Maureen Cunningham
1704 South Street, Key West,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented finance and hospitality professional with expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance monitoring. Proven track record of streamlining processes and providing actionable insights to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Finance Director
Monroe County Clerk of Courts
Key West, FL
11.2014 - 03.2026
- Developed and implemented financial policies to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Analyzed budget forecasts and variances, providing actionable insights for senior management decisions.
- Supervised finance team, fostering collaboration and professional development through mentorship and training programs.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, reducing turnaround time while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
- Reviewed and approved journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, capital projects, bank reconciliations, bank transfers and wires, payroll, time off requests, income audit daily work, and grants.
- Contributed to the Board of County Commissioners and Clerk of Courts financial statements as well as the completion of the Annual Comprehensive Report.
- Abided financial transactions by both policy and Florida Statutes.
- Assisted Board of County Commissioners and Clerk employees with any questions or help they needed.
Area Controller
Remington Hotels
Key West, FL
04.2010 - 10.2014
- Oversaw financial operations across multiple properties, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented budgeting processes to optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends, providing strategic insights to executive leadership for decision-making.
- Led quarterly audits to assess internal controls, enhancing accuracy of financial reporting and reducing discrepancies.
- Led quarterly audits to assess internal controls, enhancing of financial .accuracy reporting and reducing discrepancies.
- Participated in weekly revenue calls to discuss rate strategies, RPI and STR reports.
- Responsible for all financial aspects for the La Concha Hotel, Southernmost House and Inn at Key West.
- Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of weekly forecasts, daily income reports and month end financial reviews with the Executive Committee.
- Received a "commendable" rating on an external Sarbanes-Oxley audit due to strong internal controls, accurate reporting and protection of the Owner's assets. Received passing score on internal audit and outstanding rating on hotel audit.
- Supervised staff of 4 and participated in Manager on Duty shifts.,
- Hands on in food and beverage, front desk and housekeeping, when business levels required help.
- Handled all aspects of Human Resources.
Financial Controller
Ocean Properties
Key West, FL
2007 - 2009
- Managed financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented budgeting strategies to optimize resource allocation.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and enhance decision-making processes.
- Managed all accounting aspects of 8 entities and supervised a staff of 5.
- Responsible for managing employee housing accounts.
- Involved in monthly bank audits and inventories.
- Involved in internal and external audits to ensure GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations compliance.
- Prepare accruals, reclasses, profit and loss statements, forecasts and budgets.
- Conduct P&L review meetings with management team.
- Prepare comparison reports on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis.
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
Education
Associate of Science - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MABachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZMaster of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Audit coordination
- Debt management
- General Ledger Accounting
- Compliance monitoring
- Working capital management
- Internal controls implementation
- Financial planning
- Financial statement preparation
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Workday and Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Assistant Finance Director
Monroe County Clerk of Courts
11.2014 - 03.2026
Area Controller
Remington Hotels
04.2010 - 10.2014
Financial Controller
Ocean Properties
2007 - 2009
Associate of Science - Hotel, Resort And Restaurant Management
Bunker Hill Community College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix