Finance Manager
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Kenneth M. Redlinger 10712 Jordan Court Parker, CO 80134 303-589-7827 [email protected] CAREER SUMMARY Objective, logical, adaptable, solutions-oriented management professional with effective leadership skills and cultural competencies combined with remarkable achievements in financial services and hospitality industries, seeks opportunities to use the following key transferable skills in another organization: * * * * * * * * Cash Management Financial / Statement Accounting International Currency Management Customer Relationship Management Managerial Accounting Finance Currency Risk Management Change Management
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Recovered over $2 million of undocumented cash advances from international agents. * Managed an increase of agent relationships from 80 in 2006 to more than 260 by 2010 with the same staffing levels. * Coordinated policies and procedures and updated contractual agreements to reflect appropriate documentation for advances, reducing a risk of nearly $1 million dollars. * Successfully funded $6 million - $40 million to 260 agents in 40 different countries, in 4 different currencies, primarily speaking 3 different languages on a daily basis. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Western Union, Englewood, CO 2006 - Present Headquartered in Englewood, CO, Western Union posted 2009 revenues of $5.3 billion, providing money orders, money transfers, payments, and prepaid services, using over 410,000 Agent locations in 240 countries and territories. Manager - Vigo Settlement Accounting * Transitioned Vigo settlement function from Florida to Denver in 2006. * Forecast daily sales to determine currency trades. * Approve daily wires for more than 260 international agents. * Facilitate international agent reconciliations. * Supervise four staff accountants in day-to-day settlement functions. * Work with other managers to resolve systems issues. * Functional expert for all Vigo Settlement activities. * Identify risks and opportunities associated with settlement activities. * Build business partnerships across many functions within the organization.
Sheraton Denver West Hotel, FHC Mgmt. Co., Lakewood, CO 2000 - 2006 Sheraton Hotel is a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. The parent company posted $4.7 billion in 2009 and is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 960 properties in 97 countries and 145,000 employees. Regional Controller / Area Accounting Manager * Administered day-to-day accounting for three Denver area hotels. * Prepared all monthly financial statements. * Reconciled inter-company general ledger and balance sheet accounts. * Responsible for pre-paid expenses, accruals and deferred revenue entries. * Completed all journal entries. * Audited daily revenue and cash receipts. * Supervised regional accounting and purchasing staff. * Managed special projects. Oxford Hotel, Denver, CO 1998 - 2000 The Oxford Hotel, a magnificently crafted, luxury, boutique hotel with 80 guest rooms opened its doors in 1891 and is notably the first hotel in Denver, CO. Controller * Administered all aspects of property accounting. * Prepared annual budgets and adjusted spending monthly. * Wrote and administered policies and procedures. * Acted as Manager during the absence of the General Manager. * Advised other managers in their supervisory duties. * Supervised and trained personnel in their assigned duties. MILITARY EXPERIENCE United States Air Force, Sergeant / E-4 1987 - 1991 * Awarded the Accommodation Medal and other recognition for outstanding performance. * Completed Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) training course. EDUCATION Bachelors of Science (BS) in Finance, 1996 University of Colorado
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Recovered over $2 million of undocumented cash advances from international agents. * Managed an increase of agent relationships from 80 in 2006 to more than 260 by 2010 with the same staffing levels. * Coordinated policies and procedures and updated contractual agreements to reflect appropriate documentation for advances, reducing a risk of nearly $1 million dollars. * Successfully funded $6 million - $40 million to 260 agents in 40 different countries, in 4 different currencies, primarily speaking 3 different languages on a daily basis. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Western Union, Englewood, CO 2006 - Present Headquartered in Englewood, CO, Western Union posted 2009 revenues of $5.3 billion, providing money orders, money transfers, payments, and prepaid services, using over 410,000 Agent locations in 240 countries and territories. Manager - Vigo Settlement Accounting * Transitioned Vigo settlement function from Florida to Denver in 2006. * Forecast daily sales to determine currency trades. * Approve daily wires for more than 260 international agents. * Facilitate international agent reconciliations. * Supervise four staff accountants in day-to-day settlement functions. * Work with other managers to resolve systems issues. * Functional expert for all Vigo Settlement activities. * Identify risks and opportunities associated with settlement activities. * Build business partnerships across many functions within the organization.
Sheraton Denver West Hotel, FHC Mgmt. Co., Lakewood, CO 2000 - 2006 Sheraton Hotel is a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. The parent company posted $4.7 billion in 2009 and is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 960 properties in 97 countries and 145,000 employees. Regional Controller / Area Accounting Manager * Administered day-to-day accounting for three Denver area hotels. * Prepared all monthly financial statements. * Reconciled inter-company general ledger and balance sheet accounts. * Responsible for pre-paid expenses, accruals and deferred revenue entries. * Completed all journal entries. * Audited daily revenue and cash receipts. * Supervised regional accounting and purchasing staff. * Managed special projects. Oxford Hotel, Denver, CO 1998 - 2000 The Oxford Hotel, a magnificently crafted, luxury, boutique hotel with 80 guest rooms opened its doors in 1891 and is notably the first hotel in Denver, CO. Controller * Administered all aspects of property accounting. * Prepared annual budgets and adjusted spending monthly. * Wrote and administered policies and procedures. * Acted as Manager during the absence of the General Manager. * Advised other managers in their supervisory duties. * Supervised and trained personnel in their assigned duties. MILITARY EXPERIENCE United States Air Force, Sergeant / E-4 1987 - 1991 * Awarded the Accommodation Medal and other recognition for outstanding performance. * Completed Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) training course. EDUCATION Bachelors of Science (BS) in Finance, 1996 University of Colorado
