Bookkeeping services

ABOUT

Highly accomplished financial professional with over 25 years of experience in accounting and financial management. Proven ability to oversee all accounting functions, implement robust financial controls, and ensure GAAP compliance. Expertise includes budgeting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and staff supervision. Adept at streamlining operations and maximizing profitability, eager to leverage extensive financial acumen to support the strategic objectives of an organization as an Accountant.

EDUCATION

University of New Haven, Connecticut (1986–1990)

B.S. in Hotel & Restaurant Management | Minor in Finance

WORK EXPERIENCE

OWNER, PRESIDENT & CEO — LJP Associates

Jacksonville, Florida | 2006–Present

• Provide technical accounting manuals, forensic accounting, and full-service bookkeeping including corporate tax returns.
• Created SOPs and transitioned accounting for luxury resort hotel & spa.
• Served as part-time CFO for conglomerate of seven corporations.
• Developed Procurement Policies & Procedures Manual for Fortune 100 company to meet SOX compliance.
• Provided complete bookkeeping for 501(c)(8) nonprofit organization.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER — RDC Harbourtowne LLC

Financial Consultant — Inn at Perry Cabin LLC

St. Michaels, MD | 2015–2018

• Directed financial activities for two luxury resorts and major renovation projects.
• Prepared GAAP financial reports, budgets, projections, and operational analysis.
• Advised hotel management and ownership on financial performance.

DIRECTOR OF CENTRALIZED ACCOUNTING — Crestline Hotels & Resorts

Virginia Beach, VA | 2014

• Led centralized office of 17 staff supporting accounting for 40 hotels.

MULTI-PROPERTY CONTROLLER — RB Properties, Inc.

Washington, D.C. | 2008–2011

• Managed AP/AR, payroll, budgets, inventory, and monthly financials for two luxury boutique hotels.
• Supported renovations, cash management, and cost control initiatives.

ADJUNCT FACULTY - Chesapeake College

Wye Mills, MD | 2006–2008

• Course topics included Convention, Meeting, and Conference Management.

ADJUNCT FACULTY - Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, MD | 2004–2006

• Course topics included Food & Beverage, Labor Cost Control, Purchasing, Front Office Management, and Practicums.

CONTROLLER - Video Networks, Inc.

Gaithersburg, MD | 2005

HOTEL CONTROLLER - Tidewater Inn, Inc.

Easton, MD | 1996–2004

VOLUNTEERING

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami (2013): Supported homeownership and economic empowerment initiatives.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Great Plains, QuickBooks, Sage Pro, Springer Miller Systems, YARDI, Microsoft Dynamics F&O, ProfitSword, and multiple hospitality PMS systems.

LANGUAGES

English (Native) French (basic) Hebrew (minimal)