Director of Accounting Services

Regina Venis

720-***-**** ad79fv@r.postjobfree.com Westminster, CO 80021

WWW: www.linkedin.com/in/ regina-venis-43926716

SUMMARY

Influential finance leader offering expertise in ascertaining and reporting on trends while also building lasting partnerships with other management staff. Considered an expert in tracking business results against original plans. Highly experienced in resolving issues quickly and effectively training staff members. Shrewd individual with expertise overseeing finance, accounting, IT payroll and purchasing operations. An effective Director of Finance offering exceptional attention to detail to support owners while managing overall performance. SKILLS

Analytical reasoning

Budgeting and forecasting expertise

Month-end and year-end closing procedures

Team leadership and staff development

Profit and loss management

Account reconciliation expert

General ledger maintenance

Accounting Software

Payroll Management

Bank Reconciliation

Accounts Payable

Financial statement preparation

Accounts Receivable

Internal Controls

Centralized AP, Payroll and IT support

Fixed Assets Management

Cash Flow Management

GAAP expertise

EXPERIENCE

Director of Accounting Services, Tolin Mechanical Systems Co, November 2019-May 2024 Denver, CO

Coordinated preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns; managed timely filing deadlines for payroll taxes and other federal and state filings as required by law Assisted in the development of annual and capital expenditure budgets; tracked budget performance against actual results

Provided direction, guidance, and support to staff on financial reporting matters and general ledger reconciliations

Identified opportunities for cost savings through streamlining processes or implementing new technologies

Maintained detailed documentation of all transactions; provided clear explanations for any unusual items or adjustments

Prepared monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and other reports as required by management

Implemented new software systems to streamline accounting operations; trained staff members on proper use of system features and functions Monitored daily banking activity; reconciled bank accounts regularly and investigated any discrepancies found during reconciliation process

Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audit process; prepared all related schedules supporting the financial statements. Key contact for audits from 8 unions and Denver City sales tax

Guided Accounts Payable and Payroll/Maintenance Contract team members. AP processed 3,000 invoices monthly. Payroll team processed weekly payroll for salaried, hourly and staff for 8 unions. Maintenance contracts included setting up new contracts, changes to existing contracts cancellations for 2,400 contracts totaling $32M DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, HOTEL TALISA, July 2013-November 2018 VAIL

Managed internal and external reporting functions including development of annual operation and capital expenditure budgets, monthly forecasts and 3 sets of monthly financials

- hotel, condo and consolidation

Recommended actions required to manage costs to achieve budget Provided organizational leadership to manage financial activities for accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, condo financial operations, purchasing, information technology (IT), risk management, and payroll

Reorganized accounting, purchasing and IT departments to improve efficiency, cut excess spending and eliminate redundant positions and tasks Monitored and controlled cash management treasury functions Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes Maintained accuracy when reviewing and reconciling the general ledger and balance sheet Reviewed food, beverage and merchandise inventories for accuracy and opportunities for savings.

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER, INVERNESS HOTEL, September 2010-July 2013 ENGLEWOOD

Prepared monthly financial reporting packages

Contributed to the successful preparation of annual corporate fiscal and business plans Managed AP, AR, Income Audit, General Cashier and Payroll processing in an accurate and efficient manner

Reconciled balance sheet, general ledger and daily cash records. CONTROLLER, THE CURTIS HOTEL, November 2008-July 2010 DENVER, CO

Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.

Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness. Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements. Created financial reports for senior management, board of directors and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Prepared consolidated financial statements at period end close including balance sheet reconciliations.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, October 1995-August 2008 DENVER, CO

Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups. Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.

Oversaw annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial sustainability.

Supervised accounts payable and receivable operations, improving cash flow management and reducing outstanding debts.

Managed and developed finance department staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science

Accounting, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, BOSTON MA SOFTWARE SKILLS

Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics - Great Plains

PeopleSoft

BirchStreet

ADP - Timesaver and Vanatage

Paylocity

Heath Labor Management

ProfitSword

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