Marina Kazlausky

• One of eight management and staff retained during the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown, tasked with financial activities, contract renegotiation's & notifications, coordination of renovation activities and systems maintenance; completed all Covid -9 Economic Relief financial reporting and weekly cash-flow reporting to ownership group.
• Managed systems conversions pre & post renovation and re-opening activities in 2021.
• Management and maintenance of journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly financial documents and general account management.
• Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
• Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
• Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
• Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of new accounting software, improving overall efficiency within the finance department.
• Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
• Supported merger and acquisition activities through due diligence efforts and post-acquisition integration.
• Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
• Enhanced team productivity, implementing continuous professional development and training programs for finance staff.
• Streamlined financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required to close monthly books.
• Improved financial decision-making, providing executive team with detailed reports and analysis on financial performance.
• Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
• Facilitated successful external audits, meticulously preparing all necessary documents and reports.

• Responsible for the overall direction of the accounting and company financial activities.
• Collaborated with executive leadership team in developing long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Developed accurate monthly forecasts using historical data trends combined with current market conditions for enhanced decision-making capabilities.
• Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
• Managed all hotel contracts and licenses.
• Prepared and managed Hotel’s annual Operating & Capital Budgets, Cash Flow Projection & Forecasts.
• Acted as liaison between management company & ownership group as it relates to financial activities & reporting; management of GSA lease agreement, and other financial reporting,
• Managed the pre and post hotel acquisition and transitioning between ownership entities.

Achievements:

Jayhawk Lessee, LLC, September 2010 to Present

• Successfully presented and collected on two very carefully estimated business interruption loss claims leading to recovery of over $110K net in unexpected revenues
• Successfully pass State Sales & Use Tax audit with over 98% compliance rate
• Consistently pass and maintain Internal & External audit standards of a REIT
• Task Force, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurant Group

Tariff Building Associates, LLC – February 2009 to September 2010

• Facilitated and coordinated a successful sale of Hotel Monaco and a smooth transition to a new ownership while maintaining the existing management company in September 2010.
• Actively participated, facilitated and tracked a coordinated effort of all due diligence requirements and activities on the property level with home office, audit requests, proration and closing requirements pre and post sale of Hotel Monaco.
• Completed two financial statements and year-end audits for two ownership groups in 2010.
• Introduced & successfully implemented a beverage inventory program away from a labor-intensive system.

• Responsible for the overall direction of the accounting and company financial activities.

Achievements:

Hay-Adams Management Company, LLC, March 2006 to 2009

• Provided leadership and implementation management to spearhead transition of accounting systems, daily reporting, and payroll processing to new ownership requirements.
• Managed all system conversions and upgrades including systems implementation, specific task assignments for departments involved , staff training and change over schedule creation – Micros 8700 to 9700; OPERA upgrade; Hitachi PBX to Alcatel PBX.
• Hotel achieved Gross Operating Profits 2006, 2007, 2008.

Hay-Adams Hotel Limited Partnership, June 2001 to March 2006

• Explored and actualized a plan to lease offsite offices for hotel use and conversion of onsite offices to guest rooms increasing overall real estate value, room keys and resulting in significant profits after lease costs.
• Successfully transitioned to new management company on June 17, 2001.
• Actively participated in planning, coordination and implementation in the four month closure for the $20M restoration; project timeframe: November 2001 to March 2002.
• Actively participated in all union related contract negotiations, arbitration and grievance proceedings and documentation.
• Successfully negotiated health insurance premiums and restructured in 2004 resulting in significant cost savings.
• Successfully converted to OPERA in August 2004
• Hotel achieved Gross Operating Profits 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005.
• Facilitated and coordinated a successful sale of the hotel and a smooth transition to a new ownership and management company in March 2006.
• Compiled and completed due diligence checklist requirements pre and post sales

Tishman Hotel Corporation, November 1997 to June 2001

• Hired as Takeover Management Team after the acquisition of The Hay-Adams Hotel Management.
• Successfully completed of monthly financial statements, November 1997 through February 1998, and 1998 Hotel Business Plan within the three-month time frame directive.
• Successfully converted hotel property management system, a System 36 to Fidelio V7, and back office system, Data Plus and F&B Point of Sales System to Micros 8700 in 1997
• Converted and mapped hotel charter of accounts and financial statement format during a management takeover.
• Successfully completed annual audits by an independent CPA firm and foreign ownership audits.
• Successfully managed cash flow and repayment of outstanding loan balances from previous management company and existing renovation loan requirements.
• Participated in the formulation of a hotel, restaurant and accounting MIT program
• Achieved outstanding audit results from Local 25 Hotel & Restaurant Union compliance standards and District of Columbia Sales & Use Tax compliance audits
• Hotel achieved Gross Operating Profits in 1998, 1999, and 2000

• Responsible for the overall direction of the accounting and company financial activities.

Achievements:

• Through personal involvement and strategic planning, hotel achieved financial goals for nine consecutive years. Actions involved conducting weekly financial meetings, yield management meetings, closely monitored departmental expenditures, introduction of HPOR’s method to control labor costs and timely feedback to General Manager and Department Managers.
• Actively participated as Executive Operating Committee member in achieving Top 20 Holiday Inn Worldwide Torchbearer Awards: 1989, 1991, and 1997; Top 100 Holiday Inn Worldwide Quality Excellence Awards: 1989-1997.
• Provided coverage for the position of Human Resources Director as necessary.
• Achieved outstanding audit results from Department of Labor, Commonwealth of Virginia and City of Alexandria on federal and state compliance standards