed reports on findings.
- Monitored the adequacy of the hotel control environment through the CSA and Hotel Audit results.
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
Intercontinental Hotels Group
05.1999 - 01.2004
- Performed operational, compliance and hotel audits for the global portfolio (500+ hotels)
- Audits were focused on policies, processes, and procedures within hotel operations to provide an independent assessment of the control environment.
- Improved internal control processes by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management (concentration in International Business) -
Fisk University
Nashville, TNSkills
Financial Compliance
Project Management
Team Leadership
Staff Development
Process Improvement
Business Partnering
Risk Mitigation
Accounting/Finance
Forecasting
Budget Management
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER, FINANCIAL SERVICES
Sonesta Hotels (contract Through Broadleaf)
10.2020 - 02.2024
MANAGER, BUSINESS SUPPORT - Controls Compliance (Army)
Intercontinental Hotels Group
01.2012 - 08.2018
MANAGER, BUSINESS SUPPORT - Extended Stay
Intercontinental Hotels Group
01.2010 - 01.2012
ASSISTANT REGIONAL CONTROLLER - Extended Stay/Army
Intercontinental Hotels Group
01.2008 - 01.2010
CONTROLLER TASK FORCE
Intercontinental Hotels Group
01.2006 - 01.2008
AUDIT MANAGER, Hotels
Intercontinental Hotels Group
01.2004 - 01.2006
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
Intercontinental Hotels Group
05.1999 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management (concentration in International Business) -
Fisk University