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Mardi Ketchum

La Marque,TX

Summary

Finance executive with a successful history at Terrapin Hospitality, expanding property portfolio from 5 to 82. Strong operational analysis and strategic planning skills have led to significant profitability improvements. Proven leadership abilities enhance team performance and drive organizational success. Expertise in financial modeling supports effective decision-making and goal achievement.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive VP of Finance

Wurzak Hotel Group
02.2023 - Current
  • Oversee the day-to-day accounting functions for the managing company and the 11 hotels in the portfolio.
  • Lead a team of 5 corporate accounting team members and 7 onsite hotel accountants.
  • Updated all accounting SOPS.
  • Streamlined all aspects of the accounting processes.

CFO

Terrapin Hospitality
01.2013 - 02.2023
  • Instrumental in growing Terrapin Hospitality from 5 to 82 properties.
  • Key contact for work on all due diligence for the sale of Terrapin Hospitality to Aimbridge Hospitality in 2022.
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.
  • Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
  • Oversaw all bank reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Developed and managed an accounting team of 20 and at one point the HR team of 6.
  • Oversaw annual budgets.
  • Acquired and oversaw tracking and forgiveness applications for 30 properties for PPP 1 & 2.
  • Worked with our Payroll Company to apply for ERC for 30 properties.
  • Point person for all hotels transitioned into Terrapin Hospitality.
  • Point person for all buyer and seller-side of due diligence for Terrapin managed properties.
  • Worked with the lenders when Terrapin bought and sold properties.
  • Oversaw all cash management including the setup of all bank accounts and merchant accounts.
  • Created and analyzed 5-year proformas for potential properties we were looking at to manage or buy.
  • Point person on all financial and tax audits.
  • Worked with our 2 CPA’s firms for yearend tax returns for ownership.
  • Headed up Terrapins community outreach by organizing several community service opportunities.
  • Planned the annual Corporate, GM and Director of Sales conferences.
  • Oversaw the implementation of several systems including payroll and investor software.
  • Worked with Indaco Risk Advisors on all aspects of Property & Workman’s Comp insurance.
  • Attended yearly Owner and GM Marriott & Hilton conference on behalf of Terrapin Hospitality.

Project Accountant / HR Manager

Timbers Resorts
Carbondale, CO
10.2008 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: Is a luxury Fractional Ownership Company
  • Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
  • Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into financial management system.
  • Authorized and reviewed funds transfers into and out of project accounts.
  • Set up and managed project accounting systems.
  • Assisted the CEO/Founder with special projects as needed.
  • Oversaw payroll, benefits and HR.
  • Is a luxury Fractional Ownership Company

Controller

The Little Nell Hotel / The Snowmass Club / Aspen Ski Company
Aspen, CO
10.1989 - 10.2008
  • Company Overview: The Little Nell is a 5-star 5-Diamond Full-Service Hotel at the Base of Aspen Mountain Ski Area with two restaurants and bars onsite three on mountain restaurants and a private member club. The Snowmass Club was a private membership club including a Golf Course, Athletics club, three restaurants and bars, and a private residence club.
  • Managed the accounting team of 4 to 6.
  • Managed budgets, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Completed journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, prepare monthly financials and prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports, income statements.
  • Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
  • Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments.
  • Served on the Hotel Executive Planning committee.
  • The Little Nell is a 5-star 5-Diamond Full-Service Hotel at the Base of Aspen Mountain Ski Area with two restaurants and bars onsite three on mountain restaurants and a private member club. The Snowmass Club was a private membership club including a Golf Course, Athletics club, three restaurants and bars, and a private residence club.

Education

Basic accounting classes -

Colorado Mountain College

Variety of accounting and financial classes -

Online University

Skills

  • Operational and Budget Analysis
  • Annual and Strategic Planning
  • Profit / Loss Analysis
  • Expertise in full-service Hotel Accounting
  • Executive Leadership
  • Team Building and People Development
  • Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll Oversight
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Accounting principles
  • Financial modeling
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Leadership experience

Timeline

Executive VP of Finance

Wurzak Hotel Group
02.2023 - Current

CFO

Terrapin Hospitality
01.2013 - 02.2023

Project Accountant / HR Manager

Timbers Resorts
10.2008 - 12.2012

Controller

The Little Nell Hotel / The Snowmass Club / Aspen Ski Company
10.1989 - 10.2008

Basic accounting classes -

Colorado Mountain College

Variety of accounting and financial classes -

Online University

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