Sharon Caceres
San Diego
Summary
Proficient finance director specializing in compliance oversight and budget development. Recognized for mentoring finance teams and implementing strategic financial initiatives that align with corporate objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Director of Finance
Caperey, a Hilton Resort and Hilton Garden Inn
Carlsbad
10.2017 - Current
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Implemented cost-control measures to enhance overall financial performance.
- Collaborated with department heads to align financial strategies with business objectives.
- Conducted training sessions for finance staff on best practices and compliance updates to enhance team knowledge.
- Developed and implemented annual financial plans and budgets.
- Partnered with other departments to create budget models aligning with organizational goals.
Assistant Director of Finance
L'Auberge Del Mar
Del Mar
09.2014 - 10.2017
- Assisted in preparing annual budgets and forecasts for L'Auberge Del Mar.
- Reviewed invoices and processed payments, strengthening vendor relationships.
- Conducted audits of financial transactions, ensuring compliance with policies and safeguarding financial integrity.
- Mentored junior finance staff in accounting practices and software tools.
- Prepared timely year-end tax reports for submission to external auditors.
- Oversaw all aspects of payroll processing including calculating wages and taxes due as well as ensuring timely disbursement of employee payments.
- Reviewed monthly account reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring accuracy of general ledger.
Assistant Director of Finance / Staff Accountant
Hotel Solamar
San Diego
06.2007 - 07.2014
- Facilitated annual audits by coordinating with external auditors and preparing necessary documentation.
- Led accounting department staff and coordinated workload to ensure timely completion of financial tasks.
- Directed accounting operations and managed financial documentation to support organizational compliance.
- Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
- Trained junior staff on accounting best practices and software usage.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Performed biweekly payroll and updated employee records.
- Organized accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Supported audit preparation by providing documents to external auditors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
National University
Manila, Philippines06-1998
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Cost control
- Compliance oversight
- Audit preparation
- Financial analysis
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Company policy implementation
- Employee training
- Staff training and development
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer relations
Timeline
Area Director of Finance
Caperey, a Hilton Resort and Hilton Garden Inn
10.2017 - Current
Assistant Director of Finance
L'Auberge Del Mar
09.2014 - 10.2017
Assistant Director of Finance / Staff Accountant
Hotel Solamar
06.2007 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
National University