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Brandon Grittini | Profit Maximizing Financial Controller
Brandon Grittini's Bio:
Brandon Grittini's Experience:
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Opening Controller - Acquisition - Teaneck Marriott at White Lodging Services
November 2013 - February 2014As the Acquisition Task Force Controller, I was called in to transition the hotel between management companies. Included with this was transferring general ledger and banking information, as well as implementing internal control process for the acquired hotel. Policy implementation and training the staff on the new management philosophy was paramount for the success of this take over. *Training of New Staff *Business Plan Development and Review *Created Annual Budget *Monthly Forecasting *Productive Labor Model Development *Financial Statement Preparation, Review, and Analysis *Income Strategy
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Opening Controller at Marriott Milwaukee Downtown
June 2013 - February 2014As the opening controller of the Marriott Milwaukee downtown, I was responsible for implementing systems and processes for the 205 room hotel with 9,000 SqFt of Meeting Space. The hotel has a Bar/Restaurant, In Room Dining Outlet, and a Fully Licensed Starbucks Outlet. Systems including building the complete list of charge codes in Full Service PMS, mapping from PMS to General Ledger accounts, CITY charge code and GL mapping. Additionally, I was responsible for the following: * Training the Accounting Staff on PMS, CITY, and Accounting systems including Lawson and Report Safe. * Implemented controls to manage risk and theft of company assets *Created processes to ensure compliance with GAAP, and internal audit standards * Trained staff on AP and AR functions *Coordinated between multiple departments and outlets process to ensure timely and accurate completion of posting transactions according to company policy
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Controller at Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
December 2012 - 2014Controller of a Full Service Marriott Hotel in an Urban Market with 307 Guest Rooms and 10,000 Sq Feet of Meeting Space. Work closely with all Executive Committee members to ensure we are in line with budgeted profit targets. o Executive Committee Member of full service hotel with sales exceeding $24M * Personally responsible for $166k revenue increase in 2014 o Utilize business plan and coordinate with department heads to achieve budgeted goals o Produce Weekly, Monthly, and Rest of Year Forecasting to ensure accurate reporting to owners o Oversee Event Billing and Credit Management where 2012 Event Satisfaction Scores rank 8 in all of Marriott o Produce accurate and timely financial reporting to ownership o Contribute in weekly revenue maximization meetings and yield strategy o Maintain internal controls to protect assets of the hotel o Currently ranked 15 in GSS in all of Marriott (YTD 2013) o Introducing F&B strategy and controls that have resulted in a 40% increase in Revenue YoY o Assist in monthly Tax Preparation
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Director of Finance at Wischermann Partners, Inc.
October 2011 - December 2012Controller for a Full Service Hilton hotel in a decentralized accounting office. Managed all accounting functions including annual budget, monthly and weekly forecasting of revenue and expenses, Balance Sheet Reconciliation including cash accounts, monthly tax preparation, and working with other executive team members to implement control process to maximize profit. o Completed Monthly financial statements according to GAAP o Ensured compliance with credit and management contract agreements o Reported monthly variances to plan o Prepared annual business plan and budget o Provided assistance to all department managers with financial planning and analysis o Prepared monthly tax returns according to state guidelines o Completed monthly reports for owners o Task force controller for hotel takeover and brand conversion o Balance sheet reconciliations o Cash Flow Projections o Full control of bank 2 bank accounts and responsibility for reconciling the accounts
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Director of Finance at Hilton Worldwide
October 2011 - December 2012 -
Accounting Manager at White Lodging Services
November 2000 - October 2011Accounting Manager for a Full Service Marriott hotel with 290 guest rooms and over 10,000 Sq Ft of meeting space. o Manage Accounting Department including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Cashier o Prepare Annual Budgets o Manage P&L Statements o Comply with Internal Audit Standards o Monthly and Weekly Forecasting o Labor Management
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Financial Controller at RPM FREIGHT SYSTEMS
January 2015
Brandon Grittini's Education:
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Oakland University
2000 – 2006 -
Arizona State University
1997 – 1998
Brandon Grittini's Interests & Activities:
finance, marketing, comedy, golf