Stephanie E Blake
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, excelling in budget management and financial analysis. Skilled in SAP BPC and mentoring teams, I drive operational efficiency and enhance profitability through strategic insights and effective communication. Committed to achieving financial objectives and fostering collaborative environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Finance
Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
Vero Beach, FL
01.2017 - Current
- Prepares monthly financials, cash flow statements, payables and management of receivables.
- Monitors hotel revenues, expenses and operating forecasts.
- Creates annual budgets for the hotel and the Condo Association and monthly variance analysis.
- Investigates and critiques variances to budget or to prior year to offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
- Ensures compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements and the proper execution of all operational taxes.
- Analyzes financial data in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives.
- Timely reviews and approval of all balance sheet accounts including monthly bank reconciliations.
- Interacts with my counter parts on the Executive Committee to ensure property operations are under control.
- Trains new accounting staff and assists management with accounting practices as dictated by GAAP.
Director of Finance
W Atlanta Midtown
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervises and directs the financial activities of the hotel.
- Preparation of all financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Schedules and coordinates the preparation of the annual operating budget.
- Actively participates in Executive Committee meetings.
- Supports the General Manager in property financial goals.
- Maintains all hotel leases, contracts and agreements.
- Controls the Capital Expenditure program.
- Assists other managers in analyzing financial statements and other financial data.
- Maintains monthly financials for the Central Utility Plant associated with the hotel and HOA billing.
- Responsible for the annual Central Plant Budget.
Director of Finance
Westin Cape Coral Resort
Cape Coral, FL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of all financial matters.
- Preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecast of revenues, expenses and earnings.
- Support the General Manager in property financial goals.
- Ensure internal controls and financial processes exist.
- Recommend strategies to improve property operations and expense management.
- Manage metrics and margin control.
- Maintain a strong relationship with Ownership through effective and frequent communication.
- Develop and mentor teams both in Finance and other areas.
Assistant Director of Finance
W Retreat & Spa
Vieques, PR
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Assist and support the Director of Finance in the achievement of the Division’s goals and the maintenance of adequate internal controls over all areas of hotel operations.
- Oversee the day to day operations within the Finance department.
- Ensure timely completion of all reports generated by accounting staff.
- Maintain all balance sheet reconciliations.
- Responsible for month end reporting.
- Prepare of monthly reports for ownership.
- Train and mentor accounting staff to further their development within Starwood.
Condo/Developer Accounting Manager
Mondrian Hotel
Miami Beach, FL
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Performing a daily revenue cross check between Hotel and Condo, processing monthly assessments for condo owners including HOA dues, shared costs, etc, maintaining balance sheets, preparing monthly owner statements, assisting in monthly preparation of the Developer P&L and balance sheets, insuring the integrity of the room rotation of owner’s units.
Field Controller Consultant
Self Employed
Miami, DC
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Transitioned new hotels across the United States for Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group.
- Responsible for training and mentoring new accounting staffs.
- Acted as hotel controller.
- Responsible for forecasting, budgets, financial analysis, fixed assets, depreciation and amortization.
- Completed income and daily sales audits for hotel management and owners.
- Managed bank accounts, performed bank reconciliations, generated cash management reports, posted to the general ledger, A/P, A/R, maintained balance sheets, generated P&L reports and processed payroll.
Assistant Controller
Hotel Monaco Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Completed income and daily sales audits for hotel management and owners.
- Managed bank accounts, performed bank reconciliations, generated cash management reports, posted to the general ledger, A/P, A/R, maintained balance sheets, prepared monthly financial statements, generated P&L reports, Excel spreadsheets and processed payroll through ADP for 130 employees.
- Cut checks, created bills, and produced open A/R reports.
Education
DePaul University - Concentration in Accounting
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois01.1995
Skills
- PeopleSoft
- Concur
- Birchstreet (P2P)
- SAP BPC
- ADP Payroll
- Condoware
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Windows 95/98/XP
- Opera(PMS)
- Infogenesis (POS)
- QuickBooks Desktop
- QuickBooks Online
Accomplishments
- Efficient, detail-oriented, highly organized
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proficient in PeopleSoft, Concur, Birchstreet (P2P), SAP BPC, ADP Payroll, Condoware, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Windows 95/98/XP, Opera(PMS), Infogenesis (POS)
- Certified in QuickBooks Desktop and Online
References
Upon request
Certification
QuickBooks Desktop & Online
Timeline
Director of Finance
Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa
01.2017 - Current
Director of Finance
W Atlanta Midtown
01.2015 - 01.2017
Director of Finance
Westin Cape Coral Resort
01.2013 - 01.2015
Assistant Director of Finance
W Retreat & Spa
01.2011 - 01.2013
Condo/Developer Accounting Manager
Mondrian Hotel
01.2010 - 01.2011
Field Controller Consultant
Self Employed
01.2005 - 01.2010
Assistant Controller
Hotel Monaco Chicago
01.2000 - 01.2005
DePaul University - Concentration in Accounting
DePaul University