Mindy S. Eltz
Controller
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
To obtain a challenging position with a progressive, growth-oriented company where my passion for excellence as well as my problem solving capabilities and leadership skills will have a direct positive impact in driving business results.
Highlights:
- Seasoned accounting professional with experience in financial statement preparation& various monthly reporting of results including analysis and explanation of variances
- Forecasting and budget preparation & evaluation
- Internal ad hoc management reports & analysis
- Tax preparation & knowledge related to all types of entities
- Cash control & financing
- Banking relationships and Trust accounts
- Inventory control & management
- Creation of an internal control system
- Exceptional credit & collections track record, including creation of credit policies & procedures
- Multiple profit centers & company consolidations
- Supervision of staff-up to 23 direct & indirect reports
- Broad knowledge of computer applications, installations, & point of sale systems including troubleshooting of issues
- Extremely detail oriented and well organized, with the ability to handle large volumes of data and create usable, accurate and timely reports
- Responsible for the inflows and outflows of wires and ACH's in excess of $60M monthly, including preparation, review, and proper authorization of all documents related to wiring activities
- Knowledge of state and federal laws
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Controller
Stout Management Company
Las Vegas, NV
02.2015 - 08.2022
- Oversee the production and review of 65+ financial statement packages for property owners each month.
- Preparation of Stout Corporate financial statement package including detailed budget variance analysis and other tools designed to measure the profitability and financial position of the company.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Created the annual budget and tracked actual expenses against projected expenses for Corporate entity.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Prepared financial statements for other 4 other related Stout entities for use in ownership's annual tax preparation needs.
- Supervised the accounting team consisting of 8-10 Accountants and AP clerks, as well as 1 Accounting Manager.
- Resolve accounting issues related to the various properties to ensure reporting meets the needs of the owners and their business partners.
- Liason with banking entities supporting the trust accounts used to operate each property.
Accounting Manager
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Club Accounting
Las Vegas, NV
08.2005 - 05.2014
- Responsible for the billing and collection of timeshare maintenance fees as well as the disbursement of funds to support the properties providing services to approximately 800,000 timeshare members.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet reconciliations essential to Wyndham's SEC reporting needs.
- Review of wires and payments made to the various HOA entities supporting the timeshare owners.
- Reviewed the work of the "split week cleans" clerks and ensure proper payment to each property was made based on the analysis of stays per unit.
- Responsible for special ad hoc projects and appropriation of staffing to those projects.
- Review and approval of financial statement packages for internal sub-entities with strict reporting deadlines.
Firm Administrator
Johnson Jacobson Wilcox
Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2003 - 03.2005
- Performed the duties of Controller and created the financial statement package for the 3 partners review each month.
- Performed the HR function for the Firm including hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, and exit interviews.
- Performed the facilities function for the Firm, including building maintenance, repairs and refurbishments.
- Oversight of the Administration department responsible for supporting the accounting and executive staff.
Director of Finance
Palace Entertainment DBA Wet n Wild Waterpark
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2000 - 02.2003
- Established and enforced controls on revenue, expenses and cash management to protect company assets.
- Created daily reports for management regarding the prior day's operation results and comparisons to prior years.
- Responsible for the production of monthly financial statements and forecasts of cash needs for months where operations go dark.
- Collection of accounts receivable for large parties and reviewing party documents to ensure all charges were properly captured.
- Preparation of the annual budget and various projections based on statistical historic data.
Business Manager
Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.1997 - 09.2000
- Responsible for all facets of the accounting process up to and including the monthly financial statement.
- Created a credit policy which resulted in a reduction of bad debt from 15% down to under 1% in the first year.
- Review and approval of "traffic" contracts (advertising), based on advertiser's compliance with new credit policy.
Business Manager
Sinclair Broadcasting
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.1996 - 10.1997
- Responsible for all functions of accounting up to and including the monthly financial statement.
- Participated in the budget process and created reports to support the data in the budget package.
- Worked with the "traffic department" to coordinate traffic and obtain payment from advertisers.
- Other Ad hoc projects assigned by the Station General Manager.
Accounting Manager
Landmark Communications/KLAS TV Channel
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.1995 - 09.1996
- Prepared the weekly payroll for over 160 employees including the news team with specialized pay rates, including the initiation of payroll taxes.
- Supported the Business Manager by analyzing and entering data into the general ledger system.
- Pulled reports for review and made journal entries to properly reflect transactions each month.
Corporate Controller
Green Valley Grocery
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.1992 - 04.1995
- Creation of financial statements and consolidation of 5 different entities composed of 18 Convenience stores, a slot route operation, a sandwich shop, ATM machine operation, and a franchise business (Thelma's Lemonade).
- Preparation of budgets for each of the above entities.
- Analyzing inventories for theft and waste, made suggestions regarding the mitigation of loss.
- Integral part of a computer upgrade for all the above entities, including 30k products with 3 price points and gasoline pumps. The final products was a well functioning tool and was considered a great success by the owner.
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Human Resources
Keller Graduate School of Mgmt of DeVry Univ
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
University of Nevada
Skills
Quickbooks (various versions), Entrata, Yardi, Peoplesoft, Sun, Great Plains, Masterpiece, Real World, Tax prepartion softwares, Timeclock Software, Depreciation Software, MS Office, Teams
Preparing financial statements, Internal control management, Corporate Finance, Accounting Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Statements Expertise, Budget Development, Account Reconciliation
Certification
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Additional Information
- Deadline drive
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Unsurpassed Work Ethic
- Highly analytical and detail oriented
- Critical thinking skills
- Self starter - Hands on type who rolls her sleeves up
- Knowledgeable and resourceful
- Thrives in a busy environment
- Enjoys helping others succeed
- Mentorship
Work Traits
I enjoy a challenge and get true job satisfaction from knowing my work has had a positive impact on the success of the Company I am working for.
Timeline
Controller
Stout Management Company
02.2015 - 08.2022
Accounting Manager
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Club Accounting
08.2005 - 05.2014
Firm Administrator
Johnson Jacobson Wilcox
02.2003 - 03.2005
Director of Finance
Palace Entertainment DBA Wet n Wild Waterpark
09.2000 - 02.2003
Business Manager
Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation
10.1997 - 09.2000
Business Manager
Sinclair Broadcasting
09.1996 - 10.1997
Accounting Manager
Landmark Communications/KLAS TV Channel
09.1995 - 09.1996
Corporate Controller
Green Valley Grocery
09.1992 - 04.1995
Masters in Business Administration - Human Resources
Keller Graduate School of Mgmt of DeVry Univ
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
University of Nevada