MARK DOUGHERTY
Financial Reporting
Warminster,PA
Summary
Corporate Controller guiding hotel accounting operations across GAAP reporting, general ledger control, and month-end close, completing 4+ closes per month. Builds SOPs, creates management-ready financial reports, and supports profitability decisions across boutique hospitality properties. Brings clear coordination across accounting, operations, and vendor relationships during openings, renovations, and compliance work.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Van Driver
Lakeside Girl's Academy
08.2025 - Current
- Transport [number] students safely per route, maintaining timely pickups and drop-offs each day.
- Follow student pick-up and drop-off procedures while maintaining a calm, professional presence.
- Inspect vehicle condition before each shift and report maintenance concerns promptly.
- Communicate route changes and scheduling issues clearly with school staff and families.
- Maintain a clean, organized vehicle interior to support a safe and comfortable ride.
- Monitor traffic conditions and adjust driving routes when needed to minimize delays.
- Document mileage, incidents, and service concerns accurately after each completed route.
- Support student safety by following traffic laws and academy transportation guidelines consistently.
- Check passenger seating and secure entry points before departing from each stop.
- Respond to changing schedules with flexibility while keeping students informed and accounted for.
- Assist students with boarding and exiting the vehicle using courteous, attentive service.
- Keep the van stocked with required supplies and emergency items for daily use.
- Review transportation assignments each morning to stay prepared for student pickup needs.
Corporate Controller
Refined Hospitality
12.2019 - 12.2025
- Track [number] month-end close items to keep hospitality reporting current across entities.
- Develop SOPs aligned to GAAP to standardize accounting processes across hotel operations.
- Manage account reconciliation, general ledger activity, and chart of accounts maintenance with strong attention to detail.
- Build clear Excel and MS Access reports that help management understand departmental performance and maximize profit.
Director of Finance
Hotel Du Pont
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Delivered 69% year-to-date flow-through by guiding departments on labor and expense control.
- Earned 95.1 internal audit score from an outside accounting firm in February 2018.
- Directed finance operations for a two-person accounting team after the hotel acquisition.
- Managed department performance by monitoring labor and expenses across revenue-producing areas.
- Tracked the hotel's first-year proforma results in revenue and GOP, highlighting shortfalls early.
- Provided accounting guidance that improved departmental execution and supported stronger operating results.
Controller
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed $7 million renovation fund requests and coordinated FF&E allocations throughout the hotel upgrade.
- Allocated capital expenses to balance sheet asset categories and supported accurate depreciation schedule reporting.
- Prepared FF&E funding requests to support renovation progress and maintain timely capital spending documentation.
- Partnered with IT staff during system upgrades to support PCI compliance requirements across the property.
- Maintained depreciation schedules and capital records to support month-end close, financial statement preparation, and general ledger management.
Controller Managed Properties
GF Management
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed general ledger activity for multiple properties, maintaining accurate coding and supporting period-end close procedures.
- Reconciled bank and balance sheet accounts, resolving variances and keeping accounting records current.
- Reviewed fixed asset activity and updated supporting schedules for property-level reporting.
- Supported budgeting and forecasting discussions with updated property data and variance analysis.
Controller
Historic Hotel Bethlehem
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Maintained the general ledger and chart of accounts to keep financial records organized and accurate.
- Generated financial statements and managed month-end close procedures with consistent reporting discipline.
- Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts and researched reporting issues to strengthen accounting operations.
- Prepared budget-to-actual reports and implemented budgetary changes to improve profitability.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures to support consistent team onboarding.
Controller
Doubletree Princeton New Jersey
02.2006 - 08.2008
- Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts and resolved reconciling items for corporate reporting.
- Prepared financial statements and supported month-end close procedures each month.
- Researched reporting issues and refined accounting procedures to improve operational accuracy.
- Managed payroll and HR processing through a third-party service provider with timely data coordination.
- Communicated with stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and streamline accounting workflows.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA09-1977
Skills
Account reconciliation
General ledger management
Fixed assets reporting familiarity
Month-end close
Chart of accounts management
Cash flow analysis
Budget analysis
Financial statement preparation
GAAP compliance
Statutory reporting
Accomplishments
At Historic Hotel Bethlehem completely revised the credit card processing methods to ensure the compliance with bank guidelines and PCI Compliance.
Affiliations
- Member Hospitality Financial Technical Professionals Philadelphia Chapter 1996 – 2006
- Board Member of the Philadelphia Chapter of HFTP 2005
Timeline
Van Driver
Lakeside Girl's Academy
08.2025 - Current
Corporate Controller
Refined Hospitality
12.2019 - 12.2025
Director of Finance
Hotel Du Pont
05.2017 - 12.2019
Controller
Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport
04.2015 - 05.2017
Controller Managed Properties
GF Management
06.2014 - 04.2015
Controller
Historic Hotel Bethlehem
08.2008 - 06.2014
Controller
Doubletree Princeton New Jersey
02.2006 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Accounting
Montgomery County Community College