Mohammad Abdallahi
Marietta,GA
Summary
Senior finance and business leader with 30+ years of experience in financial controlling, project leadership, and strategic planning across hospitality, manufacturing, and government sectors. Adept at driving operational efficiency, cost reductions, and financial transformation. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale payroll and budgets, and aligning finance with organizational growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Sun and Sands Hotel Group
09.2005 - 07.2021
- Reported to the CEO and Board of Directors, overseeing all financial operations for a multi-property hotel group.
- Developed and managed $3-5 million annual budgets; implemented cost controls saving 10% annually.
- Led a 7-person finance team, improving reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Streamlined payroll system for 500+ employees.
- Produced monthly financial statements, forecasts, and variance analyses.
- Spearheaded financial systems upgrades and internal control enhancements.
Finance Executive
Bahman Shoe Factory
09.1996 - 08.2005
- Directed full-cycle financial operations for a major footwear manufacturer.
- Cut expenses by 7% annually via audits and process improvements.
- Managed payroll for 100+ employees and coordinated sales/inventory.
- Trained 4 junior accountants.
- Negotiated vendor contracts achieving 5% savings.
- Oversaw monthly reporting and compliance filings.
Finance Manager
Municipality of Tehran
10.1994 - 08.1996
- Managed budgeting and financial planning for municipal projects.
- Supervised procurement, payments, and audits.
- Developed budget reports and advised departments.
Finance Manager
Fajr Industrial Research Factory
10.1989 - 07.1992
- Oversaw company-wide budgeting and inventory control.
- Preventing budget overruns by controlling expenses.
- Managed contracts and reconciliations.
Accountant
Ballbearing Corporation
12.1987 - 09.1989
- Handled daily accounting and banking.
- Maintained shrinkage below 5% through improved controls.
Education
MBA - Finance
Azad University
05.2003
BBA - Accounting & Finance
Azad University
05.1999
Skills
- Financial Strategy & Planning
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting & Compliance (GAAP/IFRS)
- Cost Reduction & Controls
- Project Management (PMI-PMP)
- Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
- Payroll & Compensation Oversight
- ERP/Systems: Excel, MS Project, Primavera
- Leadership & Team Development
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
- Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) – PMI
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Persian (Native)
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Sun and Sands Hotel Group
09.2005 - 07.2021
Finance Executive
Bahman Shoe Factory
09.1996 - 08.2005
Finance Manager
Municipality of Tehran
10.1994 - 08.1996
Finance Manager
Fajr Industrial Research Factory
10.1989 - 07.1992
Accountant
Ballbearing Corporation
12.1987 - 09.1989
MBA - Finance
Azad University
BBA - Accounting & Finance
Azad University
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