Nihada Vatres
Summary
Professional with significant experience in leadership and administration, ready to excel in senior management role. Skilled in strategic planning, project management, and resource allocation, with strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments, possessing expertise in staff development, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting
The St. Regis San Francisco
06.2024 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to manage expenses while maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Managed cross-functional teams for optimal project delivery and enhanced team performance.
- Optimized resource allocation by carefully analyzing budget and personnel requirements.
- Oversaw facility expansions including allocating budgets and managing construction timelines resulting in increased production capacity.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for optimal pricing, terms, and service levels to support business needs.
- Collaborated with internal departments to streamline communication channels, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential challenges or obstacles impacting project timelines or deliverables.
- Supported talent acquisition strategies by actively participating in recruitment activities such as interviews, job fairs, or networking events.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees; onboarding process improvement led to increased retention rates.
- Developed strategic plans to drive organizational growth and achieve business objectives.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment of goals and expectations.
- Established clear performance metrics, enabling ongoing evaluation of staff productivity and effectiveness.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Senior Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting
Oakland Marriott City Center
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Established clear performance metrics, enabling ongoing evaluation of staff productivity and effectiveness.
- Supported talent acquisition strategies by actively participating in recruitment activities such as interviews, job fairs, or networking events.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by developing comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with internal departments to streamline communication channels, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Assistant Director of Finance
The Clift Royal Sonesta
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Responsible for all accounting, AP, AR, Inventory Control, Budgeting, Payroll, GL, Human Resources, including managing benefits and deductions.
- Manage office of 4 people (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general cashier, income auditor)
- Responsibilities include processing payroll for 175 employees, preparing financial statements, and maintaining reconciliations to summarize current and projected figures of company financial position.
- Assisted Director with internal daily audits of cash deposits, transfers and preparation for and monitoring of capital budget.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of accounting staff and delegated tasks to increase productivity and office efficiency.
Accounting Manager
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Manage office of 11 employees, including credit department, accounts receivable and payable, guest services and staff accountant roles.
- Responsible for all aspects of financial accounting from budget to year-end-close
- Collaborated with accounting associates to improve reconciliation processes
- Revised manuals for accounting positions
Credit Manager
InterContinental San Francisco
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Managed credit and collection function of hotel, extended credit to group costumers, maintained and controlled accounts receivable and collections.
- Wrote manual for hotel credit and collection policies and procedures
- Monitored and developed 5 team member performances, provided supervision and professional development
- Collected over $600,000 of group client payments from 90+ Aging Reports
Credit Manager
Le Meridien San Francisco
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with management to evaluate credit strategies and develop improvements.
- Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.
- Developed strategies to expedite payments and customer resolutions.
Accounts Payable Manager
Le Meridien San Francisco
08.2008 - 02.2017
- As accounts payable manager, oversee all payable accounts, maintained daily cash reconciliation, and implement new software (Microsoft Dynamics)
- Managed internal/external audits
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 1,000 invoices per month
Front Desk Agent/Night Auditor
Oakland Marriott City Center
08.2004 - 12.2008
Front Desk Supervisor/Night Audit Supervisor
Le Meridien San Francisco
08.2006 - 08.2008
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA06.2007
Skills
- Financial Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting
- Master Association and HOA billing
- Staff Recruitment and Hiring
- Human Resources Department Processes
- Operations management
- Employee relations
- Staff management
- Data analysis
- Financial management
- Technical: Yardi, Opera, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Citrix, Galaxy, Light Speed, PMS, Opera, PeopleSoft, OnQ, PeopleSoft, HotShop, Atlas Enhanced, ADP
Languages
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting
The St. Regis San Francisco
06.2024 - Current
Senior Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting
Oakland Marriott City Center
01.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Director of Finance
The Clift Royal Sonesta
01.2020 - 01.2023
Accounting Manager
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
01.2019 - 01.2020
Credit Manager
InterContinental San Francisco
01.2018 - 06.2018
Credit Manager
Le Meridien San Francisco
02.2017 - 12.2017
Accounts Payable Manager
Le Meridien San Francisco
08.2008 - 02.2017
Front Desk Supervisor/Night Audit Supervisor
Le Meridien San Francisco
08.2006 - 08.2008
Front Desk Agent/Night Auditor
Oakland Marriott City Center
08.2004 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
California State University - East Bay
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