Teresa Allen
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Strategic Vice President known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess in-depth knowledge in hospitality accounting management, financial oversight, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and owner relations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Central Accounting
Ambridge Hospitality
Plano, TX
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Streamlined operations, leading to overall savings.
- Ensured timely responses to stakeholder inquiries and information requests.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Analyzed departmental data to assess advancement towards objectives.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Successfully tackled and resolved challenges using strong problem-solving abilities.
- Oversaw financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
Director of Central Accounting
Aimbridge Hospitality
Plano, TX
01.2009 - 07.2021
- Offered guidance and mentorship to new employees, enhancing their understanding of company programs.
- Employed excellent issue resolution and communication skills to enhance client rapport.
- Identified opportunities for process optimization through data analysis.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
Central Accounting Manager
Aimbridge Hospitality
Plano, TX
01.1997 - 12.2008
- Developed and maintained relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
- Coordinated and led annual audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Collaborated with finance and accounting departments to deliver comprehensive financial information to facilitate decision making for management, stakeholders and parent company.
- Managed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Monitored and managed cash flow, forecasting future financial positions.
- Managed a team of accountants to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored accounting staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Senior Accountant
Aimbridge Hospitality
Plano, TX
12.1992 - 12.1997
- Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
- Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
- Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Trained staff members on proper use of accounting software applications.
Education
Accounting
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-1985
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Policy and procedure development
- Process improvement
- Performance metrics analysis
- Data analysis
- Financial management
Systems Knowledge
- Lawson
- JDE
- Blackline
- Excel
Timeline
VP of Central Accounting
Ambridge Hospitality
07.2021 - 12.2024
Director of Central Accounting
Aimbridge Hospitality
01.2009 - 07.2021
Central Accounting Manager
Aimbridge Hospitality
01.1997 - 12.2008
Senior Accountant
Aimbridge Hospitality
12.1992 - 12.1997
Accounting
Texas Tech University
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